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Ex-Block star not guilty of extortion - The Penthouse covergirl who renovated her way to TV celebrity before becoming an escort has been found not guilty of extorting money from a sex client ...

Tourism vouchers up for grabs to explore the Whitsundays - Tourists are set to flock to the Whitsundays after the launch of a holiday voucher scheme. The Queensland Government trialled the $200 vouchers in ...

From pain to paint: Eungella uses art to heal from bushfires - The violent bushfire that ravaged the Eungella community in 2018 is burnt into the memories of those who still live there. Hundreds of residents we ...

Locals rally in search for missing Mackay man - Locals are banding together to search for missing Mackay father Daniel Brick, who hasn’t been since Saturday. Mr Brick was last seen at A ...

Over-50s can get virus jab from next month - Australians over the age of 50 will be able to get the AstraZeneca vaccine from next month as the nation's leaders reset the coronavirus jab rollout.

MI5 joins Instagram to lift lid on its job - British domestic intelligence agency MI5 is opening an official Instagram account to bust popular myths and reveal never-before-seen archive material.

Officers conduct hundreds of RBTs in Moranbah - North Queensland Police have joined forces to crack down on drink driving and personal safety. A Queensland Police spokesperson says officers from ...

Push to get more manufacturing underway in Mackay - Local manufacturers are being called to supercharge their business by getting involved in the latest round of 'Made in Queensland' grants. The firs ...

Pfizer jabs could be made in Melbourne - Australia could become the first country in the southern hemisphere to manufacture mRNA coronavirus vaccines, with the Victorian government committing ...

Ute goes up in flames, Mount Pleasant - A ute has gone up in flames in Mount Pleasant this afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene on the Bruce Highway near Hicks Road at 2.50pm. ...

Community Events

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May08

Zach Mach

8 May 2021 at Pinnacle QLD, Australia

ZACH MACH provides Multisport Events for the weekend warrior to the elite for 6 to 66+ in the great outdoors...

May09

Mini Mach

9 May 2021 at Pinnacle QLD, Australia

The Mini Mach is a fun introductory event for the whole family that includes riding, running, and getting wet. Be...

May09

Mother's Day Mini (Yoga) Spa

9 May 2021 at 23 Mowlam Street, Eimeo

these super-chilled sessions are a full 3 hour offering dedicated to yourself, and/or those you care about. take time...

May16

3rd Annual Shawn Claydon Memorial Shield

16 May 2021 at Shakespeare Street car park for Queens Park, Mackay

3rd annual Shawn Claydon Memorial Shield 5km and 10km run hosted by Mackay Road Runners. The event is to create...

May16

3rd Annual Shawn Claydon Memorial Shield

16 May 2021 at Shakespeare Street car park for Queens Park, Mackay

3rd annual Shawn Claydon Memorial Shield 5km and 10km run hosted by Mackay Road Runners is being held at 7am...

May18

RDE Regional Disability Expo

18 May 2021 at McDonald’s Mackay Multisport Stadium – 107 Juliet St, Mackay

This is truly a unique event aimed at bringing the disability community together to celebrate life, age, empower, learn, share...