Mystery man runs for council, absurdly refuses identification
A Queensland man running for local council insists he is a ‘private citizen’, and that publishing information on him is an ‘act of bullying’. We disagree, but should they be named? POLL.
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Revealed: The hopefuls in line for Julie Hall’s seat and the threats to pinch a division
The 2024 local government elections will shake up the Whitsundays Regional Council after Mayor Julie Hall and Councillor Mike Bunker step down. SEE THE NEW CANDIDATES
‘We lost everything’: Airbnbs blamed for homelessness on popular island
Formal complaints have been filed over the burgeoning number of Airbnb’s pushing out regular rental houses on a popular Queensland island, with some long-term residents now homeless.
Hidden crisis: Dark secrets of Qld coastal towns swallowed by Airbnb
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
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‘Very distressing’: Hope extinguished for father lost at sea
A search and rescue operation for a fisherman who went missing after a wave capsized a boat in North Qld has been officially suspended after four days.
‘Superb’: Council lifts social housing discount to 100%
Mackay’s council has taken a major step forward to address the region’s punishing housing market, voting to offer developers a massive new discount.
Mackay and Whitsundays partygoers checked for weapons
Police powers to stop and search partygoers for concealed weapons with a metal wand have now rolled out across Mackay and Whitsundays. See the results of the first weekend.
72 hours and counting: ‘Grave concerns’ for missing boatie brother
Rescue crews have combed over 100 square nautical miles of ocean in a desperate search for the third member of a fishing expedition which found disaster off Mackay on Thursday. LATEST
New church given green light for Whitsundays
A new church that will be available for all denominations has been given the green light. Read when it is expected to open.
Mega galleries, polls: Every photo from Rockynats 03
Thousands of spectators and car enthusiasts packed the Rockhampton CBD on the weekend for Rockynats 2023. See every photo from the weekend here.
Replays: Queensland Water Polo State Championships, Finals Day
It was the turn of 14 & under and 18 & under players to take centre stage on Saturday in a busy day of finals matches at one of Queensland water polo’s premier tournaments. See how they went with our match replays.
FIRST PICS: Incredible rescue of boatie freezing in waters for 15 hours
The friend of a man rescued at sea after a freezing night clinging to the hull of a sinking boat is still missing with the search being widened off Mackay. NEW PHOTOS
North Qld kids to get a glimpse of prawn’s hi-tech future
Queensland’s prawn industry generated $167m in 2021-22 and now a major producer wants to show our next generation the future is hi-tech and digital.
‘It was freaky’: Tornado-like waterspout stuns Qld fishos
A giant waterspout was seen swirling over waters in North Queensland, leaving a group of unsuspecting local fishos “completely awe-struck.”
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