Mapped: Qld’s worst flood zones as $30bn battle plan floated
Building flood levees, strengthening homes and even relocating residents are among the recommendations of a $30bn future flood strategy.
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Musician’s heartfelt tribute to mum, Mackay
When Matt Tandy lost three of his biggest supporters in the space of a year, he was given a gift that most musicians could dream of.
MP’s call for South Sea Islander voice goes unheard
Tourism operators were invited to hear the government’s 20-year tourism plan for Mackay but a key voice was missing at the discussion table.
Named: Man charged over crash which killed JCU student
The identity of a man accused of causing an explosive crash killing a young woman studying medicine has been revealed.
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Mackay council CEO resigns after meeting allegations
Less than a week after going on leave following allegations councillors discussed his future in an off-site meeting, Mackay council CEO Scott Owen has resigned.
CEO on leave, mayor warns councillors after off-site meeting
Mackay council’s CEO is on leave after a group of councillors allegedly had an off-site meeting at George Christensen’s home where his future was discussed.
‘Mad mate’: Pioneering female truckie victim of NQ floods
An elderly woman with a ‘heart of gold’ who tragically perished in the Hinchinbrook flood disaster has been identified as a pioneering Australian truck driver.
Whitsunday man, woman sent to hospital as snakebite numbers surge
Two late night snakebites in the Whitsundays are the latest in a slithering spree, as more than 81 people are hospitalised in Mackay and Rockhampton.
‘Hot girl walkers’: Airlie welcomes new run club
A run club in Airlie Beach is promising to help you find connection, beauty in the world and get in a morning yap with your runner’s high.
Woman saved from house fire but pet dog dies
A woman made a lucky escape after a fire tore through her Annandale home early this morning but heartbreak struck as one of her dogs didn’t make it out.
Is Donald Trump a brilliant leader or the village idiot?
Love him or hate him, Donald Trump gets things done. But will he go down as one of the great US presidents or a rogue doing more damage than good? HAVE YOUR SAY
‘As big as my hand’: Teen catches deadly jellyfish at popular beach
The 14-year-old was performing a routine jellyfish ‘drag’ at the North Queensland beach when he noticed the creature that would close the beach for most of the day
Power restored for thousands after major lightning storm lashes Mackay
Thousands of people were left without power overnight after a spectacular storm saw the Mackay region struck by lightning more than 60,000 times.
Snake bite surge: 15 strikes in days across Qld
A snake expert who catches chook-pen pythons to huge eastern browns in the burbs has spoken out as bite callouts increase across Qld and one region emerges as a deadly hotspot. SEE THE LIST.
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