Production resumes at Qld mine after abrupt safety shut down
Operations have resumed at a major Qld mine less than 24 hours after the resources safety watchdog flagged potential risks and brought all production to a halt.
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Deadly mozzie-borne virus spreads to CQ pigs
A rare and deadly mosquito-borne virus which has already killed two in Queensland has been detected in this region for the first time.
‘Burn down child safety’: Next step for gold heist plotter
A woman previously jailed for trying to steal $12k in gold ingots learned her fate after she threatened to burn down child safety in a phone call late last year.
Stroke stops warrant for alleged Qld rapist’s arrest
An alleged rapist faces 20 serious charges but now the case is in limbo.
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Watch: Qantas plane’s wild aborted landing during deluge
A Qantas plane has aborted its landing on Hamilton Island, and golf carts struggled in the slick as the tropical paradise was hit with more than 300mm of rain in 24 hours. SEE THE VIDEOS
‘First time in a boat’: Inside operation to bring grandma home
As floodwaters rose across the Mackay region, one Sarina Beach grandma found herself stuck between two flooded roads and with no way home until her son-in-law came to the rescue.
How ‘opportunistic’ fraudster stole $5k from Porters Mitre 10
A Mackay man managed to defraud a trade and hardware store out of thousands of dollars in goods over 12 months by using a method that “wasn’t too sophisticated”.
Heartfelt goodbye for much-loved mum after shock death
Loved ones converged on the Sunshine Coast to celebrate the life of a mother-of-two who had a love for dancing, singing and the people around her, after her unexpected death.
Award-winning Mackay seafood shop bought by new couple
A Mackay seafood icon is changing hands as the husband-wife founders of the Slade Point store sell up to a couple that remind them of themselves 30 years ago.
Rural firefighters ignite new futures for Qld kids
Two part-time firefighters are trading hoses for hope, launching a cadet program to ignite new career pathways for kids in their mining hometown.
Loved ones rally behind family of Cassie Townsend
Loved ones are supporting the family of a woman who died suddenly with a fundraiser already raising thousands for her children.
‘I’m so excited for colouring!’: Preppies first day of school
Whether they were excited for colouring or play, hundreds of Mackay kids took a huge step toward growing up as they entered school for the first time.
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