DNA and ballistics reports could delay shootings hearing by months
A magistrate has called for more information after hearing case delays for a man charged over two separate shooting incidents in Mackay may take up to six months.
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Truck rollover blocks Bruce Highway
Emergency crews are on scene after a crash blocked the highway in both directions between Mackay and Proserpine.
‘Little bit of Italy’ coming to Bruce Highway
The men behind a Whitsunday cleaning company are hoping to bring a little bit of Italy to a small town off the Bruce Highway.
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Taxi does runner, person trapped after prang
One person was left trapped following a two-vehicle crash near the Mackay CBD, while the other car involved didn’t stick around.
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‘Not sweet enough’: Mill workers strike over pay, threaten crush
Just weeks ahead of the crush, North Queensland sugar mills have been surrounded by workers striking for a better wage, but a last minute meeting is hoping to bring an end to the clash. DETAILS, VIDEO.
Huge juvenile crocodile captured after showing ‘no fear’
A crocodile that has been filmed rapidly approaching boats and has shown no fear of wildlife officers has been captured and removed from a popular fishing area. SEE THE VIDEO
Mackay’s little leaders: Meet your school captains
They’ve been picked by their peers and teachers for their leadership qualities, already inspiring the next generation of kids to do their best. See what they want to be when they grow up.
Stubborn boss punished for refusing to pay workers
The sole trader of a Queensland housekeeping company has been hit with a huge fine after ignoring demands to back pay employees. DETAILS
Doctors fight to save young dad’s arm after ‘freak accident’
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‘Priority’: Campaign to fix the Bruce gets more Wattage
Federal government frontbencher and Queensland senator Murray Watt has echoed the Prime Minister’s commitment to upgrading the infamous Bruce Highway.
New highway route bypasses broken bridge
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APPROVED: Aldi coming to the Whitsundays
Aldi is powering ahead with its back-to-back debut into the Mackay Whitsundays as it receives the green light to move forward with its Cannonvale store. Read when it could open.
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