Second motorbike crash in same area where rider died day earlier
Emergency services have raced to the scene of the second motorcycle crash near Mackay. It comes after a young rider was killed in a crash on Saturday.
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New beginnings for Mackay Daily Mercury editor
Mackay, I have some news. After almost four years at the helm of the Daily Mercury, this is my final week.
Victoria Cross hero to attend funeral of ‘old friend’, the Queen
An Aussie hero from North Queensland had a remarkable decades-long association with the Queen. Now, he’s delivered a touching tribute as he heads for London to farewell the “royal above royals”.
‘Saga can’t go on’: Under-siege hospital must release ‘every word’
The long-awaited investigation report into complaints at Mackay Base Hospital’s obstetrics and gynaecology department has finally been delivered but there are fears the full report will never be released to the public.
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Council refuses to cover $20M for Whitsunday Paradise works
Mayor says ratepayers should not foot the bill for water and sewage infrastructure. But developers say ratepayers would not have to cough up the cash.
Three kids ‘extensively damage’ old Proserpine classrooms
Proserpine police were called to the scene and found walls, windows and doors had all been damaged.
Developers granted extension for huge Funnel Bay project
The resort precinct is taking ‘significant steps’ forward and is set to include accommodation units, a hotel, chapel and eateries.
Reef Festival dates locked in after 2020 COVID cancellation
The Great Barrier Reef Festival is moving full steam ahead and the committee is on the hunt for new volunteers.
New phone tower offers alternative to Telstra
A new phone tower will give residents a choice when choosing their telco and boost connectivity in Slade Point and beyond.
Bowen Basin water supply a ‘nationally significant’ priority
A report has found ‘constrained water supply’ is limiting the growth of agricultural, industrial and mining productivity around the Bowen Basin.
‘We’ve got nothing else’: Sugar prices ride on WTO decision
The next step in Australia’s fight to make India scrap its grower subsidies and comply by international law
Meet the Central Queensland landowner taking on Bravus
He has been locked in a battle with the mining giant for the past five years over a land agreement he says has not been honoured.
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