Revived ambitions: $27m, 108-Unit development to transform CBD
After approvals lapsed during the pandemic, plans for a 108-unit apartment building in the Mackay CBD are back on track. SEE THE PLANS.
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‘Deviant sexual interest’: Granddad’s continuous rape of granddaughter
A Whitsunday man raped his granddaughter twice and maintained an unlawful relationship with her less than 12 months after his last child sexual offence sentence expired.
‘Won’t give up’: Willcox returns to opposition government
The election is over and Andrew Willcox will be serving another term in the opposition, but he says he’s ready to fight for his electorate and strive to keep his election promises.
Willcox set to return to parliament after ‘bittersweet’ election
With more than half of votes counted, Andrew Willcox is expected to return as Dawson’s federal representative to the Australian Parliament despite a night of loss for coalition voters across the country. SEE THE RESULTS LIVE.
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244 texts, 570 calls: Dad inflicts hell on partner over ‘d*** pics’
A Mackay dad once sentenced for armed robbery again became violent after he claimed he was shown d*** pics on his partner’s phone.
Mum accused of killing puppies in insurance scam
A Queensland mum is accused of starting a horror house fire that razed a home and killed eight dogs, after raising her insurance.
300+ snakes: Tradie’s incredible addiction revealed
A Queensland concreter went from believing the only good snake is a dead snake, to owning hundreds of them. See the effort it takes to keep them alive.
New cafe dreams of bringing Byron to Bucasia
Mackay’s newest cafe owner hopes to give locals a taste of her Northern Rivers hometown by creating a space for art, organic food and premium coffee blends.
Dad hit stepdaughter with pipe after snapping over chicken
A Queensland father who lost his temper after ongoing bad behaviour was warned the bizarre reason he snapped doesn’t justify assaulting a child.
Dams at capacity, more rain coming
Dams are starting to release water as capacity reached and heavy rainfall is expected for parts of the Mackay coast.
New homes proposed for Mackay suburb
A businessman and off-road racer has unveiled plans for a townhouse development, hopefully cutting into the housing crisis by mid-year. See the plans.
‘Reality check’ for CBD renewal after owners walk waterfront
Business owners and local planners were given a reality check on how a somewhat-neglected riverfront is costing Mackay.
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