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Premium Content Subscriber only The mauling death of a Maryborough woman has prompted a Mackay councillor to introduce a new fee scale that would reward owners for doing the right thing. Amanda Campbell, 41, was fatally mauled by three unregistered dogs in a horror attack that stunned the state and sparked debate at Mackay council chambers. Councillor Martin Bella suggested a doggy pension scheme be introduced in Mackay that would reward pet owners who annually renewed registration. Cr Bella sa...

Film crews are coming to Mackay to recreate a miraculous and heartwarming survival story that promises to be a tear-jerker rivalling Red Dog.

The Queensland Coal Mining Board of Inquiry has handed over its report into the Grosvenor Mine explosion to the minister.

Brett Dallas had a promising career and was a former State of Origin hero. Robert Craddock examines his downfall and the personal battles that have brought him undone.

Coal provides thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to the Central Queensland economy, so the union representing the industry is calling on the State Government to establish a statutory authority to oversee the transformation of the sector. The “Workers Future Authority”, as the CFMEU has dubbed it, would be independent of government departments to manage industry transformation and workers transitioning to alternate employment. With the transition to renewable energy, the CFMEU s...

‘An underground explosion is every underground miner’s worst nightmare.’

Fauci blasts $100m Spotify podcast star Joe Rogan for encouraging people to only worry about themselves after he told his young and healthy listeners NOT to get vaccinated  Joe Rogan, 53, told millions of listeners of his hit podcast I dont think you need to worry about getting the COVID-19 vaccine  The comments were met with fury online, with many saying Rogan was spreading dangerous misinformation  Speaking to The Today Show, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Rogan misunderstood the point of vaccines...

Premium Content Subscriber only Safety regulators have approved the initial re-entry steps at Anglo American’s Grosvenor Mine almost a year after an underground explosion seriously injured five coal miners. Resources Safety and Health Queensland began inspections at Grosvenor’s underground mine this week as Anglo started its re-entry process onsite. Anglo American confirmed re-entry today. It is just weeks shy of the 12-month anniversary of the May 6 explosion at the longwall panel. RSHQ, i...

Fair board discusses 2021 fair events, welcomes new board members Josh Heitzenroder elected chair Last updated 4/21/2021 at 11am In addition to welcoming four new board members, the Great Northern Fair Board at its monthly meeting Tuesday discussed proceeding with plans for the 2021 Great Northern Fair. New members are Bob Kaul, Bob Sivertsen, Lex Kellen, and Daryl Wright, who replace the four members who recently resigned, three of whom resigned at the board’s meeting last month. Fairgro...

Premium Content Subscriber only A former NRL speedster caught with 29 grams of methylamphetamines says his diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia led to ice abuse. State of Origin great Brett Dallas walked free from custody after spending 10.5 months in jail on a string of charges including aggravated drug possession. It is a tragic fall from grace for a man once considered a rugby league winger no rival could catch from behind. Brett Dallas (ball) during Norths v Balmain, ARL game. 03/08/97. Rug...