Young man learns fate for spitting on cops
A Qld man ended up spending the night in the watch house after his ‘good intentions’ led to the ‘poor execution’ of spitting on police.
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Qld’s smallest high school tops unlikely list
A Bowen Basin high school topped the state for all the wrong reasons, despite being the smallest high school in Queensland.
Crash blocks busy Whitsunday road
Two cars have collided on a busy Whitsunday road early this afternoon, less than an hour after a man was rushed to hospital after a crash in the Mackay region.
100+ faces: Patrons brings glamour to 2025 Mackay Cup
Hundreds of racegoers put on their most glamorous outfits to celebrate the 2025 Mackay Cup Race Day.
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‘Send nudes or I’ll hurt myself’: Rapist’s alleged Snapchat threat
A convicted Qld rapist faces fresh rape and child grooming charges after recent alleged chats online which police say escalated to physical abuse.
Meth lab bust for sparky still on bail for drug production
A qualified electrician was busted with the makings of a drug lab while already on bail for other drug production charges.
Two crashes minutes apart block city’s streets
Multiple streets in Mackay’s CBD are closed after a car and bike crashed just moments before two cars collided around the corner.
Meet the candidates for Mackay’s 2025 by-election seat
To help make your democratic decision simpler, we’ve compiled the Mackay candidates and their pitches for why they should win your vote.
Why property owner wants to build ‘spiritual’ campground
A new campsite in the Pioneer Valley promises to offer a nature retreat for those looking to get away from it all – including those recovering from trauma.
New MP takes on aspiring Olympians in the pool
A state MP went stroke for stroke against a squad of young swimmers he reckons could be racing in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Inside ‘amazing’ planned mine rescue complex
A simulated mine, firefighting facilities and accommodation are planned for a mining town as a safety body pitches a new centre to complement a major facility.
VIDEO: Take a walk through Mackay’s new community hub
New playground, kitchenette, amphitheatre officially open to the public as council delivers stage one of a project for Mackay’s fastest growing suburbs.
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