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Cartoonist Harry Bruce takes a wry look at election night sewage system shutdown in Mackay.

Unclench this Saturday: Sewerage works delayed until June

The call to hold off on the curries on election night this weekend for vital sewerage repairs has been postponed. Read the new date of works here.

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UpdatedPolice & Courts

‘Most incredible devoted mother’: Region mourns flood victim

‘Most incredible devoted mother’: Region mourns flood victim

A woman swept to her death in floodwaters north of Mackay was ‘all the good you could ever want in a person’ and whose loss to her community has been felt in a profound way.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School at the Mackay Anzac Day Main Service, 2021. Picture: Heidi Petith

RANKED: Mackay’s five best performing primary schools in 2021

An independent analysis has identified Queensland’s top performing primary schools, and Mackay has made the cut. Read to see the five schools and which one sits high above the rest.

Rising stars: The 5 Mackay rugby league Colts filling Qld’s ranks

Rising stars: The 5 Mackay rugby league Colts filling Qld’s ranks

Mackay has undoubtedly proven itself as a rugby league nursery, with an impressive history of players going on to the big leagues. Here is the next generation saddling up for the Colts.

Mountain bike trail gets surprise boost with connection funds

Mountain bike trail gets surprise boost with connection funds

Communities vulnerable during natural disasters such as Cyclone Debbie will be better able to access vital information with the Coalition stumping up more than $7.7m in funding.

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UpdatedBusiness

Hockey grandstand funds to take Mackay’s game to next level

Hockey grandstand funds to take Mackay’s game to next level

The 35-year-old member-built Mackay Hockey clubhouse is closer to improving its facility and player potential but more is needed to take it to the next level.

‘Help put us on the map’: Mackay groups plead for Harrup Park upgrade

‘Help put us on the map’: Mackay groups plead for Harrup Park upgrade

Despite both major parties having expressed interest in plans for a major sporting project, neither have made any funding commitment. Read why Mackay tourism and sporting leaders say it must go ahead.

‘Life is too short, just do stupid stuff’: Breast cancer survivor to take on the Simpson Desert

‘Life is too short, just do stupid stuff’: Breast cancer survivor to take on the Simpson Desert

Two women taking on the Do it for Dolly All-Women Simpson Desert Crossing are from Mackay. Read what inspired them to take on Australia’s toughest outback track.

’No speed demons’: 300 e-scooters to hit Mackay streets in July

’No speed demons’: 300 e-scooters to hit Mackay streets in July

Picture cruising past the Pioneer River on the Bluewater Trail, ducking over the Forgan Bridge and down to the Mackay Marina — on an e-scooter. And then leaving it there for the next person to use while you wine and dine.

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UpdatedCommunity News

Severe weather warning cancelled, roads closed across Mackay and Whitsundays

Severe weather warning cancelled, roads closed across Mackay and Whitsundays

A severe weather warning for Mackay and Whitsundays has been cancelled as access to a number of roads is blocked because of flooding. Read the latest.

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