
New $15 million Active Transport Grant round opens
Councils can seek a share of Queensland’s $15 million active transport fund for safer walking and bike riding projects.

San Cisco set for Mackay Regional Tour stop
San Cisco will return to Mackay this November as the Miles Away Regional Tour arrives at McGuires for a regional show.

Fatal Dysart crash claims life of young girl
A fatal rollover on Golden Mile Road in Dysart left a one-year-old girl dead and a five-month-old boy seriously injured.

Harrup Park’s $47million plan seeks support
Queensland backs Harrup Park’s Mackay sports expansion with $23.5 million, but is seeking matching federal funding.

Motorcycles and mobility devices seized in Moranbah
Police have seized six motorcycles and two mobility devices in Moranbah since 1 September, with four people charged.

Great Barrier Reef study raises sea cucumber overfishing concerns
The surprising longevity of endangered black teatfish has prompted researchers to call for greater protection.

Local Sport and Recreation Club celebrates community connection
A Mackay community club is helping show how local meeting places can reduce isolation and strengthen connection.

Two Caneland Central businesses get major upgrades
Silk Laser has expanded at Caneland Central, while Shaver Shop has unveiled a full refurbishment of its Mackay store.

Rescue300 flies back-to-back overnight missions
Rescue300 transported two patients to Mackay during overnight missions to Dysart and Hamilton Island.