Are these the best Christmas lights in Queensland?
A North Queensland home which offers an interactive walk through to the public, snow, scavenger hunts, Santa and the Grinch has won a vote, and might just be the best in Queensland. See it yourself.
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What’s open in Mackay, Whitsunday over Christmas, NY
Whether you need to restock on food, rent a book from the library, or are looking to take a dip in a public pool over the Christmas and New Year’s period, we’ve got you covered.
GALLERY: Community embraces festive spirit at Christmas Carols
Families gathered to belt out their favourite Christmas tunes hosted by Sarina Surf Lifesaving Club as we enter the final days before December 25. See the photos.
48 new beds, 8 staff units: Inside expansion of aged care centres
Two Mackay region aged care facilities are expanding their capacity for residents and staff, amid the growing elderly population and housing shortages.
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‘Dirty, filthy, grubby’: Drunk KFC worker spits into police officer’s mouth
A KFC worker has blamed going of his meds for assaulting police twice in two weeks.
Mansions, waterfront units, whole island: Top 10 sales of 2024
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Road closures: Bruce Highway closed between Lethebrook and Proserpine
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Driver injured at Qld mine site after truck rolled
A truck driver is in hospital after fresh images can now be shown of a heavy vehicle that rolled at a Queensland mine, the latest of a raft of serious incidents across the sector this year.
More details revealed after woman suffers horror arm injuries
A woman who was trapped by her steering wheel had to be cut from her vehicle after crashing into a tree in slippery conditions in an known mobile black spot near Mackay.
A billion reasons for iconic Qld destination to celebrate
More people than ever are visiting one of Queensland’s most stunning locations, pumping over a billion dollars into the region with figures reminiscent of those prior to the Covid-19 crisis.
ATAR stars: Meet some of Mackay’s top scorers
After years of study, stress and exams the wait for final ATAR scores is finally over with Mackay’s high-scoring graduates already planning their first steps into the real world.
‘Oh god’: Man allegedly busted with kilo of cocaine
A man allegedly busted with a large amount of cocaine might have to scrape together $20,000 if he wants to be released on bail.
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