Caravan rolls on Bruce Highway
Emergency services are rushing south of Mackay down the Bruce Highway after reports of a caravan rolling over.
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Stepdad’s bizarre reason for giving ‘small reefer’ to teen
A Qld stepfather spent two months in custody after he supplied marijuana to his teenage stepdaughter, giving a bizarre reason to police.
Alleged stepdad rapist makes bold bid in court
A man charged with rape and indecent treatment of his stepdaughter has told a court the complainant’s credibility should be questioned.
100+ glamorous faces: Mackay celebrates mayor’s charity ball 2025
Hundreds of glamorous guests gathered at the MECC to raise money for Grapevine Group and The Salvation Army’s Family Violence Service at this years mayor’s charity ball. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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Dad busted after stealing car to make curfew
A serial car thief brazenly sped off in someone else’s vehicle after finding the keys in a car park, using it to get back home for his court mandated curfew.
Tributes to ‘hell of a good’ truckie after shock mosquito disease death
A beloved truck driver and tireless community volunteer is being remembered as someone “you’d want to have as Prime Minister” after he became the second person in Qld to die of a rare mosquito-borne virus.
Sex doll, stripper: Inside former teacher’s ‘inappropriate’ texts to student
A former Mackay teacher and cheerleader has landed in hot water after she sent ‘inappropriate’ messages to a 15-year-old student she had been texting for weeks.
$10m election commitment to regional sports, cattleyard
As the election approaches, the LNP has announced over $5 million in funding for sporting clubs across the Dawson and Capricornia electorates, including investments in women’s sport. See where the money is going.
PREVIEW: My First Year goes to print
The My First Year gallery is coming to a newsagent near you after much anticipation. See if your school is taking part, and where to find the online galleries.
Grave fears for man after caravan smash closes Bruce Hwy
A man in his 40s remains in a critical condition in hospital after a horror two-car crash that blocked the Bruce Highway north of Mackay for several hours.
Bowen Basin mine shut after ‘likely’ underground explosion
A Bowen Basin mine is shut following a ‘likely’ explosion underground caused by high levels of carbon monoxide in the goaf. READ THE LATEST.
Fraudulent draws: Mum’s $20K scheme uncovered
A mother of two who was a sports club duty manager rigged member draws to benefit her family, defrauding the business of more than $20,000.
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