Cash, meth, weapons: Police cut drug supply chain in regional city
A young man charged with peddling cocaine and meth has been sent back to prison after a Mackay police blitz busted open alleged drug supply chains.
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Mateship and support saddles up for Mackay’s Black Dog Ride
More than 300 riders have helped raise more than $12,000 for the annual Black Dog Ride, supporting greater awareness for mental health. See the photos and read why it’s a cause close to Bruce Crowther’s heart.
Kindy costs: Mackay and Isaac childcare prices revealed
Childcare isn’t cheap but the blow to household budgets is about to ease with more free placements coming in to effect next year. See the full list of kindy prices across Mackay, Moranbah and Clermont.
Mackay students race to nationals in worldwide competition
Five Mackay teenagers have reached the national level in a worldwide competition after designing and building rocket-powered wooden race cars – and now they need your help.
22 Mackay crimes police need your help to crack
From break and enters, dangerous driving and car theft, already Mackay police officers have been kept busy in 2022. Here are some of the people they are still searching for.
Why sexual assault victims do not report the crimes against them
Women and children are overrepresented in our watch-houses in ‘completely unsuitable’ facilities while sexual assault is underreported as myriad fears create roadblocks to justice.
‘Voice of Siri’ and English Channel queen advocating for women’s rights
Women’s rights. Gender inequality. Domestic violence. The ‘voice of Siri’ asked Mackay to recalculate the way we think about these issues while the world record holder for open water swimming talked about pushing through roadblocks. See the photos
Mackay’s oldest theatre needs your help for a do-over
Mackay’s Kucom Theatre committee wants to spruce up its auditorium to improve the comfort and viewing for its audience, but it needs the community’s help.
Why cancer survivor wants to raise $500k at 2022 Marina Run
Cancer survivor Clinton Parmenter’s family were brought in to say their goodbyes, with doctors saying ‘he won’t make it through the night’. But he did, and every night since.
Coal train driver smashes gender stereotypes in push for change
Alarming domestic violence figures have inspired a coal train driver, an inspiring smasher of stereotypes, to step up and advocate for awareness and change.
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