One night only, symphony orchestra set to wow the Whitsundays
The Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra will head to Bowen to present a special one off performance with all proceeds supporting the work of Anglicare North Queensland.
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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.
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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.
Sparky supplier to open new location with bigger warehouse, more products
A Mackay electrical wholesaler ‘looking at substantial growth’ will leave behind its riverside location for a bigger and better site near Paget. See what’s in store.
‘Get out!’ Moment mum of five fled ferocious fire as home razed
A traumatised Qld mum of five who survived floods and domestic violence only to lose everything in a house fire this week says she’s “hanging by a thread” but thanking God everyone is alive.
Newbie grazier makes wild excuses after he’s caught cattle duffing
A Queensland grazier who rounded up a few extra cattle that weren’t his before going to the abattoir has learnt his fate in court.
‘Bush mechanic style’: Brothers take home off-road gold
Two Queensland brothers have won the side-by-side off road racing championship in their second year of competition, despite their vehicle breaking down halfway through a race. Meet Moggy’s Racing.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
‘Couldn’t handle the heat’: Chef sells food truck
A Victorian burger truck business that moved to Mackay is now for sale after the owners found the climate too hot to handle.
Police, firefighters rush to shed fire in rural suburb
Police and firefighters rushed to Alligator Creek after a shed was “well alight” near a house with concerns of petrol nearby.
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