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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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Ransacked: Popular club devastated by shocking arson

A North Qld sporting club has been left reeling after it was targeted by arsonists who lit a fire inside the clubhouse, in what is just the latest in a spate of cruel attacks.

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A rendered image of how the courtyard of the facility will look in the first of four expected Kool Beanz childcare facilities in the community

Zen, Lego and a two-storey slide: Inside Mackay’s newest childcare

Construction has begun on a new childcare centre promising to be ‘like no other’ with Japanese lessons, an art studio and plenty more on offer. See the plans.

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The second story of the Andergrove home remains after the fire ripped through the internals of the building

Firefighters rescue Christmas presents, home, from blaze in Mackay

Emergency crews were called to a blaze burning inside the second story of a Mackay home as occupants watched firefighters remove remaining Christmas presents from harm’s way.

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Rob de Castella was a fan favourite not just in Australian distance running but on a global scale, seen here coming down the straight of a cheering crowd to take the win in the Brisbane Comm games

Full List: Australia’s top 10 marathoners of all time

From world champions to Olympic medallists, Australia has a decorated history in the marathon creating one of the hardest sporting lists of all time. See who made the top 10

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Norths Mason Kohler plays a shot against Pioneer Valley in the DBCT Poole Cup at Harrup Park on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Pioneer Valley storms home in round one of Twenty20 cricket

Pioneer Valley took a bite out of South Sharks in round one of the Dixon Holmes Twenty20 competition. See the results of the opening games here.

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Mackay softballer Riley James playing for Australia at the Junior Mens Softball World Championship in Canada.

Young Mackay softball star’s world open title magic

Mackay softballer Riley James has helped Australia bring home its second world open title during fierce competition in New Zealand.

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Toby Rule shaved over 30 seconds off his personal best time to come home with a silver medal in the Men's under 16 3000m in Adelaide.

Our young stars: Mackay athletes shine at National championships

Mackay’s best young athletes did the region proud during the National All-School Championships. See how the competitors fared here.

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The 96 young guns to watch at the Bulls Masters Youth Cup

Queensland’s best young cricketers will play for the Bulls Masters Youth Cup this weekend. Discover the 96 guns to watch plus see the full teams >

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The scene of the cane train derailment on Webb St, Sarina, on Wednesday, December 8, 2022. Picture: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

Trucks brought in to fix cane train derail south of Mackay

Emergency crews as well as specialist machinery have been called to the scene of a cane train which has come off the track south of Mackay. Read the latest details.

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Grundy is an oceanic gold medalist and will lead this North Queensland outfit as he sets out to become national champion in his pet 400m discipline

REVEALED: North Qld athletes to watch at All School Nationals

From international experience to debuts on a national stage, North Queensland’s first representative team for track and field will look to turn heads this weekend. See who to watch

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