700+ missions: Rescue helicopter wraps up busy 2024
The Greater Whitsundays can count on the BMA CQ Rescue helicopter as they wrap 2024 with a whopping 729 missions flown, many to remote locations, islands and mine sites.
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Watch: Little girl learns to walk within days after years of heartache
A little girl living in a North Qld mining town and struggling with cerebral palsy took her first steps within just days thanks to state-of-the-art treatment in SEQ. Now, her incredible therapists are hitting the road to help other families.
Fluoride would cost Qld councils less than $5 per person
It costs local councils less than the price of a cup of coffee per resident to fluoridate the water supply for a whole year, new analysis has revealed.
‘Bullied’: Councillors targeted as conspiracy theorists flood fluoride debate
Queensland’s local councils are being relentlessly lobbied by anti-fluoride conspiracy theorists – including a prolific group founded by a ‘sovereign citizen’ and holocaust denier.
Girl rushed to hospital following stinging at Cape Hillsborough
The stinger season has claimed its latest victim after a school aged girl was rushed to hospital earlier this afternoon following reports of a jellyfish sting at Cape Hillsborough.
Shock suburbs where home values have soared across Qld
Queensland home values soared by up to 43.1 per cent in 2024 with affordable suburbs once avoided by buyers leading the charge. See the top performers!
The tooth hurts
It’s safe, effective, and helps prevent kids from suffering painful lifelong dental problems. It’s about time Queensland caught up to the rest of the country, writes Paul Brescia.
Just rotten: Local kids having every tooth removed
A dentist who had to remove every single tooth out of the mouths of five children in 12 months has made a plea for fluoride to be added to the water.
Boy’s brush with deadly jelly light bulb for stinger safety business
When a Whitsundays boy was stung by a deadly Irukandji jellyfish, he and his mum went looking for something to help on future swims. Instead, they found a gap in the market.
Mum accused of killing child must wait
A delayed expert report has pushed out a murder case against a mum who allegedly called triple-0 claiming her four year old boy had drowned.
Whitsundays score almost $30m for new community hub, sports precinct
The Whitsunday Regional Council have received a federal government grant which will assist with two big future projects. See them here.
WATCH: Tributes for dad killed by alleged speeding, drink driver
Tributes are pouring in for a Queensland dad, described as “one of the nicest people you could meet” after he was tragically killed when another driver lost control while speeding dangerously. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Change of rules’: New property owner forbids drivers, lands man in court
A change of ownership for a piece of land in Scottville has led to a change of rules, with a bogged 4WD driver landing in court after assuming he was free to drive through.
Lost at sea: Qld dad and miner mourned after spearfishing tragedy
A man missing for more than a month after he disappeared while spearfishing has been revealed as a Queensland father who has been described as a ‘absolute gentleman of the mining industry.
Revealed: All the Qld projects in Albo’s latest $260m cash splash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s pre-election spending spree continues in Queensland on Wednesday, as he unveils a $260m funding boost for a spate of infrastructure projects.
Dutton chipped over silence on Bruce Highway funding figure
The federal government has called out Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s refusal to match Labor’s $7.2bn funding pledge for the Bruce Highway ahead of the looming election.
$1 uniforms, free haircuts coming to Mackay
Struggling families score much needed help before school starts with a pop-up promising to save them money without making them jump through hoops.
4458 – this is the number that puts Qld to shame
It’s one of the biggest issues across the country but Queensland evidently has a bigger problem than most states.
‘Hey Albo, we’re not silly – we know you’re trying to win votes’
A $7.2bn Bruce Highway upgrade has been announced by the Albanese Government but what do Queenslanders think? WHAT YOU SAID
Truckie seriously injured after crashing into ditch
A man in his 60s has been extricated from a truck on the Old Bruce Highway after suffering serious chest injuries from crashing into a ditch.
Teen’s ‘eyes opened’ by drunken burnout consequences
An 18-year-old has learned their lesson not to hoon after being busted burning rubber in the middle of the night with too many drinks in his system.
Little girl’s heartbreaking words after mum’s car crash
A mother-of-three was driving to surprise her partner when she was hit head-on a mining highway, sending her to the ICU. See what her little girl, 7, said when she was rescued from the crash.
Top cop’s huge concern as 227 kids arrested in 3 weeks in latest youth crime surge
The first arrest statistics since the LNP Government’s flagship Making Queensland Safer Laws were introduced have been revealed, along with a stark warning from the state’s Police Commissioner.
Miles and Co. claiming credit for landmark $7.2bn Bruce Hwy fix
Major Bruce Highway upgrades will be funded in the 2025-26 state budget and begin by the end of the year after both sides of federal politics committed to a $7.2bn cash injection, as the State Opposition tries to claim the credit.
NAMED: Woman charged with attempted murder after road rage incident
A Queensland woman charged with attempted murder allegedly drove her car into a driver before hitting a tree, with the road rage incident caught by bystanders on video.
$120k, no experience: Mining jobs for fresh faces on offer in Qld
Want a change in 2025? See our list of high-paying jobs in mining, some offering as much as $120k for new starters and $200k+ for those with experience.
‘Fails safety standards’: Latest fatality exposes major Bruce Hwy concerns
Experts have raised new concerns over the condition of Queensland’s notorious Bruce Highway, as it can be revealed the latest double-fatal tragedy occurred on a stretch that fails to meet safety standards.
Man suffers ‘significant’ burns to face
A helicopter was called to transport a man in his 60s significantly burnt at Midge Point, with an accelerant playing a role in the fire.
Kayaker thrown into water sparks desperate rescue
A kayaker unable to get back in his boat after the outrigger broke was rescued by a witness before police vessels could arrive to save him.
Qld’s newest sports club ‘fully embracing’ Australia Day
An Airlie Beach community club is ‘fully embracing’ Australia Day for its grand opening, promising thong throwing, cricket and a boat giveaway. Take a sneak peek.
Man arrested holding replica pistol, walking around CBD: Police
A Rockhampton man was arrested in the Mackay CBD, with police alleging he used a replica pistol to strike fear.
Frightened motorists fear allegedly high driver trying to cause crashes
Bruce Highway motorists called triple-0 operators saying they believed a driver want others to crash into him. Read here what he was doing.
Revealed: Qld shark net haul amid claims cull won’t work
Experts have warned shark culling or the increased use of nets won’t make Queensland waters safer, following the latest fatal attack. INTERACTIVE: 2024 shark net catch
‘I’m literally dying’: Girl lucky to be alive after jellyfish sting
A fourteen-year-old girl is alive thanks to quick action from her friends after being stung by a deadly Box Jellyfish at a North Queensland beach.
Man in critical but stable condition after life-threatening fall
A man who suffered a life-threatening head injury after reportedly falling off his bicycle is now in a critical but stable condition after being rushed to hospital early this morning.
200+ faces: New Year’s Eve 2024 at Airlie Beach
Thousands of revellers headed to Airlie Beach to catch the New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrate the start of 2025. SEE THE GALLERY
Horror Bruce Highway crash claims second life
A 68-year-old woman has died after she was involved in a Bruce Highway crash that claimed the life of a 76-year-old man.
21 Mackay Whitsunday drug offenders exposed
More than a dozen faces and names behind some of the region’s dark deals can be revealed. Here are 21 drug offenders who faced court in 2024.
Mackay Whitsunday sexual offenders in court in 2024
From a mother who sexually exploited her four-year-old son for the promise of $10k, to a man who repeatedly raped his step daughter over three years, here are 12 sexual offenders who faced court in 2024.
Missing man left medical facility, disappeared
A missing 62-year-old with grey hair and a matching bushy beard has not been seen in 20 days after leaving a Mackay medical facility.
Car in creek following three vehicle accident
One car has ended up in Deadman Creek following a three vehicle accident on the Bruce Highway.
What to do on New Year’s Eve in the Whitsundays
Don’t know what to do this New Year’s Eve? We have you covered.
The biggest stories in mining for 2024
Four deaths, buyouts, collapses, a fire, and a hefty fine. It’s been big year for mining and Queensland sites are on notice after a concerning pattern of incidents.
31 Mackay Whitsunday parents behaving badly
From bestiality to serious drug crimes, serious assault or causing terrible crashes, meet the Mackay and Whitsunday parents whose bad behaviour landed them in court for different reasons in 2024.
What’s open in Mackay, Whitsunday over Christmas, NY
Whether you need to restock on food, rent a book from the library, or are looking to take a dip in a public pool over the Christmas and New Year’s period, we’ve got you covered.
Are these the best Christmas lights in Queensland?
A North Queensland home which offers an interactive walk through to the public, snow, scavenger hunts, Santa and the Grinch has won a vote, and might just be the best in Queensland. See it yourself.
‘Persons of interest’: Cops probe musician’s homicide
Mackay detectives are investigating two alleged homicides, the death of a local musician and a man who may have been attacked on Melbourne Cup day.
Qld teen, 14, taking solo Japanese adventure
A Mackay teen is preparing to spend the next 12 months away from her family, living and going to school in Japan as the youngest in her program. See what she hopes to gain.
Thieves leave trail of destruction after brazen break ins
Thieves have smashed their way into four North Qld businesses in the early hours of Christmas Eve, as police call on the public for help.
‘Then I’m sliced’: Police investigating alleged wounding incident
Whetu Tokotaua said he initially did not realise he had been sliced open after a clash at a popular Central Queensland pub. WARNING: Confronting images
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