Sandbag depots prepped as Brisbane braces for days-long deluge
Brisbane City Council has prepared sandbag depots with residents warned to expect flooding as an outback Qld town records its highest rainfall total in 142 years.
Mackay
Bruce Hway lanes reopen after two trucks crash
Lanes have reopened after paramedics rushed to a two-truck crash on the Bruce Highway north of Mackay. UPDATES
My First Year 2025: Mackay, Whitsunday, Isaac
From Moranbah and Cannonvale, Mackay and Proserpine prep is a big first step for kids. See all the bright and happy faces.
‘Fly high Zach’: 19yo remembered after tragic river death
A 19-year-old who was known for “putting smiles on people’s faces” has been remembered in heartfelt tributes after he was tragically found dead in a North Queensland river.
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‘Quick and effective support’: Free laundry service in Whitsundays
A free laundry pod will soon be available to people doing it tough in the Whitsundays, allowing them to connect with volunteers while they have their washing done.
‘Start investing in people, not polluters’: Greens candidate revealed
After unsuccessful runs at past elections, a former Mackay builder, SES and VMR volunteer is again running for the federal seat of Dawson.
Blade runners: Why port upgrades are needed for wind projects
Key upgrades to the Port of Mackay could open doors to renewables as a new study reveals North Queensland Ports’ billion-dollar benefits.
244 texts, 570 calls: Dad inflicts hell on partner over ‘d*** pics’
A Mackay dad once sentenced for armed robbery again became violent after he claimed he was shown d*** pics on his partner’s phone.
It’s official – this is the best place in Australia to move to
An Aussie holiday haven remains the favourite place for those of us on the move.
Billionaire wins fight with govt over mining town
The Queensland government has walked back a big demand to a major coal company in a bid to give a ‘long term’ future to a mining town.
Mum accused of killing puppies in insurance scam
A Queensland mum is accused of starting a horror house fire that razed a home and killed eight dogs, after raising her insurance.
86yo country town police station closes its doors for last time
The Clermont police station has been around for as long as most of the people in the tightknit town. But this week it was time for it to retire.
300+ snakes: Tradie’s incredible addiction revealed
A Queensland concreter went from believing the only good snake is a dead snake, to owning hundreds of them. See the effort it takes to keep them alive.
New cafe dreams of bringing Byron to Bucasia
Mackay’s newest cafe owner hopes to give locals a taste of her Northern Rivers hometown by creating a space for art, organic food and premium coffee blends.
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