Mum of two spat on police officer
A mum who landed a flurry of blows into a woman’s face was later caught with a flick-knife by hospital staff, and lashed out at police seeking to detain her.
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A man and his police dog: Meet PD Baron
Mackay Police has a new furry four-legged recruit and he’s brought with him a paw-some set of skills no other local PD possesses. Find out more.
‘Dad’s life was worth more’: Daughters’ fury as deadly plane crash case dropped
Heartbroken Queensland sisters have broken their silence, disappointed by the DPP’s abrupt decision not to prosecute a pilot over the Christmas Day plane crash in paradise which killed their beloved dad. VIDEO, SPECIAL REPORT.
Cadillac combos: Family run cafe doubles down on retro reno
A Bruce Highway cafe is doubling down on its retro vibe, adding pink Cadillac meals to the 1950s style diner which brings customers back for good times. SEE THE MENU.
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Anglers bored of barra score line to trevally with $1.4m trial
Anglers could soon have a new prize sportfish to lure with a $1.4m trial to introduce trevally at a North Queensland dam. Find out when to set your line.
Pool shop, irrigator debt doubles including $100k in tax
As the investigation into the now defunct Think Water and PoolSmartz continues, new details reveal thousands of dollars owed in tax and 18 workers finding themselves unemployed — but not all them were paid out, according to the liquidator.
Family of four made homeless by house fire
After losing everything one Whitsundays family of four have received a huge outpour of support from their North Queensland sailing community. See how you can help.
FIRST LOOK: New GP practice, pharmacy coming to Whitsundays
The Whitsundays will soon have a new GP practice and pharmacy with a development application getting the green light from council. See the plans.
Cyclist killed in ‘tragic’ hit-and-run left to die on roadside
Police are appealing for the driver responsible for an alleged hit and run to come forward as well as any witnesses after a cyclist was left to die on the side of the road. LATEST.
LNP deputy leader suggests homeless service to fight youth crime
Standing up with an almost-victim-of-crime in Mackay, the LNP deputy also wouldn’t be drawn in on whether his party would be prepared to incentivise companies to hire formerly incarcerated people.
‘Life goes on’: Family-run marine business shutters after 51 years
It was the first stand-alone Whitsundays boat dealership and now it will close its doors for good after more than five decades of business.
‘Its over’: Airlie Beach icon to shut up shop
An Airlie Beach seafood restaurant which has served more than 1.4 million fish meals over 20 years will be shutting its doors. Here’s why.
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