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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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Police are on scene in Bowen following an alleged hit and run on Thursday, July 25 that has killed a male cyclist in his 60s. Picture: Contributed

Cyclist killed in ‘tragic’ hit-and-run left to die on roadside

Police are appealing for the driver responsible for an alleged hit and run to come forward as well as any witnesses after a cyclist was left to die on the side of the road. LATEST.

Community News

Eaglemount Retirement Village Residents Committee president Margot Old spoke to councillors at the ordinary meeting of Mackay Regional Council on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Picture: Heidi Petith

Elderly waiting in the sun for $365k bus shelter

Senior Mackay residents have spoken of wilting in the “stifling heat or pouring rain” in their pleas for a new bus shelter with an absolutely outrageous price tag. See why it’s so expensive.

Community News

Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club president Cynthia Hegerty told Mackay Regional Council on Wednesday that their petition for a boom gate at the car park outside the club was not a decision they took lightly as Mayor Greg Williamson said it could set a precedent to block off other public car parks across the region. Picture: Heidi Petith

Club demands public beach boom gate to protect kids

The Mackay mayor fears a plea from volunteers to block off access to a car park at a popular beach could set a precedent for others to follow.

Police & Courts

Tyson Jack Merrin faced Mackay Magistrates Court on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Picture: Heidi Petith

Man charged with possessing alleged AI child abuse images

A Queensland man stuttered for 10 seconds in court after being asked why he was there, requiring the magistrate to reveal the details of his alleged offending.

PicturesProperty

Seven absolute beachfront homes within The Dunes estate at Mackay Harbour have hit the market. Picture: Contributed

FIRST LOOK: ‘Bespoke, exquisite’ beachfront properties hit market

A suite of two-storey, four-bedroom homes have hit the market in North Queensland boasting absolute beachfront and uninterrupted views of the Coral Sea.

Business

The proposed signage for Airlie Adult Shop and Luxury Lingerie at 3/384 Shute Harbour Rd in Airlie Beach. Picture: Documents lodged to Whitsunday Regional Council

Whitsundays set to sizzle with proposed ‘discrete’ sex shop

A fourth adult store is proposed for a popular North Queensland tourist town that will feature ‘fun attire’ and costumes as well as ‘wellness accessories’. How you can have your say.

Rockhampton

Emergency crews race to crash between car and truck

Emergency crews have raced to a crash near a remote Central Queensland community involving an elderly man. DETAILS.

Business

Crokers Fuels and Oils has approval from Whitsunday Regional Council to build a new self-service unmanned service station at 237 Bruce Highway in Proserpine. Picture: crokers.com.au/

FIRST LOOK: New Bruce Highway servo coming to Whitsundays

A new self-service fuel station has been approved for the Bruce Highway in the Whitsundays catering for cars, light vehicles and B-double trucks up to 26m in length.

Mackay

Mayor Anne Baker. Mayor of Isaac Regional Council. Friday 18 August 2023 Picture:Michaela Harlow

Labor pledges $157m for ‘coal roads’ as election sweetener

A former mayor hoping to knock Burdekin MP Dale Last off his perch says if Labor wins in October, it’ll spend $157m to upgrade two key Bowen Basin roads.

Business

NAMED: Award winning builder goes bust owing more than $1.5m

Clients allegedly left with shattered dreams and unfinished homes are pleading for other victims to come forward following a builder boasting dozens of awards across Qld entering into liquidation.

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