‘Survival mode’: Baby’s three brain surgeries in six weeks
A Queensland mum, whose baby boy was diagnosed with a brutal brain condition, has spoken candidly about the harrowing early weeks and her family’s campaign to raise awareness.
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First look: Pioneer Valley mountain bike tracks revealed
Mountain-biking trails through almost 100 hectares of the Pioneer Valley have been revealed for the first time, adding another major drawcard to the region. SEE THE MAPS
‘Pick paradise’: 140+ jobs on offer in two recruitment drives
Job seekers are being asked to #pickparadise in a critical push for workers during North Queensland’s prime harvesting season as a national recruitment campaign launches for technicians in the regions.
‘Belted every day’: Islanders still trying to wake up from sugar’s slave nightmare
The dark shadow of slavery continues to hang over Queensland — from ‘human trafficking and trade in body parts’ of South Sea Islanders to their ‘cruel’ forced deportation from Australia. Here’s what we can do about it.
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WATCH: How CQ firefighters prepare to save lives on roads
The training builds capacity in rural communities where there are often highway accidents.
Protesters hit MP’s office to demand action on aged care
‘All federal politicians should be held to account for their positions on the protection of vulnerable elderly Australians’
CYCLONE WATCH: 200mm falls predicted as low develops
UPDATE: Heavy rainfall and possible gale-force winds are expected in Mackay and the Whitsundays as a low continues to develop
Alcohol, drugs and sexual activity: Learning through theatre
This year’s plot follows a teen named ‘Charlie’ who is getting ready for a year of fun: graduation parties, formals, after parties, music festivals.
COVID delivers new opportunities for Mackay job seekers
But spaces are limited for the seven-week full-time training course in Mackay.
Canegrowers hit back at ‘dispiriting’ E-grade report card
Industry reps meet with environment minister over Reef Water Quality Report Cards they say ‘grossly misrepresent’ efforts at sustainable farming
What’s next for our reef as 2020 named second-hottest year
Professor explains how the reef is around the Whitsundays and lists ways residents can act to protect the natural wonder
Grosvenor Mine blast first responders seeking claim for PTSD
The CFMEU said coal miners had to fight “tooth and nail” to have these claims accepted in the past.
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