Inside the life of couple convicted of bestiality: cocaine, ecstasy and booze
What was going on behind closed doors in the case of a woman who committed illegal acts with a dog which were filmed by her then husband have been revealed in court.
Central Queensland
Former rich lister’s $125m battle with mine company reveals law flaw
An attempt by a former rich lister to have Queensland legislation amended through the Land Court has revealed a flaw detrimental to farmers, schools, hospitals and other entities. FULL STORY
Where to find a Qld rental, in a hurry
Alarming rental vacancy rate data shows some markets across the state had no available properties for rent. Here’s where to look if you’re in a hurry to rent. MAP
Terrific trio: Central Qld’s next gen of women’s sports stars
As Aussie sportswomen win medal after medal in Paris, we profile a trio of local legends chasing their own sporting dreams. Read about their latest achievements.
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Damning survey exposes grim reality of Qld’s roads, rail and buses
Congested roads are ruining Queenslanders’ weekend plans, our exclusive sentiment survey shows, while 60 per cent say public transport is either unreliable or simply unavailable where they are. SEE THE FULL RESULTS
Shocking motorcycle stats trigger call for new mandatory safety gear
Motorcycle fatalities have increased for a sixth consecutive year, making up 28 per cent of Queensland’s road toll, despite accounting for just 7 per cent of vehicles. Now, there are calls for new safety equipment to be made mandatory. HAVE YOUR SAY
Meet the ‘busy’ 100yo who works out and never misses Happy Hour
A spritely Queensland centenarian and great grandmother of 38 who hiked through Tasmania’s wilderness aged 96 has shared her secrets to a life well-lived. PHOTOS.
‘You took away any innocence I had left’: Dad’s creepy sex education lesson
A teenage girl says her father took away any innocence she had left following a night where he entered her room drunk and gave her an inappropriate sexual education lesson.
The players behind Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday’s seedy drug scene
More than a dozen faces and names behind some of the region’s big busts and dark deals can be revealed. Here are 20 drug offenders who faced court in 2023.
Snappy croc tries to snatch fisherman’s bait bucket
Locals and visitors have been urged to remain “crocwise” after a number of sightings and footage emerging of a crocodile basking in shallow water near a popular boat ramp in Central Queensland. VIDEO.
‘Loved every minute’: Hero retires after 44 years saving lives
He’s saved hundreds of lives, delivered babies on the roadside, and was involved in an emergency response that will forever go down as one regional town’s darkest day. Now after 44 years a much-loved paramedic has hung up his stethoscope.
‘Good thing’: Radical law change for Rugby Capricornia comp
A Rugby Capricornia administrator, referee and former player has welcomed the move in the interests of player safety but concedes it will take some getting used to.
‘This means f—ing war’: Instigator’s declaration before wild prison riot
A prime instigator in a prison riot at a Central Queensland jail involving 100 prisoners and causing more than $1 million in damage issued a warning to staff before the chaos unfolded.
Woman’s life saved after Good Samaritan’s desperate cry for help
Woman survives near drowning with the help of a Good Samaritan, lifesaver, reserve firey and ED nurse after being found face down in the ocean off a Central Qld beach on Boxing Day.
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