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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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16-year-old sensation Sam Riggs has been selected for this third state team this year as he packs his bags for Brisbane to compete in the under 18 indoor nationals in January

Mackay hockey stars selected for U18 indoor nationals

Five young hockey stars will venture to Brisbane at the beginning of 2023 to compete at at the Indoor National Championships with two making their second team of the year.

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Jack Rayner was one of the biggest movers in the top 10 list, as a new name took top spot as the people's choice of the countries best marathoner.

People’s choice: Who is Australia’s best marathoner?

They may have broken two of Australia’s longest standing athletic records, but are Sinead Diver and Brett Robinson the people’s choice when it comes to our best? See who has been voted number one

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Emergency crews have responded to a crash where a vehicle towing a horse trailer flipped and rolled down an embankment along the Bruce Highway between Mackay and Rockhampton. Picture: Contributed

Driver facing charges over highway horse float crash

Police have laid charges after a LandCruiser towing a trailer flipped off the Bruce Highway coming to rest over a barb-wire fence between Mackay and Rockhampton.

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Mayor Greg Williamson is fighting for some of the Olympic funding along with the rest of the Northern Region mayors as the state is set to bolster its sporting stocks ahead of the 2032 Olympics

‘Meagre scraps’: Northern regions in fight for Olympics cash

Our Northern regions are being urged to unite and fight for the leftovers after southeast Queensland gets the lion’s share of the funding in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

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Brett Robinson and Sinead Diver have eclipsed two of Australia's longest standing athletic records in the span of five hours, as the training partners put on a true clinic in elite Marathon running

Changing of the guard: Aus marathon records fall

It’s something we may never see again. Brett Robinson and Sinead Diver have taken down two of Athletics most coveted records within five hours of one and other. This is how they did it.

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Jasmine Peters with her Dad and new coach Marco alongside Emma Manzelmann after the official announcement of the Mackay Cutters BMD premiership team in the Womens competition.

Mackay Cutters unveil first BMD Premiership women’s team for 2023

Mackay is to become the centre of Northern Qld women’s rugby league after taking over licensing rights with the move set to boost pathways for players hoping to make it to the NRLW.

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Sunshine Coast Lightning and Queensland Firebirds come together in Mackay ahead of their clash in the Spirit Cup

Standout moments from Qld Firebirds’ clinch in inaugural Spirit Cup

A game which launched a new Qld netball rivalry was packed with so many headliner moments including debuts, players fighting for spots and some making a comeback from the sidelines.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Jacob Anderson of the Kookaburras competes in front of goal during game 2 of the International Hockey Test Series between Australia and India at MATE Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images for Hockey Australia)

TOP 10: Countdown of sport’s best moments, results and hard hitters

From a trainer that takes no bull with a beast named ‘Roid Rage’ to a young gun who helped clinch victory against India, here are the top 10 Mackay athletes of the week.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 29: Stephanie Wood of the Lightning looks to pass the ball during the round 12 Super Netball match between Melbourne Vixens and Sunshine Coast Lightning at John Cain Arena, on May 29, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Who to watch: Super netball showdown to feature some of league’s best

A Queensland netball showdown will come down to which side is the fittest this pre-season, with the some of the best players on display in Mackay. See who to keep an eye on.

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Mackay stars shine in lead-up to Professional Bull Riding finals

Two Mackay legends are aiming to end their season on a high after an incredible return to the sport, while other talented locals will fight it out for top spot.

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