‘Larger than life Aussie icon’: Hero VC and ‘living treasure’ turns 90
Australia’s last living recipient of the Imperial Victoria Cross for valour has turned 90 years old, with birthday wishes coming from far and wide.
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REVEALED: $50m+ change of guard for three beloved Mackay pubs
Three Mackay pubs are for sale including one that had a zoo, a century-old hotel named after a lucky symbol, and a tavern built on the site of an old drive-in movie theatre. DETAILS
REVEALED: Top 10 Book Week costumes across Mackay Whitsundays
Kids across Mackay and the Whitsundays dressed up as their favourite character to celebrate the joy of reading, and here are the top 10 as voted by you.
200+ FACES: 97th beachside motorcycle races a raging success
The annual Grasstree Beach races take pride of place on Mackay’s event calendar and this year did not disappoint. Relive the action with our mega gallery.
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‘Iconic’ beach horse races back with ‘fresh and exciting ideas’
A race combining the best of Qld’s coastline with the thrill of galloping horses will make a comeback with a European twist after years in hiatus. Find out when it returns.
‘To learn, to play and to celebrate’: $50m hub gets go-ahead
Councillors have approved master plan concepts for a multimillion dollar hub at the Northern Beaches including a library, pool plus lots more. See what’s in store for your family.
Two 5yos rescued at popular swimming spot within days
CPR was performed on a child found not breathing in a public pool just days before another was rescued in deep water. Rumours their parents were nowhere to be seen have been addressed.
Savage dogs unleash ‘horrific injuries’ on meter readers
Ergon meter readers are being left with ‘emotional scars’, open flesh wounds, ripped skin and deep bruises as unrestrained dogs wreak havoc. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
New brewery floated for the Pioneer Valley
A raft of changes have been approved to encourage investment in the ‘top of the valley’ in eagerness for the mountain bike trail. Read what else could be coming.
‘Loved his customers’: Community mourns adored businessman, miner
Tributes are pouring in for a Central Queensland business owner and former miner who tragically died aged 62.
‘Packed’ stadium expected for Mackay’s Cowboys and Broncos clash
We’ve had NRL semi-finals, we’ve had international cricket, but Mackay has now been rewarded with Queensland’s biggest sporting rivalry. Find out the details here.
‘I visit his grave every day’: Dad blasts mine safety after second death
The distraught father of an experienced tyre fitter crushed to death in a horror incident at a Blackwater mine is ‘very upset’ after learning of a second death at the same mine.
Resort owners at war after faeces found at overcrowded pool
After decades of free access to a seaside resort pool, members of the public may be banned and locked out because of unruly behaviour. One resort owner is fighting back.
Man’s eye sliced in horror alleged glassing attack
It took nearly six hours for a team of eye and plastic surgeons to put a Moranbah man’s eye ‘back in one piece’ after a horrific alleged glassing attack. WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT.
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