Switching on to household electrification
It’s time to take the foot off the gas and electrify. Host of Mackay’s Changing Climates series, Dr Christa Pudmenzky, explains the benefits for our pockets and planet.
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Teddy bear pup steals hearts, crowned overall cutest
An irresistibly fluffy, affectionate and a tad mischievous puppy has won the hearts of the region, crowned Mackay’s cutest puppy of 2024. Meet the top favourites.
Household electrification supercharges employment
Net zero sparks jobs boom that will help Aussies tackle a rapidly warming climate, explains Dr Christa Pudmenzky, host of Mackay’s Changing Climates series.
Mackay sale and auction results, week ending February 25
There were 44 properties sold in Mackay last week, with 89 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
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New drive-through recycling depot at CQ town
New facility provides locals with more convenience while encouraging others to get involved.
Students show ‘incredible’ innovation in agriculture
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Mackay couple counts William the Conqueror as a relative
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Day trips return to Mackay’s own tropical island paradise
The Keswick Island experience includes a return transfer, boxed lunch and refreshments plus time to explore the sandy shores of Basil Bay.
‘Never the same’: CQ couple recounts horror head-on crash
‘Changed our lives forever’: Former business owners still battle long-term effects 10 years after the fatal crash and are sharing their story in a bid to prevent future road trauma.
Remembering Gloria, caretaker of Greenmount’s history
The beloved Greenmount Homestead former caretaker Gloria Arrow is being remembered for everything she embodied – a warm, kind heart, love of her home and that funny anecdote.
‘He wouldn’t have survived’: Mates give back to rescuers
One driver lost his arm in head on collision on the Peak Downs Highway. But a CQ rescue team helped save his life, and now his friends and family want to repay them.
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