Heartbroken wife: ‘He died doing what he loved’
THE wife of a pilot killed in an ultralight plane crash in central Queensland yesterday has paid tribute to her husband, whose daughter had also recently died.
Hospital staff told to speak English or else
STAFF at a Queensland hospital have been warned they will be referred to human resources if they speak a foreign language while at work.
New Year, new excuses to travel
NOW that the silly season has been put to rest, reality is back in full swing – which means it’s time to plan your next adventure. Make the most of the New Year’s new excuses to travel...
Reprieve after scorching weekend
QUEENSLANDERS who sweltered through hot temperatures over the weekend are in for a reprieve, with the mercury tipped to drop back to about average on Monday.
Professionals refuse to live in the unlucky country
QUEENSLAND’S country towns are facing a health and education crisis with many communities unable to attract doctors, dentists, teachers, police officers and social workers.
Brothers killed in molasses tank tragedy
TWO brothers who died in a tragic workplace incident inside a molasses tank have been described as “top blokes’’.
Activists buy camp for war against Adani
A PROPERTY southwest of Bowen has been bought for protesters to use as a base for their fight against Adani.
Opposition to abolish covert speed cameras
THE state Opposition has vowed to remove all covert speed cameras if it wins the next state election.
Family dog killed, hung on a fence
A QUEENSLAND family is mourning the loss of a beloved family dog after it was found beaten and hanging from a fence at their home.
Root forces Smith ‘rethink’
STEVE Smith spent all summer schooling England, but after a shock loss in Melbourne the Aussie skipper learnt this lesson himself.
Strong sales prompt fast track
CONSTRUCTION of the third tower within the $162 million Cambridge Residences development will start in February, with strong sales prompting the developer to fast-track the project.
