How ‘opportunistic’ fraudster stole $5k from Porters Mitre 10
A Mackay man managed to defraud a trade and hardware store out of thousands of dollars in goods over 12 months by using a method that “wasn’t too sophisticated”.
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Heartfelt goodbye for much-loved mum after shock death
Loved ones converged on the Sunshine Coast to celebrate the life of a mother-of-two who had a love for dancing, singing and the people around her, after her unexpected death.
Award-winning Mackay seafood shop bought by new couple
A Mackay seafood icon is changing hands as the husband-wife founders of the Slade Point store sell up to a couple that remind them of themselves 30 years ago.
Rural firefighters ignite new futures for Qld kids
Two part-time firefighters are trading hoses for hope, launching a cadet program to ignite new career pathways for kids in their mining hometown.
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‘Brutal’ mine closure leaves 130 workers in the lurch
After the sudden closure of a Bowen Basin mine, affected workers have called the decision to seal it ‘brutal’. How serious are the efforts to redeploy them?
When met coal exports are expected to fall
Queensland’s revenue base relies on coking steel to remain in high demand as the world transitions away from fossil fuels, but demand could peak sooner than you think. See when it’ll fall.
‘Devoted, loving mother’: Celebrating the life of Natalie Frahm
She was full of life and gave everything a go, whether it was skateboarding, wood carving, engraving, smoking meats or even boxing. For those that knew her, she was much more than her last moments.
‘Going to make it work’: Mackay dream team take on new challenge
A self confessed former ‘gym bro’ has turned his dreams into a reality by taking over a Crossfit gym alongside his high school sweetheart.
Region’s beauty captured in fight against sex trafficking
A ‘painter to the stars’ is touring through Queensland to meet with local artists on her mission to raise money for a charity close to her heart.
Mackay-Whitsundays richest and poorest schools for 2024 revealed
With the bigwigs raking in over $100m and others tallying a $2.2m total, the gap between wealthy and underfunded schools appears vast in the Greater Whitsunday region. See the list.
New burger truck launches tonight in butcher’s carpark
They’ve conquered Victoria and now want to take on Mackay’s taste buds from the carpark of a family-owned butchery. Are you a beef and bacon or fish butty type?
Seal ‘temporary’, restart on the cards for burning mine
A jet engine has been deployed to kill a Bowen Basin mine fire, as the council, union, and Anglo insist the community isn’t at risk from the smoke.
‘Loud and proud’: Mystery donor backs charity drive
Meet the elderly crafts group stitching ‘special’ quilts and beanies for a cause who are looking for someone to team up with for a donation — but who’s the mystery donor matching $5k pledges?
‘He’s made of the right stuff’: MacGroarty crosses finish line, raises $11k
Murray has crossed the finish line, ending his nine day journey to raise money and awareness for homeless vets. Have you heard Murray’s inspiring story yet? READ MORE.
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