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$2 million upgrade to Mackay beach by end of year

May 30, 2025 5:57 am

A new and improved North Wall Beach for Mackay, with construction now underway to revitalise the popular coastal area beside...

Mackay councillor to stand down

May 29, 2025 7:48 am

Family concerns is the reason for Mackay councillor George Christensen will step down from council. The two time member for...

Gas projects unlocked in Bowen Basin, Govt say energy prices will go down

May 29, 2025 7:30 am

The Crisafulli Government says it taking action to drive down energy prices by attracting new investment in Queensland’s gas industry. ...

Trial to begin for Airlie Beach Ferris wheel

May 28, 2025 6:28 am

Whitsunday Regional Council is facilitating the temporary installation of a Ferris Wheel beside Airlie Creek, operating 7 days a week...

CQ man, 55, jailed more than a decade for child sex offences

May 27, 2025 8:04 am

A Queensland man has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for indecent treatment of a child and accessing, transmitting and...

May 27, 2025 7:47 am

The State Government will spend $88-million expanding Queensland’s shark control program. In CQ we’re likely to get a drone to...