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.
A Brisbane-based property investor is aiming to invest as much as $100m in Mackay, and has already snapped up a few key locations.
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.
A Qld woman charged with attempting to run down and kill a man has since committed further frightening acts, police allege.
In back to back pledges toward improving safety for regional towns, the Mackay region is set to net close to $400k to upgrade security and lighting in the CBD and Sarina.
A country pub just north of Mackay is set for a $2m transformation, adding new campsites and cabins to attract tourists, while a Eungella farmer plans to host visitors in new cabins built on his land. SEE THE PLANS.
Less than a week after murder charges against two parents, accused of causing the death of their daughter were dropped, the father has returned to court to close his part of the tumultuous saga.
In a huge crackdown on illegal tobacco and vaping products, five unlicensed tobacconists have been shut down and massive amounts of illicit goods have been seized.
After years of setbacks, the Riverside Private Hospital project in West Mackay has received first approvals from council with several conditions. SEE THE PLANS.
Swimmers at Queensland pool were taken by surprise when a sunbathing serpent decided to have a go at a 100m freestyle sprint. SEE THE VIDEO.
A billion dollar Qld renewables development is in jeopardy after hundreds of public submissions have expressed their opposition.
A 4.5-metre saltie was snacking on whole pigs and fish frames, which rangers believe were intentionally left by locals, before being captured near a popular Whitsundays boat ramp.
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