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ExclusiveMackayWARNING GRAPHIC: The victim of a vicious shark attack in the Whitsundays has admitted he felt ‘it come up and grab onto my leg’ after the beast savagely ripped chunks of his body. See the exclusive photos.
MackayContents of three sugar cane bins were scattered across a Racecourse road after a locomotive collided with stationary bins.
UpdatedMackayDespite serious cuts to his leg, a Whitsunday island shark attack victim has a ‘philosophical’ outlook on his narrow escape from death.
Police & CourtsA magistrate has decided who lawyers can question as baby Beau’s health in the days leading up to his death prove crucial in the murder case against his father.
Police & CourtsA major Bowen Basin company director with nearly 400 employees blew almost five times the limit when police caught him driving after a business meeting in Mackay.
Police & CourtsA misunderstanding involving a bartender in thongs and a big day at Mackay’s Wine and Food Festival escalated to a hairdresser with a clean record committing assault.
Community NewsJungle Giants, Masked Wolf and Sneaky Sound System are just some of the world class names hitting Mackay for an epic debut festival this summer. Here is everything you need to know.
Police & CourtsA Mackay police officer accused of hacking into a restricted computer has appeared in court for the first time. Authorities will allege he used the computer without consent.
ExclusivePolice & CourtsA concerning number of potentially deadly collisions between cars and cattle has prompted a regional police officer to pilot a new initiative to make drivers think twice – and save lives.