Young Mackay couple faces challenge of a lifetime at 20
A Mackay-region apprentice and his devoted partner have to face the worry of a lifetime at only 20, trading camping trips for hospital stays.
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100+ PHOTOS: Mackay v Rockhampton at the Kanaka Proud Cup
Mackay has taken on Rockhampton at the 2023 Kanaka Proud Cup rugby league carnival at Magpies Sporting Club, where players of all ages fought hard in games to remember. SEE THE GALLERY
Revealed: 14 proposed childcare centres that could cater to 1300+ kids
Enrolment numbers at Mackay childcare centres are bursting at the seams while there are more than a dozen proposals that could help ease the pressure. SEE THE FULL LIST, DESIGNS
Five years after underground blaze, flagship mine set to reopen
A mining giant has taken a massive step towards resuming work at one of its key Bowen Basin operations after an underground fire five years ago stopped production. DETAILS
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Two men rushed to hospital after motorbike, car crashes
A man in his 20s has suffered shoulder injuries after crashing his motorbike west of Mackay, while another man has suffered an arm injury in a rollover at Koumala. Full details here.
Where we go wrong with domestic violence support in Mackay
Stop trying to find a cure and work on providing the best possible support. That is the message from the founder of a Mackay domestic violence advocacy group. Read where she thinks the region goes wrong in supporting victims here.
‘Cop out’: Calls for Anglo to be in crosshairs of new mining inquiry
The mining industry will again come under scrutiny amid a new parliamentary inquiry into safety recommendations following the devastating Grosvenor blast.
‘I’ve just killed someone’: Dad relives teen death nightmare
A dad involved in a crash that claimed the life of a teenage motorbike rider has revealed the nightmares and guilt he faces. Read his harrowing account and the death threats and abuse he’s copped.
‘Not every doctor’ suitable as shortage grips rural town
A fiery MP has blasted health authorities of failing to secure a stable medico for a regional hospital, but the health service rejects his claims.
‘Very anxious’: Calls to honour $5m commitment to veterans
The Labor government has been urged to uphold a $5m promise for Mackay veterans which will help thousands of returned service people across the region.
Popular family-run bakery on the market after 54 years
A much-loved family-owned bakery with three generations working behind the counter is now up for sale.
Death threats, vile abuse follows skate park artwork removal
Community anger at a skate park mural’s removal has descended into viral threats and abuse hurled at councillors after a controversial decision. One councillor reveals what she has endured.
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