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
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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
Anglo American takes out top spots at national mine rescue competition
Global mining giant Anglo American took out the top two spots for a national mine rescue competition held in the Bowen Basin.
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Mackay stadium covered in red and gold in round one AFLW match
Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena was swarming with red and gold fans who were out to back the Gold Coast Suns in the round one match against the GWS Giants. See the 70+ cheering faces here.
School start date delayed in latest move to slow Covid
Mackay students will gain an extra two weeks off holidays as the state‘s back-to-school date gets pushed back in the latest bid to slow the spread. Read what other measures some Mackay schools want to take.
Region records 2293 cases with push for RATs to be recorded
Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays records 310 new Covid cases while health authorities push for positive RAT tests to be filed. LATEST LOCAL DETAILS
‘Excruciating’: CQ miner battles third-degree burns to the face
A Sarina man was left with third-degree burns to his face and blackened hands after a lawn-mowing incident went horrifically wrong. Read what saved him.
Retirement of two psychologists to leave ‘tremendous’ healthcare gap
Long waiting lists and out-of-pocket expenses are some of the issues facing Whitsunday residents seeking help with their mental health, and those in the sector say that needs to change.
‘People are so desperate for support’: Psych retires after six years in coastal town
Justine McAllister said she ‘could have worked 24/7’ to keep up with demand from a coastal community struggling with mental health issues and few places to turn for help.
Tough as nails with a heart of gold: Former officer farewelled
Community members have paid tribute to a tough as nails country cop described as the ‘rock’ and ‘hero’ of his large family.
By the numbers: When and where the Whitsundays recorded Covid-19 cases
Government data reveals which Whitsunday suburbs Covid-19 has hit the hardest. See the latest here.
Hotel clerk takes out personal loan after pocketing guest’s cash
A Mackay hotel clerk was busted trying to return stolen money back to his employer’s safe, but he said he was trying to give it to a customer.
‘Lot of smack talk’: Footy rivalry that divides Mackay family
It is not uncommon for family members to support different sporting teams, but that rivalry goes a step further in the Ronald household.
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