Car crashes into CBD powerline, starts fire
A late night crash in the Mackay CBD caused a power pole to catch fire and sent one teen to the hospital.
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REVEALED: What’s shaping Mackay in 2025
2024 was packed with a historic state election, huge commitments to the region and big developments breaking ground or being approved. Find out what’s shaping Mackay in 2025 and beyond.
200+ smiles: Mackay celebrates New Year’s Eve 2024
From Mojos to the Bluey show at Bluewater Quay, Mackay came together to bid 2024 farewell and ring in 2025. SEE THE GALLERY.
Bruce Highway blocked, three sent to hospital in New Year crashes
The Bruce Highway was shut following a two vehicle crash in the middle of Sarina. This comes after three people were injured in the Mackay region in several crashes overnight.
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Police investigate torched car beneath busy overpass
Police are investigating after a suspected stolen vehicle was found ablaze beneath the Mackay Ring Road early this morning.
‘Going to find out where you live’: Poo pillow used in watch-house assaults
After trying to stop a woman from leaving his home and having his foot run over in the process, a Qld man’s week, and that of police officers forced to deal with him, got a whole lot worse.
Paddleboard business on market after bone-breaking bike crash
The boss of a popular paddleboarding business is selling up after an off-road racing crash that left him needing two hip replacements. DETAILS.
One night only, symphony orchestra set to wow the Whitsundays
The Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra will head to Bowen to present a special one off performance with all proceeds supporting the work of Anglicare North Queensland.
99 BABIES: Vote in Mackay’s 2024 cutest baby poll
Proud loved ones across Mackay have nominated their bundles of joy in the 2024 cutest baby poll, with readers now able to cast their vote to help decide the winner. VOTE HERE.
Real estate agent used more than $200k in trust funds after falling for scam
An elderly Queensland real estate agent who fell victim to a ‘Telstra’ scam in which a program was installed her computer then used money in a company account to pay her bills, a court has heard.
Pieces of scrapped hydro project removed from Pioneer Valley
The final pieces of equipment for the dumped Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project are being removed from the Pioneer Valley as Queensland Hydro begins the buyback process for the 57 properties.
‘Early Christmas present’: Mine road reopened to public
A Bowen Basin mine operator has reopened a privately-owned road for light vehicles reducing travel times for communities like Glenden, Moranbah and surrounding areas.
Growers say millions at stake as community hit hard by milling delays
Cane farmers say that delays caused by mills will cost them millions of dollars and cause delays in future seasons.
NAPLAN results: Top performing Mackay-Whitsunday schools revealed
An independent analysis of newly-released 2023 NAPLAN results has revealed which Mackay-Whitsunday schools performed the best. See how your school ranked.
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