‘High risk’ teen sex predator breaks into Qld home, molests girl, 10
A dangerous young wannabe rapist was already on probation when he broke into a family’s home and molested their sleeping daughter. But a judge has given him another chance.
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‘We just do not have the funds’: Pet rescue on brink of shutdown
A North Queensland charity pet rescue is on the brink of closure due to rising vet costs, threatening vital services for vulnerable animals in the region.
‘Very angry’: Family calls for shake-up after death cases dropped
A family has called for an external review into a regional Queensland crown prosecutions office after it dropped three homicide cases within seven months.
‘All my life I have been missing him’: Mackay plane tragedy still fresh after 65 years
After 65 years, the night Audrey Camilleri lost her brother in Queensland’s worst commercial air disaster is still fresh in her mind — but she fears the story will be forgotten in time.
‘He plays 100 miles an hour’: NRL enforcer’s son to make his debut
Son of a gun set to make his debut in Qld derby as two Cowboys return from injury. FULL TEAM LIST
Little boy falls four metres from tree
A primary aged schoolboy was taken to hospital after he landed on his face from a four metre fall near the main strip of Airlie Beach.
Light juvenile sentences due to ‘weak’ former laws, Minister says
The Minister for Youth Justice has blamed the former government for its “system failure” after recent sentence details showed leniency on juveniles due to harsh conditions at Cleveland.
Coroner probes late-night bleeding death of grandmother at hospital
A Queensland private hospital is at the centre of a coronial probe launched after a grandmother died from severe bleeding complications after surgery.
‘Spirit of Christmas’: Festive season starts early for the Whitsundays
Family-owned Christmas wonderland reopens for July celebrations, bringing winter cheer to the Whitsundays
Real estate hot shot’s wild drunken tirade at cops revealed
A Sunshine Coast man is paying the price after his actions towards police in a tropical paradise nightspot ended in the drunk tank.
Investigations after car crashes into fuel tanker ‘deliberately’
Police are calling a car crash that left a woman in hospital as deliberate after her car collided with a truck and ended up down an embankment at a Qld bypass.
Named: Chefs, bar manager caught drink driving
From jumping on the golf buggy to get to work to cramming four people in the back seat after a couple of drinks, these drivers had far too much liquor to be driving.
Serious head injuries in alleged Airlie Beach brawl
Weapons, drugs seized after alleged eight-person hotel assault that left two people in hospital and six facing charges.
Main Street mayhem: 2000s nightclub throwbacks
Relive the glory days with this exclusive photo gallery from Mackay’s iconic Main Street nightclub.
Cowboys conundrum: Selection headache looms for Payten
The Cowboys could be without up to seven first-choice players when they host the Dolphins with Origin selection and the NRL judiciary wreaking havoc on the squad. Find out which prospects are in the equation for an NRL call-up.
GALLERY: Mackay celebrates the River of Life Festival
Mackay spent the day enjoying art, food, markets, and activities at the River of Life Festival.
‘Never gave up’: Teary reunion 11 months after cat’s carrier escape
An incredible 328 days after he managed to escape a cat carrier on the way into a North Qld vet, this ginger ninja has been reunited with his owner.
Everybody appearing at Mackay Magistrates Court, Wednesday, June 11
Here is a list of matters listed at Mackay Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
District Court sittings at Mackay, June 11
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Mackay on June 11
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.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Mackay weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Pregnant woman’s long wait for a psychologist after double tragedy
A grieving young mother-to-be devastated by the loss of her brother and then her partner within weeks of each other has been waiting months for a psychologist appointment in Qld’s strained mental health system.
Man killed, woman fighting for life after LandCruiser rolls
A man has died and a woman has been left fighting for life after their Toyota LandCruiser lost control and rolled.
‘I heard police telling her to stop, she had a knife … then they shot’
Witnesses have revealed what happened in the lead-up to a woman being shot by police at a Townsville pub. LATEST
‘Atrocious’ burnout driver told to count up fatality crashes on the news
A young Sunshine Coast man with an “atrocious” traffic history has been told to pull his head in after he was pinned doing burnouts near pedestrians.
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.
Aussie homeowners may benefit from Trump-Musk fight
The public battle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk could assist a large group of Australians who have been doing it tough.
Fancy tech, sharp looks and value – if you are game to drive a sedan
For those willing to step away from an SUV, the new Kia K4 replaces one of the top bang-for-your-bucks cars and now comes with more technology and style
The tax deductions many Aussies miss
As the $3.5 trillion Australian wealth transfer starts to shape donations to charities, donors are making these four mistakes.
The compact EV which undercuts Tesla and takes it to the Chinese
While slotting into the compact SUV line-up, the new Kia EV3 still packs some punch.
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