$41m precinct set to power Bowen Basin’s future
The Bowen Basin is set for a future of innovation and jobs with work underway on a $41m industrial precinct aimed at training, tech, and next-gen industries.
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Boy flown to Townsville after hit by car
A young Mackay boy was flown to Townsville overnight after receiving life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car. LATEST.
BBQ, karaoke: Inside CBD’s newest restaurant
Weeks after the first sign went up, more information has been revealed about a new restaurant aiming to bring a variety of Japanese cuisine, BBQ and karaoke to the CBD. SEE THE FIRST LOOK.
‘At a low point’: Miner becomes meth middleman
A Mackay miner struggling with the collapse of his second marriage turned to drugs to cope with the pain, ultimately becoming the middleman in a meth deal.
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Man rushed to hospital, highway reopen
The Bruce Highway has reopened and police are investigating after a single vehicle crash sent a man to hospital earlier in the afternoon.
Car upside down after light pole crash
Emergency services are on the scene in South Mackay after a car crashed into a power pole and landed on its top.
‘Unpaid wages, super’: Lifeguards at popular Qld lagoon revolt
Lifeguards at a swimming paradise have walked off the job, leaving the CEO of an Australia-wide company to patrol the popular pool alone amid claims of missing pay and superannuation.
Dangerous driver busted with pure meth after police chase
When he was first busted with meth his lawyer said he was a strong candidate for rehabilitation, but years later police found him driving dangerously and holding a much larger quantity.
‘I loved the girl’: Mine courier chokes ex half his age
A parts specialist turned mining courier reacted “atrociously” when his young former lover told him she was moving out.
Fresh faced Labor candidate defers on key issues
Labor’s new Dawson candidate Neil Wallace admits he is not across some local issues following his first press conference where a senator had to step in to assist.
Rape, sexual assault: Married dad’s lie over ‘single lapse’ excuse
When he admitted sending an underage teenager a vile Snapchat he called it a one off mistake, but he had already raped a child and sexually assaulted a woman.
Labor names latest candidate for federal election
A former council hopeful has been announced as the Labor candidate up against incumbent MP Andrew Willcox in the upcoming federal election.
Drug dealing mum brought meth to court
A Qld mum who once brought meth to a courthouse has been found with cash, drugs, and more at her home.
Toyota Corolla, motorbike crash on busy roundabout
A busy Mackay road has been partially closed to traffic after a collision between a car and motorbike.
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