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Inquest finds man shot by Qld police contributed to his own death

Inquest finds man shot by Qld police contributed to his own death

Deputy State Coroner Stephanie Gallagher has found the 2022 shooting of Luke Gilbert at Airlie Beach met the definition of “victim-precipitated homicide”.

  • by Sean Parnell

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‘Stain on your government’: Family of man shot by police slam Labor

‘Stain on your government’: Family of man shot by police slam Labor

Darren and Nicola Gilbert have sent a letter to Queensland Premier Steven Miles on the anniversary of the fatal shooting of their son Luke in Airlie Beach.

  • by Cloe Read
Hotel’s $8 million revamp helps overlooked Queensland town into spotlight

Hotel’s $8 million revamp helps overlooked Queensland town into spotlight

This stunning town has emerged from the shadows of its showstopper neighbour the Great Barrier Reef.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Six of the best luxury homes on the market right now

Six of the best luxury homes on the market right now

We’ve rounded up out favourite luxury listings, from a striking oceanfront home to a country estate.

  • by Kate Farrelly
10 beach towns that are better than Byron

10 beach towns that are better than Byron

Byron Bay may get the headlines, but there’s a lot more beach towns out there with far less traffic, and much lower prices.

  • by Craig Tansley
Airlie Beach, Whitsundays: How COVID transformed this former backpacker party town for the better

Airlie Beach, Whitsundays: How COVID transformed this former backpacker party town for the better

"COVID might be the best thing that ever happened to Airlie Beach," says one local.

  • by Craig Platt
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‘Might be largest on record’: Giant cane toad discovered in north Qld

‘Might be largest on record’: Giant cane toad discovered in north Qld

Queensland wildlife officers dubbed the cane toad, which weighs 2.35 kilograms, “Toadzilla”.

  • by Cameron Atfield
Nine must-do highlights of Airlie Beach, Queensland

Nine must-do highlights of Airlie Beach, Queensland

Many towns like to describe themselves as "the gateway to" a place more spectacular, but Airlie Beach really is the gateway to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.

  • by Craig Platt
Family’s search for answers after WA man killed in Queensland police shooting

Family’s search for answers after WA man killed in Queensland police shooting

The parents of a 24-year-old WA man shot dead by police in Queensland say he did not have a history of mental health problems or drug use, and cannot explain why he pulled a knife on officers.

  • by Cameron Myles
Man armed with knife shot dead by Queensland police

Man armed with knife shot dead by Queensland police

It is alleged the man approached officers on the street before pulling a knife from his hoodie and making threats.

  • by Toby Crockford
Where you can buy a holiday home for almost the same price as five years ago

Where you can buy a holiday home for almost the same price as five years ago

Forget Byron Bay, but if you’re willing to look further afield for a holiday escape, some holiday home markets offer surprisingly good value for buyers.

  • by Elizabeth Redman

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