‘Cranky and drunk’: Why offender spat on cops
A woman with a lengthy criminal history spat on police when they came knocking on her door.
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Facebook scammer dad busted over $2k fraud
A Qld man audaciously listed a $4000 item on Facebook he never owned, and fleeced a stranger after offering it to them at a discount.
Why impatient oil rig diver assaulted woman with wine
A commercial oil-rig diver having a “very bad day” turned his scorn to a woman who called him out for an act at a hotel which wouldn’t pass the pub test.
120 responders: Airport’s mega emergency drill
Hundreds of first responders rushed to the Mackay Airport to participate in a huge emergency drill with crisis volunteers spilling onto the tarmac.
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12 stubbies, jilted ex: 19 Mackay, Whitsunday drink-drivers named
From driving into town for a snack to bogging their car at a country club, here are 19 Mackay and Whitsunday drink-drivers whose actions put the rest of us in danger. See the full list.
One Last Woof: Dressed-up doggos show off style at Queens Park
Mackay pups and doggos dressed up for the last ever Million Paws Walk. The RSPCA announced in February it would not be continuing with the annual march against animal cruelty after 2025.
‘Completely crushed’: Couple dealt double blow with horror roof fall
A Qld couple has copped a devastating hit after the breadwinner shattered both ankles in a horror work injury — just months after his partner lost most of her vision.
Mine worker dies on site
The resource industry’s health and safety watchdog has given control of a Central Queensland mine site back to the owners following a sudden early-morning death.
Snorkeler flown to hospital from Great Barrier Reef
A man has been flown to hospital after a snorkelling incident on the Great Barrier Reef early today. LATEST.
Caravan rolls on Bruce Highway
Emergency services are rushing south of Mackay down the Bruce Highway after reports of a caravan rolling over.
Stepdad’s bizarre reason for giving ‘small reefer’ to teen
A Qld stepfather spent two months in custody after he supplied marijuana to his teenage stepdaughter, giving a bizarre reason to police.
Alleged stepdad rapist makes bold bid in court
A man charged with rape and indecent treatment of his stepdaughter has told a court the complainant’s credibility should be questioned.
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