Urban myths and legends to keep you up at night
Non-human encounters, haunted highways, terrifying creatures and Min Min Lights are just the tip of the iceberg. Read the 35 Qld stories to haunt your dreams.
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‘I died that morning too’: Driver faces family after killing Harley rider
A heartbroken widow, father and sister have shared their devastation at losing a loved one because a young driver was speeding while impacted by drugs and alcohol.
Mackay council CEO resigns after meeting allegations
Less than a week after going on leave following allegations councillors discussed his future in an off-site meeting, Mackay council CEO Scott Owen has resigned.
CEO on leave, mayor warns councillors after off-site meeting
Mackay council’s CEO is on leave after a group of councillors allegedly had an off-site meeting at George Christensen’s home where his future was discussed.
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TOP 50: The best of the best in the North
From pubs to morning strolls, hard yakka hikes, barra lures, lubricating oil, animals of all shapes and sizes, dangerous plants, monster crocs and yes, even to mud flats, NQ has it over the rest of the state by a country mile when it comes to things, big, beautiful and outrageous.
Mackay raises $300k for three homeless shelters, may get one
The collapse of the national charity behind the local Mackay Sleepbus means that after raising hundreds of thousands locally for three buses, not even one is certain.
Award-winning Mackay seafood shop bought by new couple
A Mackay seafood icon is changing hands as the husband-wife founders of the Slade Point store sell up to a couple that remind them of themselves 30 years ago.
Rural firefighters ignite new futures for Qld kids
Two part-time firefighters are trading hoses for hope, launching a cadet program to ignite new career pathways for kids in their mining hometown.
Airport ‘fully operational’, but flights cancelled
Flights have been cancelled in the Whitsundays with heavy rains causing chaos — but the airport notes it is operational, with all nearby roads open.
REVEALED: Mackay Cricket’s 50 best one-day seasons of the decade
From 2014 through to today, take a look at the best one-day batting seasons Mackay Cricket has witnessed.
New warning zones, metre of rain as monster lows menace Qld
A monster tropical low that has menaced Far North Qld for days, dropping almost a metre of rain in just 72 hours, is shifting south and threatening more widespread flooding.
Goose killed in hit and run by Hilux driver
Pet rescue volunteers are outraged after witnessing what they believe was a driver deliberating running down a goose which died in their arms.
Whitsunday preppies big smiles for first day of school
It was a day full of emotions as our littlest learners celebrated their first step on the long road of education.
Croc spotted at major tourist attraction
A crocodile has been spotted at a beach famous for its early morning wallaby shows, attracting tourists from all around the world.
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