Bowen Basin mine to turn waste into power
A Bowen Basin mine is planning to turn it’s waste gas into power as a developer lodges plans for a mine site power plant.
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First look at 28-room motel planned for health hub
A developer is seeking council approval to bring a 28-room short-term accommodation facility to a growing regional health hub.
Meet the couple bringing gyros to Mackay
A former miner has promised his wife’s Greek cooking is “perfect” and she makes the “best homemade garlic sauce in the world” at Mackay’s newest restaurant.
‘There’s no evidence at all’: Man acquitted in cattle shooting
Police charged a Qld man with shooting his neighbour’s cattle over text messages and an open gun safe. He has since been found not guilty and QPS has been ordered to foot his legal bill.
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Mystery ‘clean your room out’ message just hours before fatal hostel fire
A mysterious message asking guests to urgently move out of their rooms was played just hours before a Qld backpacker hostel was destroyed by fire with one person dead.
Couple rescued off Qld island cliff face
A man and woman desperately clinging to an island cliff face after their boat ran aground off Mackay have been taken to hospital following an incredible search and rescue mission. UPDATED
Judge to Qld meth mum: ‘You won’t remain an attractive woman’
A young Qld mining town mum who was dabbling in drug dealing and planning a large sale worth thousands of dollars has been warned continued meth use could cost her more than her freedom.
Druggie dad caught with ‘meth, ecstasy, break-in tools’ named
A Mackay father of six was already on parole when he was repeatedly caught with drugs and other dodgy items including those linked to a BCF break-in.
MEGA GALLERY: Mackay Anzac Day 2025 tributes in pictures
Thousands came together across the Mackay region to honour the service and sacrifice of past and present military personnel, in a solemn moment of reflection and remembrance. PHOTOS
‘You have to stick around’: An AWOL Anzac’s runaway marriage
A Mackay World War II serviceman almost found himself in front of a firing squad after he went AWOL to escape from the war only to go right back.
‘Hearts are broken’: Family’s emotional tribute to beloved teacher
The parents of a popular Qld teacher, whose quiet acts of kindness rippled through his community, were able to say a final, heartbreaking goodbye — thanks to those who rallied behind their desperate dash to his hospital bedside.
Alleged murder case delayed over missing report
The case against an alleged gunman accused of the shooting murder of a Qld mum has stalled after the disappearance of a vital report.
‘It is time we saw a return’: Mayor calls for fair funding
A Queensland coal community is calling on the federal government to pay a return on their contribution by upgrading the highway to hell in and out of the region.
‘Do it then’: Gran stands ground as armed 20yo makes stab threats
A former apprentice baker was barely in the door of his new home when his grandmother’s decision to remove his hat ended in a violent confrontation with a knife.
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