‘Misconceived concerns’: Gold mine given the green light
Gold mining could soon be returning to the Whitsundays after objections to the reopening of a historic mine were dismissed as ‘misconceived’.
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Ex-mayor hopeful rules himself out of election
Mackay’s mayor hopes the councillor candidates won’t have any ‘private agendas’ as the postal ballot to replace George Christensen saves ratepayers $230,000.
Mining towns brace for rate rise
Mining towns in central Queensland will cop a rate rise this year, with residents and miners expected to cough up more to fund local infrastructure.
Plans revealed for new $12m industrial development
A Mackay businessman with a number of companies under his belt has proposed a new development for Paget aiming to supply new spaces for businesses.
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What’s holding up ‘seven-star’ redo of abandoned island resort
Reasons for the delayed construction of an exclusive Qld Island resort with luxury units and a beach bar can be revealed.
Big changes proposed for mining town
An expansion is planned for a business heavily used by FIFO workers, and a mining company proposes a subdivision to supply more housing from the same block.
‘Back to square one’: Dad slams safety law change
A Queensland father has slammed changes to workplace safety laws, warning they could unravel the hard-fought accountability measures introduced after his son’s preventable electrocution.
Former mayor ready to serve again after losing husband
She stepped away from grassroots politics to care for her seriously ill husband, but this former Central Queensland mayor had tossed her hat back in the ring for Mackay.
Vietnamese bakery chain suddenly shuts
A Mackay bakery chain with three stores known for its donuts and banh mi has suddenly closed up shop.
‘Security, comfort’: Inside upgrades coming to help DV victims
Safe spaces for victims of domestic violence in regional Queensland are receiving an upgrade as funding is committed to improve security and comfort.
Case against alleged cemetery shooter delayed
The defence team for a man charged with shooting a man in a small town cemetery have asked for more time as it chases funds.
The one comment that derailed alleged cop attacker’s sentencing
A Mackay man begged a Magistrate to let him plead guilty to assaulting police, even though he knew he’d be jailed. But just a few words put his case on hold.
‘Cranky and drunk’: Why offender spat on cops
A woman with a lengthy criminal history spat on police when they came knocking on her door.
Facebook scammer dad busted over $2k fraud
A Qld man audaciously listed a $4000 item on Facebook he never owned, and fleeced a stranger after offering it to them at a discount.
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