$41m precinct set to power Bowen Basin’s future
The Bowen Basin is set for a future of innovation and jobs with work underway on a $41m industrial precinct aimed at training, tech, and next-gen industries.
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Boy flown to Townsville after hit by car
A young Mackay boy was flown to Townsville overnight after receiving life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car. LATEST.
BBQ, karaoke: Inside CBD’s newest restaurant
Weeks after the first sign went up, more information has been revealed about a new restaurant aiming to bring a variety of Japanese cuisine, BBQ and karaoke to the CBD. SEE THE FIRST LOOK.
‘At a low point’: Miner becomes meth middleman
A Mackay miner struggling with the collapse of his second marriage turned to drugs to cope with the pain, ultimately becoming the middleman in a meth deal.
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99 BABIES: Vote in Mackay’s 2024 cutest baby poll
Proud loved ones across Mackay have nominated their bundles of joy in the 2024 cutest baby poll, with readers now able to cast their vote to help decide the winner. VOTE HERE.
Real estate agent used more than $200k in trust funds after falling for scam
An elderly Queensland real estate agent who fell victim to a ‘Telstra’ scam in which a program was installed her computer then used money in a company account to pay her bills, a court has heard.
Pieces of scrapped hydro project removed from Pioneer Valley
The final pieces of equipment for the dumped Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project are being removed from the Pioneer Valley as Queensland Hydro begins the buyback process for the 57 properties.
‘Early Christmas present’: Mine road reopened to public
A Bowen Basin mine operator has reopened a privately-owned road for light vehicles reducing travel times for communities like Glenden, Moranbah and surrounding areas.
Growers say millions at stake as community hit hard by milling delays
Cane farmers say that delays caused by mills will cost them millions of dollars and cause delays in future seasons.
NAPLAN results: Top performing Mackay-Whitsunday schools revealed
An independent analysis of newly-released 2023 NAPLAN results has revealed which Mackay-Whitsunday schools performed the best. See how your school ranked.
Tears as tattoo artist thrown in watchhouse for ‘malicious’ pub attack
A glamorous tattoo artist and her built barber-shop owner fiancé, filmed assaulting a woman outside a Qld pub, have had a fright of their own despite glowing character references including one from a former councillor.
REVEALED: Luxury ‘glamping’ lodges for Pioneer Valley
New luxury nature-based accommodation is coming to the Pioneer Valley with council approvinga glamp ground on the condition it be open by late 2026. SEE THE PLANS
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