Give us a pool: Sarina fed up being Mackay’s ‘neglected, poor’ cousin
Sarina families say they feel ‘forgotten’, ‘neglected’, and treated like ‘poor relations’ as they fight for their turn to get a new swimming facility.
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Tropical Cyclone Jasper grows as North Qld prepares ‘just in case’
North Queensland is preparing to batten down the hatches should Tropical Cyclone Jasper make landfall in the coming days, as community leaders urge residents to stay “alert, not alarmed”.
‘It’s been a wild ride’: Baker steps down as Isaac mayor
After almost 20 years as a grassroots politician in formidable mining territory, Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker is stepping down from local government.
How farmers can tap into free workshop on drought resilience, sustainability
Mackay is hosting a free workshop for farmers to learn how to assess their own sustainability footprint and tap in to government support and funding. HOW YOU CAN ATTEND.
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth’s two visits to Mackay
As the world comes to terms with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the Daily Mercury remembers when the monarch travelled through Mackay. SEE THE PICTURES
‘Saga can’t go on’: Under-siege hospital must release ‘every word’
The long-awaited investigation report into complaints at Mackay Base Hospital’s obstetrics and gynaecology department has finally been delivered but there are fears the full report will never be released to the public.
‘Unreal’: Stroke victim’s ‘emotional’ return to fishing after 16 years
A chance meeting at a beachside caravan park left a group of men ‘crying their eyes out’ after they helped a wheelchair-bound man achieve his long-held dream.
‘Survival mode’: Baby’s three brain surgeries in six weeks
A Queensland mum, whose baby boy was diagnosed with a brutal brain condition, has spoken candidly about the harrowing early weeks and her family’s campaign to raise awareness.
‘On track’: Mackay waterfront transforming before our eyes
Mackay’s much-anticipated riverfront development is coming to life – with timber from the original fishing shed erected ready for the new arbour. See the progression.
‘Kids going crazy’: Rainbow road comes to life for lucky kids
Children were splashed with colour in a fun kid’s cycling event for the River2Reef Festival at Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. See the pictures.
First look: Pioneer Valley mountain bike tracks revealed
Mountain-biking trails through almost 100 hectares of the Pioneer Valley have been revealed for the first time, adding another major drawcard to the region. SEE THE MAPS
‘Political stunt’: Skatepark mural fury made public as rift deepens
The fallout from the controversial decision to paint over a skatepark mural for a teen killed in a crash continues. Read why it continues to expose fractures in council chambers.
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