A Queensland island owned by a film heavyweight has hit the property market for the first time in 15 years. All 25.5ha of Little Green Island, off Mackay, and the stylish three-bedroom house on it are currently owned by British-American actor and producer Douglas Gresham, who is best known for bringing The Chronicles Of Narnia … Read more
A Queensland man has been jailed and 16 children in the Philippines have been removed from harm in a major international child protection investigation. The 57-year-old man was arrested in January last year and charged with two child abuse-related offences, including trying to arrange sexual activity with children in the Philippines. He was sentenced in … Read more
Australian researchers warn the Coral Sea is the warmest it has been in at least 400 years, putting the Great Barrier Reef in danger. Lead author Benjamin Henley said the research, published in Nature journal on Thursday, involved drilling the cores of coral to identify geochemical changes and reconstruct past sea-surface temperatures. Co-author Professor Helen … Read more
A Sydney man has been found not guilty of causing his wife’s death in a buggy crash while on their honeymoon on a popular Queensland island. Robbie Awad was charged over the death of his new bride, 29-year-old Marina Hanna, during their honeymoon on Hamilton Island in June 2022. The pair were in a buggy, … Read more
A woman was in “good spirits” before she vanished from her north Queensland home, having left behind her phone and bank card. Celeste Marie McGain, 40, moved from northern NSW in February to live with her three adult sons in Woodwark, near Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays region. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Appeal for help … Read more
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT A Queensland MP has sparked outrage by killing a dog, believed to be feral and suspected of fatally mauling a prized ram, and posting a photo of the kill to social media. Steven Andrew revealed he shot and killed the canine when it came to his property a second time, after it … Read more
Holidaymakers at Hamilton Island should make sure to bring their debit or credit cards as the Whitsundays destination is now entirely cashless. Hamilton Island, one of Australia’s most popular holiday spots, started changing its money policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, and does not accept cash at any of its outlets. “The choice to become cashless … Read more
Two mums whose babies died days after birth at Mackay Base Hospital have alleged there were shortcomings in their care. Chloe Stanley lost her daughter Everlee in May last year, and Jenna McGregor’s son Hugo died in January. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Mum’s anguish after losing baby at Mackay Base Hospital. Newsletters: Our top lifestyle … Read more
A man found dead two days after he and his daughter were thrown overboard from a boat has been identified as Queensland State of Origin coach Billy Slater’s brother-in-law. Ryan Craig, the husband of rugby league legend Slater’s older sister Sheena, died in Kinchant Dam near Mackay on Saturday. He is being remembered as beloved … Read more
Creedence Clearwater Revival founder John Fogerty’s shock dumping from the line-up of an Australian music festival was due to failed negotiations with his management, event organisers claim. Country Fest Queensland has hit back after the rock legend said he felt “blindsided” by the decision to cut him from the line-up of the March 31 festival … Read more
