Are these the best Christmas lights in Queensland?
A North Queensland home which offers an interactive walk through to the public, snow, scavenger hunts, Santa and the Grinch has won a vote, and might just be the best in Queensland. See it yourself.
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‘Persons of interest’: Cops probe musician’s homicide
Mackay detectives are investigating two alleged homicides, the death of a local musician and a man who may have been attacked on Melbourne Cup day.
Thieves leave trail of destruction after brazen break ins
Thieves have smashed their way into four North Qld businesses in the early hours of Christmas Eve, as police call on the public for help.
Daily Mercury cartoonist Harry Bruce’s best cartoons for 2024
From politics to environment, business trials and triumph, Mackay cartoonist Harry Bruce has captured it all. Here is a collection of his works from 2024.
MP’s fears that heavy rainfall will only worsen the Bruce
A Federal MP is worried that the deluge of rainfall across the weekend will only worsen the Bruce Highway’s conditions.
What’s open in Mackay, Whitsunday over Christmas, NY
Whether you need to restock on food, rent a book from the library, or are looking to take a dip in a public pool over the Christmas and New Year’s period, we’ve got you covered.
‘Then I’m sliced’: Police investigating alleged wounding incident
Whetu Tokotaua said he initially did not realise he had been sliced open after a clash at a popular Central Queensland pub. WARNING: Confronting images
Highway reopened but motorists warned to expect delays
Drone footage shows the extensive flooding across the Goorganga Plains and one lane of the Bruce Highway is opened. LATEST
One teen stable, another discharged after Marlborough crash
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured on December 22 after he was flung from a vehicle in a horror crash involving a caravan between Mackay and Rockhampton, the second in the same area in barely three weeks.
More details revealed after woman suffers horror arm injuries
A woman who was trapped by her steering wheel had to be cut from her vehicle after crashing into a tree in slippery conditions in an known mobile black spot near Mackay.
Delays, missing evidence push back cyclist hit and run case
A Bowen man charged with multiple criminal offences including those related to a fatal hit and run has had his matters adjourned.
Boss offers $10,000 bail for jailed worker
A Queensland man who went on the run and told police they’d never catch him, has made a brazen appeal for bail from his prison cell, backed by his trusting boss.
Woman forced to move after stalker’s creepy harassment
A Qld man who stalked his neighbour making her feel “extremely intimidated and threatened” has learned his fate. He claimed he thought it was just an ongoing joke. DETAILS
Mansions, waterfront units, whole island: Top 10 sales of 2024
From luxury apartments on Hamilton to an entire island, these were some of the biggest property sales of 2024 across the Mackay and Whitsundays regions.
Mackay Whitsunday best Christmas light display
Christmas is well and truly upon us and houses across the region have gotten into the spirit. Cast your vote to help decide the best Christmas light display.
48 new beds, 8 staff units: Inside expansion of aged care centres
Two Mackay region aged care facilities are expanding their capacity for residents and staff, amid the growing elderly population and housing shortages.
Shock twist, safety fears for mate charged over biker’s crash death
A surprise letter penned by the sister of a motorcyclist killed in an alleged hit and run by a mate of 40 years can be revealed. It comes after police previously said the driver shouldn’t be released for his own “protection”.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Mackay weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Mackay weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Mackay Magistrates Court, Tuesday, December 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Mackay Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Mackay weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
‘I wasn’t going fast enough’: Man’s crash after drunken ‘skid’
A Bunnings Warehouse worker has partially given his reasons to police of how he caused a potentially devastating high speed crash on the Sunshine Coast which led to his car rolling onto its roof.
Desperate for answers, family turns to psychic for help
In their desperation, the family of missing man Jack McLennan have enlisted the help of two psychics in the Wondai area, after police scaled back their search efforts since November, 2024. DETAILS
CCTV captures moment man crashes into car after taking out bus stop
The chaotic seconds after a man rammed into a stationary vehicle on a suburban Sunshine Coast street immediately after driving through a nearby bus stop has been caught on video. WATCH
‘Hoping for a Christmas miracle’: Calls to locate missing deaf dog
Kalyca Hendren is praying a Christmas miracle will reunite her with 4-year-old dog Thea before Christmas. Find out how you can help.
Exclusive celeb-style mansion where Qld couples can now marry
A sprawling Mediterranean-inspired mansion in the Whitsundays with its own marina and helipad will open for wedding bookings. And it’s not the only new option for couples planning to tie the knot in the tropics.
10 bidders: Island that inspired Chronicles of Narnia sold for amazing price
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has sold at auctionwith 10 local, interstate and overseas bidders competing for the stunning retreat.
Hotel ditches gaming room plan, adds beer garden
An iconic hotel has changed its expansion plans from a gaming room extension to potentially adding a beer garden and new bar.
Four new units coming to support single, homeless women
The Whitsundays Housing Company will build new, self-contained units in a regional town to help provide single women over 55 with affordable and safe housing.
Howzat! Behind DAZN’s quest to become Netflix of sport
The UK sports streaming operator has big plans for the way the world watches sport – and Foxtel is set to become a key part of this.
Sports streamer DAZN buys Foxtel in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
New ownership for subscription giant Foxtel and its hit brands Kayo and BINGE is set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
ANZ’s board ignored a very loud message on bonuses
Qantas, Woolworths and now ANZ have all found out the hard way. On reputation – you go up slowly but come down at high speed.
Driver injured at Qld mine site after truck rolled
A truck driver is in hospital after fresh images can now be shown of a heavy vehicle that rolled at a Queensland mine, the latest of a raft of serious incidents across the sector this year.
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