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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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Mackay

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.

Mackay

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

Whitsunday

Whitsunday election results: Batty admits he can’t win, two councillors in the lead

As the race for mayor keeps a clear front runner after 77 per cent of the ballots have been counted, the race for two councillor seats will soon come to an end. ROLLING COVERAGE.

Mackay

So what does George Christensen stand for these days?

Firebrand former MP George Christensen has thrown his hat in the ring to return to the local council where his political career started but have his views transformed since his first stint in politics? We take a look

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Aftermath of a fatal car crash on Oxford Downs Sarina Rd at Nebo southwest of Mackay, about 2km from the Marlborough Sarina Rd intersection, at 11.15am, March 13, 2024. Picture: Fergus Gregg

Young man dies after ute strikes tree in horrific crash

A young man has died in a horrific crash outside a regional Qld city after his ute veered off the road and struck a tree, trapping him inside. LATEST.

Mackay

Origin great Billy Slater’s brother-in-law dies saving daughter from drowning in dam

Queensland Origin legend Billy Slater’s brother-in-law has died after helping save his nine-year-old daughter following a boating tragedy on a dam.

UPDATEDEmergency Services

RACQ CQ Rescue crew have joined in the search for a father lost in the water at Kinchant Dam near Mackay. Picture: RACQ CQ Rescue

Police reveal dad’s final act of bravery before dam death

Police say the family of a 40-year-old man who died after saving his own daughter’s life have been devastated by the tragedy. PHOTOS, VIDEO.

Mackay

Money matters: Who’s spending six figures to win?

See what each Mackay council candidate is spending to win your vote and find out which team has spent more than $100,000. EXPENSES REVEALED

Mackay

Meet Mackay’s first-ever JCU pharmacy graduates

Some have lived here all their lives, and just want to give back to the community they love. See why it makes all the difference to train up locals in healthcare.

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Warning after motorists injured in charging bank fire

Firefighters have issued a public warning after two people were injured when a charging bank exploded inside a car at Moranbah. LATEST

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