‘Trafficking, supply’: Woman, 24, on 80+ drug charges
This North Queensland woman, who police allege was trafficking and dealing drugs and supplying them to minors, faces more than 80 charges.
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High speed cow crash puts teen in back brace
An apprentice mechanic is lucky to be alive after smashing into a cow at 100km/h and rolling his car. But thanks to an app, help was right around the corner.
Chilling warning: Small items adding huge amounts to power bills
Queenslanders have been warned some heating devices could be adding hundreds to their electricity bills, as prices are set to jump. Here are the best ways to avoid that bill shock while keeping warm.
‘Poke holes in you’: Axe-wielding arsonist torches Ford Ranger
A Qld man was living “rent free” on a friend’s property when he went wild while drunk, setting fire to a ute and making frightening threats.
Miner blames boatie mate for Great Barrier Reef fishing fail
A miner, whose fishing trip in his brand-new boat cost him much more than fuel, says it’s his mate’s fault.
Man faces court over alleged six-year stalking spree
Police allege this 36-year-old North Queenslander stalked three men. DETAILS.
Man missing for days in state forest
A rescue helicopter was called in to locate a man missing for three days in a North Queensland state forest.
Home invasion victim allegedly busted on big Bruce Hwy drug run
A southeast Qld man arrested 900km away from home on the Bruce Highway claims he was on his way to sell his car, but police say allege he had a more sinister reason for his road trip north.
‘All my life I have been missing him’: Mackay plane tragedy still fresh after 65 years
After 65 years, the night Audrey Camilleri lost her brother in Queensland’s worst commercial air disaster is still fresh in her mind — but she fears the story will be forgotten in time.
‘High risk’ teen sex predator breaks into Qld home, molests girl, 10
A dangerous young wannabe rapist was already on probation when he broke into a family’s home and molested their sleeping daughter. But a judge has given him another chance.
Truck crash smashes car, two taken to hospital
A car which pulled out suddenly into the Bruce Highway was smashed by a truck, the two men inside needing to be cut out before taken to hospital.
Strawberry farm’s new owners cancel picking season
The new owners of a well-loved Queensland strawberry farm have suddenly cancelled picking events, leaving people disappointed for the upcoming holidays.
Real estate hot shot’s wild drunken tirade at cops revealed
A Sunshine Coast man is paying the price after his actions towards police in a tropical paradise nightspot ended in the drunk tank.
Revealed: Shock rental finds driving property managers to quit
Stumbling on surprise adult toys to brushing against poo-smeared walls are among shock rental nightmares driving a third of property managers to quit.
‘We just do not have the funds’: Pet rescue on brink of shutdown
A North Queensland charity pet rescue is on the brink of closure due to rising vet costs, threatening vital services for vulnerable animals in the region.
Little boy falls four metres from tree
A primary aged schoolboy was taken to hospital after he landed on his face from a four metre fall near the main strip of Airlie Beach.
Main Street mayhem: 2000s nightclub throwbacks
Relive the glory days with this exclusive photo gallery from Mackay’s iconic Main Street nightclub.
‘Do you like the food?’: Qld aged care home food rating revealed
Queensland has 198 aged care homes where one person or more claimed to never be happy with the food they were served. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
‘Spirit of Christmas’: Festive season starts early for the Whitsundays
Family-owned Christmas wonderland reopens for July celebrations, bringing winter cheer to the Whitsundays
GALLERY: Mackay celebrates the River of Life Festival
Mackay spent the day enjoying art, food, markets, and activities at the River of Life Festival.
‘Never gave up’: Teary reunion 11 months after cat’s carrier escape
An incredible 328 days after he managed to escape a cat carrier on the way into a North Qld vet, this ginger ninja has been reunited with his owner.
Emergency crews treating motorbike rider after forest crash
Paramedics are with a motorbike rider who went off his bike in a hard-to-reach section of national park between Mackay and Proserpine.
Prized dog ‘emaciated’ after master’s heart attack
An American bulldog who stayed by his owner’s side after a fatal heart attack was booted from his next home — but a tenacious breeder travelled through a flood-ravaged region to free him.
Mum worried about kids’ sport costs as program expires
A petition to save sport vouchers for Qld kids has garnered thousands of signatures as the opposition leader warns local sporting clubs will pay the cost.
Where to find the best fish and chips in Queensland
Two Whitsundays icons come out on top in statewide competition to find the best of the best in Queensland — including the best “big thing”.
Drugs seized through Operation Whiskey Decker
Nineteen people across Queensland have been charged with 271 offences after a police operation targeting an alleged meth syndicate. This is what police seized.
‘Twenty plus seizures a day’: Family’s horror baby diagnosis
A Queensland family of four have opened up about their nine week old’s shocking diagnosis, and grim timeline.
‘Beat half them young fellas’: Cane cutting family win big
A Queensland father-daughter duo are keeping the hand cane cutting legacy alive, winning multiple national championships.
Irwin comes out swinging for Katter’s croc cull plans
Animal conservationist Terri Irwin has blasted the Katter’s Australian Party’s latest crocodile crackdown as a copy-and-paste job, warning the proposal will “open a Pandora’s box” and drag Queensland back to a dark era in its past.
Food delivery options set to boom for Whitsundays
A popular food delivery service has launched in the Whitsundays, promising to make life more convenient and connect with local restaurants.
Aussie music star on life after cancer diagnosis
Ahead of his headline performance, Queensland musician Xavier Rudd shares his “shock” diagnosis and the uncertainty that comes with it.
Car rolls on mining highway, e-scooter rider breaks leg
A car has rolled into an embankment southwest of Mackay and a man is dealing with a potential broken leg in separate crashes.
Ratepayers face $700k bill to replace George Christensen
Voter-fatigued Mackay residents will be asked to fill out their fourth ballot in just over 12 months after a former MP created the need for his second by-election, at a staggering cost to ratepayers.
Cause of rocket delay revealed – and no, it wasn’t this cheeky cockatoo
Internal investigations have revealed what caused a Queensland rocket launch delay after a cockatoo pictured nibbling on parts became a suspect.
Woman injured after car crashes into tree
A woman was being treated by paramedics after crashing her car into a tree in North Queensland.
WATCH: Dancing CEOs kick up a storm, take out major gong
A group of dedicated Whitsunday women have competed at a fundraising dance competition after raising an eye-watering amount to help vulnerable women and children. SEE THE VIDEO
Community rallies after ‘nerve-racking’ crash hits vital outreach
A devastating accident has temporarily halted the outreach efforts of a Queensland not-for-profit, but the community is stepping up to help get them back on the road.
100+ faces for action packed Gargett Rodeo 2025
It was a spectacular night at the Gargett Rodeo where riders put themselves to the eight-second test. CHECK OUT THE MEGA GALLERY.
Airlie after dark: Rewind to the 2010s
We explored the archives so you could relive the nights you’ll never forget (or maybe don’t remember).
‘Check out properly’: Mackay councillor blasted for not showing up
After news of the exit of George Christensen, a Mackay councillor has sensationally asked one of her unnamed colleagues to step down if he won’t step up as another weighed in with a football analogy.
Head trauma fears for man in rural motorbike accident
A man has been airlifted to hospital after a motorbike accident on a rural property in North Queensland.
‘Proud Aussies’ Paro and Wilson ready to give North Qld a show
Queensland boxing icons Liam Paro and Liam Wilson are gearing up to give FNQ a show it won’t forget. Find out why being home means so much.
‘Small but powerful act’: Island’s hands-on conservation
This Whitsundays island is pulling back the curtain on a groundbreaking project, offering visitors an exclusive peek into the future.
Cocaine, MDMA bust: Police allege 18-month drug venture
Detectives have arrested a 24 year old and seized quantities of cocaine, MDMA and marijuana after raiding a Mackay home.
‘Traumatic’: Driver fights off alleged attempted carjacker
Police have charged a man after he allegedly brandished a knife in a brazen daylight attempted car theft.
‘Memento mori’: Meet the woman tackling big taboo topic
Meet the death doulas breaking taboos and transforming our understanding of life’s final chapter.
Investigations after car crashes into fuel tanker ‘deliberately’
Police are calling a car crash that left a woman in hospital as deliberate after her car collided with a truck and ended up down an embankment at a Qld bypass.
Landowners’ deadline to buy back hydro homes
Queenslanders who sold their homes to the government for the Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro project now have a deadline to buy them back. Here’s how it works.
Named: Chefs, bar manager caught drink driving
From jumping on the golf buggy to get to work to cramming four people in the back seat after a couple of drinks, these drivers had far too much liquor to be driving.
‘Severed fingers’: Sugar worker crushed by water pump
A Queensland sugar company has pled guilty after a worker had her fingers crushed and severed during a workplace incident.
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