Romance reader creating new ‘book girlie’ hideaway
A retail veteran and a self-professed ‘book girly’ is planning to launch a second hand and new book store in the Mackay CBD.
Community
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.
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Why Aus Post is shutting crucial city store
Mackay residents are giving up PO boxes they’ve held for decades after a CBD post office was set to be shut — but Australia Post claims it wasn’t by choice.
Alleged puppy-killing arson mum tears up in court
A Queensland mum accused of burning down a house with eight puppies inside has asked for bail a second time — but she faces a new charge.
Driver challenges Golf Links Rd roundabout crash fine
A Mackay woman is claiming her trial was not ‘conducted fairly’ after a magistrate ruled her guilty of causing a crash at a busy intersection.
Music and good vibes: Between the Tides 2025
Festival goers braved the cool to enjoy beach vibes and great tunes at the Between the Tides 2025 music festival at Cape Hillsborough. SEE THE PHOTOS.
100+ smiling faces at the Pioneer Valley Show
Coming from as far away as WA, families and friends flocked to Finch Hatton for food, face painting and helicopter rides at the Pioneer Valley Show. SEE THE GALLERY.
Two injured after car rolls on rural road
Two young men were lucky to escape serious injury after rolling their car on a rural Queensland road.
Diesel fitting to dessert: Inside family’s sweet new business
A Mackay mum with baking in her blood is bringing a Cheesecake Shop to the Northern Beaches with her dedicated hubby even quitting his job to be by her side. VIDEO, DETAILS.
DV strangler breached court orders in under 24 hours
A man convicted of choking his former partner told a judge the bizarre reason he breached a court order the next day — but has kept his hands to himself since.
Cane train goes off the rails
A cane train has derailed on a Mackay road, with a crane called in to help clean up the mess — including full bins.
‘Pineapple man’ legacy fades as farmland faces housing takeover
A bold plan to turn farmland into a major housing development with 186 homes could shape Mackay’s fastest growing region. SEE THE PROPOSAL
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