Traumatised mums have days to claim against problem-plagued hospital
Mackay mums who have had horror birthing or post-op experiences at the city’s under-the-microscope obstetrics and gynaecology units are urged to seek legal advice.
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Threat shuts down school for hours
A Mackay region school remained shut for hours as police searched the premises after a threat. See how it unfolded.
Battlefield to Bogie massacre: Army vet’s first day in new job
On war veteran Michael DiStefano’s first day as helicopter rescue crewman, he was sent to a now infamous mass shooting at a Queensland cattle property. This is his account.
Three injured after car crashes into a tree off Bruce Highway
Emergency services and RACQ CQ Rescue attended the scene of a single-vehicle crash into a tree near Bloomsbury on the Bruce Highway. Here’s what we know.
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Graduates ready to take on business, tourism in Whitsundays
The students completed a course through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program and are ready to put their skills to good use.
Resort unveils new sensory room for children with autism
The Whitsunday owner says the room was a ‘passion project’ for his team and aims to help families have an enjoyable getaway.
‘Mind-blowing’ Jon Stevens gig rocks the MECC
The Noiseworks and INXS frontman took a swing at government policies that put sport above the arts during the pandemic.
Bruce Highway upgrade works to cause traffic delays: TMR
The Mackay Northern Access Upgrade works are one of four roadworks projects set to impact motorists from Monday.
Biosecurity alert issued for tick disease fatal to dogs
A CQ scientist says the disease can also transmit to humans with favourite tick hiding spots including warm armpits and groins
‘Can’t apologise enough’: Council to review cemetery policy
The Whitsunday Mayor called a senior management meeting after the policy sparked a wave of community criticism.
Parasite alert: Prohibited plant detected in Mackay
Teams are hunting for the foreign invader that destroys $7 billion of African crops every year
Mackay rescue service flags need for more government support
‘ … The government should allocate more funding than they do to ourselves and Rockhampton.’
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