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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Man’s bloody assault on sister’s ex after ‘kiddie fiddler’ accusation
A Queensland man has bashed a sleeping man so severely he spent weeks in hospital, months in rehab, and was left with no sense of taste or smell.
Watch: Bird’s eye view of Bruce Hwy as floodwaters recede
Video shows the extent of damage to the Bruce Highway in the Whitsundays as the region’s airport and several roads reopen. LATEST.
Vintage carnival vibes for 2025 charity ball
Tickets are on sale for the Mayor’s Charity Ball as it returns to raise money for the prevention of suicide and family violence.
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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.
‘Like you are living in the reef’: New show stars underwater Qld hotel
A new four-part documentary series is highlighting the best underwater stays in the world, with a special Whitsundays spot making the list.
Crashes, flooding shut down roads
A two vehicle crash in the CBD shut one street, after a night of torrential rain caused roads in the Mackay-Whitsunday regions to be inundated with flood waters. See where to avoid.
Relief for struggling cane growers: Too little too late?
Mackay Sugar has agreed to pay for low-sugar content cane to help cover costs during the extended crushing season, but is it too little, too late?
‘Long way to go’: Australian South Sea Islander flag raised at hospital
An Australian South Sea Islander woman who remembers her grandmother only allowed to be treated on a verandah had tears in her eyes when the flag was raised, but warned there is still a long way to go.
Stolen car torched by the banks of Qld river
Police are investigating the torching of a car on a rocky slope of the Pioneer River earlier this afternoon.
Boat tours on the rocks as numbers dwindle
After experiencing a “significant decline in interest” in day tours, an award-winning Mackay tour service is “re-evaluating its position” to see if there’s enough demand to be viable.
Pets score new store for Christmas
A pet supply store is launching its latest location in the Northern Beaches, promising everything needed to ‘be a proud pet parent’.
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