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Journalist Heidi Petith is a Mackay mother of two who is passionate about her local community. She graduated from the University of Southern Queensland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism). She also has a Graduate Certificate of Arts. She covers council affairs, development, business and community.

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Mackay

Help our Highway dinkus on image: Dawson MP Andrew Willcox has launched a campaign calling for the return of 80:20 federal and state government funding for Bruce Highway road projects.

MP calls for return to 80/20 funding split on Bruce Highway

A new campaign is pushing to revert the funding model for Bruce Highway upgrades back to a 80-20 split between the state and federal governments.

UpdatedPolice & Courts

A truck crash on the Bruce Highway near Flaggy Rock on August 1, 2024, spread what is believed to be fertiliser across the highway, with the truck blocking both lanes. Picture: Facebook

Bruce Highway reopens after truck rollover, fertiliser spill

The Bruce Highway has reopened to traffic between Mackay and Rockhampton following a truck rollover. LATEST.

UPDATEDMackay

'Plein Air Study Eungella' by Bradley Short won Overall Winner at the Woollam Art on Show Awards 2024, as selected by HOTA director Susi Muddiman.

‘Mesmerising’: Eungella scene sweeps Art on Show awards

A Mackay artist said he never “in a million years” expected his small study of the Pioneer Valley to draw much attention, before it was selected as overall show winner by a respected gallery director. SEE THE LIST OF WINNERS

Police & Courts

Zak Jordan Winsley, 24, appeared in Mackay Magistrates Court on February 28, 2024. Police allege he 'knowingly' spread serious disease to multiple intimate partners. Picture: Supplied

Qld man charged with rape, recording genitalia, spreading STI

A man accused of knowingly spreading sexual disease to women he met online between Mackay and the Sunshine Coast has also been charged with rape, a court has heard.

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Middlemount, Tieri, Mackay, Moranbah on road sign at Dysart in Isaac Regional Council area. sign also points to Saraji Mine and Norwich Park Mine. Picture: Rae Wilson

Two ‘significantly’ injured in mining town crash

A rescue crew is tending to two patients ‘significantly’ injured in a multi-vehicle crash requiring a helicopter to be called to a Bowen Basin town southwest of Mackay. LATEST

Police & Courts

Karl John Carson Peepall faced Mackay Magistrates Court via videolink from jail on Monday, July 29, 2024. Picture: Facebook

NAMED: Qld man charged with grooming child for sexual activity, rape

The 35 year old allegedly committed the offences on the outskirts of a major regional city, and has also been charged with facilitating the procurement of a child.

Mackay

‘Want her on my team’: Miles makes captain’s pick for ‘safe’ seat

With Julieanne Gilbert bowing out, Premier Steven Miles has thrown his weight behind Mackay deputy mayor Belinda Hassan to replace her, but some of her colleagues are less than impressed. See what it means for voters.

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Deputy mayor denies working in MP’s office during campaign

A regional Queensland deputy mayor widely expected to drop out of council to run for a Labor safe seat was working as a casual in the office while her local government election votes were being counted.

Property

LiveLife Pharmacy Bowen pharmacists Lee and Michelle McLennan. Picture: Facebook

FIRST LOOK: New GP practice, pharmacy coming to Whitsundays

The Whitsundays will soon have a new GP practice and pharmacy with a development application getting the green light from council. See the plans.

Police & Courts

Jack Graham Mazlin faced Mackay Magistrates Court on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Picture: Facebook

Drink-driver caught speeding on Peak Downs Hwy

A 24-year-old has been caught drink-driving at more than 20km an hour over the speed limit on the Peak Downs Highway southwest of Mackay. DETAILS

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