Mapped: Tropical cyclone likely within 24 hours, Qld island in danger
A tropical cyclone is likely to form off the Queensland coast by tomorrow morning, intensifying into a category two system with one island being watched closely. SEE THE TRACK MAP
Whitsunday
Mates bought a pub over a carton and a few sneaky rums
Two young Aussie blokes have revealed how they agreed to buy an outback pub after a heavy drinking session with the publican.
Mum turned ‘blind eye’ to illegal romance involving 15yo child
He lavished her with gifts, told her he loved and wanted to marry her and was even paying off a ring. But she was an underage teen and he was twice her age. Now he’s a convicted child sex offender.
Support worker, couple lose last hope before homelessness
A Qld support worker and a young couple have been left with nowhere to go after they were given ten days notice of eviction from their last resort accommodation.
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‘All homemade’: Resort restaurant closes, new cafe moves in
From cupcakes to cocktails and tomahawk steaks, a Mackay cafe is expanding five-fold to fill the space of a much-loved resort restaurant.
‘110km a day nothing compared to DV’: Ex-footballer’s record breaking run
She held the Guinness World Record for dribbling a football from the Gold Coast to Sydney, now she’s taking on 3800km in under 40 days to fight domestic violence.
Are the Cowboys heading to Las Vegas in 2026?
Cowboys boss Micheal Luck has confirmed North Queensland’s intentions for Las Vegas in 2026, while weighing in on the proposed revival of the NYC U20s. Find out what he had to say.
Where $1billion in legal aid funding will be spent
A “critical” funding boost to meet the increasing demand for legal services across the state has been announced. See the FULL LIST of towns and organisations set to benefit.
Croc sightings mapped as fisherman shares shock encounter
A fisherman who says he’s seen the “humanised” campground croc rangers are searching for has spoken out as an expert explains why the “vagrant” reptile’s future is likely bleak. SEE THE MAP
Four dead in four years: Inside notorious Qld jail
Following the latest death in custody at a Queensland jail, we look back at others who have died there in just a few years and the 20-year history of the grey cellblocks known for housing some of the state’s most high-profile prisoners.
Tanzania to Townsville: Cowboys enforcer’s unique journey to the NRL
Tanzanian-born refugee Emarly Bitungane is hoping a strong trial match performance can catapult him into the selection picture for an NRL debut. Read more about his unlikely rugby league journey.
Florists reveal their best Valentine’s Day stories
Six bouquets for six different girls, sad resale attempts on Facebook marketplace and driving to rural off-road spots to make a delivery. Four florists who have seen it all share their advice.
‘Maintain the standards required’: Football Qld stops short of promising policy changes
In response to Whitsunday Coast soccer teams demanding changes to a key Football Qld policy, the governing body has expressed little desire to make substantive changes. SEE THE FULL STATEMENT
Construction kicks off on $600,000 sporting complex
The planned upgrade to the Bowen Sporting Complex has kicked off with new lights set to open up more night-play options.
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