‘Death traps’: Fury at roads condition after latest crash tragedy
Motorists who regularly travel the Bruce Highway have hit out at its condition in the Mackay region in the wake of another fatal at Bloomsbury.
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Croc alert: Cheeky reptile spotted at Bowen Showgrounds
The Whitsundays is crocodile country and the crocs turn up in the strangest places. This weekend, one stopped by the Bowen Showgrounds.
Photos: Queen’s Gambit mania comes to Mackay
The Queen’s Gambit is alive and well in the sugar city with the Mackay Chess Open kicking off this weekend. Schoolchildren and International Masters have collided on the opening day of action. See the photos.
Roll out the pork barrel: Why being marginal is Dawson’s hope
Yet again it appears we are being overlooked and will be faced with a real fight to win back even a small slice of the revenue our powerhouse region produces for the nation, writes Steven Boxall.
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Vital boost in growing region’s fishing tourism industry
Help for anglers coming to four popular fishing spots.
LIST: How did your local eatery go on its health inspection?
Two Mackay food businesses have failed health inspections and were given the lowest possible rating. Check out how 200+ eateries rated in their inspections.
20mil homes not enough: Need for sand mine questioned
SERIOUS concerns have been raised about the need for a proposed 105ha sand mine, as data reveals enough sand on Coast for almost 20 million new homes.
Sand mine fight back on as developer lodges appeal
DEVELOPER signals intent with appeal lodged over 103-hectare sand mine giving residents days to decide whether to join council in fighting the project.
Revealed: Asian investment link to Coast sand mine
CHINESE trade tour and foreign investment links revealed as sand mine proposal days away from decision.
MARITIME ODYSSEY: Meet the keeper of our lighthouse history
When John Ibbotson decided to photograph every lighthouse in Australia, he didn’t realise it would spark a life-long love for these historic structures.
Locals drop more than $130K to support tourism
North Queenslanders are spending their pennies on holiday deals across Mackay and the Whitsundays as pandemic recovery ramps up.
7 events coming to Mackay Showgrounds this year
Mackay Show Association manager Steve Gavioli: ‘There will be something here at least every weekend’
How beloved author Brian Falkner could meet your kid
Students can win $500 book vouchers, chance for Brian Falkner to present exclusive writing workshops
READY FOR RESUMES: 67+ jobs available in the Whitsundays
Take a look at all the businesses across the region looking to hire.
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