Revealed: Cafe with bar to feature in Northern Beaches’ Hub
The layout of the biggest piece of infrastructure to rollout in Mackay’s Northern Beaches for decades is slowly becoming clearer with the release of new architectural designs. TAKE A LOOK
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$4k sting: Family’s costly journey back home after Bonza flight cancelled
A Queensland family in Melbourne for a world championship had its flight back cancelled at the last minute, leaving them out of pocket thousands of dollars as they scrambled to return for work and school commitments.
A Nth Qld bloke’s journey to write his first book
A Mackay local has shared his journey writing his first book he says “won’t be the next J.K. Rowling” although it was important to “get it out there” in the hope people who read it will have a good laugh.
ICU top doc hits back at claims ‘someone will die’ in helipad closure
The lead doctor at Mackay Base Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit has firmly rejected claims the relocation of emergency helicopter landings is risking patients’ lives.
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All fired up: Legends line up for stellar live music event
Legends of the Australian music industry will perform at a stellar live event in Mackay in May. Find out who.
‘Fear is a powerful tool’: Politics guru warns against alliance claim
There is little chance of a left alliance forming after the next election, a political science lecturer has warned, despite escalating LNP rhetoric on the matter.
Island resorts left to rot under foreign, interstate owners
Derelict buildings, empty pools and overgrown vegetation have now replaced what were some of Mackay Whitsunday’s top holiday destinations. Read which resorts are languishing and why local authorities are furious.
What are the Covid case numbers in your postcode
Mackay has 9976 total positive Covid results and cases have increased in every suburb. Find out where your suburb ranks on our interactive map, and which area is closing in on 1000.
Young woman off to work despite $10m Oz Lotto win
A new store open less than a year is earning a reputation for being lucky after selling its second division one Lotto winner, this time to a woman who still clocked in to work.
‘Critical to Bonza’s plan’: Why new airline is eyeing off Mackay
Australia’s newest airline will announce a swag of direct flights from Mackay Airport and Whitsunday Coast Airport in a major boon for the region. Check out the new flight options.
Breaking taboos: Mentor standing up for Mackay’s mums
A support program offers Mackay mums a space to talk honestly about the struggles of motherhood. Here’s what you need to know.
‘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.
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