Driver injured at Qld mine site after truck rolled
A truck driver is in hospital after fresh images can now be shown of a heavy vehicle that rolled at a Queensland mine, the latest of a raft of serious incidents across the sector this year.
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More details revealed after woman suffers horror arm injuries
A woman who was trapped by her steering wheel had to be cut from her vehicle after crashing into a tree in slippery conditions in an known mobile black spot near Mackay.
A billion reasons for iconic Qld destination to celebrate
More people than ever are visiting one of Queensland’s most stunning locations, pumping over a billion dollars into the region with figures reminiscent of those prior to the Covid-19 crisis.
Crashes, flooding shut down roads
A two vehicle crash in the CBD shut one street, after a night of torrential rain caused roads in the Mackay-Whitsunday regions to be inundated with flood waters. See where to avoid.
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Grinspoon to tour regions with new album and golden oldies
After a 12 year drought, Grinspoon are launching their new album on a 45 date campaign across Australia’s cities and regional venues. Guitarist Pat Davern shares his thoughts about the new music.
REVEALED: Concept designs for $50m Bowen jetty upgrade
There’s $50 million on the table to replace the 156-year-old wharf at Queensland’s first ever port and the first concept designs have just been released. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Airlie Beach fashion store set to make its Mackay debut
A popular Airlie Beach boutique is opening its third location and making its Mackay debut as they search for staff and a manager for their storefront.
$1.5M owed: Debt collector has QLD uni students in their sight
Central Queensland University has begun the process to engage a debt collection agency to collect money owed by students and other debtors. READ THE DETAILS.
Stellar line up set for Legends on the Lawn event
Have you got your tickets yet? The popular event is returning to Mackay this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.
World-famous Whitsundays island gets $180K glow-up
A popular camping area on an island known for its white silica sand has received extensive upgrades just in time for the school holidays. Find out how to book your spot.
’Hell of a lot of fun’: Meet the teen Red Nut racer who wants to be a champ
Before he had his learners permit, he was racing against adults and winning. Meet Kye Camilleri, the teen desert racing dynamo who’s hoping to bring back gold from Finke.
VOTE: Mackay and Whitsunday’s most reliable tradie competition
Whether you’ve got big plans or small renovations, who do you know you can rely on to get the job done? VOTE NOW
Flashback gallery: Airlie Beach Hotel photos over the decades
For 56 years the Airlie Beach Hotel has been central to the holiday hotspot’s night life. We’re taking a trip down memory lane to enjoy these decades-old photos. GALLERY.
‘Another insulting offer’: Sugar strike escalates despite mediation
In a pre-emptive move, union organisers plan a second strike for the days before and after a bargaining session, but is a settlement likely?
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