Police are on the trial of thieves that have made off with a pair of dirt bikes from Glenella. Early reports say a Sweeny Court property was broken into yesterday morning and the bikes were stolen out of the garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

The Member for Whitsunday and Minister for Child Safety Amanada Cam announced major reform to the residential care system to avoid a budget blowout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

The Queensland Human Rights Commissioner conducted a 16-month review, speaking with 2800 QPS staff and found officers with skills most commonly held by white men are prioritised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

The document to be released today but obtained early by News Corp reveals racism, sexism and discrimination is still RIFE within the force. The Queensland Human Rights Commission making 36 recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Shock figures show RACQ responders rescued almost 800 kids and a similar number of animals from hot cars across Queensland over the past 12 months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Police are investigating two stolen vehicle fires in the Whitsunday region this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, a pathology service upgrade is reportedly causing delays in test results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, bus companies are exploiting a loophole to let kids ride in buses without seatbelts, according to the CEO of Kidsafe Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

A pathology service upgrade is reportedly causing delays in test results, affecting patients at Mackay Mater Private Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Queensland's social housing waitlist has blown out by more than 10% over the past year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, statistics show summer and the festive season is generally a worse time for road fatalities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, police are investigating after a ute was stolen from Glenella. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Public hearings for the proposed youth crime laws have been taking place this week, with a report due tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, new data finds 75% of children who died on Queensland roads in the past two decades were not properly strapped in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, Mackay Base Hospital is experiencing a significant increase in demand for its services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, Whitsunday Anglican School is among the top performers in the state when it comes to NAPLAN results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, a man has been rushed to hospital after reportedly falling 20 meters from a tree in the Whitsunday region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, the Shadow Health Minister has taken aim at the new government, labelling it "pathetic”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Public hearings for the new laws, continue this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, Airlie Beach has made Greyhound Australia’s top 10 list for most visited destinations in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, a bus has been destroyed by fire in Andergrove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, 13 people have been charged over an alleged plot to import cocaine into Australia, by sea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, a Mackay drum teacher was plucked from the crowd in Townsville on Saturday night to perform with The Killers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, two tourists have been found after becoming lost while hiking at Cape Hillsborough National Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, the Forensic Crash unit is investigating after a man died in a cane truck crash in the Whitsundays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

A heads-up for anyone planning to head out on the water this weekend new lifejacket laws come into effect Sunday across Queensland. Starting December 1, they will be mandatory in high-risk situations, like crossing coastal bars on some vessels, boating alone or at night, and for kids on boats under 4.8 meters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

Hungry Jacks employees Anastacia Jackson and Sarah Twaddell were also honored for giving lifesaving first aid after a stabbing incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Chief Executive Bernie Hogan says people looking to stay here are best to book direct to avoid unwanted fees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Cops say they clocked the North Mackay man doing that then breathalyzed him along the Highway at West Stowe near Gladstone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

The Mining and Energy Union reckons all 2,500 jobs wrapped up in the sale of Aglo American's Bowen Basin Coal Mines should be safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Resources Giant Anglo American has reportedly sold its steelmaking coal mines in the Bowen Basin to Peabody for around $5.7 billion. Although $500 million of the deal is dependent on whether the fire-damaged Grovner Mine re-opens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Between April and June this year more than 183 people in the Mackay and Whitsunday region waited longer than clinically recommended before going under the knife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

The Premier is confident landmark legislation to combat the state's youth crime crisis will get across the line. David Crisafulli will introduce harsher penalties for young offenders this Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Police are expecting a quieter week for the Whitsunday's following the exodus of most Queensland Schoolies... Overall cops say they have been happy with everyone's behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, the Great Barrier Reef has seen the birth of the next generation of coral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

And, the billionaire behind Queensland's Carmichael coal mine, has been charged in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, the Adani Group is denying all allegations, after its chairman's been charged in the US over an alleged fraud scheme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, more bad news for renters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, police are looking for a person accused of ramming a cop vehicle in North Mackay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, a police vehicle has been damaged and an officer sent to hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, the 6th round of hearings for an injury into the Taipan helicopter tragedy, continues today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

The Weather Bureau has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, a man charged over an alleged fatal Bruce Highway hit-and-run, has been denied bail in court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, Mackay and the Whitsundays looks primed to cop a drenching over the few days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

An investigation centre has been established as detectives work to uncover what led to the death of a man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Detectives have launched a homicide investigation after John Hackett was discovered on November 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Police have declared a crime scene in Sarina, following a fire this morning See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Detectives have launched a homicide investigation following the sudden death of a man in Mackay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

Plus, a man charged over a fatal hit-and-run on the Bruce Highway, will have his matter heard in court again today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR

A crewman flying behind a helicopter that crashed into the ocean has described seeing it break apart, as his team searched for survivors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Autor: LiSTNR