ICU top doc hits back at claims ‘someone will die’ in helipad closure
The lead doctor at Mackay Base Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit has firmly rejected claims the relocation of emergency helicopter landings is risking patients’ lives.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer High students shine at 2023 formal
This year’s Pioneer State High School Year 12 cohort did not disappoint at formal with stunning dresses, dapper suits, cultural displays and slick rides many of us could only hope to drive.
Kept out of sight: Council orders homeless to move on
A regional Queensland council has admitted to moving the homeless on from its multimillion dollar riverfront investment, claiming it was an issue of public “safety”.
Paxton’s gets eviction notice, Don Daniels ‘probably not worth saving’
Only months into a $3.7m refurbishment of Mackay’s riverfront restaurant, the project is in turmoil after the discovery of extensive termite damage, rot, and missing foundations. So what’s next? VOTE IN OUR POLL
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FULL THROTTLE: 80+ faces watching all the bull pit action
Clermont’s Aaron Kleier took out champion bull rider at the second PBR Bull Pit Bull Bash at Dittmann Bucking Bulls at the weekend. Check out the photo gallery of the huge crowd.
100+ faces: Legends on the Lawn delivers in spades
Drizzling rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands who turned out for Mackay’s Legends on the Lawn event at Harrup Park to watch Jimmy Barnes, Jon Stevens, The Living End and other legends. Check out the photo gallery.
Tulip tree canings amid school centenary recollections
Young and old gathered to salute 100 years of friendship and learning at a Mackay school. Read the memories and see the photo gallery.
‘Significant injuries’ after ride-on mower crash on private property
A man has been rushed to hospital with significant injuries following a ride-on mower rollover, just a day after a farmer was killed in a tractor tragedy.
‘Dear fellow’: Tribute as dad dies, son injured in tractor tragedy
A cane-farming family is in mourning after a father was killed, and his son seriously injured, in a tractor accident at a Central Queensland property. UPDATES.
Arabian Nights: A whole new world of fun at gala dinner
From Akmal’s wise cracks at Rocky to a lively auction, the MECC was filled with laughter as Mackay yet again showed unwavering generosity at RACQ CQ Rescue’s night of nights. Check out the 100+ faces.
90+ faces: Book week picnic in the gardens
Children dressed up as their favourite book character for a special picnic in Mackay’s botanic gardens. See the pictures
Workers axed after mine fire could get $200k+ payouts
Mine workers made redundant after a fire at a Bowen Basin site have won a two-year battle to claim unpaid sick leave. Here’s how the case unfolded.
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