Alleged shooter heading to jail on return to prison warrant
An alleged shooter accused of wounding a man with a shotgun will go back to jail on remand. Read the latest.
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Roll up! Brand new circus show to feature extreme clowning about
Ukrainian acrobats and Colombian BMX riders are among the internationally-sourced talent set to wow Mackay over the next three weeks.
‘Have a safe trip to heaven’: Miner stalks town’s only cop
A miner used a bone to pin a veiled death threat to the window of a policeman’s car in a series of ‘bizarre’ stalking tirades against the officer after he felt unjustly targeted.
‘One of the best things’: Mackay songstress excited for new music festival in hometown
Mackay singer/songwriter and rising star Tia Gostelow may be young but she has been performing for a decade and said watching her fans sing her words was ‘a pinch me moment’. She is preparing to headline a new event in Mackay in August. Read the full line-up.
‘Such a delight’: Mackay’s cutest toddler so far is a ball of energy
She came into the world hard and fast and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. Meet the ball of energy that is Olivia Joy Robinson.
Goon thief claims bad back, steals grog while staff do heavy lifting
A Rural View plasterer exploited the kindness of staff at his local bottle shop, claiming to have a bad back while stashing litres of alcohol as a shop attendant carried his carton of beer.
‘I have absolutely no idea why I’m here’: Murder accused in court
A man awaiting trial for the murder of Jay Brogden appeared in court for other matters, claiming he had ‘no idea’ why he was there.
Tradie accused of forcing teen into car at knifepoint enters pleas
A construction worker accused of forcing a teen at knifepoint into a car has entered his pleas for the first time.
New business owners to leave their stamp on Valley town
The doors to the Walkerston Post Office have opened on a new era as a young family takes over the town hub with big plans for the future.
Our big hitters: 16 industry titans changing the face of the region
From mining and property to tourism and fast food, these industry heavyweights have transformed the Mackay and Whitsundays into the bustling, world-class destinations of today. Find out who they are and how they got started.
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