The uncle of one of the men tried to set off a flare so he wouldn’t go in the zone, but it was already too late.
Officers responded to the blaze but made a ‘chance discovery’ that landed a man in court.
A major airline has announced new direct flights will take off from the end of March.
He was stung on the hand and has been taken to a medical centre for treatment.
An 81-year-old environmentalist was one of two people who faced the magistrate after trespassing at Abbot Point.
Police say damage has been done to the school on multiple occasions over the school holidays.
Police: Precautions must be taken around the river and other crocodile habitats
A Whitsunday business owner has praised the updated laws that will come into effect in February.
The business has thanked its loyal customers as it embarks on its final trading day today.
