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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.
‘Survival mode’: Baby’s three brain surgeries in six weeks
A Queensland mum, whose baby boy was diagnosed with a brutal brain condition, has spoken candidly about the harrowing early weeks and her family’s campaign to raise awareness.
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New captains at Proserpine High share vision for 2021
Insightful teenagers want to raise awareness about mental health and leave a legacy in their final year at the school.
Flashback: What was making news in Guardian in 1981
Citizenship awards were handed out, new business owners were welcomed to the region and more.
Water woes: Brown water still safe to use, council says
Discolouration ranging from light red to dark brown has affected households in the region.
Time crunch as Collinsville project sidelined to fund others
$400k was due to be spent on the Railway Road Footpath Project, but now the council has decided to redirect the funds.
SPORTS WRAP: Massive few days of cricket, new golf committee
Proserpine and Whitsunday golfers hit the fairways while cricketers and bowlers put their skills to the test.
Sugar industry to target 500 million+ overseas consumers
Trade Minister Dan Tehan met with Mackay farmers and industry representatives to detail the ambitious plans
Eight interesting items on today’s council meeting agenda
A new sport club in Bowen, more paid parking in Airlie Beach and other major Whitsunday news is set to be discussed.
LIVE: 30+ entertainers locked in for Mackay in 2021
After being forced into radio silence last year, Mackay’s 2021 calendar is bursting with awesome acts to keep us entertained
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