Amateur pilot’s bizarre ‘White House’ court claim
An amateur pilot says he has weekly calls to the Donald Trump administration as he pushes to have multiple charges linked to his capability to fly planes dismissed.
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Miner stalks two women, uses sex video to blackmail one
A BHP mine supervisor who stalked two women at the same time has been convicted of 2018 acts of stalking and harassment and abuse, having also secretly recorded a sex video and then using it to blackmail one of his victims.
Heartbreak, destruction, unity: Dramatic video, photos of NQ flooding
Torrential rain has turned roads into rivers and homes uninhabitable in the state’s north. SEE THE BEST PHOTOS, VIDEOS
‘Stay away’: Black zone residents warned not to return as worst yet to come
Areas just north of Townsville have been smashed by more than 600mm of rain in just 19 hours, while dozens have been rescued overnight as North Queenslanders face history-breaking flooding which threatens more than 1700 homes. LATEST
‘I wasn’t expecting to catch one that big’
Mackay Airport has returned to normal operations, while a photo of Proserpine local posing with a one metre barra he hooked from flood waters off the Bruce Highway has gone viral. LATEST.
Video shows men battling floodwaters after car swept away
A shocking video shows two residents wading to safety amid “life-threatening” floods as parts of the Far North were hit by continuous heavy rains. WATCH VIDEO HERE.
‘Happiest man on Earth’: Beloved dad, newspaper identity, mourned
A Qld newspaper stalwart of more than 40 years has been remembered as a loved family man and mate after his tragic death while realising his retirement dreams.
16 charges: Police allege man gave drugs to kids, raped them
A Queensland man who police allege groomed, sexually abused and gave drugs to children, faces multiple “very serious” charges. DETAILS.
Triple murder accused fights for freedom
The man alleged to have killed three people in an ‘execution-style’ shooting and is accused of attempting to murder another has applied for bail.
Bogie triple killer accused case reaches supreme court
The case against an alleged triple killer accused of gunning down three family members will take its next step, the same day he learns the result of a part heard bail application.
‘I know what you’re wearing’: Mum’s sexually-laced stalking binge
A Qld woman who “persistently” harassed her ex, telling him she was in his bed waiting for him has landed in court on a stalking charge.
Man charged over death of JCU medical student
Police have charged a man over a tragic fatal crash on the Bruce Highway that led to a car bursting into flames.
Dutton-hating ex-soldier had mosque shooter’s manifesto, ‘rocket’ vid
A “detonation” video, rantings of the New Zealand mosque shooter and a homemade crossbow. These are just some of the chilling finds in the home of a Peter Dutton-hating Qld man.
A metre of rain in days and more to come
There have been six SES call-outs across the Whitsundays in the past 24 hours as the region is battered by staggering rainfall totals, with more expected in the coming days as the monster weather system shifts south.
Floods and road closures across Mackay, Whitsundays
Multiple roads are cut after the two regions were smashed by rain with more expected still to come. Find out where to avoid. FREE STORY
TOP 50: The best of the best in the North
From pubs to morning strolls, hard yakka hikes, barra lures, lubricating oil, animals of all shapes and sizes, dangerous plants, monster crocs and yes, even to mud flats, NQ has it over the rest of the state by a country mile when it comes to things, big, beautiful and outrageous.
$150k unpaid super, luxe car loan: MAFS star’s company’s six-figure debt
A Queensland MAFS bride’s “social enterprise” restaurant group, owes workers unpaid super and racked up debts with loans for luxury cars, documents from the corporate watchdog have revealed.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Mackay weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Mackay Magistrates Court, Monday, February 3
Here is a list of matters listed at Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Mackay weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Mackay weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Dad jailed after knife-wielding crime bender ends in violence
A Bundaberg father has been sentenced to three years in jail after a three-day crime bender where he stormed multiple stores with a knife, stole goods, and attacked a bystander.
Driver critical after freak incident on Bruce Highway
A driver has been airlifted with critical head injuries after crashing into a barrier on the Bruce Highway near Glenwood.
‘I was sexually assaulted for doing my job, then the system failed me’
A traumatised Qld security guard, sexually assaulted in plain sight at a pub while her FIFO worker attacker laughed, has delivered a powerful message about the lifelong scars and “broken” justice system.
Coroner to review jail cell death of McCulkin killer rapist
The final step before a coronial inquest into the death in custody of one of Queensland’s most notorious killers is in motion. DETAILS.
Inside new mission to return dilapidated Qld resorts to glory days
A Queensland MP and mayor are Japan-bound for face-to-face talks with the Iwasaki boss over stalled plans for the once-grand Capricorn Resort with a stop also planned in China over the future of another Great Barrier Reef gem.
Mansions, waterfront units, whole island: Top 10 sales of 2024
From luxury apartments on Hamilton to an entire island, these were some of the biggest property sales of 2024 across the Mackay and Whitsundays regions.
Exclusive celeb-style mansion where Qld couples can now marry
A sprawling Mediterranean-inspired mansion in the Whitsundays with its own marina and helipad will open for wedding bookings. And it’s not the only new option for couples planning to tie the knot in the tropics.
10 bidders: Island that inspired Chronicles of Narnia sold for amazing price
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has sold at auctionwith 10 local, interstate and overseas bidders competing for the stunning retreat.
Founders first: Geoff Wilson bets on market leaders
The stock picker will put to test the notion that smarter investing is about backing the ones with skin in the game.
How big tech is recalibrating around the DeepSeek threat
Silicon Valley owes its longevity to its ability to pivot and China’s new AI start-up could set it moving in a new direction.
Award-winning Mackay seafood shop bought by new couple
A Mackay seafood icon is changing hands as the husband-wife founders of the Slade Point store sell up to a couple that remind them of themselves 30 years ago.
Get Bentley performance at less than half the price
Volkswagen’s first hybrid Touareg R delivers V8-like numbers along with space, grace and pace.
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