‘Zip down, looking at child’: Jungle gym gazer’s gross act
“You couldn’t control yourself”. These were the words of a disgusted Qld Magistrate after a man was caught committing an obscene act near a children’s playground.
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‘Cause chaos’: Why mining giant wants to block new evidence
A land court battle to stop a $1bn mega mine from going forward will next decide on whether a doctor’s evidence can be included.
Romance reader creating new ‘book girlie’ hideaway
A retail veteran and a self-professed ‘book girly’ is planning to launch a second hand and new book store in the Mackay CBD.
What’s holding up ‘seven-star’ redo of abandoned island resort
Reasons for the delayed construction of an exclusive Qld Island resort with luxury units and a beach bar can be revealed.
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‘Security, comfort’: Inside upgrades coming to help DV victims
Safe spaces for victims of domestic violence in regional Queensland are receiving an upgrade as funding is committed to improve security and comfort.
Case against alleged cemetery shooter delayed
The defence team for a man charged with shooting a man in a small town cemetery have asked for more time as it chases funds.
The one comment that derailed alleged cop attacker’s sentencing
A Mackay man begged a Magistrate to let him plead guilty to assaulting police, even though he knew he’d be jailed. But just a few words put his case on hold.
‘Cranky and drunk’: Why offender spat on cops
A woman with a lengthy criminal history spat on police when they came knocking on her door.
Facebook scammer dad busted over $2k fraud
A Qld man audaciously listed a $4000 item on Facebook he never owned, and fleeced a stranger after offering it to them at a discount.
Why impatient oil rig diver assaulted woman with wine
A commercial oil-rig diver having a “very bad day” turned his scorn to a woman who called him out for an act at a hotel which wouldn’t pass the pub test.
120 responders: Airport’s mega emergency drill
Hundreds of first responders rushed to the Mackay Airport to participate in a huge emergency drill with crisis volunteers spilling onto the tarmac.
Bowen Basin mine to turn waste into power
A Bowen Basin mine is planning to turn it’s waste gas into power as a developer lodges plans for a mine site power plant.
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