257 new Covid cases: When Mackay Whitsunday peak will hit
As MHHS records its first two deaths linked to Covid, contingency plans are ready to be activated to meet the expected surge in case numbers. Read when it is expected.
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Ram-raid culprit linked to stolen tonne of copper wire
A culprit behind the devastating ram-raid that destroyed a North Mackay bowls club was caught stealing $3000 of copper wire while on bail.
‘Vigilante behaviour’: Father belts man over ‘concerning’ news
A Slade Point father broke into another man’s home and assaulted him after allegedly hearing ‘concerning’ information about his daughter. Read what happened.
Anti-vax protester positive for Covid as police probe footage
A breakaway group of anti-vax protesters who allegedly turned violent at a major shopping centre will be investigated as it is revealed a person arrested was Covid-positive.
NAMED: 11 drink or drug-drivers in court this week
They had too much to drink, or took an illicit substance, before getting behind the wheel of a car. Read the list of Mackay and Whitsunday drink and drug-drivers who faced court this week.
Goon bag thief lands in hot water after peeing in police car
A drunk Andergrove man who abused Liquorland staff before making off with a $14 goon sack finished his escapades with a wet trip in the back of a paddywagon.
Truckie charged after five cows destroyed in road train rollover
A truck driver charged over a crash that meant cows had to be destroyed is the latest in an alarming number of motorists allegedly impaired behind the wheel. See the road stats for 2021.
Mackay’s first Covid patient admitted into Intensive Care Unit
A Covid patient has been admitted to Mackay Base Hospital’s Intensive care unit for the first time as the region records 276 new cases.
‘He did leave in an ambulance’: Man charged with hotel hold-up
A small-town pub has thanked its patrons after a man armed with a knife allegedly threatened punters and staff in a ‘hold-up’. Read what happened next.
Last-minute island shutdown leads to family’s most treasured holiday
Just minutes from boarding the plane to a highly anticipated holiday, the Nathan family got a call saying the entire island had been shut down. But what happened next made the trip one for the history books.
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