Whistleblower stoush ends in massive settlement
A Queensland mine operator has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement over the alleged treatment of a former employee who accused the company of falsifying coal quality results.
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12 stubbies, jilted ex: 19 Mackay, Whitsunday drink-drivers named
From driving into town for a snack to bogging their car at a country club, here are 19 Mackay and Whitsunday drink-drivers whose actions put the rest of us in danger. See the full list.
One Last Woof: Dressed-up doggos show off style at Queens Park
Mackay pups and doggos dressed up for the last ever Million Paws Walk. The RSPCA announced in February it would not be continuing with the annual march against animal cruelty after 2025.
‘Completely crushed’: Couple dealt double blow with horror roof fall
A Qld couple has copped a devastating hit after the breadwinner shattered both ankles in a horror work injury — just months after his partner lost most of her vision.
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Mine worker dies on site
The resource industry’s health and safety watchdog has given control of a Central Queensland mine site back to the owners following a sudden early-morning death.
Snorkeler flown to hospital from Great Barrier Reef
A man has been flown to hospital after a snorkelling incident on the Great Barrier Reef early today. LATEST.
Caravan rolls on Bruce Highway
Emergency services are rushing south of Mackay down the Bruce Highway after reports of a caravan rolling over.
Stepdad’s bizarre reason for giving ‘small reefer’ to teen
A Qld stepfather spent two months in custody after he supplied marijuana to his teenage stepdaughter, giving a bizarre reason to police.
Alleged stepdad rapist makes bold bid in court
A man charged with rape and indecent treatment of his stepdaughter has told a court the complainant’s credibility should be questioned.
100+ glamorous faces: Mackay celebrates mayor’s charity ball 2025
Hundreds of glamorous guests gathered at the MECC to raise money for Grapevine Group and The Salvation Army’s Family Violence Service at this years mayor’s charity ball. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Inside property group’s ‘opportunistic’ $100m eye on Mackay
A Brisbane-based property investor is aiming to invest as much as $100m in Mackay, and has already snapped up a few key locations.
‘Benefit of doubt’ given to bail-breaching alleged child abuser
A 20-year-old alleged rapist and child abuser has been allowed bail once again after breaching his conditions multiple times and failing to show up to court.
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