100+ faces: Mackay Christian College celebrates 2024 formal at the MECC
The young men and women have celebrated the end of their school year alongside their formal. See the cars, dresses and joy of the seniors’ last hurrah.
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Ex-miner’s beauty business up for sale
A Queensland beautician who worked hard in the mines to save money and start her salon is leaving it behind, looking for a buyer to take up the torch.
Bike shop rescues robbed couple with generous gift
After losing two bikes in three months, a “very mad and very sad” couple has been supported by a local businessman and community.
Swimming hole open as council slaps down toilet, rubbish plans
The native title holders of a regional Queensland waterhole have distanced themselves from the efforts of a newly-registered First Nations-owned company which shut the public gate leading to it.
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FIRST LOOK: Surf beach scores $2m upgrade
Mackay’s surfing beach is about to get a major makeover adding showers, a sealed car park and even turtle-friendly lighting. SEE THE PLANS
Cadillac combos: Family run cafe doubles down on retro reno
A Bruce Highway cafe is doubling down on its retro vibe, adding pink Cadillac meals to the 1950s style diner which brings customers back for good times. SEE THE MENU.
First Nations company asks for $444k to ‘safeguard’ swimming hole
After blocking a gate leading to a public swimming hole in Queensland, a First Nations company which isn’t backed by the native title holders is asking the public for more than $400k for upgrades to safeguard the site.
Sparky supplier to open new location with bigger warehouse, more products
A Mackay electrical wholesaler ‘looking at substantial growth’ will leave behind its riverside location for a bigger and better site near Paget. See what’s in store.
‘Get out!’ Moment mum of five fled ferocious fire as home razed
A traumatised Qld mum of five who survived floods and domestic violence only to lose everything in a house fire this week says she’s “hanging by a thread” but thanking God everyone is alive.
Newbie grazier makes wild excuses after he’s caught cattle duffing
A Queensland grazier who rounded up a few extra cattle that weren’t his before going to the abattoir has learnt his fate in court.
‘Bush mechanic style’: Brothers take home off-road gold
Two Queensland brothers have won the side-by-side off road racing championship in their second year of competition, despite their vehicle breaking down halfway through a race. Meet Moggy’s Racing.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
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