Council fees to be waived, chopped for eco-resort, childcare facilities
A new secluded $1.8m eco-retreat is planned for Cape Hillsborough, while two childcare centre proposals are set to receive a significant discount.
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Teen girl, two men injured as truck fire closes major highway
Emergency crews have responded to two separate incidents to the south and west of Mackay that resulted in two major highways being blocked. DETAILS
Sound mum never wants to hear again after son lost in helicopter disaster
In a quiet seaside Brisbane suburb, Jan and her husband Terry were told their son was missing. What unfolded was the darkest day in RACQ CQ Rescue’s history.
How Qld’s renewable energy future will affect you and your bills
SuperGrid, hydro, renewables, batteries, minerals, infrastructure blueprint, and clean energy. They are the keywords of a brave new world being described as the biggest opportunity since the Industrial Revolution. SPECIAL REPORT
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‘Like a movie’: Small town reacts to aerial search for teen boys
A small-town resident says a police search for a car connected to an alleged deprivation of liberty incident across Mackay and Sarina was ‘like a movie’ as she and her neighbours tried to help.
41 childcares ranked: Mackay’s best and worst centres named
Mackay’s childcare centres and kindergartens have been ranked based on government audits and parent feedback. SEE HOW YOUR CHILDCARE CENTRE FARED.
50+ FACES: Legends of League hit Mackay’s turf in exhibition
The region’s greatest footballers took to Mackay’s rugby league fields in a Legends of League exhibition match against some of Australia’s best. Have a look at the photos of the night here.
‘Dream come true’: Mackay country music star’s big stage chance
Country music singer and songwriter Brittany Elise is about to take on Australia’s biggest country music competition that helped launch Keith Urban to stardom. Read more about her year ahead.
Proserpine singer, dancer takes stage in Disney’s Frozen debut
Hayley Martin is not only a star performer but is teaching the importance of yoga and nutrition in the musical theatre industry.
Cattle industry pays respects to studmaster after health battle
The man widely regarded as breeding superior genetics into Australian brahman cattle is being remembered for not just his work, but the man himself. Read the touching tributes.
World-first black lung health screen to set up on mine sites
Miners will have more protection from debilitating lung diseases when a world-first mobile health unit trawls through the region’s coal fields to screen for black lung and other mine dust diseases.
Fatal Christmas Eve joy flight pilot unlicensed, aircraft ‘not maintained’
The investigation into a fatal Christmas Eve plane crash has been discontinued, after it was revealed the aircraft had multiple defects.
FULL LIST: Covid infections in Mackay schools after first week
Mackay schools are already reporting Covid infections and outbreaks, as more than 1000 Queensland students returned positive tests. Read the full list of Mackay’s infected schools here.
Get the scoop on popular restaurant’s sweet new range
A newly renovated Mackay restaurant is raising the bar on its offerings with a new ice-creamery offering exclusive and delicious flavours.
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