Relocating city slickers buoy ‘tightening’ Mackay property market
Mackay’s unit market suffered the second largest slip in the state, but the bang for your buck is still attracting southern buyers.
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100+ FACES: Success soars for third Dinner on the Runway
Guests dined under the stars as scheduled jets landed and took off just metres away in a spectacular night at Mackay Airport. All money raised was in support of Mackay Hospital Foundation. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
Vote now: Mackay’s best photographer for 2023
The search for Mackay’s best photographer has begun. Vote now from the list of 30 finalists, as nominated by readers.
40+ PHOTOS: Daly Bay’s glorious long lunch to fundraise for ovarian cancer
Daly Bay guests all dressed in white with a touch of teal, have enjoyed a $165 a head buffet lunch at the Mantra to fundraise for ovarian cancer. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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‘Destroyed’: Car owner tries to sue dealership after engine breakdown
A man has tried to sue a Mackay car dealership claiming his new car broke down just 100m after a warning light flickered on the dashboard – but an expert mechanic said the owner actually ‘destroyed his engine’.
‘Dream come true’: New bronze statue pays tribute to sugar industry
A bronze statue named Joe sits near the banks of the Pioneer River in the heart of cane country paying tribute to Mackay’s pioneering families – their history steeped in sugar cane.
Thrills, spills and creativity: The Mackay Show in pictures
The Mackay Show is finally here! Showgoers enjoyed dagwood dogs, browsed showbags and watched Justin Beaker take out the major duck race. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS
Mammoth mission to rescue injured hiker from freezing mountain
It has been a busy few days for the heroes at RACQ CQ Rescue, with nine call-outs over the long weekend and then another at Eungella on Monday afternoon. SEE THE PHOTOS AND VIDEO
The legends of defence, civic service and health living among us
In medicine, defence and politics, these three titans have served Central Queensland and the broader country with distinction. Find out why our Aussie heroes have been recognised by the Queen. FULL LIST
Teens hurt in quad bike crash into car south of Mackay
Paramedics have treated five teens after reports a quad bike crashed into a car off a popular beach south of Mackay.
PHOTO GALLERY: All the faces from the Pioneer Valley Show
The Finch Hatton showground buzzed with excitement as families across the region converged to enjoy the rides, showbags, horse-jumping, woodchopping, petting zoo and much more. We were on scene to catch it all on camera. SEE THE PHOTOS
Man in serious condition after buggy fall on Hamilton Island
The man suffered a serious head injury in the fall on the Whitsunday island and was flown to Townsville.
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