Faster, further: BMA’s $26m rescue helicopter makes maiden voyage
A brand new rescue helicopter touched down at the Mackay Airport after its maiden voyage, and will be able to fly patients 30 per cent faster and further.
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Public appeal for information on much loved missing father of two
A Whitsundays father of two missing since August 19 was last detected in a nearby national park. Police and his family have put out an appeal for information. HAVE YOU SEEN JOEL?
Highway horror comes to head with massive crash, 100km gridlock
Furious Queenslanders have demanded urgent action to fix the Bruce Highway after a horror smash left one man fighting for life and the road cut for almost 24 hours.
‘Selfish to drive tired’: Most of region’s fatal crashes ‘avoidable’
Police are urging drivers to take care as a horror trend emerged within the 2024 fatal crashes across Mackay Whitsunday district — and two cafes are offering freebies to save lives.
Murder suspect to have unrelated stabbing case finalised
A man accused of murdering his father in New South Wales will have a separate stabbing case at a Mackay hostel finalised. LATEST
Miles promises satellite hospital for at-risk seat
Premier Steven Miles has promised a satellite hospital to Mackay if re-elected in October but laughed off suggestions it was a political decision, claiming the Labor safe seat isn’t marginal despite polling showing otherwise.
Next step in family’s 3kg meth bust case
The case against two young cousins allegedly busted with a massive amount of meth at Sarina has reached the supreme court. LATEST
‘Sharks in a frenzy’: Warning as huge predators spotted in shallows
Swimmers are being warned to stay away from a Qld beach where a whale carcass is attracting tiger and great white sharks to the shoreline and an MP says he fears “people don’t seem to see the danger”.
Fishmonger duo expand to new location
A seafood and fish and chips icon is opening a second store in Proserpine, looking for honest and driven staff for the new location.
Mining giant’s predictions for met coal
Where would BHP invest if taxes pushed it away from coking coal? And what’s the incentive for the state government to cut royalties when it expects met coal to shrink? See BMA’s answers.
Community rallies behind family after fire destroys home
After a home, car and possessions were destroyed in a tragic fire, the community has rallied behind the affected family to help get them back on their feet. See how you can help.
‘No accountability’: Dad dealt blow after miner son’s 4.5 tonne tyre death
A heartbroken father is furious after final charges stemming from his son’s death at a Qld mine site were dropped. Now, he wants the Coroner to investigate.
Phil Hall Cup Semi Final: Kirwan State High v St Brendans College in Mackay
Kirwan State High School won out against St Brendans College in the Queensland Schoolboys regional semi finals in Mackay, as the Phil Hall Cup came to a close. GALLERY
Qantas spruiks 20 per cent discount for Qld regions amid anti-competitive claims
The CEO of Qantas has denied the airline engages in anti-competitive behaviour, as she outlines its residents’ fare scheme that offers 20 per cent discounts for regional Queensland towns.
Bush Summit’s No.1 priority: Fix the bloody Bruce Hwy
Several key priorities have emerged from today’s Bush Summit, but none greater than locking in a hard deadline for finishing off the Bruce Highway. LIVE UPDATES
Young woman pinned in car for 90 minutes after hitting kangaroo
A young woman was pinned under a car for almost 90 minutes overnight after it hit a kangaroo on a rural road and rolled. DETAILS
Mayor who banned Welcome to Country wants R-word gone
As political leaders gather in Queensland for this year’s Bush Summit, regional residents are hopeful their pleas will be heard.
Loaded gun: Teen walks free after committing third violent robbery
A heavily pregnant woman, whose husband was badly injured during a home invasion, was scared she would lose their unborn child due to the stress caused when a teen armed with a gun broke into their Toowoomba home.
‘Embarrassed’ etiquette, modelling coach assaults cop at hen’s party
A glamorous young Queensland mum who runs a modelling and etiquette school forgot her own manners when she and her husband ended up handcuffed at a nightclub.
Regional Aussies deserve attention but without the bulldust
Ten million Australians live outside the five big capital cities, and their huge contribution to the nation deserves recognition in the form of critical outcomes from our politicians, without the bull, writes the editor.
Angry council workers may strike as cost of living bites hard
Unionised council employees are holding a vote to decide on protected action against Mackay council after negotiations broke down. See what that could mean.
Aussie island that inspired cult-classic The Chronicles of Narnia for sale
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has been put up for sale by its renowned Hollywood producer – with no lions, witches or wardrobes.
George Christensen’s council committee no-shows, resignation
Fresh from a trip to Europe in which the now-Mackay councillor live streamed into meetings, he came back to the city for a quick photo op and resigned from his only other council commitment before dashing off to Canberra. See how his colleagues feel.
Listed: The broken youth crime promises crippling Qld
All talk, little action. The criticism of Queensland’s response to youth crime can be neatly summarised – but is it fair? HAVE YOUR SAY
Car bursts into flames on suburban street
The Queensland Fire Department is rushing to a South Mackay street after calls that a car burst into flames in the middle of the road.
‘Number of issues’ flagged in alleged driveway shooting murder case
There’s been a major update in the court case against a neighbour accused of shooting dead a Queensland mum in her driveway. LATEST.
‘Massive loss’: Death knell for Qld festival as organisers plead for help
Organisers of a popular Queensland festival have confirmed the 2024 event may be the last, but are still looking to save it from the graveyard of Australia’s embattled festival scene. DETAILS
New pumped hydro sites explored, $2.8m campaign spruiks its merits
A $2.78million marketing splurge to sell the Borumba and Pioneer-Burdekin pumped hydro projects is one of a series of campaigns to platform Labor’s key election commitments before its self-imposed advertising freeze begins.
‘Terrible time’: Miner dad killed in crane tragedy identified
“Heartbreaking” details about a 48-year-old father of five who lost his life at a Queensland mine camp can be revealed as tensions flare amid the investigation into his crane death.
North Qld house listed for Bondi, Toorak price
A North Queensland house has been listed for the median price of a house in some of Sydney and Melbourne’s poshest suburbs, and you won’t believe where it is. CHECK IT OUT!
Anglers bored of barra score line to trevally with $1.4m trial
Anglers could soon have a new prize sportfish to lure with a $1.4m trial to introduce trevally at a North Queensland dam. Find out when to set your line.
Inside the heroic effort to save men’s lives after horror Bruce crash
An overturned Landcruiser was lifted up by hand by first responders and passing motorists to save the life of the 21-year-old Queensland man trapped inside after a horror crash on the Bruce Highway which left two men fighting to survive.
‘Job done’: Mackay Meteors win NBL1 North Championship
After a stellar season with only two losses, the Mackay Meteors brought the NBL1 North Championship trophy home to the Crater in front of a packed crowd.
‘Want answers’: Farm massacre family to face accused triple-killer
Two years after the alleged execution-style shooting of three family members on a Qld cattle property, loved ones will face the man charged with the murders for the first time as their country community struggles to process its pain.
‘No consultation’: The Pauline Hanson letter that cut ties with MP
A colourful One Nation MP has revealed how and why he was disendorsed by the Pauline Hanson-led party less than 100 days out from the Queensland election. DETAILS.
MP calls for return to 80/20 funding split on Bruce Highway
A new campaign is pushing to revert the funding model for Bruce Highway upgrades back to a 80-20 split between the state and federal governments.
Mum allegedly held at knifepoint, forced to torture child
The harrowing circumstances behind why a two-year-old Queensland girl was allegedly force-fed her excrement was heard in court during the murder and torture trial of her mother and stepdad.
REVEALED: Why Mackay was the destination of choice for new cricket competition
Mackay will be a key focus of the Australian cricket community’s attention this weekend as it hosts the inaugural Century Cricket Competition Mackay at Harrup Park.
Pool shop, irrigator debt doubles including $100k in tax
As the investigation into the now defunct Think Water and PoolSmartz continues, new details reveal thousands of dollars owed in tax and 18 workers finding themselves unemployed — but not all them were paid out, according to the liquidator.
‘Mackay in my heart’: Julieanne Gilbert’s career in politics
The outgoing MP for Mackay sat down for an exclusive interview touching on her legacy, rise from a teacher to unionist to politician, and what she’s most proud of. Take a walk back in time.
23 charges: Man allegedly fired gun in servo hold-up
A man charged with firing a weapon during an armed hold-up of a service station near Bowen this week, as well as assault, possessing drugs and aggravated domestic violences offences has been remanded in custody.
Bruce Highway reopens after truck rollover, fertiliser spill
The Bruce Highway has reopened to traffic between Mackay and Rockhampton following a truck rollover. LATEST.
White knight poised to swoop as Rex collapse threatens regions
Regional Queensland could be decimated if besieged airline Rex cannot continue operating flights – but a rival carrier could fill the void.
Foreign captain’s $30k bail bill after bulk carrier crash
A ship’s captain with no history in Australia has been charged after a collision between two bulk carriers in waters off the Qld coast — and it’s the first prosecution for this type of offence.
Two ‘significantly’ injured in mining town crash
A rescue crew is tending to two patients ‘significantly’ injured in a multi-vehicle crash requiring a helicopter to be called to a Bowen Basin town southwest of Mackay. LATEST
‘Urbex’: Qld’s famous abandoned sites
A number of sites around Queensland sit abandoned and derelict, but that won’t keep away these ‘urban explorers’. See our list of the abandoned sites around the state and the people risking it all to explore them.
Bruce Hwy stretch that claimed three lives officially worst of the worst
The section of the Bruce Highway where three people lost their lives in a horrific recent crash has been deemed the worst on the highway.
Volunteer footy coach, train worker busted with cocaine at pub
A long-term Aurizon employee and volunteer rugby league coaching coordinator “foolishly” turned to drugs after his 20-year marriage broke down. Find out how his addiction was detected.
‘Consequences are dire’: Meth addict’s big warning after latest spiral
A convicted meth dealer was given a chance to turn her life around. Instead she was busted with more drugs and nearly ran down a police officer.
Traffic delays expected after highway crash at Bowen
Motorists travelling around Bowen may face traffic delays after a highway crash between a 4WD towing a caravan and another vehicle.
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