Bowen Basin mine shut after ‘likely’ underground explosion
A Bowen Basin mine is shut following a ‘likely’ explosion underground caused by high levels of carbon monoxide in the goaf. READ THE LATEST.
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Fraudulent draws: Mum’s $20K scheme uncovered
A mother of two who was a sports club duty manager rigged member draws to benefit her family, defrauding the business of more than $20,000.
Hostel Horror: Man stabbed in back during violent assault
A man claimed he was hearing voices before stabbing another man at a Qld hostel.
Two spend night in hospital after snake bites
A Mackay man and woman spent last night in hospital after separate snake bites occurred within just 30 minutes of each other.
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More details revealed after woman suffers horror arm injuries
A woman who was trapped by her steering wheel had to be cut from her vehicle after crashing into a tree in slippery conditions in an known mobile black spot near Mackay.
A billion reasons for iconic Qld destination to celebrate
More people than ever are visiting one of Queensland’s most stunning locations, pumping over a billion dollars into the region with figures reminiscent of those prior to the Covid-19 crisis.
ATAR stars: Meet some of Mackay’s top scorers
After years of study, stress and exams the wait for final ATAR scores is finally over with Mackay’s high-scoring graduates already planning their first steps into the real world.
‘Oh god’: Man allegedly busted with kilo of cocaine
A man allegedly busted with a large amount of cocaine might have to scrape together $20,000 if he wants to be released on bail.
‘Lawless behaviour’: Young man busted with coke, drug driving
A young Mackay man busted twice for drug driving and possessing cocaine learned his fate after appeals on his behalf for probation.
‘The woman’s always right’: Country boy and town girl celebrate 70 years of marriage
He was a Finch Hatton boy, she was a Mackay girl and after years of running into each other at dances the two forged a marriage that has lasted 70 years. Find out the secret to their success.
‘My greatest blessing’: Meet Mackay’s cutest baby
Hundreds of readers have voted in our adorable search to find the Mackay’s cutest baby of 2024, and now we can reveal the winner.
Minutes to paradise: New ferry service for Whitsunday islands
Getting to Daydream and Hamilton Islands just got a whole lot easier with brand new ferry services added. DETAILS, TIMES.
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