‘Dear fellow’: Tribute as dad dies, son injured in tractor tragedy
A cane-farming family is in mourning after a father was killed, and his son seriously injured, in a tractor accident at a Central Queensland property. UPDATES.
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Workers axed after mine fire could get $200k+ payouts
Mine workers made redundant after a fire at a Bowen Basin site have won a two-year battle to claim unpaid sick leave. Here’s how the case unfolded.
‘Steep learning curve’: Former psychic declared Whitsunday’s new mayor
A former One Nation candidate with no council experience has won the Whitsunday mayoral election. In a wide-ranging interview, the new mayor views her lack of experience as an ‘advantage’.
‘Absolute crap’: Mayoral hopeful slams corruption claims from fellow candidates
A mayoral candidate has hit out at ‘playful accountants’ who have suggested the council they want to lead is ‘corrupt’, ‘broke’ and ‘not transparent’.
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Mackay rescue service flags need for more government support
‘ … The government should allocate more funding than they do to ourselves and Rockhampton.’
$11.5 million Peak Downs Highway upgrade works under way
The suite of works will improve safety for all motorists in the highly trafficked area
SECOND CHANCE: Another White on Whitehaven long lunch added
An insatiable appetite for tickets has prompted organisers to put on a second long lunch.
Get ready for euphoria: The Rubens to tour Mackay
The Rubens have dropped a new album with a distinct flavour and they’re warning Mackay to prepare for live music euphoria
PHOTOS: RACQ CQ Rescue celebrates 25 years saving lives
‘The number of lives saved by this organisation is absolutely outstanding.’
Week of Bruce Highway night works begin Monday
The work is part of the Mackay Northern Access Upgrade project.
Extra waste water supply improves odds for popular racetrack
Odds have jumped significantly for a popular south east Qld horse tracing track, with a boost in wastewater for irrigation.
New Byrnes cafe no pie in the sky dream for Connors family
A new coffee shop in North Mackay is serving up the perfect blend of great coffee, famous pies and good service.
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