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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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Offenders as young as 11 caught in youth crime blitz

More than 25 offenders, some as young as 11, year been detained on more than 109 charges as part of an operation targeting Mackay’s youth crime. DETAILS

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Scott Billingham, 38, was last seen in Andergrove, Mackay, on Friday, March 8, 2024. Picture: Queensland Police Service

Body of missing dad recovered as family’s worst fears confirmed

Less than 24 hours after his girlfriend’s emotional plea to the public for information, the body of a missing Qld dad has been recovered by police.

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Mackay First party members hoping to be elected to represent Mackay Regional Council (from left): Ian Christensen, George Christensen, Kylee Stanton, Nathenea MacRae, Steve 'Jacko' Jackson, Lindsay Temple and Namarca Corowa. Absent were Heath Paton, Jeff Keioskie, Keith Hicks and Melissa Fowler. Picture: Heidi Petith

Mackay First: Jacko’s Team pulls ahead in council elections

With 70 per cent of the vote counted, the latest figures show one independent frontrunner slip down the rankings while Jacko’s Team make up over half of the top ten rankings. LATEST

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Isaac election latest: Four leaders emerge in battle for seats

Days after the polling booths closed, half of the Isaac region’s divisions remain without a declared councillor as newcomers hold out hope for a seat at the council table. LATEST RESULTS.

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Mining truck tyres will be recycled for the first time in Australia as a result of a new partnership between BHP and Novum Energy. Used earth moving tyres from all seven BMA and BMC sites in Queensland will be supplied to Novum who are building a processing plant in Nebo in the Isaac region. A BMA employee at Goonyella Riverside Mine.

$130k walkins: 10 cleanskin mining jobs to get your foot in the door

Those looking to break into the mining industry can jump into work with little to no experience in admin, trades, hospitality and sales. See 10 new listings offering up to $130k.

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Council count: Johnson and MacRae duke it out for tenth place

As the mayoral candidates wait on postal votes some council frontrunners have moved up the list while others struggle to keep their seat. ROLLING COVERAGE.

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‘Devastating’ inferno destroys young mum, 2yo’s home, belongings

A young Mackay mum and her two-year-old son are homeless after an air conditioner caught on fire and quickly tore through their home destroying everything they owned.

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Beef beginners, barons: Meet the cattle property owners of north Qld

Take a tour of the 10 largest cattle property buys of 2023 in north Queensland and see who dished out millions to own prime beef producing real estate. FULL LIST

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Road closed near CBD after car hit by another car hits pedestrian

A portion of street was shut down near the Mackay CBD after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a car during a freak accident. Details.

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The dance class welcomes all from beginners to those with a bit more experience. Photo: Fergus Gregg

‘Try something different’: CBD pub runs free Latin dance class

Meet the man who’s looking to spread the joys of Latin dancing to Mackay with his free Tuesday night Latin dance class. VIDEO

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