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A ‘CONGESTION of diseases’ waiting to invade Australia will require a big increase in biosecurity checks for people and freight into Australia.
19 April, 2021
Entertainment
Passport to Airlie: Airlie Beach Festival of Music
Passport to Airlie returns this year and enthusiastic Mackay musicians can enter to show their amazing range of songs.
20 April, 2021
Real Estate
Cool future ahead for Calen War Memorial Hall
A COMMUNITY hub in Calen received the good news this week that their application for funding to install...
20 April, 2021
Builders in demand but needing support
Mackay and Whitsunday builders are in demand but...
Palace Hotel finally reopens for business
AT LAST it's happened. after lying derelict for...
Design efforts priortised for riverside precinct
MACKAY Regional Council is currently prioritising...
Community
National survey to inform future of agricultural education
What do Australian students know about agriculture? This is the question being posed by CQUniversity Agri-tech...
19 April, 2021
Top 10 things to do around the region - April 19
Check out the wide range of activities on offer...
Anastasia-Grace Galea
Born: 21-12-2020 Weight: 30.6kg Length: 49cm Proud...
Ethan James Rew 'EJ'
Born: 9/3/21 Weight: 3.27kg Length: 49cm Proud...
Fishing & Boating
Cape Hillsborough Net Free Fish Zones are a fun family experience
You know Cape Hillsborough is famous for its wallabies, but did you know it has so much more to offer? The beautiful...
19 April, 2021
Local freshwater fish are second to none
WHILST our region is known for ocean fishing,...
Reef Catchments calls for new island adventurer to join expedition
A SMALL coral atoll 95km off the coast is overrun...
Calls for Whitsundays to get fairer funding for marine tourism industry
State Member for Whitsundays Amanda Camm said she...
Ag, Mining & Business
Crowd expected at 2021 Sustainable Grazing Forum
ON Thursday, April 22, graziers and mixed operators (cane and cattle) will gather in Mackay for the always-popular...
20 April, 2021
Agricultural extension graduates begin work
Erin Headon and Clara Friswell have recently started...
Australia overtakes Thais
AUSTRALIA has overtaken Thailand as the world's...
Australian harvester wins international comp
THE Australian Case IH Austoft 8810 sugarcane...
Sport
Mackay Cutters to face off against Dysart's North Devils in July
Mackay's very own Cutters are set to face off against the North Devils in Dysart during July 17 and 18.
19 April, 2021
Gritty Cutters lose to PNG
THE Mackay Cutters showed guts and heart i an...
Pony club president still competing
MACKAY Local News caught up with the Mackay North...
Kickstart funding for sport and recreation clubs
SPORTS and recreation clubs across the Mackay, Isaac...