Pungent smoke engulfs Mackay as fireys battle industrial blaze
Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen from across Mackay after a fire broke out at an industrial compound backing onto the Pioneer River. DETAILS, PHOTOS
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‘Still for sale’: Regional one-stop-shop on the market for $650k
The owners of a popular store that services a regional township in the Mackay district are ramping up efforts to find a buyer after a potential sale opportunity fell through.
‘Bring her home’: Service to be held for mum who died at Kakadu
Loved ones of missing mum Jessica Stephens who tragically died in the Northern Territory will celebrate her life at a service to be held in North Queensland.
GALLERY: Stylish celebration for Kutta Mulla Gorinna’s 2023 seniors
The graduating ladies and gents of Kutta Mulla Gorinna looked stunning and suave for their celebration dinner. Check out the photos.
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Unearthed: A science event not just for nerds
Project Dig in Mackay unearthed plenty of interesting facts about frogs, spider, geckos, coral and rocks. See the pictures.
140+ faces: All the fun from NQ Rock’n Country
An action-packed festival that rocked Mackay Showgrounds, the 2022 NQ Rock’n Country had something for everyone. See the pictures.
80+ faces: All the glamorous outfits from the Mirani formal
Mirani State High School Year 12s were dressed to the nines for the 2022 formal. See all the stunning photos.
‘Archaic and slow’: Mayoral frontrunner slams costly election process
ELECTION LIVE: A Queensland mayoral election frontrunner has blasted the process which is still days away from revealing a winner.
Banking on a miracle: Catalysts for the birth of a the Sugar City
In early days, Mackay’s banks had to rely on their own system of personal identification for clients such as a “mole on the chest”, a “pock marked face” or, in another case, a “wart on fourth finger of right hand”.
NEW RECORD: Why Bowen is experiencing a tourist boom
July was a good month for tourism in Bowen, with travellers coming to see more than just the Big Mango. Find out why the winter months are buzzing.
Festival season: The mega events you won’t want to miss
Are you still in the mood for a boogie after Be Social festival, or keen on a fun day out for the family? Check out our list of events coming to Mackay and find something for you and yours.
Chicago comes to Mackay: Meet the amateurs keeping Broadway glamour alive
This amateur theatre group has been wowing audiences in the Sugar City since 1965 and with its latest production about to light up the MECC, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at how it all comes together.
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