Punters devastated after major music festival cancels Mackay leg
Festival goers have been left with questions after the Mackay leg of a national event tour was seemingly cancelled without an explanation.
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The astonishing cost to Qld every time the Bruce Hwy closes
The Bruce Hwy has already been closed more than 30 days this year at an astronomical cost to the state. SEE THE LIST
Man’s body pulled from water in busy harbour
Police are investigating after a man’s body was pulled from a popular fishing spot in Mackay.
Will robots replace kelpies in the future?
A glimpse into what AI and robotics could mean for the future of Australia’s humble working dog has gone viral, however one of the nation’s top working dog trainers says it’ll be a long road until kelpies are put out to pasture.
New company launches plans to build renewables battery
Following the rejection of a previous battery proposal, another company has submitted plans for a large-scale energy storage facility in the Pioneer Valley. SEE THE PLANS.
Man sent to hospital after late-night crash
A man suffered injuries in a late-night crash on the Peak Downs Highway, west of Mackay.
‘Tradies, not more martial artists’: MP slams ‘out-of-kilter’ immigration
Claiming the “Big Australia” policy isn’t working in Qld where new arrivals with the wrong skillsets are taking up housing, a federal MP has called for a further “slowdown” of immigration.
Mackay sale and auction results, week ending April 12
Moranbah proved to be a hot market last week with six properties selling for a total value of $3.8 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
‘Sexual assault’ charges downgraded after workouts go wrong
A Mackay man previously accused of sexually assaulting women while helping with “stretches” has had his charges downgraded after it was revealed he was impaired and had NDIS-funded care.
Alleged arson, $600k+ attempted Suncorp fraud trial draws near
The case against a Qld mum, who along with her co-accused allegedly burnt down a home she bought at a council unpaid rates auction has returned to court.
Retired living: Planned village on pause, others expanding
Developers of one unrealised retirement village want an extension to a decade-old approval while other aged care facilities lodge ambitious plans for expansion.
$200k promised to light up CBD
In back to back pledges toward improving safety for regional towns, the Mackay region is set to net close to $400k to upgrade security and lighting in the CBD and Sarina.
‘Head was out, it was crazy’: Cops, hubby deliver baby roadside
Two Qld police officers have had one the “most terrifying” experiences of their lives and bringing a baby girl into the world was just the beginning.
Man in hospital after car rollover
A man spent Friday night in hospital after he was hurt in a rollover on a Whitsunday road.
Puppy war ends in man pouring petrol on ex-mate, setting him on fire
A petty dispute over a puppy ended in an extreme act of violence when a Qld man doused his former friend in petrol and set him alight in a shocking street showdown.
Driveway murder charge: Next step for mum’s alleged shooter
The case against a man accused of shooting a Qld mother dead in her driveway and attempting to kill another neighbour has returned to court. LATEST.
Call for mining companies to do more to help Aussie icon
Local businesses and community groups have dug deep to help fund Mackay’s first koala rehabilitation centre as conservationists call on mining companies to improve the plight of the Aussie icon.
Schoolkids ‘broken’ after ‘unbelievably missed’ teacher’s crash death
Heartbreaking tributes are continuing to flow for a 22-year-old Qld teacher whose tragic crash death has rocked the Catholic college at which he taught and the community where he was the loved “life of the party”.
‘Finishing what we started’: $250k mining town promise
An LNP federal government has committed to a number of upgrades to resurrect a small mining town.
$2m major makeover for country pub: new campsites, cabins
A country pub just north of Mackay is set for a $2m transformation, adding new campsites and cabins to attract tourists, while a Eungella farmer plans to host visitors in new cabins built on his land. SEE THE PLANS.
New development in toddler death case
Less than a week after murder charges against two parents, accused of causing the death of their daughter were dropped, the father has returned to court to close his part of the tumultuous saga.
‘Grubs’ threaten to ‘flog’ mum over prison drug supply
A young mother threatened with violence by inmates if she didn’t drive 300km to deliver a drugs package was also tormented afterwards as her ex and his family kept taking her kids.
Childcare scare: Police arrest man with sword outside two centres
Police swooped in on a man after he was spotted with a sword swung over his shoulder near two Qld childcare centres.
‘Unlock extra beds’: How youth crisis accom funding would be spent
A youth crisis centre, the only one of its kind within 700kms, could be able to accommodate more homeless kids under the LNP’s latest election promise but the manager at the coalface says more needs to be done.
130k cigarettes, 1600 vapes, five closures: Latest tobacco crackdown
In a huge crackdown on illegal tobacco and vaping products, five unlicensed tobacconists have been shut down and massive amounts of illicit goods have been seized.
‘That’s the magic’: How local festival is beating the odds
This local festival is keeping the spirit alive, despite it being a challenging time for the industry.
60 beds, 16 units: Greenlight given for new private hospital
After years of setbacks, the Riverside Private Hospital project in West Mackay has received first approvals from council with several conditions. SEE THE PLANS.
Watch the mini doco: Survivor’s fight for justice after harrowing rape
While walking home, a young woman was targeted by a teenage predator whose sickening acts changed her life forever. She’s now sharing her harrowing story in the hopes she can help other women speak out. WATCH THE MINI DOCO
‘He’s snapped’: Man shoves 12yo into water over bait fishing
The reason why a grown man shoved a boy into the water at a popular boat ramp has been detailed as magistrate labelled it ‘dangerous’ conduct.
How the battle for rape inclusion in youth crime reform unfolded
Following months of pressure, the Crisafulli Government has listened to Queenslanders, and its advisory panel, and ensured that the offence of rape would be one of five juvenile crimes included in the Making Queensland Safer Laws.
Hiss-terical pool drama: Brown snake shocks swimmers
Swimmers at Queensland pool were taken by surprise when a sunbathing serpent decided to have a go at a 100m freestyle sprint. SEE THE VIDEO.
Future of wind farm in doubt as MP calls for cancellation
A billion dollar Qld renewables development is in jeopardy after hundreds of public submissions have expressed their opposition.
Qld coach teaching the world’s tennis up-and-comers returns home
A Qlder who has spent years travelling the world coaching tennis players will return to his home state to fulfill his childhood dream of participating in the World Cup of Tennis.
Shovel ready bike trails to fill regional tourism hole
Council has given the green light to have boots on the ground for a 1000 acre “club-house” eco-park which could change the face of Whitsunday’s tourism.
Peter Dutton protest outside Central Qld LNP MP’s office
They were small in number, but Tuesday morning saw a group of determined Labor supporters decry what they saw as inconsistency in Liberal Party policy ahead of the Federal election.
‘Higher risk of attack’: Massive boat ramp croc ‘deliberately’ fed
A 4.5-metre saltie was snacking on whole pigs and fish frames, which rangers believe were intentionally left by locals, before being captured near a popular Whitsundays boat ramp.
Australia’s best Indigenous cricket players revealed
The premiers of the National Indigenous Cricket Championships have been crowned. See which players from your state stepped up.
Man charged after Mackay brewery allegedly trashed
A Mackay man is accused of wilful damage after his alleged involvement in a late night incident at a riverside bar which saw most of the venue’s furniture end up in the Pioneer River. VIDEO, LATEST.
School boy, man bitten by snakes in two separate incidents
A young boy and a man have been bitten by snakes in two separate incidents in the Mackay and Proserpine region.
Mackay sale and auction results, week ending April 6
Moranbah proved to be a hot market last week with six properties selling for a total value of $2.2 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
‘Pain into purpose’: New app helps grieving parents connect
After Moranbah mum-of-two Kimberly lost her teenage son, Ethan, she saw first hand the need to connect with other people experiencing loss, so she created an app.
$2k drone, $8k cash allegedly taken in theft spree
A magistrate has deemed an alleged thief too risky to release on bail over allegations he stole a bank card that he used to withdraw $8000 just months after his parole ended on unrelated charges.
Fresh update for planned ‘community hub’
A brand new gym, library, and visitor information centre are all on the cards for a Whitsunday region town as council resolves to progress with plans for demolition.
Dad busted after stealing car to make curfew
A serial car thief brazenly sped off in someone else’s vehicle after finding the keys in a car park, using it to get back home for his court mandated curfew.
Mackay sale and auction results, week ending April 5
Moranbah proved to be a hot market last week with five properties selling for a total value of $1.9 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Park, Bunnings, Kmart: Why ‘monstrous’ Qld pedo is danger to every child
A shockingly brazen Queensland pedophile, who corners children in public places and commits unthinkable acts the second his “supervisor” isn’t watching, has claimed his 19th victim – a tiny girl in a playground toilet block.
Tributes to ‘hell of a good’ truckie after shock mosquito disease death
A beloved truck driver and tireless community volunteer is being remembered as someone “you’d want to have as Prime Minister” after he became the second person in Qld to die of a rare mosquito-borne virus.
Children among three hurt in cow crash
Two children were hurt after a car crashed into a cow near Mackay while a teen suffered a head injury in a separate crash in the same region.
Car crashes into guardrail on Bruce Hwy
Delays are expected on the Bruce Hwy in the state’s north after a car crashed into a guardrail on Saturday.
Mayors’ tourism ‘bed tax’ push slammed as ‘shortsighted cash grab’
Four Queensland mayors have copped a slap in the face for leaning on the Premier to install a tourist bed levy in Queensland, their move labelled a tax grab to cover local government budgets.
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