Dunk Island was once viewed as a jewel Queensland tourism’s crown, but unrepaired damage dating back to Cyclone Yasi in 2011 means it is now a diamond in the rough at best.
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Murder charges laid over mother's death
Police make a breakthrough in a five-month murder investigation in far north Queensland, arresting and charging a 25-year-old man with the murder of Cooktown mother Donna Steele.
Roads cut, flooding after downpour hits north-west Queensland
A long-awaited downpour has brought plenty of joy to north-west Queensland, but the heavy rains have also brought flash flooding and damage, with predictions a further 300mm could fall in some areas today.
Mending relationships in a rainbow haze at Brisbane's Holi festival
A rainbow fog will once again descend on Brisbane when the city’s Indian community celebrates its second annual Holi Festival of Colours.
Shots fired into unit, Wynnum West
Police are investigating after a firearm was discharged into a unit in Wynnum West overnight. Officers were called to Bernays Road at 9.20pm after reports that a firearm had fired into a window. An unknown person was seen leaving the area in a car. Extensive patrols were conducted however the vehicle and the person were […]
Why people hide behind angry, anonymous letters to their neighbours
Not wanting to deal with any consequences is pushing people to pen aggressive letters to their neighbours. But there are other, better ways to handle these situations.
Dogs killing Straddie wildlife a public safety risk, traditional owners warn
A pack of dogs is killing native wildlife on North Stradbroke Island and it is only a matter of time before a person is injured, traditional owners say.
Polar bears, wild storms, guns — all in a day's work for scientist Dr Amelie Meyer
Scientist Dr Amelie Meyer’s mission to the Arctic was aimed at finding answers to weather events like this week’s ‘Beast from the East’ in Europe. It was a mission she’ll never forget.
CCC launches probe into alleged corruption within Gold Coast City Council
Queensland’s corruption watchdog launches an investigation into allegations of corruption in the Gold Coast City Council relating to development decisions and donations to councillors.
Rain brings long-awaited relief to north-west Queensland
Much-needed rain is falling on towns in the region as a low-pressure system that belted Townsville brings storms to the parched outback.