Top Drone: Flight school for farmers teaches precision wasp drops
An award-winning Queensland business plans to build a training school for the next farming revolution — and they’ve got the tech to drop wasps, pesticides and more with precision.
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Independent probe into Whitsundays army helicopter tragedy
An independent inquiry into a military helicopter crash that killed four aircrewmen off the coast of Queensland has been launched in a bid to get to the bottom of the catastrophe and prevent it happening again.
‘Amazing experience’: Biggest ever nurse intake in Mackay, Whitsunday
They were inspired by everything from family tradition to seeing their own loved ones go through health scares, as the health service marks their largest intake group ever.
200+ units in Airlie Beach retirement village, subdivision approved
Seaside bushland just minutes from Airlie Beach will be transformed into a new retirement village featuring 230 multi-unit dwellings, a community centre, gym and swimming pool. SEE THE PLANS
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Golfer’s paradise: The top five courses to visit in North Qld
Whether you’re the next John Rahm or someone looking to start, these five courses are some of the best in our region for improving your golf game. FULL LIST
Private hospital cleaner’s $350k lawsuit over back injury
A former hospital cleaner is suing alleging a 10kg mattress sparked chronic lower back pain. Here’s what she claims happened.
Bigger than China: Tenders flow for massive 5GW energy scheme
It’s only the beginning but new jobs are already coming online as spending on a massive renewable energy project west of Mackay rolls out.
Goldmine postcodes: Cashed-up Aussies’ trips and hacks
Australians across a surprising range of postcodes are making travel a top priority. See who’s splashing out the most and how they’re getting to their top destinations.
200+ FACES: Mackay Offroad Challenge farewells fans on its last lap
A beloved four-wheel drive contest is celebrating its last lap as the organisers of Mackay Offroad Challenge farewell fans the best way they know how – with wheels hitting the dirt.
Coroner to probe North Queensland baby death
A coronial probe will examine the circumstances surrounding the death of an eight-month-old at Bowen. Here’s what we know
Ergon’s vital Easter safety message to Mackay, Whitsunday
Ergon Energy is urging Mackay and Whitsunday to stay safe this Easter when hitting the road.
‘Beautiful soul’: Woman, 21, remembered after tragic death
A young Queensland woman who died suddenly from a shock asthma attack has been remembered as a “sweet girl who loved her family”.
Man’s ‘spur of the moment’ attempt to stop SPER officer seizing car
A South Mackay man with a sizeable debt to his name tried to stop SPER enforcement officers from impounding his car. Here’s what he did.
Exclusive luxury villas sell for millions on Hamilton Island
Two luxury villas located in one of the most sought-after positions within one of Hamilton Island’s most popular complexes have sold, with one of the exclusive properties selling for more than $4 million.
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