‘Cranky and drunk’: Why offender spat on cops
A woman with a lengthy criminal history spat on police when they came knocking on her door.
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Facebook scammer dad busted over $2k fraud
A Qld man audaciously listed a $4000 item on Facebook he never owned, and fleeced a stranger after offering it to them at a discount.
Why impatient oil rig diver assaulted woman with wine
A commercial oil-rig diver having a “very bad day” turned his scorn to a woman who called him out for an act at a hotel which wouldn’t pass the pub test.
120 responders: Airport’s mega emergency drill
Hundreds of first responders rushed to the Mackay Airport to participate in a huge emergency drill with crisis volunteers spilling onto the tarmac.
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300,000 tonnes: Gold, silver, copper discovery to revive abandoned mine
A mining objection hearing deciding whether operations can restart at a historic Qld gold mine with 300,000 tonnes of potential won’t be joined by the objectors.
‘He is free now’: Family mourns beloved father, adventurer
A beloved fisherman and father died after sustaining critical injuries in a crash on the Bruce Highway. Now his family need support to give him a special send off.
Why burger spot is ditching kids’ playground
A Mackay CBD fast-food restaurant is ditching its playground despite growing larger. Does Mackay need more fast food developments? VOTE NOW.
Revived ambitions: $27m, 108-Unit development to transform CBD
After approvals lapsed during the pandemic, plans for a 108-unit apartment building in the Mackay CBD are back on track. SEE THE PLANS.
‘Deviant sexual interest’: Granddad’s continuous rape of granddaughter
A Whitsunday man raped his granddaughter twice and maintained an unlawful relationship with her less than 12 months after his last child sexual offence sentence expired.
‘Won’t give up’: Willcox returns to opposition government
The election is over and Andrew Willcox will be serving another term in the opposition, but he says he’s ready to fight for his electorate and strive to keep his election promises.
Willcox set to return to parliament after ‘bittersweet’ election
With more than half of votes counted, Andrew Willcox is expected to return as Dawson’s federal representative to the Australian Parliament despite a night of loss for coalition voters across the country. SEE THE RESULTS LIVE.
Live results from Dawson federal election
Polls will close across the country today as Dawson voters decide who will form government. Follow live results here.
Jurassic-inspired mini golf, arcade: Plan for dino-mite tourist spot
A Melbourne-based developer has revealed plans to create a Jurassic Park themed tourist attraction in the heart of the Whitsundays but some locals say it would ruin the relaxed vibe. SEE THE PLANS.
Convicted killer driver attacks paramedic in latest spree
A Seaforth woman who spiralled into addiction after killing someone while driving dangerously attacked a paramedic in her latest spree of offending.
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