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Man hit with a raft of charges after dramatic CBD arrest

A man charged with allegedly ramming a police car on the Mackay CBD fringes has appeared in court where a raft of charges were mentioned.

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‘There’s nothing left’: Family loses everything in fierce fire

A Sarina family is this morning sifting through what is left of their household possessions after a devastating fire broke out, quickly turning into an inferno.

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WATCH: Man charged over police car ramming on busy street

A man has been charged after a police vehicle was rammed in dramatic scenes at a busy city intersection. SEE THE PICTURES

Sport

‘A proud moment’: Footy-mad Mackay girl to play for Queensland

Picking up the sport of her dad came naturally to Lani Minster. Now, after a successful state carnival she is set to represent Queensland.

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‘It’s pretty surreal’: Mackay woman’s meaningful supercar design

When the Team 18 Racing supercar takes to the V8 track in Darwin this weekend, it will honour two brave women in a tribute laced with meaning and emotion.

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Five players to watch in Mackay Basketball‘s Pink Round

In a week where a club legend is honoured, Friday night’s clash means so much for Mackay Basketball. Read for five players to watch as the Meteorettes don their pink ‘Sugar City’ jerseys.

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St Pat’s unveils powerhouse team as 7500+ set to hit Mackay

After winning three senior netball premierships in a row, St Patrick’s College has its eye on starring in a huge school netball carnival which along with another event will draw 1700 juniors and 6000 spectators to Mackay.

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Mackay Basketball’s new general manager reveals development plan

New GM Sean Page wants to make Mackay the best basketball club in Australia. Read his four main priorities to help turn that dream into a reality.

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Oceania champion races straight to the office after win

From the podium to the office desk in minutes, Mackay’s Justin Rule has a story all too familiar to those involved with amateur sport. Read about his gruelling week.

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Royalties freeze to end as funds flow to prop up new minerals

The State Government has all but confirmed an end to the decade-long mine royalty freeze the day $5.7m was announced to prop up the new economy minerals sector from Mackay.

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