New cafe dreams of bringing Byron to Bucasia
Mackay’s newest cafe owner hopes to give locals a taste of her Northern Rivers hometown by creating a space for art, organic food and premium coffee blends.
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Government refuses to guarantee $1.4bn Mackay road project
After the Qld government revealed the cost of a major road project had ballooned out by $1bn, it wouldn’t commit to building it.
Pool safety whistleblower has eyes on tender
A lifeguard trainer who raised safety concerns at a council-owned pool for kids is aiming to win the contract himself, as more complaints come to light.
‘Reality check’ for CBD renewal after owners walk waterfront
Business owners and local planners were given a reality check on how a somewhat-neglected riverfront is costing Mackay.
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What’s open in Mackay, Whitsunday over Christmas, NY
Whether you need to restock on food, rent a book from the library, or are looking to take a dip in a public pool over the Christmas and New Year’s period, we’ve got you covered.
Are these the best Christmas lights in Queensland?
A North Queensland home which offers an interactive walk through to the public, snow, scavenger hunts, Santa and the Grinch has won a vote, and might just be the best in Queensland. See it yourself.
Qld teen, 14, taking solo Japanese adventure
A Mackay teen is preparing to spend the next 12 months away from her family, living and going to school in Japan as the youngest in her program. See what she hopes to gain.
Road closures: Bruce Highway closed between Lethebrook and Proserpine
Flooding is still affecting roads across the region after a day of torrential rain, cutting the Bruce Highway south of Proserpine and north of Bowen. Find out where to avoid. FREE STORY
Driver injured at Qld mine site after truck rolled
A truck driver is in hospital after fresh images can now be shown of a heavy vehicle that rolled at a Queensland mine, the latest of a raft of serious incidents across the sector this year.
More details revealed after woman suffers horror arm injuries
A woman who was trapped by her steering wheel had to be cut from her vehicle after crashing into a tree in slippery conditions in an known mobile black spot near Mackay.
A billion reasons for iconic Qld destination to celebrate
More people than ever are visiting one of Queensland’s most stunning locations, pumping over a billion dollars into the region with figures reminiscent of those prior to the Covid-19 crisis.
Crashes, flooding shut down roads
A two vehicle crash in the CBD shut one street, after a night of torrential rain caused roads in the Mackay-Whitsunday regions to be inundated with flood waters. See where to avoid.
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