‘You’ve already made history’: First Aussie rocket ready to launch
The first Australian-designed and built rocket could take off from North Queensland in weeks — so long as a pesky cyclone doesn’t hit.
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New species discovered, already ‘critically endangered’
Researchers have discovered two new amphibian species in North Queensland, one near the site of a since-cancelled major energy project.
‘Not a worker’: Legal battle after horror electrocution revealed
The fiancee of a grey nomad electrocuted at a rural property has won her fight for worker’s compensation, with a Facebook post playing a key role.
Man arrested after woman slashed in alleged horror attack
Police have arrested a Qld man on serious domestic violence charges over an incident that allegedly involved inflicting wounds on his victim.
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Queensland’s gifted students thwarted by lack of options
Queensland’s most gifted students are being held back by a lack of selective schools, particularly for regional students, education experts say.
‘Powerful platform’: How a weekend walk could save women’s lives
For the first time, a life-changing domestic violence awareness movement is taking its first steps into the Whitsundays. Here’s how you can be involved.
83mm in 60 mins: Morning storms after inland Qld hammered
Severe thunderstorms have hit parts of inland Queensland overnight, with one area recording more than 80mm in an hour, as more flared up this morning.
Wild weather warning, flash flooding likely in still soaked region
The Mackay region and parts of the Whitsundays and Central Highlands are in line for more dangerous weather with Saturday storms likely to bring flash flooding and damaging winds.
Native Title claim for Airlie Beach, Whitsundays triggers fishing warning
A Native Title claim is being made in waters off Queensland, sparking warnings to commercial fishermen from the state’s Seafood Industry Association. SEE THE DETAILS
State government hands power to council for mining region
Development rules put in place during the mining boom when homes were renting for as much as $2000 a week have been lifted in a win for a regional Qld council.
Money set for soaked Queensland regions
Disaster funding will bring money for damaged local infrastructure and more time to get critical supplies back on the shelves.
Thousands of dogs at risk as national pet registry goes dark
Animal rescue advocates are urging owners to check their pet microchips as a nationwide animal registry goes offline. Here’s what to do if you’re affected.
Aircraft makes emergency landing after fire reported
A light aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in the Whitsundays, narrowly avoiding any injuries.
NRLW star reveals the deeply personal reasons behind her all-abilities clinics
NRLW, Jillaroos and Wallaroos star Millie Elliott is on a tour around the country reaching out to all-abilities communities via rugby league. Find out the personal reason for her activism.
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