Dangerous driver busted with pure meth after police chase
When he was first busted with meth his lawyer said he was a strong candidate for rehabilitation, but years later police found him driving dangerously and holding a much larger quantity.
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‘I loved the girl’: Mine courier chokes ex half his age
A parts specialist turned mining courier reacted “atrociously” when his young former lover told him she was moving out.
Fresh faced Labor candidate defers on key issues
Labor’s new Dawson candidate Neil Wallace admits he is not across some local issues following his first press conference where a senator had to step in to assist.
Rape, sexual assault: Married dad’s lie over ‘single lapse’ excuse
When he admitted sending an underage teenager a vile Snapchat he called it a one off mistake, but he had already raped a child and sexually assaulted a woman.
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VIDEO: House driven down Qld highway
Think a passing semi-trailer is difficult to deal with? Try being stuck in traffic behind a whole house.
Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
Free margaritas, new menus: Motel revamps kitchen
An off-highway motel has relaunched its restaurant with a new look and menu, celebrating with free margaritas for a month across its Queensland sites. SEE THE MENU.
Olympic dreams reignited with major promise
Mackay’s dream of hosting a cricket event for the Brisbane Olympics has taken a huge leap forward as both parties pledge upgrades to the stadium with the best chance. But they’ve promised an extra $3m to different venues.
‘Couldn’t come at a better time’: Homeless service promised $1m by both parties
A Mackay homeless support service will score a $1m injection of funds no matter which party wins the Queensland election, with the money being used to support its day-to-day operations.
‘He is a fighter’: Toddler’s brave battle against shock diagnosis
Energetic, brave and cheeky, little Lathan has already been fighting his whole life after being born with his twin sister at 26 weeks. Now his parents have a new fight on their hands.
Semi-trailer lands on train line after Bruce Hwy crash
After a truck driver had a medical episode south of Mackay his semi-trailer ended up blocking both the Bruce Hwy and rail line, sparking a complicated clean up.
‘Labor needs to get out’: Mackay early voters have their say
Exit polling on one of Labor’s safest seats has shown it could be at risk with the LNP proving popular with 100 early voters on day two of the election period.
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