Why tourist pilot crashed in failed landing
An aviation safety report has ruled what caused an undertrained pilot to crash a Qld tourist plane carrying seven passengers.
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‘Families want answers’: New mining coroner must ‘hit the ground running’
A new mine death watchdog based in Mackay will investigate all resource industry-related fatalities after the Queensland sector was plagued with the worst death toll in five years.
300,000 tonnes: Gold, silver, copper discovery to revive abandoned mine
A mining objection hearing deciding whether operations can restart at a historic Qld gold mine with 300,000 tonnes of potential won’t be joined by the objectors.
‘He is free now’: Family mourns beloved father, adventurer
A beloved fisherman and father died after sustaining critical injuries in a crash on the Bruce Highway. Now his family need support to give him a special send off.
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‘Tradies, not more martial artists’: MP slams ‘out-of-kilter’ immigration
Claiming the “Big Australia” policy isn’t working in Qld where new arrivals with the wrong skillsets are taking up housing, a federal MP has called for a further “slowdown” of immigration.
Man in hospital after car rollover
A man spent Friday night in hospital after he was hurt in a rollover on a Whitsunday road.
Hiss-terical pool drama: Brown snake shocks swimmers
Swimmers at Queensland pool were taken by surprise when a sunbathing serpent decided to have a go at a 100m freestyle sprint. SEE THE VIDEO.
‘Higher risk of attack’: Massive boat ramp croc ‘deliberately’ fed
A 4.5-metre saltie was snacking on whole pigs and fish frames, which rangers believe were intentionally left by locals, before being captured near a popular Whitsundays boat ramp.
PREVIEW: My First Year goes to print
The My First Year gallery is coming to a newsagent near you after much anticipation. See if your school is taking part, and where to find the online galleries.
Bowen Basin mine shut after ‘likely’ underground explosion
A Bowen Basin mine is shut following a ‘likely’ explosion underground caused by high levels of carbon monoxide in the goaf. READ THE LATEST.
Watch: Bird’s eye view of Bruce Hwy as floodwaters recede
Video shows the extent of damage to the Bruce Highway in the Whitsundays as the region’s airport and several roads reopen. LATEST.
End of an era: Bowen store changes hands after 21 Years
After two decades of burgers, lotto and loyal customers, Bowen’s Nichols family is stepping away from the store they’ve called home since 2004.
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