$200k promised to light up CBD
In back to back pledges toward improving safety for regional towns, the Mackay region is set to net close to $400k to upgrade security and lighting in the CBD and Sarina.
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$2m major makeover for country pub: new campsites, cabins
A country pub just north of Mackay is set for a $2m transformation, adding new campsites and cabins to attract tourists, while a Eungella farmer plans to host visitors in new cabins built on his land. SEE THE PLANS.
New development in toddler death case
Less than a week after murder charges against two parents, accused of causing the death of their daughter were dropped, the father has returned to court to close his part of the tumultuous saga.
130k cigarettes, 1600 vapes, five closures: Latest tobacco crackdown
In a huge crackdown on illegal tobacco and vaping products, five unlicensed tobacconists have been shut down and massive amounts of illicit goods have been seized.
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Invictus Games gives NQ veteran new physical and mental challenge
A veteran who came out of the service ‘quite defeated’ and struggled to adjust to civilian life has found new purpose in adaptive sport.
‘Broken-hearted’: More than 1400 without power after powerful storms uproot trees
More than 1500 people remain without power across Central Queensland and the Central Highlands after wild storms tore through the region.
‘No danger’: Kuttabul petrol station evacuated after electrical fault
Fire engines rushed north up the Bruce Highway after fears of a fire at a servo, with pumps turned off and the staff self-evacuating out of safety.
‘Unforgivable’: Truckie threatens to kill ambos with compound bow
After a bad break-up, an out-of-work Qld truck driver on a partner Visa to Australia used a chilling method to stop his ex from calling an ambulance to help him.
700+ missions: Rescue helicopter wraps up busy 2024
The Greater Whitsundays can count on the BMA CQ Rescue helicopter as they wrap 2024 with a whopping 729 missions flown, many to remote locations, islands and mine sites.
Husband and wife team launching jet boat tours from Mackay
They’ve already mastered relaxed sunset tours of the Pioneer River, and are now changing gears to add a new attraction guaranteed to get adrenaline pumping.
‘Can’t believe she’s gone’: Tribute for mum of two after shock death
A mum of two is being remembered as bubbly, positive and absolutely devoted to her children as police investigate her cause of death.
Girl rushed to hospital following stinging at Cape Hillsborough
The stinger season has claimed its latest victim after a school aged girl was rushed to hospital earlier this afternoon following reports of a jellyfish sting at Cape Hillsborough.
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