‘Incredible impact’: Postie bikes on the road for Childhood Cancer
The first time this Bowen man got involved in a charity bike ride, he had been invited by a mate. But after going on the life changing trip, he made a promise to do it every year.
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‘Felt really connected’: Students celebrate Kup Murri feast
The atmosphere was vibrant as 1000 students at a North Queensland school gathered for a special Torres Strait Islander feast, which may become an annual tradition. GALLERY
GALLERY: Students put together Kup Murri feast
It took 100 students and teachers from Mackay State High School three days to prepare all the food for a traditional Torres Strait Islander-style Kup Murri feast.
‘Horrific tragedy’: Good Samaritan was driving to a family wedding
A good Samaritan killed in a catastrophic triple fatal on the Bruce Highway has been revealed as a retiree who was travelling to Brisbane for a wedding, with his family begging for witnesses to come forward.
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CAPRICORNIA: Where to cast your votes on Election Day
Whether you’re voting early or on Election Day, we have listed every voting station from Mackay to Rockhampton and from Clermont to Collinsville to cast your ballot. Read the full list.
What’s behind horror road deaths: ‘It’s not an accident’
Brisbane police will be sent to a Central Queensland region grappling with a horror spate of fatal crashes to crackdown on deadly driver behaviour.
Electronics pilot project aims to bridge METS gap
A new pilot project is seeking to bridge a gap in the design and manufacture of small-scale electronic products and highlight potential collaborators for a Queensland entrepreneur creating crucial technology.
The Mackay suburbs to be hit the hardest by rate rise
With the first cash rate increase in 11 years, interest rates could rise as much as two per cent. But, which Mackay suburbs will be hit the hardest?
‘Death traps’: Fury at roads condition after latest crash tragedy
Motorists who regularly travel the Bruce Highway have hit out at its condition in the Mackay region in the wake of another fatal at Bloomsbury.
Unclench this Saturday: Sewerage works delayed until June
The call to hold off on the curries on election night this weekend for vital sewerage repairs has been postponed. Read the new date of works here.
Look who got their boogie on at 2022 Mayor’s Charity Ball
Sequins and popped collars set the tone for a night of dancing and digging deep for worthy causes at the 2022 Mackay Mayor’s Charity Ball at the MECC. See who got their boogie on to help raise vital funds.
100+ bellissimo faces: Italian Street Party packs a crowd
It is one of the most delicious events on Mackay’s social calendar and after three long years it returned to the CBD. Check out all the revellers at the 2022 Italian Street Party.
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