New campaign to entice pickers to the region September 7, 2022 6:26 am in Local News by NewsroomA severe labour shortage is standing in the way of local growers as they approach the peak of the season...
Calls for State Government to cover home security costs September 6, 2022 by NewsroomKatter’s Australian Party (KAP) leader Robbie Katter has called on the Queensland Government to offer $1,500 security grants to people...
Mackay man becomes multi-millionaire overnight September 6, 2022 by NewsroomThe Sugar City could be the luckiest place in the country. Six division one lotto tickets have been claimed our...
Bus fares to drop around Mackay September 5, 2022 by NewsroomReforms to regional Queensland urban bus networks are approaching another milestone with fare and zones changes to be introduced to...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for damaging winds and large hailstones September 2, 2022 by NewsroomSevere thunderstorms are developing about the Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields. A surface trough lies across inland...
Lifeguard shortage impacting Mackay facilities September 2, 2022 by NewsroomPublic pools across the region are gradually reopening in time for the warmer weather. Memorial Swim Centre will open its...
Deadline missed for Mackay Hospital review September 2, 2022 by NewsroomA review into the obstetrics and gynaecology departments at Mackay Hospital has been delayed again. It’s been 10 months since...
Calls to prevent further drug overdoses in Mackay September 1, 2022 by NewsroomAustralia’s annual overdose report, released by Penington Institute, shows every four hours an Australian is lost to preventable overdose. Since...
Motorcycle crash at Finch Hatton September 1, 2022 by NewsroomA man has suffered back injuries after crashing his motorbike at Finch Hatton. Emergency services were called to Gorge Road...
Reopening date set for the Bluewater Lagoon August 31, 2022 by NewsroomResidents and visitors to Mackay will soon be able to take a dip in the Bluewater Lagoon again. The facility...