Inside story: Six-week scaffolding contract that birthed a dynasty
Andre Houston had no intention of coaching when he arrived in Airlie Beach but he leaves the region as one of the best Mackay Rugby Union has ever seen. Discover his story.
Sport
60+ FACES: St Pat’s clash with Mackay High in Cowboys Challenge
St Patrick’s College players stole the show in a fierce clash against arch rivals Mackay State High School in the 2023 Cowboys Challenge semi final. SEE THE 50+ PHOTOS.
110+ PICTURES: Preliminary final action from the AFLQ Schools Cup
The girls put on a spectacular show vying for a spot in the AFLQ Schools Cup North Queensland final. See the photos from Ryan Catholic v Moranbah, and St Patrick’s v Cathedral.
PHOTOS: St Patrick’s takes on Cathedral in AFLQ Schools Cup NQ
Harrup Park’s Great Barrier Reef Arena hosted the AFLQ Schools Cup North Queensland senior female clash between Mackay’s St Patrick’s College and Rockhampton’s The Cathedral College. SEE THE PICTURES.
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Give us a game: You won’t find a better NRL crowd than Mackay
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5 things we learned in Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge clashes
There were dominant displays, talented captains and injuries scattered across the park in the Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge matches.
MEGA GALLERY: Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge action
Check out the snaps from all the action in Mackay when the Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge rolled into town.
REPLAYS: Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge
Catch all the action from the Aaron Payne, Cowboys Challenge games. WATCH THE REPLAYS.
REPLAY: Dominant Iggy dismantle St Pat’s
Watch the replay of St Pat’s and Ignatius Park’s battle in the Aaron Payne Cup here.
Five players to watch in Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge clashes
The Cowboys Challenge and Aaron Payne Cup will return to Mackay on Tuesday, with four Mackay teams hoping their star players can get their teams across the line.
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