Hostel Horror: Man stabbed in back during violent assault
A man claimed he was hearing voices before stabbing another man at a Qld hostel.
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Two spend night in hospital after snake bites
A Mackay man and woman spent last night in hospital after separate snake bites occurred within just 30 minutes of each other.
Man’s bloody assault on sister’s ex after ‘kiddie fiddler’ accusation
A Queensland man has bashed a sleeping man so severely he spent weeks in hospital, months in rehab, and was left with no sense of taste or smell.
Watch: Bird’s eye view of Bruce Hwy as floodwaters recede
Video shows the extent of damage to the Bruce Highway in the Whitsundays as the region’s airport and several roads reopen. LATEST.
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BBQ, karaoke: Inside CBD’s newest restaurant
Weeks after the first sign went up, more information has been revealed about a new restaurant aiming to bring a variety of Japanese cuisine, BBQ and karaoke to the CBD. SEE THE FIRST LOOK.
‘At a low point’: Miner becomes meth middleman
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100+ faces: All the style, colour from Dancing with Heart 2025
From fabulous outfits to powerful performances, locals danced their hearts out for the Mackay Hospital Foundation. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Campgrounds to coral: Whitsunday’s winning businesses revealed
From luxury stays to family-friendly parks and reef adventures the Whitsundays has scored a tourism hat-trick at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
‘Start investing in people, not polluters’: Greens candidate revealed
After unsuccessful runs at past elections, a former Mackay builder, SES and VMR volunteer is again running for the federal seat of Dawson.
Blade runners: Why port upgrades are needed for wind projects
Key upgrades to the Port of Mackay could open doors to renewables as a new study reveals North Queensland Ports’ billion-dollar benefits.
244 texts, 570 calls: Dad inflicts hell on partner over ‘d*** pics’
A Mackay dad once sentenced for armed robbery again became violent after he claimed he was shown d*** pics on his partner’s phone.
Mum accused of killing puppies in insurance scam
A Queensland mum is accused of starting a horror house fire that razed a home and killed eight dogs, after raising her insurance.
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