New cafe dreams of bringing Byron to Bucasia
Mackay’s newest cafe owner hopes to give locals a taste of her Northern Rivers hometown by creating a space for art, organic food and premium coffee blends.
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Government refuses to guarantee $1.4bn Mackay road project
After the Qld government revealed the cost of a major road project had ballooned out by $1bn, it wouldn’t commit to building it.
Pool safety whistleblower has eyes on tender
A lifeguard trainer who raised safety concerns at a council-owned pool for kids is aiming to win the contract himself, as more complaints come to light.
‘Reality check’ for CBD renewal after owners walk waterfront
Business owners and local planners were given a reality check on how a somewhat-neglected riverfront is costing Mackay.
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Plane makes safe landing after pilot forced to turn around
A pilot turned their plane around to land at Whitsunday Airport Shute Harbour, sparking an emergency services response.
Paddleboard business on market after bone-breaking bike crash
The boss of a popular paddleboarding business is selling up after an off-road racing crash that left him needing two hip replacements. DETAILS.
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.
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.
‘Early Christmas present’: Mine road reopened to public
A Bowen Basin mine operator has reopened a privately-owned road for light vehicles reducing travel times for communities like Glenden, Moranbah and surrounding areas.
Growers say millions at stake as community hit hard by milling delays
Cane farmers say that delays caused by mills will cost them millions of dollars and cause delays in future seasons.
NAPLAN results: Top performing Mackay-Whitsunday schools revealed
An independent analysis of newly-released 2023 NAPLAN results has revealed which Mackay-Whitsunday schools performed the best. See how your school ranked.
‘We went in blind’: Bogie triple murder first responders honoured
Three first responders hoped for the best when they arrived on scene to a triple murder at Bogie, blind to what was ahead knowing backup was hours away. Read their story
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