‘Mad mate’: Pioneering female truckie victim of NQ floods
An elderly woman with a ‘heart of gold’ who tragically perished in the Hinchinbrook flood disaster has been identified as a pioneering Australian truck driver.
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Whitsunday man, woman sent to hospital as snakebite numbers surge
Two late night snakebites in the Whitsundays are the latest in a slithering spree, as more than 81 people are hospitalised in Mackay and Rockhampton.
‘Hot girl walkers’: Airlie welcomes new run club
A run club in Airlie Beach is promising to help you find connection, beauty in the world and get in a morning yap with your runner’s high.
Woman saved from house fire but pet dog dies
A woman made a lucky escape after a fire tore through her Annandale home early this morning but heartbreak struck as one of her dogs didn’t make it out.
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Inside new mission to return dilapidated Qld resorts to glory days
A Queensland MP and mayor are Japan-bound for face-to-face talks with the Iwasaki boss over stalled plans for the once-grand Capricorn Resort with a stop also planned in China over the future of another Great Barrier Reef gem.
Bogie triple killer accused case reaches supreme court
The case against an alleged triple killer accused of gunning down three family members will take its next step, the same day he learns the result of a part heard bail application.
Man in 70s rescued from car stranded in floodwaters
Emergency crews were called to a man trapped on top of his car in floodwaters in the Whitsundays as school bus services were cancelled and residents urged to keep off flooded roads.
‘A big honour’: Cotter named Sarina’s greatest ever
The readers have spoken, and Reuben Cotter has been named the greatest ever export from Sarina rugby league. Find out his thoughts on being named alongside the likes of Wendell Sailor and Dale Shearer.
Dyer ton lifts Mudcrabs in T20 Champions Trophy
Darryn Dyer has lifted Mackay’s Mudcrabs to victory in the T20 Champions Trophy. Find out how he did it.
Hotspots ranked: Qld in midst of sexual violence crisis
Over the past 12 months, 11,749 victims of sexual abuse and rape have come forward across Queensland as the state grapples with a sexual violence crisis.
Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
21yo faces court after life-threatening assault in Airlie Beach
A Whitsundays man has fronted court after he was charged with assaulting a Cairns man at a licensed premises in Airlie Beach and left him fighting for life.
Shock police figures that shame Qld drivers after record road toll
More than 420 drivers have been caught either drink-driving or speeding every single day across Queensland over the past six weeks – even as the state reels from the worst road toll on record.
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.
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