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Fergus Gregg is a reporter for the Mackay Daily Mercury, covering the Mackay and Whitsunday region of North Queensland. Fergus joined the team in December 2023, moving to Mackay from Brisbane. He graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts: Film, TV and New Media, with a minor in creative writing. He travelled to Japan soon after where he worked as a teacher and travel writer. Fergus is passionate about politics, food and marine biology.

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Rockhampton

Generic ambulance, QAS, Queensland Ambulance Service, emergency, Friday, June 14, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lane shut, car cut open to remove senior citizen

Part of the Yaamba Rd is shut after a two vehicle crash left two elderly patients in the care of paramedics, with fire crews cutting a car open in the process.

Mackay

‘He is free now’: Family mourns beloved father, adventurer

A beloved fisherman and father died after sustaining critical injuries in a crash on the Bruce Highway. Now his family need support to give him a special send off.

Mackay

Why burger spot is ditching kids’ playground

A Mackay CBD fast-food restaurant is ditching its playground despite growing larger. Does Mackay need more fast food developments? VOTE NOW.

Whitsunday

40 cabins: Tavern reveals ambitious accommodation plans

A Whitsunday pub has revealed its expansion plans to build 40 subtropical cabins, aiming to attract tourists.

Mackay

Revived ambitions: $27m, 108-Unit development to transform CBD

After approvals lapsed during the pandemic, plans for a 108-unit apartment building in the Mackay CBD are back on track. SEE THE PLANS.

Whitsunday

This photo illustrates a burglary or thief breaking into a home at night through a back door. View from inside the residence.

‘Deviant sexual interest’: Granddad’s continuous rape of granddaughter

A Whitsunday man raped his granddaughter twice and maintained an unlawful relationship with her less than 12 months after his last child sexual offence sentence expired.

Mackay

Andrew Willcox was returned for another term as the federal member for Dawson, once again in opposition as Labor won the race to retain control of the government. Photo: Fergus Gregg

‘Won’t give up’: Willcox returns to opposition government

The election is over and Andrew Willcox will be serving another term in the opposition, but he says he’s ready to fight for his electorate and strive to keep his election promises.

Federal Election

Live results from Dawson federal election

Polls will close across the country today as Dawson voters decide who will form government. Follow live results here.

UpdatedMackay

Willcox set to return to parliament after ‘bittersweet’ election

With more than half of votes counted, Andrew Willcox is expected to return as Dawson’s federal representative to the Australian Parliament despite a night of loss for coalition voters across the country. SEE THE RESULTS LIVE.

Whitsunday

Jurassic-inspired mini golf, arcade: Plan for dino-mite tourist spot

A Melbourne-based developer has revealed plans to create a Jurassic Park themed tourist attraction in the heart of the Whitsundays but some locals say it would ruin the relaxed vibe. SEE THE PLANS.

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