Whitsunday

Police & Courts

Road ragers, spitters, punchers: 30+ offenders charged with assault

From a hostel stabbing to horror bashings and even a threesome plot to steal gold – meet the men and women who faced court for assault in 2025.

Whitsunday

‘Someone’s going to get killed’: Calls grow for urgent lighting fixes

Street lights across the Whitsundays have been plunging streets and pedestrian areas into darkness due to widespread failures, forcing an intensive repair campaign.

Police & Courts

‘Absolutely terrified’: Man jailed for violent rampage

A violent carjacker turned a kitchen utensil into a weapon of terror, attacking innocent victims in a desperate bid to fund his escape north.

Police & Courts

‘Want to be my girlfriend?’: Grandad gropes teen, targets waitresses

A married pensioner who sexually harassed young waitresses – one until she cried- won’t go on the register after he was deemed not to be predatory.

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Mackay

‘Surreal’ victory as members rally behind their favourite gym

A community-first approach has lifted a Mackay gym to No. 1, with the owner saying while they might not be the biggest gym, they had the biggest connection with their members.

Police & Courts

Shirtless road rage accused refused freedom bid

A man has been refused bail after a court heard new evidence meant to support his case was not ‘a smoking gun’.

Mackay

Traffic delays as truck and car crash downs traffic lights

A truck and car collision has shut down traffic lights at a major Bruce Highway intersection, creating delays for morning commuters.

Police & Courts

Banned from nursing home amid alleged six-figure fraud case

A Whitsundays woman has appeared in court charged with allegedly defrauding more than $100,000 from her employer.

Whitsunday

From footy to horses: Giant new sports precinct promises it all

A massive new sports precinct boasting everything from BMX tracks to Olympic pools is a step closer after Whitsunday councillors backed the plan this week.

Mackay

Shake-up after councillor’s ‘simple’ request on big decisions

A Mackay councillor has won support after arguing the way councillors are briefed on the major decisions which shape our region isn’t working.

Business

FIRST LOOK: 232 units, cinema, pools plan for new retiree resort

An ambitious new development could become the biggest shake-up yet of what was once a sleepy seaside Mackay suburb while unlocking desperately needed retirement living.

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Police & Courts

Charges over alleged child abuse material on hold over legal aid

A man in his 60s charged with making and possessing child exploitation material has had his court case delayed again while he awaits legal aid approval.

Police & Courts

NAMED: Man facing nine serious charges after alleged kidnapping

A man is behind bars facing disturbing charges including alleged stalking, kidnapping and assault.

Sport

Meet the Central Infernos: The U15 cricketers taking on the state’s best

The Central Infernos face an uphill battle at state cricket championships after the tyranny of distance prevented any team training sessions. We profile the players looking to do their vast region proud.

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