Mackay is renowned as a service hub for coal mining, but that didn’t stop Greens contender Paula Creen from nabbing an impressive first preference vote, part of the election’s ‘Greensland’ shock.
As a Covid outbreak shuts down two Mackay Base Hospital wards to visitors, health workers are preparing to be hit on another front with influenza rapidly spreading through the region.
Capricornia voters have had their say on the issues that matter to them. Now those who are fighting for your vote have detailed what they will do in Canberra to effect change.
Whether you’re voting early or on Election Day, we have listed every voting station from Townsville to Mackay to cast your ballot.
Experts warn this season’s festive cheer could be hiding your loved one’s darkest thoughts
A happy group of students enjoyed the Clifford Park Special School formal at Clifford Park Racecourse.
Toowoomba Christian College students excited to finish Year 12 arrive in style for their senior formal at the Highfields Cultural Centre.
The event typically draws about 1000 residents to share in Christmas cheer.
The island’s largest home was later embroiled in a legal scandal that went all the way to the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Mental Health 360: Whitsundays and Mackay identified as suicide hotspots in Australian study
Our region provides billions in royalties to the government each year, it’s time our voices are heard, Melanie Whiting writes.
A fire ban will remain in place for another two weeks as residents are reminded of the rules.
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