Australian pageant champions set for international stage
Hailing from Mackay, Sarina, Proserpine, and Bowen, the girls worked hard to raise money for their chosen charities before stepping out on the stage. SEE THE STUNNING PHOTOS
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Man guilty of murdering missing toddler, mum cleared of charges
A man has been found guilty of torturing and murdering a toddler, while the mother has been cleared of the same charges, which were laid following a massive search for the girl’s body in Chinchilla.
Labor picks doctor, social worker for regional Qld seats
One seat is held on a winnable margin by the LNP, the other held tighter by a former One Nation candidate who’s now with the Katters. Will these health workers have the cure for Labor?
Minister’s Bruce Highway fix hope amid funding row
While bickering over the funding split between state and federal governments continues, Australia’s Infrastructure Minister says she believes the Bruce Highway could be complete one day.
10 bidders: Island that inspired Chronicles of Narnia sold for amazing price
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has sold at auctionwith 10 local, interstate and overseas bidders competing for the stunning retreat.
Scrap metal truck rollover, man hospitalised
A man has been hospitalised following a truck rollover which blocked an important rural road.
Woman, 22, killed after car explodes into flames in horror head-on
A 22-year-old woman driving a black BMW has died after the vehicle exploded into flames in a head on collision which shut down the Bruce Highway for hours. LATEST
‘I’d wake up screaming’: Heroic doctor reveals scars from her crowning moment
A rural doctor who helped save the lives of five men after an horrific underground mine explosion has revealed how she was plagued by nightmares of ‘burning boys’ as she spiralled into post-traumatic stress disorder from her heroic efforts.
Mine operations suspended after worker suffers crush injury
The mine safety watchdog is investigating after an underground worker suffered serious crush injuries at a Central Queensland site. LATEST
Bust builder’s director moves on to new construction company
Shortly after a Mackay-Whitsunday construction firm went under and had its licence cancelled the director found new employment at another construction company. See the full $2m list of creditors.
$326m lost in 31 days: Qld’s shocking pokie hotspot shame
Despite a cost of living crisis, pokie spending is higher than ever. Discover Queensland’s worst spots for gambling, and see how your region rates.
Poor state of major highway demands better response
Another day, another crash that meant the Bruce Highway had to be shut in both directions. It’s not good enough and it still feels like our governments are stalled when it comes to what must be done, writes the Editor.
Rapist tries to fight guilty verdict on sleeping woman
A Queensland man who raped an unconscious woman he met that night has tried to fight the conviction in the supreme court. DETAILS.
Man accused of violent robbery, break ins arrested
A 41-year-old Whitsunday man has been charged with theft, trespass and breaking and entering after his arrest at a Jubilee Pocket property, with police accusing him of giving them a fake ID.
Driver charged after alleged fatal hit and run of elderly cyclist
After a crash left a 69-year-old Queensland man dying by the roadside, police allege the driver responsible fled without stopping to call for help.
Murder accused mum wants testimony from obese witnesses struck out
A mum accused of murdering her little girl has sensationally alleged police are covering up medical negligence as she called for witnesses statements by obese people to be struck out. WATCH: Explosive scenes outside court
Man arrested after allegedly groping women in public toilets
A Queensland man is facing serious allegations of assault against two women in public toilets in a tourism hotspot as police appeal for public help to see if there were other incidents.
Elle of a mystery solved: Private jet passenger revealed
Eagle eyes have identified a cashed-up jetsetter after a Gulf Stream touchdown in a top tourist destination on Tuesday sparked rumours it wasn’t just anyBody on-board.
$93k owed for Porsche: Home builder’s debts almost double
The downfall of an award-winning Qld firm left half-built homes with water damage. Now its creditor debt has blown past $2m, with landlords, tradies and even a car dealership unlikely to get their money back.
Hotel ditches gaming room plan, adds beer garden
An iconic hotel has changed its expansion plans from a gaming room extension to potentially adding a beer garden and new bar.
Private hospital, 16 units: Riverside development returns for approval
Two years after rejection, developers have pushed for the construction of a new private facility near the Mackay Base Hospital, this time adding housing and even more parking. Will it be enough?
Elle in paradise: Supermodel spotted in Qld tourism idyll
Supermodel Elle Macpherson has been spotted enjoying a trip to one of Queensland’s most prominent tourism hot spots.
Coal firm charged with industrial manslaughter
An ASX-listed mining company has been charged with industrial manslaughter over the death of a worker crushed by a collapsing roof in an underground coal mine. It is the first to be charged under new legislation.
Teen’s ‘breathtaking’ 100-offence spree, as youth court’s grim reality revealed
A 16-year-old’s “almost frenetic” crime spree is just one of the many eye-opening cases exposing the gravity of the state’s juvenile crime crisis, after the Queensland Children’s Court opened its doors under new laws.
Justice needs to be seen in Queensland, and soon
The maxim that ‘justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be done’’ has never had more resonance than it did this week in Queensland. Even after a law change allowing media access to children’s courts, we still saw censored proceedings, writes the editor.
Boxing champ One Nation Mirani candidate takes fight to the political ring
Cup-winning camel jockey, youth worker and boxing champ, Brettlyn ‘Beaver’ Neal is not the One Nation candidate you would expect.
Road trippers recruit support to rebuild Qld’s hell highway
The authors of a damning report that exposed significant safety failures on the Bruce Highway have begun discussions with state and federal politicians.
The deceptive drought you’ll only notice at the checkout
It’s the drought phenomenon that isn’t apparent on the surface, but becomes all too real when you do your grocery shopping.
Barramundi score new slide into Mackay
An aquatic project is set to make a splash for Mackay’s fish population and local tourism, while an expanded seagrass nursery in the Whitsundays will cut carbon, save turtles and protect the reef.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after Bruce Highway crash
A motorcyclist has been hospitalised in a multi-vehicle crash up the road from the Big Mango in Bowen.
Man’s lucky escape at scrap metal dealers
A Queensland man was lucky to walk away with ‘no obvious’ injuries after his arm was caught in machinery at a scrap metal business.
Regional Qld’s multibillion-dollar infrastructure blackhole
Project delays and red tape are significantly burdening regional and rural areas, local councils say, as neglected infrastructure projects continue to pile up. SEE THE LIST
Postcode privilege: QLD suburbs topping NDIS autism payments
People with autism in some Queensland suburbs fork out tens of thousands of dollars more for NDIS services than others. See map to compare.
Child injured after car crashes into pole
Emergency crews raced to a crash in the Mackay region on Saturday afternoon where a child and driver were taken to hospital.
Horror Whitsunday crash claims fourth life
A terrible crash that caused the death of a mother and her pregnant daughter has claimed the life of a Gold Coast man. LATEST.
Killer diseases coming back as Qld parents ignore vaccination pleas
Queensland vaccination rates have plummeted to levels not seen in decades, with fears of a return of killer illnesses sparking a new health strategy to combat jab hesitancy. SEARCH YOUR AREA
431-day wait: Major Qld city where women wait for vital health service
Women in regional Queensland are waiting up to five times longer for some surgeries than patients in the southeast, according to shocking data which reveals year-long waitlists in some major centres.
Shot in the arm for regions crying out for GPs
Nearly 200 doctors have taken up desperately unfilled trainee general practitioner jobs in regional towns – some of whom have been without a GP registrar for up to seven years.
OPINION: Dear Premier, time to ditch plane, drive Bruce Hwy
It’s hard to see how a Premier who continues to pick planes over cars can ever truly understand – or be forced to fix – the deplorable state of the Bruce Hwy, writes reporter Geordi Offord
100+ FACES: Aaron Payne Cup action in Mackay
A captivating day of rugby league saw two of the best schools in Queensland go head-to-head in the Aaron Payne Cup on Thursday. Check out our gallery to see the best of the action
Publican, teacher drive s–tboxes to mystery destination
The owner of an Airlie Beach pub and a Mackay educator are coming together in their ‘old reliable’ cars to fight cancer in a race described as the ‘mad baby brother’ of an iconic rally.
‘Six weeks late’: Back-burning delayed by unseasonal rain
Despite unseasonal rain the Mackay-Whitsundays fire season is fast approaching with the Rural Fire Service preparing for last minute back-burns as the state government ramps up funding and support.
Bush support collapses in energy transition’s moment of reckoning
Support for Australia’s transition to renewable energy has plummeted across most regional communities, exclusive new polling has revealed.
150+ FACES: Smiles, style as hundreds turn out for Ladbrokes Mackay Cup
Bright colours, headbands, and classic suits were on trend as the crowds descended on the Mackay Turf Club for the Ladbrokes Mackay Cup on Saturday. SEE THE PHOTOS
‘Gross embarrassment’: Alleged murder mum slams court
A mum charged with her toddler’s murder has hit back at a Queensland court that ordered her arrest at their last meeting, later ruled as unlawful by a higher court. But it was just the start of a chaotic court day.
Revealed: The Aussie regions most comfortable having nukes nearby
While only one in three regional Australians would feel comfortable having a nuclear power station within 50km of their home, some areas are more receptive than others.
Man faces court for arson after car allegedly set on fire following row
A man who allegedly set fire to a Ford Ranger parked in a carport following a dispute has faced court for the first time. Witnesses towed the vehicle out of the carport before the home sustained significant damage. UPDATED
Fast food chain’s bizarre ‘Karen’ count at drive through
A fast-food franchise has been caught with its very own ‘Karen Count’ next to the drive through window, but it’s unclear how long the practice was running.
Grim reality of Aussie life no one can escape
Australians living in the bush have revealed their biggest concerns, many of which reflect those of their city-slicking cousins.
Tribute: 73-year-old father, skipper, hard worker dies in tragic fall
Always known to give his all and turn up when asked, the father, friend and former navy man sailed the seas as a skipper for two decades and worked till his last moments to pay off debts, spending as little as $56 a week on food.
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