Labor names latest candidate for federal election
A former council hopeful has been announced as the Labor candidate up against incumbent MP Andrew Willcox in the upcoming federal election.
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Drug dealing mum brought meth to court
A Qld mum who once brought meth to a courthouse has been found with cash, drugs, and more at her home.
Toyota Corolla, motorbike crash on busy roundabout
A busy Mackay road has been partially closed to traffic after a collision between a car and motorbike.
‘Something’s not right’: Former councillors demand answers
A Mackay councillor has quit his committees following the resignation of the CEO, as former councillors demand answers.
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‘Symptoms of pain and weakness’: Miner files $2.3m negligence lawsuit
A Queensland mine operator is embroiled in a multimillion dollar legal battle after a former worker filed a lawsuit claiming he suffered permanent damage, costing him a high paying role.
NAMED: Man, 54, allegedly attacked child at fishing spot
The identity of a man accused of attacking a 12-year-old boy at a popular fishing hotspot has been revealed for the first time.
‘Staring down the barrel of nothing’: Mackay missing out on election gold
Days out from early election voting, key business and community leaders have held crisis talks . They reckon we’re being “stiffed”. FIND OUT WHY.
FULL LIST: Your guide to Mackay-Whit candidates in the 2024 Queensland election
As campaigning gears up ahead of October 26 and early voting is less than a week away, check out who is hoping to win your vote in the electorates across the Greater Whitsundays.
GPs call for disaster funding to help hospitals
They stock vital vaccines for disasters and patient records that are irreplaceable, now they’re calling for government funds to help treat patients outside of hospitals in emergencies.
Build it and the cars will come: LNP pledge $800k to soccer facility
Following other commitments to regional sporting and community facilities, the LNP have pledged another $800k to upgrading a Mackay soccer facility.
Smack their bums: MP wants physical discipline option
A North Queensland Katter’s Australian Party MP thinks parents should be given greater freedom to physically discipline their children to take matters into their own hands — with love.
IGA owner punched after blocking supposed shoplifter
Despite hanging photos shaming shoplifters on their wall, one Queensland IGA continues to suffer theft, break-ins and even assault as the store owner cops one in the face confronting a supposed shoplifter.
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