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39 year old man charged, accused of having guns in Mackay region home

June 30, 2025 7:28 am

A 39-year-old Walkerston man has been arrested after police investigated alleged serious domestic violence offences, including stalking and deprivation of...

Police road crackdown to begin in central region

June 30, 2025 7:26 am

Operation X-Ray Cold Snap has begun over the school holidays – including in our region. Motorists can expect Queensland Police...

Man facing domestic violence and weapons charges

June 27, 2025 7:42 am

Police have seized guns and ammunition during a high-risk domestic violence arrest at Walkerston. A 39-year-old man is accused of...

Mackay man charged over airport assault

June 27, 2025 5:57 am

A Mackay man has faced court after allegedly assaulting an airline worker at Brisbane Airport. The 36-year-old man is accused...

Emergency training to take place at Mackay Airport

June 26, 2025 11:11 am

An emergency exercise will take place at Mackay Airport today. From 12pm to 5pm, emergency services and other key agencies...

Marine Rescue Queensland calls for Bowen volunteers

June 25, 2025 7:37 am

Marine Rescue Queensland has welcomed aboard its fourteenth unit, with Volunteer Marine Rescue Bowen joining the service. The unit has...

New lifejacket laws enforced from next month

June 24, 2025 6:43 am

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and partner agencies will begin enforcing non-compliance with new lifejacket laws from July. The new laws...

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