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Matthew Forrest is the AFL Chief of Staff for News Corp’s national sports team. He has worked at News Corp since 2021 in a variety of sports journalism roles including at the Mackay Daily Mercury and the Geelong Advertiser. Previously, Matthew was the Chief Football Writer at the Geelong Advertiser until 2024, when he started in his current role.

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REPLAY: Mackay swept aside in Ignatius Park clashes

Mackay State High School suffered two big losses in Townsville against perennial contenders of Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge

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Freestyle Motocross rider Jake Holloday performing at the Mackay Show. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Last chance to catch flying motocross kings at Mackay Show

Crowds watched on in awe as the pair of freestyle motocross riders flipped through the sky.

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Alex Olive with Apis Creek's Brangus bull Davey Gravy. Davey Gravy is a led steer Brangus. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Junior paraders steer through competitors at Mackay Show

Mackay juniors grabbed the bull by the horns and steered through strong competition at the Show.

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WHAT A SHOT: Photographer Grant Rolph snapped this amazing shot of lightning outside Toowoomba last night during the thunderstorms.

Rainfall with a chance of thunderstorms for Mackay

The Mackay Show experienced a downpour of rain on Wednesday’s afternoon, with more rain and thunderstorms expected into the evening.

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Schoolmates Eva Neilson (L) and Emily Bella will face off in the U17s girls grand final on Saturday. Picture: Matthew Forrest

Friends become foes in upcoming football grand final

Crossing the painted white line will turn any friend into an enemy, and the closely intertwined teams at Norths and Wanderers will experience just that this Saturday.

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