Driver rescued after hours trapped on flood-swept ute’s roof
A driver, whose ute was swept away in fast-moving floodwaters, has been rescued after more than two hours trapped on the sunken vehicle’s roof. LATEST.
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Former rugby player busted breaking down door
A former local rugby league player found himself in trouble with the law again after breaking down a door in a home he shouldn’t have been in — but he was quick to make amends.
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.
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‘At long last’: New hub for heroes has pool, laser tag arena
After years of searching a North Queensland RSL has found a new home for its members while also hoping to bring younger vets and their families into the fold via their new community centre.
Why songbird swapped melodies for sentences
Music icon Kate Ceberano speaks at North Queensland literature festival about what made her spread her wings outside singing with the hope of inspiring the next generation of Hemingways.
120 PHOTOS: All the action at PBR Mackay’s buckin’ good night
The PBR Mackay Invitational 2023 was a sensational event, as riders put their nerve and bravery on show for a cheering crowd. CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS.
‘Be brave enough to ask’: Mental health campaigner’s tips
A community advocate who lost his own father at age 13 said blokes just need to “be brave enough to ask” their mates if they’re struggling, sharing his top tips for helping men deal with mental health issues.
Bank shuts its doors in Mackay
Another North Queensland bank will be leaving customers with the choice to travel to another branch or switch entirely if they want in-person services.
‘I am shaking’: Grandmother wins $10m jackpot
One Mackay region grandmother struck gold in the lotto winning millions of dollars to spend on paying her mortgage, spending time with her grandchildren and buying a new car.
BMX track to stay, club searches for new home
A rural suburb will be keeping its BMX track after the club running it leaves as the council looks to take over operations.
‘This is our house’: New Italian restaurant bakes its own bread
Offering classic Northern Italian dishes rich in flavour but surprisingly simple, they’re also bringing a touch of North Queensland to the table with a bundy-rum twist tiramisu. See what’s on the menu.
‘Get a job’: Robbed business owner offers work to thieves
As the LNP campaigns for ‘adult crimes, adult times’ one business owner laments the break-ins she’s been a victim of and wonders why youth criminals don’t simply get a job.
‘Put down your iPhone, pick up a book’: Youth festival turns 20
Regional Queensland’s largest youth literature festival strives to inspire students to pick up a book with famous authors and artistic workshops. SEE THE LINEUP.
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