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.
New owners of a backpacker hostel gutted by a fatal fire have revealed the “mountain” they face after the tragedy. It comes after a mechanic recalled the heart stopping moment he tried to wake another tenant as flames tore through.
Polls will close across the country today as Dawson voters decide who will form government. Follow live results here.
New details about a crash where a 19-year-old Qld man was hit by a taxi and flown to hospital with life-threatening head injuries can be revealed.
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.
It might be May, but the snakes are still out with Qld paramedics responding to multiple bite call-outs across the state.
An autistic boy has pleaded guilty to raping one little girl and sexual abusing another in the Whitsunday region.
A Seaforth woman who spiralled into addiction after killing someone while driving dangerously attacked a paramedic in her latest spree of offending.
Up to eight people have been involved in a three vehicle pile-up on a main road in the Whitsunday region.
New technology will be rolled out across Queensland targeting drivers who tailgate fellow motorists, but will it have any effect on hostile drivers? HAVE YOUR SAY.
A mysterious message asking guests to urgently move out of their rooms was played just hours before a Qld backpacker hostel was destroyed by fire with one person dead.
From inspired rookie to elite competitor, online trainer and international flight attendant Laura Roberts has helped bring one of her favourite women’s fitness movements to her new hometown.
He raised millions for homelessness and captured the hearts of Australians running nearly 4000km in 47 days, and now Nedd Brockmann will be inspiring Mackay with his story.
New details about the injuries allegedly suffered by a four-year-old Qld boy, whose mother claimed he had drowned in their backyard pool but is charged with his murder, can be revealed.
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