Dad hit stepdaughter with pipe after snapping over chicken
A Queensland father who lost his temper after ongoing bad behaviour was warned the bizarre reason he snapped doesn’t justify assaulting a child.
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Dams at capacity, more rain coming
Dams are starting to release water as capacity reached and heavy rainfall is expected for parts of the Mackay coast.
New homes proposed for Mackay suburb
A businessman and off-road racer has unveiled plans for a townhouse development, hopefully cutting into the housing crisis by mid-year. See the plans.
‘Reality check’ for CBD renewal after owners walk waterfront
Business owners and local planners were given a reality check on how a somewhat-neglected riverfront is costing Mackay.
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Swimming hole open as council slaps down toilet, rubbish plans
The native title holders of a regional Queensland waterhole have distanced themselves from the efforts of a newly-registered First Nations-owned company which shut the public gate leading to it.
Style, sweet smiles: Sarina State High School seniors celebrate their formal
Just days before their graduation the senior class of Sarina State High gathered at the Mackay Turf Club to celebrate their formal. See all the faces.
Mum of two spat on police officer
A mum who landed a flurry of blows into a woman’s face was later caught with a flick-knife by hospital staff, and lashed out at police seeking to detain her.
A man and his police dog: Meet PD Baron
Mackay Police has a new furry four-legged recruit and he’s brought with him a paw-some set of skills no other local PD possesses. Find out more.
‘Dad’s life was worth more’: Daughters’ fury as deadly plane crash case dropped
Heartbroken Queensland sisters have broken their silence, disappointed by the DPP’s abrupt decision not to prosecute a pilot over the Christmas Day plane crash in paradise which killed their beloved dad. VIDEO, SPECIAL REPORT.
FIRST LOOK: Surf beach scores $2m upgrade
Mackay’s surfing beach is about to get a major makeover adding showers, a sealed car park and even turtle-friendly lighting. SEE THE PLANS
Cadillac combos: Family run cafe doubles down on retro reno
A Bruce Highway cafe is doubling down on its retro vibe, adding pink Cadillac meals to the 1950s style diner which brings customers back for good times. SEE THE MENU.
First Nations company asks for $444k to ‘safeguard’ swimming hole
After blocking a gate leading to a public swimming hole in Queensland, a First Nations company which isn’t backed by the native title holders is asking the public for more than $400k for upgrades to safeguard the site.
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