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Mitchell Dyer is a Sports Reporter for the Daily Mercury in Mackay, and also writes for CODE Sports. After spending time competing overseas collegiately, he returned to Australia to volunteer and work on contract in the media before being hired as a full-time reporter.

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Mackay

Sarina teacher takes on marathon challenge for child safety

Brenda Windsor will take on the Bravehearts 777 Marathon, where she’ll take on seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for vital work protecting children from sexual abuse.

Mackay

Australian greats in Mackay for unforgettable Ashes event

Australian cricket fans will have the chance to hear from some of their greatest players at a special Ashes event at Lancaster Rooms in June.

News

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 3, 2020, Australia's wicketkeeper and captain Tim Paine looks on during the first day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. - Tim Paine has accused South Africa of blatant ball-tampering just days after Australian cricket was rocked by the sandpaper-gate scandal in 2018, alleging it was covered up by the match broadcaster. The former Australian skipper made the cheating claims in his new autobiography released on October 25, 2022 and widely reported by Australian media. (Photo by JEREMY NG / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Tim Paine’s surprise return to Premier League cricket

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has announced a shock return as captain of a premier league cricket team. Find out where.

Mackay

Sam Riggs, Jack Kearines, Haiden Mellifont and Kaleb Mayfield at the Under 18 Nationals in January now getting ready to go again in Hobart. Picture: Mackay Hockey

Mackay’s best Hockey players make their mark on Queensland’s U18 teams

As the region continues to foster its talent pool, five Mackay athletes have secured spots on the Queensland Men‘s U18 Teams. Discover the young men who are set to represent the state.

Mackay

The Cutters will need some gang pressure and high velocity tackling when they face the Burleigh Bears this weekend, with a chance to truly kick start their season with a big win. Picture: Martin Strecker

Can Cutters finally find their form against the high-flying Bears?

The Mackay Cutters have had a tough start to the season, but they’ll be hoping to turn things around when they take on the second-placed Burleigh Bears in round nine of the Hostplus Cup.

Mackay

The 2023 Mavericks took it all the way to the Reef Bowl in their first season under Brad Somerville. Now equipped with elite facilities and a new string of coaches, the team believes they can go one better in season 2024. Picture: Mackay Mavericks

‘It’s huge’: Why new homebase will change everything for gridiron finals

After losing in the fourth quarter to rival team Townsville Cyclones, the Mackay Mavericks have a new trick up their sleeves to make sure they can ‘settle the score’.

Mackay

A study journey that spanned more than three decades came to an end for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) graduate, Robin Sheehy at CQUniversity's recent Mackay graduation. Picture: Cricket Queensland

‘Reinforced my passion’: Graduates journey to engineering success

Robin Sheehy has forged a unique path to success. Learn about the challenges he faced and the rewards of his incredible journey.

Whitsunday

Young guns: We name more than 60 Whitsunday future sports stars

They may be young, but they are fierce. Discover the stories and achievements of the elite young athletes who are dominating state, national, and international competitions.

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A Gofundme campaign has been launched for Mackay grandfather John Betteridge who suffered gruesome injuries after he was thrown from a boom lift near Alligator Creek.

‘It’s not his time yet’: Support rallies behind critically injured grandfather

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for a Mackay grandfather who suffered horror injuries when he was thrown up to seven metres from a boom lift.

Sport

Mackay Rowing Club makes waves at Queensland State Masters Championships

A small team with a big impact, the four athletes from Mackay Rowing Club brought home a slew of medals as their attention turns so the National championships in Sydney.

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