Mining industry’s ‘greatest threat’ to regional Qld cities
Queensland mayors have called for federal incentives to keep workers willing to work in regional areas as the threat of mining automation bears down on the regions.
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Climate activists have been arrested at a major Queensland coal terminal after chaining themselves to a conveyor belt. Here is why they did it.
19 Melbourne Cup events across Mackay and Whitsundays
It is the race that stops a nation, but as long as the food and drinks keep flowing we’ll all enjoy the day. Check out the full list of Melbourne Cup events across the region.
When there’s a Will, there’s a way: Bella finds no draft pressure
He would be the first player from Mackay to make an AFL list since David Armitage, but Will Bella is not nervous at all as the draft approaches.
‘Can’t be what you can’t see’: Exposure growing women’s game
Mackay has been richly rewarded with elite-level sport in 2021, and Brisbane Heat’s captain thinks the region deserves more than sporadic games in the future.
Doctor Cricket raising the bat for important charity event
With the WBBL set to hit Mackay’s turf in November, Brisbane Heat will bring the canapes for a cause. The vital fundraiser will help with research and patient support for a deadly disease.
FULL RESULTS: The state votes for Qld’s best 1st grade women’s rugby league player
Who is Queensland’s best first grade women’s rugby league player? We asked league fans to cast their vote from a field of 46 players. See the full results from our online poll here.
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It is a deadly disease that thousands of Australians grapple with. It almost took Darren Lehmann’s life, but the former Australian cricket coach has taken guard.
Gagai’s grand goal: Mackay star reflects on move after final
Dane Gagai saw the potential of the young Rabbitohs when he moved from Newcastle in 2018. Now in his last game for South Sydney, the centre is set to finally play in his first grand final.
Records fall in Mackay as India topples Australia
There was no shortage of thrills played out despite the final ODI being a dead rubber, with India securing victory and a record in Mackay.
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