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Emergency services were called to the Sojitz Gregory Crinum Coal Mine on Lilyvale Road near Emerald about midnight. , Workers were undertaking roof support works when the roof collapsed and a section of wall and ceiling fell. Paramedics assessed a 60-year-old man for critical injuries, however he died at the scene. His family has been notified of his death Picture Steve Vit

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Mine worker dies on site

The resource industry’s health and safety watchdog has given control of a Central Queensland mine site back to the owners following a sudden early-morning death.

Aerial view of coral and turquoise waters at Hook and Hardy Reef. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia Escape 4 May 2025 Hotlist Photo - Getty Images

Snorkeler flown to hospital from Great Barrier Reef

A man has been flown to hospital after a snorkelling incident on the Great Barrier Reef early today. LATEST.

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A GA8 Airvan, operated by Wave Air, was returning from a scenic flight in the Whitsundays when the pilot overshot the runway and crashed into a ditch with seven passengers on board on 2 November 2024. Image: ATSB

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.

‘Families want answers’: New mining coroner must ‘hit the ground running’

‘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.

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After running for federal parliament on Dawson Paula Creen will be running for the seat of Mackay for the Greens.

‘Start investing in people, not polluters’: Greens candidate revealed

After unsuccessful runs at past elections, a former Mackay builder, SES and VMR volunteer is again running for the federal seat of Dawson.

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The Grounds Collective Bucasia cafe opens early April. Photo taken in Mackay, March 19, 2025

New cafe dreams of bringing Byron to Bucasia

Mackay’s newest cafe owner hopes to give locals a taste of her Northern Rivers hometown by creating a space for art, organic food and premium coffee blends.

Brisbane, 27 February 2025. Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg during a press conference in Brisbane. Picture: Supplied

Government refuses to guarantee $1.4bn Mackay road project

After the Qld government revealed the cost of a major road project had ballooned out by $1bn, it wouldn’t commit to building it.

Pool safety whistleblower has eyes on tender

Pool safety whistleblower has eyes on tender

A lifeguard trainer who raised safety concerns at a council-owned pool for kids is aiming to win the contract himself, as more complaints come to light.

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The Dispensary co-owner Damien Connors, speaking a think tank to revive the Mackay city centre. Picture: Heidi Petith

‘Reality check’ for CBD renewal after owners walk waterfront

Business owners and local planners were given a reality check on how a somewhat-neglected riverfront is costing Mackay.

Australian Street Aid Project founder Kayleigh Brewster has teamed with Orange Sky Laundry Mackay service coordinator Lisa Jamieson to bring a Sleep Bus to Mackay.

‘Baby has arrived’: Charity lands big win in $300k struggle

A local charity was at the mercy of a national provider when it raised $300,000 for emergency accomodation only to be told it might not ever be delivered.

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A 32 unit development is coming to Bowen with the company behind them aiming to bring affordable housing to the community.

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.

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Generic ambulance, QAS, Queensland Ambulance Service, emergency, Friday, June 14, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Woman injured in two vehicle crash

A woman has been injured after a two-car crash at a Whitsundays intersection early this morning.

Ranked: 10 biggest cattle property sales of the year

Ranked: 10 biggest cattle property sales of the year

From fledgling families to cattle kings expanding their kingdom, see the biggest cattle property sales of the last 12 months, meet the people who bought them and for how much.

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Louise Townsend, 54, of Mountain Creek, took this photo of a tree being smashed by large waves at the Point Cartwright break on the Sunshine Coast about 9.45am Thursday, March 6, 2025. Cyclone Alfred.

‘SatCat’s positioned’: Telcos ready to mobilise

Additional telecommunication employees from other states are ready to deploy to Queensland in anticipation of Cyclone Alfred cutting phone and internet lines.

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