100+ faces: All the style, colour from Dancing with Heart 2025
From fabulous outfits to powerful performances, locals danced their hearts out for the Mackay Hospital Foundation. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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Campgrounds to coral: Whitsunday’s winning businesses revealed
From luxury stays to family-friendly parks and reef adventures the Whitsundays has scored a tourism hat-trick at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
‘Start investing in people, not polluters’: Greens candidate revealed
After unsuccessful runs at past elections, a former Mackay builder, SES and VMR volunteer is again running for the federal seat of Dawson.
Blade runners: Why port upgrades are needed for wind projects
Key upgrades to the Port of Mackay could open doors to renewables as a new study reveals North Queensland Ports’ billion-dollar benefits.
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Heartfelt goodbye for much-loved mum after shock death
Loved ones converged on the Sunshine Coast to celebrate the life of a mother-of-two who had a love for dancing, singing and the people around her, after her unexpected death.
Award-winning Mackay seafood shop bought by new couple
A Mackay seafood icon is changing hands as the husband-wife founders of the Slade Point store sell up to a couple that remind them of themselves 30 years ago.
Rural firefighters ignite new futures for Qld kids
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Loved ones rally behind family of Cassie Townsend
Loved ones are supporting the family of a woman who died suddenly with a fundraiser already raising thousands for her children.
‘I’m so excited for colouring!’: Preppies first day of school
Whether they were excited for colouring or play, hundreds of Mackay kids took a huge step toward growing up as they entered school for the first time.
150+ smiles: Mackay celebrates Australia Day 2025
Mackay families, friends and pets flocked to pubs and parks on January 26 to celebrate in style, enjoy cold beer and compete for meat trays.
Mackay welcomes 98 new Aussies in citizenship ceremony
From 20 different countries 98 smiling faces came to Mackay to be officially dubbed Australian citizens and toast their adoptive country with lamingtons.
WATCH: Jet boat tours take off from the Mackay CBD
Mackay’s newest attraction flies up and down the Pioneer River and under the Forgan Bridge hitting speeds of 80km/h.
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