Music and good vibes: Between the Tides 2025
Festival goers braved the cool to enjoy beach vibes and great tunes at the Between the Tides 2025 music festival at Cape Hillsborough. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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Diesel fitting to dessert: Inside family’s sweet new business
A Mackay mum with baking in her blood is bringing a Cheesecake Shop to the Northern Beaches with her dedicated hubby even quitting his job to be by her side. VIDEO, DETAILS.
Bad buzz: Cocaine deal lands tattoo parlour barber in jail
A barber’s career took a sharp turn when the Irish national switched from fades to felonies after he was busted acting as a middleman in a commercial cocaine deal.
‘Trafficking, supply’: Woman, 24, on 80+ drug charges
This North Queensland woman, who police allege was trafficking and dealing drugs and supplying them to minors, faces more than 80 charges.
‘Waiting with bated breath’: MP ‘pushing’ to keep high school election promise
After a long-planned lift and parking space was installed at a Mackay school, MP Nigel Dalton said he’s ‘pushing’ for the upgrades he promised at the recent state election.
Miner blames boatie mate for Great Barrier Reef fishing fail
A miner, whose fishing trip in his brand-new boat cost him much more than fuel, says it’s his mate’s fault.
High speed cow crash puts teen in back brace
An apprentice mechanic is lucky to be alive after smashing into a cow at 100km/h and rolling his car. But thanks to an app, help was right around the corner.
Cane train goes off the rails
A cane train has derailed on a Mackay road, with a crane called in to help clean up the mess — including full bins.
Burrito Bar backlash: Former owner grilled over alleged wage rip-off
The former owner of a Mackay Mexican restaurant is in hot water after allegedly ripping off a teen worker thousands of dollars in wages and penalty rates.
‘Rockfall risk’, dodgy depot: Earthmoving company in deep trouble
A Qld excavation company and the couple behind it have been warned their 15-month “freekick” is over and must now follow these court orders.
‘Poke holes in you’: Axe-wielding arsonist torches Ford Ranger
A Qld man was living “rent free” on a friend’s property when he went wild while drunk, setting fire to a ute and making frightening threats.
Man faces court over alleged six-year stalking spree
Police allege this 36-year-old North Queenslander stalked three men. DETAILS.
‘Glad the cops got me’: Drunk hoon caught ripping burnout in front of police
A commercial diver who picks sea cucumbers was supposed to drive his unregistered vehicle straight home — but he went to the pub and got on the drink instead.
WATCH: 3.4 million cigarettes, vapes seized in Qld’s biggest raid
Health authorities have seized more than $9m in cigarettes and almost 20,000 vapes in the largest single raid under state government’s war on illegal tobacco trade. SEE THE VIDEO
Industry inquiry aims to make sugar cane fuel a sweet success
Officials in one of North Queensland’s sweetest industries have welcomed a push by the state government to turn their business into a powerhouse by generating alternative fuel sources.
Man missing for days in state forest
A rescue helicopter was called in to locate a man missing for three days in a North Queensland state forest.
Home invasion victim allegedly busted on big Bruce Hwy drug run
A southeast Qld man arrested 900km away from home on the Bruce Highway claims he was on his way to sell his car, but police say allege he had a more sinister reason for his road trip north.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Mackay weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Bringing soldiers home alive: Defence’s safety revolution unfolds
Former Special Forces soldier’s lifesaving creation to lead revolutionary safety technology trials at Australia’s largest military exercise.
District Court sittings at Mackay, June 16
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Mackay on June 16
Everybody appearing at Mackay Magistrates Court, Monday, June 16
Here is a list of matters listed at Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday.
Neighbours heard screaming before woman stabbed to death
A small Queensland fishing village has been left devastated after the death of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in her home after neighbours earlier heard screaming.
WATCH: Incredible drone fly-through of huge Qld mine operation
Stunning footage shot over two days using multiple drones has captured the magnitude of producing steelmaking coal in Queensland.
50-car convoy travels from Gin Gin to Bundaberg for Pheobe
As the tragic reason Pheobe Bishop was separated from her boyfriend is revealed, as well as details of their sweet romance, a 50km convoy in her memory was held at the weekend. PHOTOS
‘Still alive’: Haunting last message as mystery shrouds son’s Bali death
The grieving parents of a 23-year-old Noosa FIFO worker have spoken about their agonising fortnight as they wait for his body to be returned from Bali and questions remain over the lead-up to his death.
Revealed: Shock rental finds driving property managers to quit
Stumbling on surprise adult toys to brushing against poo-smeared walls are among shock rental nightmares driving a third of property managers to quit.
‘Iconic’ seaside restaurant names its price
Ever wondered what a fully-fitted out restaurant would be sold for on the shores of a North Queensland town? These owners have named their price.
40 cabins: Tavern reveals ambitious accommodation plans
A Whitsunday pub has revealed its expansion plans to build 40 subtropical cabins, aiming to attract tourists.
NQ town scores affordable housing
A major housing boost is coming to a vital North Queensland town, as a 32-unit affordable apartment complex gets approved. See the designs.
Tax time advice: how to avoid an AI-powered scam
Artificial intelligence is powering up tax-time scam attacks on unsuspecting Aussies, making it vital to learn how to protect yourself.
The last version of this EV was disappointing … now it’s a cracker
The SQ6 is a new addition to luxury marque’s electric offerings and it sets the benchmark for Audi EVs.
War and money: how markets could unravel quickly
As Israel’s strikes on Iran threaten to spark a wider war, lessons from the global financial crisis – when freaked-out Aussie stocks plunged 54 per cent – are worth revisiting.
The savvy investor’s checklist for EOFY success
If you own an investment property, superannuation or hold shares, now is the time to make these smart money moves.
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