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.
Police are investigating the torching of a car on a rocky slope of the Pioneer River earlier this afternoon.
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.
A pet supply store is launching its latest location in the Northern Beaches, promising everything needed to ‘be a proud pet parent’.
A staple of the Mackay beer scene has up and moved from its CBD home to a bigger and better spot in the Northern Beaches promising more food and teasing at new beer.
He tried to bite kind strangers helping him on the Bruce Highway, stole a car from a mine site and recklessly risked the life of a woman and her unborn child.
A former rugby league superstar has sensationally had an assault charge dropped by police after no evidence was offered in court.
A Facebook exchange led to a terrifying home invasion where a woman was stabbed in the chest by a convicted burglar armed with a XXXX bottle and a knife.
The men behind a Whitsunday cleaning company are hoping to bring a little bit of Italy to a small town off the Bruce Highway.
A former Mackay cop is in the fight of his life as he undergoes chemo, but all he can think about is helping others.
A man and teen found themselves in hospital after being bucked from a bull and kicked by one at a Central Qld showground on Saturday.
Three Mackay region residents found themselves taking a ride in an ambulance following a number of crashes overnight and early this morning.
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