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.
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‘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.
First Nations company asks for $444k to ‘safeguard’ swimming hole
After blocking a gate leading to a public swimming hole in Queensland, a First Nations company which isn’t backed by the native title holders is asking the public for more than $400k for upgrades to safeguard the site.
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Residents, renters losing hope in fight against holiday homes
North Queensland residents have blamed their council for not “fighting hard enough’ for families that need housing, as they battle against adding more short term accommodation to their quiet suburbs.
‘You’ve basically got a collar on your neck’: Protesters speak out against digital ID
Stephen Andrew and organisers from the Worldwide Rally for Freedom railed at Blue Water Quay against the proposed introduction of digital identification. DETAILS.
REVEALED: New brewery site transformed by Big Mango ‘Banksy’
A Caribbean artist who repainted the beloved Big Mango, as well as over a hundred other murals in the region, has revealed one of his biggest works to date at the new venue of a popular brewery.
‘Many lives affected’: Tributes flow for beloved 70yo after tragic crash
A small North Queensland community is still coming to terms with the consequences of a tragic crash that took the life of one of their own, as messages flow to the grieving family.
Digger damage highway closure: When newly built sidetrack will be open
Motorists using on a busy Qld highway will soon be able to use a newly built sidetrack to skirt around a section damaged by a coal mine’s digger, avoiding a detour that can add hours onto travel time.
‘Might as well give it a crack’: Star student wins coding comp in six days
A North Queensland student is among the winners of an international coding competition organised by the world’s biggest tech company. And he did it in only six days on a $200 ‘piece of crap’ second hand computer.
‘Always pursue peace’: Whitsundays come together for Anzac Day
A Whitsunday resident has shared his most impactful memory of service in the Vietnam war — trying to negotiate peace. FOLLOW OUR ROLLING COVERAGE
40+ FACES: Whitsundays Anzac Day 2024 in pictures
The Whitsundays gathered to commemorate and celebrate our servicemen and servicewomen, past and present. PHOTOS
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