Australia’s first-ever rocket resets for launch
Weather, winds and final testing will determine whether the first Australian built rocket will make its historic launch from North Queensland in less than four days.
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Woman’s miraculous escape from power pole crash
A woman has been taken to hospital after an early-morning car crash into a power pole which left the vehicle half-suspended in the air.
Major highway blocked after tractor rollover
A busy highway was blocked in both directions after a tractor and trailer rolled in North Queensland.
Council’s bold plan to take on housing crisis
Ten beachside precincts could become the only areas where new short-term rentals are permitted in one North Queensland LGA with proposed planning changes aimed at balancing tourism needs with local housing concerns.
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I spent thousands for my daughter’s specialist health care
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$200k missing, 33 drinks downed: Why alleged DV abuser wants evidence dismissed
A man charged with assault and choking called for an interview to be dropped from evidence on account of his staggering drunkenness.
Bowen Basin mine to turn waste into power
A Bowen Basin mine is planning to turn it’s waste gas into power as a developer lodges plans for a mine site power plant.
Revealed: Queensland suburbs with highest childcare costs
Childcare is eating up more than half the median household income in six Queensland regions – making it the most expensive state in Australia for parents. See how much you’ll pay.
First look at 28-room motel planned for health hub
A developer is seeking council approval to bring a 28-room short-term accommodation facility to a growing regional health hub.
Torture, stalking: Man accused of 14-years of serious offending
A man has been charged in a North Queensland court with multiple alleged violent offences.
Treasurer’s blistering attack on Labor over $8.6bn black hole
David Janetzki has revealed Queensland’s budget will remain a sea of red for years to come as the government plugs a multi-billion dollar black hole.
Meet the couple bringing gyros to Mackay
A former miner has promised his wife’s Greek cooking is “perfect” and she makes the “best homemade garlic sauce in the world” at Mackay’s newest restaurant.
‘Get a job ya bastard’: Legend says cancel culture has killed Qld’s working class
Fred Brophy remembers a regional Queensland that roared – where working class men were proud and refused to drink with “dole bludgers”.
Two teens hospitalised after Whitsunday crash
A teenager was airlifted to Townsville Hospital while the other also suffered injuries following a crash northeast of Proserpine.
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