Stroke stops warrant for alleged Qld rapist’s arrest
An alleged rapist faces 20 serious charges but now the case is in limbo.
Community
First look: Inside plans for a new CBD servo and 7 Eleven
A new service station could soon be pumping fuel in the city centre as council documents reveal a move to transform a partially vacant lot. SEE THE PLANS.
‘Man up’: Details of vicious pub assault revealed
A magistrate has slammed a Qld pub goer for his ‘total loss of control’ after he lashed out, attacking a fellow punter at a popular venue.
The ‘breathtaking’ cabin getaway proposed for range property
A third generation farming family are transforming their farm into a getaway to share breathtaking views with the residents of Queensland. SEE THE PREVIEW.
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‘Sexual assault’ charges downgraded after workouts go wrong
A Mackay man previously accused of sexually assaulting women while helping with “stretches” has had his charges downgraded after it was revealed he was impaired and had NDIS-funded care.
$200k promised to light up CBD
In back to back pledges toward improving safety for regional towns, the Mackay region is set to net close to $400k to upgrade security and lighting in the CBD and Sarina.
$2m major makeover for country pub: new campsites, cabins
A country pub just north of Mackay is set for a $2m transformation, adding new campsites and cabins to attract tourists, while a Eungella farmer plans to host visitors in new cabins built on his land. SEE THE PLANS.
New development in toddler death case
Less than a week after murder charges against two parents, accused of causing the death of their daughter were dropped, the father has returned to court to close his part of the tumultuous saga.
130k cigarettes, 1600 vapes, five closures: Latest tobacco crackdown
In a huge crackdown on illegal tobacco and vaping products, five unlicensed tobacconists have been shut down and massive amounts of illicit goods have been seized.
60 beds, 16 units: Greenlight given for new private hospital
After years of setbacks, the Riverside Private Hospital project in West Mackay has received first approvals from council with several conditions. SEE THE PLANS.
Hiss-terical pool drama: Brown snake shocks swimmers
Swimmers at Queensland pool were taken by surprise when a sunbathing serpent decided to have a go at a 100m freestyle sprint. SEE THE VIDEO.
Future of wind farm in doubt as MP calls for cancellation
A billion dollar Qld renewables development is in jeopardy after hundreds of public submissions have expressed their opposition.
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