‘So vital’: Minister’s $21m lifeline for regional women
The state government will spend nearly $21m to expand early-termination-of-pregnancy services to women across Queensland.
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Woman suffers facial injuries after car crashes into tree
A woman has been taken to hospital after the car she was driving smashed into a tree on a Central Queensland road.
‘Living under a rock’: Magistrate’s Bruce Hwy dig in death driver case
As a meat worker was sentenced for being behind the wheel in a crash which killed his little brother, a magistrate made a powerful statement about the condition of Queensland’s roads.
How do we get the next generation into mining?
Resource industry leaders say anti-coal sentiment, and stiff competition from construction is driving current and future workers away from mining as a career path, sparking shortages.
Honeymoon husband not guilty of causing bride’s buggy crash death
A haunted husband has been cleared of causing a buggy crash during a dream island honeymoon which ended his wife’s life and changed his forever.
Anglo promises to pay miners till September after fire
In an effort to quickly redeploy the 1400 miners out of a job at Grosvenor the company is teaming up with the unions and competition to place them in other mines.
Region’s beauty captured in fight against sex trafficking
A ‘painter to the stars’ is touring through Queensland to meet with local artists on her mission to raise money for a charity close to her heart.
‘Small and opportunistic’: Stanmore miners reallocated
Despite closing the Mavis Underground mine Stanmore have left the future of development at the complex open ended while potentially reallocating its workers to other projects. READ THE LATEST.
Mackay-Whitsundays richest and poorest schools for 2024 revealed
With the bigwigs raking in over $100m and others tallying a $2.2m total, the gap between wealthy and underfunded schools appears vast in the Greater Whitsunday region. See the list.
Towns springing up: Industry that put regional Qld on the map
The resources industry, perhaps more than any other, created the modern state of Queensland, writes Michael Madigan.
Body found in car near beach
Police have made a grim discovery near a public park by the beach.
‘Can’t believe she’s dead’: Island honeymoon horror caught on camera
Distressing footage of the moment police found a honeymooning husband distraught and his new bride dead after a buggy crash on Hamilton Island has been played in court.
‘Devoted, loving mother’: Celebrating the life of Natalie Frahm
She was full of life and gave everything a go, whether it was skateboarding, wood carving, engraving, smoking meats or even boxing. For those that knew her, she was much more than her last moments.
GALLERY: Natalie Frahm funeral
Dozens of family, friends and club members attended the funeral of a young mum of two who’s life was tragically cut short.
The dark, untold past of mum’s alleged driveway killer
Ryan Cole, the man accused of shooting his neighbour dead in front of two children, was living alone in his dead mother’s house having lost his brother and father in separate tragedies.
‘She out trained, outplayed, outcompeted everyone’
A rising sports star headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics got her start on a Mackay club team at the age of 12, playing against adults. We spoke to the coach about this extraordinary young woman.
Mackay shooting: Everything we know about Ryan Cole and Natalie Frahm
It is a tragedy that has rocked a small Queensland community. This is everything we know about the shooting in Mackay.
New burger truck launches tonight in butcher’s carpark
They’ve conquered Victoria and now want to take on Mackay’s taste buds from the carpark of a family-owned butchery. Are you a beef and bacon or fish butty type?
Fears of live wires after truck smashes CBD fixture
A large truck has caused damage to public infrastructure at a Mackay CBD intersection, with emergency services urging caution for fear of live wires.
‘Make or break’: Mining needed to keep Qld’s regional towns firing
Queensland’s major regional towns would be unrecognisable and significantly worse off without the resources industry, which accounts for up to 90 per cent of their economies.
Seal ‘temporary’, restart on the cards for burning mine
A jet engine has been deployed to kill a Bowen Basin mine fire, as the council, union, and Anglo insist the community isn’t at risk from the smoke.
Chaotic three car crash leaves police vehicle in ditch, two injured
The Bruce Highway was brought to a standstill between Mackay and Proserpine after a three vehicle crash involving a police vehicle hospitalised two.
‘Loud and proud’: Mystery donor backs charity drive
Meet the elderly crafts group stitching ‘special’ quilts and beanies for a cause who are looking for someone to team up with for a donation — but who’s the mystery donor matching $5k pledges?
Fisho, miner, abattoir workers caught drink driving
From a 21-year-old miner on 10 Great Northerns to a respected industry leader who had too many wines at dinner, these Mackay drivers made the wrong decision to get behind the wheel while over the limit.
New charges laid against manslaughter accused pilot
An amateur pilot facing manslaughter charges has been slapped with 14 new charges related to a different airplane he was allegedly also unauthorised to fly.
Skirt up, pants down: Man busted having sex outside Irish pub
A Queensland magistrate has questioned what’s going on with today’s youth after a 22-year-old man faced court for having sex with a woman whose name he did not know outside a Brisbane pub.
‘Not a single cent of Labor’s funding going towards our section of highway’
An outspoken Queensland MP has blasted the lack of money earmarked for “some of the most dangerous stretches” of the Bruce Highway, while another called funding delays ‘despicable’. DETAILS
Triple-fatal bus horror could have been prevented – here’s how
If the Bruce Highway is Queensland’s worst major road, the site of a horror bus crash is one of the worst of the worst. But it didn’t need to happen.
‘He’s made of the right stuff’: MacGroarty crosses finish line, raises $11k
Murray has crossed the finish line, ending his nine day journey to raise money and awareness for homeless vets. Have you heard Murray’s inspiring story yet? READ MORE.
How cops busted vile predators luring kids with ‘drugs for sex’
When detectives responded to a child suffering a meth overdose who’d been injected by a nurse, little did they know it would snowball into an operation involving 54 children. SPECIAL REPORT
Crash survivor relives horror moment bus allegedly veered into traffic
Fatigue is being investigated as the cause of a Greyhound bus crash, with claims the service was running behind schedule when it allegedly drifted into the wrong lane on the Bruce Highway north of Bowen, colliding with a caravan.
Next step in kidnapping, assault case
The police case against a man charged with kidnapping and serious assault against a woman has been pushed back as lawyer negotiates with prosecution.
Man’s bizarre assault over tomato on kebab
A man with tragedy in his past has found himself in trouble for an assault over unwanted tomato on a kebab.
‘Totally destroyed, exploded’: Horrific scene of bus crash tragedy
Pieces of caravan were strewn along the Bruce Hwy, the front end of a Greyhound bus was left totally destroyed and the car it hit sat shockingly unscathed in the bushes.
Spun out: Nightclub DJ caught with coke, cannabis, steroids
A muso and nightclub DJ woke up to police raiding his home, who then found a variety of drugs, broken glass pipes, and a homemade bong in his bedroom.
Bike rider rushed to hospital after car crash
Bystanders could hear an unlucky cyclist moaning in pain after the man was involved in a car crash on a busy CBD road.
MP warns workers need support as mine reopening ‘unlikely’
The future of one of the major Bowen Basin coal mines is now uncertain as a fire threatens to burn for at least a week. An MP is calling for immediate support for workers and contractors across the industry.
Man rushed to hospital after Hamo stingray attack
A man was emergency airlifted from Hamilton Island for medical attention after being attacked by a marine creature. FIND OUT MORE.
Can fast food beat this? 10 spots to affordably feed the family
Eating out can be rough in this cost-of-living crisis, but when Maccas and Hungry Jacks raise prices for family packs, we reckon there are a few local places that can beat them for taste and value. SEE THE LIST.
Named: Qld towns and cities that are Australia’s greenest suburbs
The Clean Energy Council has revealed the Australian suburbs with the highest number of solar installations and the surprising Qld towns that are ‘out-greening’ everyone else.
Mackay sale and auction results, week ending June 30
There were 39 properties sold in Mackay last week, with 86 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
‘Goat track’: Horror highway blasted after bus triple fatal
A horror bus crash that claimed three lives on Sunday has sparked renewed calls for more to be done to fix the deadly Bruce Highway.
‘People will be surprised’: Mackay’s newest bar ready to shake things up
A Mackay restaurant has undergone a major transformation and rebrand, with the owners saying the new spot is now the “perfect place for casual afternoon drinks or a boozy weekend brunch”. SEE THE NEW MENU
Two hospitalised in mining town crash
A two vehicle crash in a small Bowen Basin town on Saturday evening resulted in two men being sent to a nearby hospital.
Dancing with the Scotts: Queensland dancer to make worldwide debut
This 20-year-old has been dancing from the age of three and now she’ll be representing Australia at one of the world’s largest celebrations of Scottish dance.
50 photos: Faces of Qld Country Rugby Championships in Rockhampton
More than 1000 athletes from under-13 to open age groups are competing at the three-day carnival, the largest event of its kind ever staged. See who is playing and who is watching in our gallery.
Isaac: What the new council budget means for you
As the Isaac Regional Council adopts a new budget for the coming financial year, ratepayers in urban areas will see their rates decrease while rural land owners will have to pay more.
‘Our hearts are broken’: Magpies remember manager’s courage
A well-loved community leader is being remembered by the sports club he helped run for over a decade as a devoted family man and an “inspiration to us all” after a personal battle with cancer.
Energex and Ergon open applications for 185 new apprentices
Apprenticeships are being offered in 61 towns and cities across Qld in five trade disciplines: distribution linesperson, electrotechnology electrician, communication technician, transmission linesperson and mechanical fitter. Here is how to apply:
Sex pest sends pic after stripping naked in front of legally blind massage therapist
A repeat sex pest has offered $500 as a sorry to the “vulnerable” woman he left upset and distressed after texting her a penis photo and explicit message months after booking her services as a massage therapist.
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