‘We went in blind’: Bogie triple murder first responders honoured
Three first responders hoped for the best when they arrived on scene to a triple murder at Bogie, blind to what was ahead knowing backup was hours away. Read their story
Police & Courts
DNA analysis delays for ‘gym bro’s’ rape, stalking case
The case against a Mackay region “gym bro” accused of rape and stalking has been pushed out until the new year over delays relating to DNA analysis.
NAMED: Driver blamed for horror highway crash
A Townsville driver who allegedly caused a deadly multi-car crash that claimed the life of a traveller on the Bruce Highway north of Mackay has been named for the first time.
Elderly woman seriously injured in car, train crash
A woman in her 80s was flown to Townsville with serious leg injuries after the vehicle she was driving collided with a train and flipped north of Mackay.
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Statewide carnage: Young dad dies after 24hr Bruce Hwy shutdown
A 29-year-old truck driver, killed in a crash, has been identified and his long-haul colleagues are ‘in fear every night’ having to risk their lives on a 1400km death trap as industry experts slam the catastrophic cost of the bloody Bruce Highway.
Public appeal for information on much loved missing father of two
A Whitsundays father of two missing since August 19 was last detected in a nearby national park. Police and his family have put out an appeal for information. HAVE YOU SEEN JOEL?
‘Selfish to drive tired’: Most of region’s fatal crashes ‘avoidable’
Police are urging drivers to take care as a horror trend emerged within the 2024 fatal crashes across Mackay Whitsunday district — and two cafes are offering freebies to save lives.
Murder suspect to have unrelated stabbing case finalised
A man accused of murdering his father in New South Wales will have a separate stabbing case at a Mackay hostel finalised. LATEST
Next step in family’s 3kg meth bust case
The case against two young cousins allegedly busted with a massive amount of meth at Sarina has reached the supreme court. LATEST
‘No accountability’: Dad dealt blow after miner son’s 4.5 tonne tyre death
A heartbroken father is furious after final charges stemming from his son’s death at a Qld mine site were dropped. Now, he wants the Coroner to investigate.
Young woman pinned in car for 90 minutes after hitting kangaroo
A young woman was pinned under a car for almost 90 minutes overnight after it hit a kangaroo on a rural road and rolled. DETAILS
‘The fire was too intense’: Neighbour tried to put out fatal blaze
A neighbour has shared how he tried to help extinguish a fire which that engulfed a cabin, claiming the life of a person inside.
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