Watch: Qantas plane’s wild aborted landing during deluge
A Qantas plane has aborted its landing on Hamilton Island, and golf carts struggled in the slick as the tropical paradise was hit with more than 300mm of rain in 24 hours. SEE THE VIDEOS
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Roadways underwater as storm batters Whitsundays
A severe thunderstorm warning has expanded from Airlie Beach to Bowen as the Whitsundays as the region is drenched. LATEST
Meet the Whitsunday super citizens of 2025
From dedicated students using their spare time to give back to the community to 70-year-old triathletes, get to know the winners of the 2025 Australia Day Awards.
‘I know what you’re wearing’: Mum’s sexually-laced stalking binge
A Qld woman who “persistently” harassed her ex, telling him she was in his bed waiting for him has landed in court on a stalking charge.
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Road closures: Bruce Highway closed between Lethebrook and Proserpine
Flooding is still affecting roads across the region after a day of torrential rain, cutting the Bruce Highway south of Proserpine and north of Bowen. Find out where to avoid. FREE STORY
Driver injured at Qld mine site after truck rolled
A truck driver is in hospital after fresh images can now be shown of a heavy vehicle that rolled at a Queensland mine, the latest of a raft of serious incidents across the sector this year.
More details revealed after woman suffers horror arm injuries
A woman who was trapped by her steering wheel had to be cut from her vehicle after crashing into a tree in slippery conditions in an known mobile black spot near Mackay.
A billion reasons for iconic Qld destination to celebrate
More people than ever are visiting one of Queensland’s most stunning locations, pumping over a billion dollars into the region with figures reminiscent of those prior to the Covid-19 crisis.
Crashes, flooding shut down roads
A two vehicle crash in the CBD shut one street, after a night of torrential rain caused roads in the Mackay-Whitsunday regions to be inundated with flood waters. See where to avoid.
Relief for struggling cane growers: Too little too late?
Mackay Sugar has agreed to pay for low-sugar content cane to help cover costs during the extended crushing season, but is it too little, too late?
Boat tours on the rocks as numbers dwindle
After experiencing a “significant decline in interest” in day tours, an award-winning Mackay tour service is “re-evaluating its position” to see if there’s enough demand to be viable.
Shooting: Qld man found with bullet wound in hospital car park
An investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was reportedly shot in North Qld overnight. UPDATES.
Student makes splash on world stage with UN role
A 16-year-old student with a knack for youth politics represented Australia as one of its student youth ambassadors to the UN with her eyes on a career doing the real thing.
Plane makes safe landing after pilot forced to turn around
A pilot turned their plane around to land at Whitsunday Airport Shute Harbour, sparking an emergency services response.
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