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‘Get it right’: Mayor calls for leadership in mining town struggle
The future of a Bowen Basin community once again hangs in the balance after QCoal’s workforce move is delayed to 2026, prompting calls for action from the region’s former mayor.
$41m precinct set to power Bowen Basin’s future
The Bowen Basin is set for a future of innovation and jobs with work underway on a $41m industrial precinct aimed at training, tech, and next-gen industries.
Boy flown to Townsville after hit by car
A young Mackay boy was flown to Townsville overnight after receiving life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car. LATEST.
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Tears as tattoo artist thrown in watchhouse for ‘malicious’ pub attack
A glamorous tattoo artist and her built barber-shop owner fiancé, filmed assaulting a woman outside a Qld pub, have had a fright of their own despite glowing character references including one from a former councillor.
REVEALED: Luxury ‘glamping’ lodges for Pioneer Valley
New luxury nature-based accommodation is coming to the Pioneer Valley with council approvinga glamp ground on the condition it be open by late 2026. SEE THE PLANS
‘We went in blind’: Bogie triple murder first responders honoured
Three first responders hoped for the best when they arrived on scene to a triple murder at Bogie, blind to what was ahead knowing backup was hours away. Read their story
Police reveal new details, CCTV footage in homicide probe
Police believe a Queensland man at the centre of a homicide probe suffered facial injuries in an attack on Melbourne Cup Day, two days prior to the last time he was confirmed alive. VIDEOS
Two seriously injured in Bruce Highway crashes
Three people have been injured in one of two crashes on the Bruce Highway near Mackay, the second involving a truck and another vehicle.
More food, more beer: Inside new and improved brewery
A staple of the Mackay beer scene has up and moved from its CBD home to a bigger and better spot in the Northern Beaches promising more food and teasing at new beer.
Meth ‘poster boy’ crashed into pregnant woman, forcing birth
He tried to bite kind strangers helping him on the Bruce Highway, stole a car from a mine site and recklessly risked the life of a woman and her unborn child.
Former NRL star’s drunk, disorderly nightclub act
A former rugby league superstar has sensationally had an assault charge dropped by police after no evidence was offered in court.
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