Surprise $5K gift makes difference ‘for those doing it tough’
The Mackay Airport crew delighted volunteers who say their gift will make a big difference to what will be a ‘particularly difficult time for many’ this Christmas.
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‘Times are tough’: Mackay services need your help at Christmas
Charities and churches are pleading for community support this festive season as the need for food, money, gifts and vouchers rise. Read how you can help this Christmas.
Revealed: Who shares in $470m cash splash across Greater Whitsundays
Stacks of notable Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac projects are receiving federal, state and council funding this financial year from drag strips to hospitals and new playgrounds.
‘Back from the ashes’: Drivers returning to Macs Speedway in 2023
Racing is coming back to Palmyra in 2023. Owner Jenny Hawkings is looking for help as plans for the speedway cars to return continue to make headway.
Vital message for boaties amid record rescue calls
Volunteer Marine Rescue Whitsundays has some simple tips for staying safe on the open waters as Christmas nears and rescues skyrocket.
‘This is a great honour’: War hero inducted into Hall of Fame at last
Australia’s oldest Victoria Cross holder as well as a Paralympian are the latest inductees into a Hall of Fame greeting travellers into a North Qld airport.
Inside Mackay’s bid to host Brisbane 2032 Olympic cricket
The 2032 Olympics has gifted Mackay a once in a century chance to transform itself into a world-class sporting destination and the first step could be a $32.2m fit-out for the Great Barrier Reef Arena.
‘Feel bad asking for help’: Family of 12 forced to live in mechanic workshop
A Mackay family was forced to live on the floor of a mechanic’s workshop and beg for food as they found themselves snared in the housing crisis. And they are not alone. SPECIAL REPORT, VIDEOS
Trucks brought in to fix cane train derail south of Mackay
Emergency crews as well as specialist machinery have been called to the scene of a cane train which has come off the track south of Mackay. Read the latest details.
Row erupts over plan to turn Mackay more green
Mackay Regional Council has adopted a new urban greening strategy amid shocking revelations that more trees have been removed in the past than planted. But some aren’t happy.
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