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Hydro panels create sustainable water source at country school south-west of Mackay

Despite living in a First World country, young students at a small school in Queensland have gone without a basic human right — until now.

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Cultural gardens are connecting school kids to Mackay's Indigenous history

Instead of growing carrots and broccoli, these primary school students are growing native fruits in a garden that teaches them the history of Indigenous cultivation.

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Rooftop solar panels, costing thousands of dollars, deemed fire hazard

Ricky Barone installed a solar system on his roof in 2014. Since then, it has cost him thousands of dollars and years of sleepless nights. So, who's responsible?

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Mackay council under fire for 'disgusting' decision to paint over deceased teenager tribute

Internal politics are suspected to be behind a Mackay Regional Council decision to paint over a half finished skate park mural created in tribute to teenager who died in a motorcycle accident, with the local community and his friends expressing "disgust" towards eight councillors who made the decision.

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Mackay council votes to paint over Blacks Beach skate park mural tribute to teen killed in crash

A Queensland council will destroy an artwork painted as a memorial for a local teenager because it did not have prior approval, sparking anger from the community.

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New Pioneer Motors car yard hit by thieves in Mackay

A ram raid at a North Queensland car yard will make the delivery wait time for customers even longer and has left a business devastated.

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Hope Hendra virus antibody therapy will stop deadly disease developing in two humans exposed to infected horse

Two people who have been in close contact with a horse that was infected with Hendra virus in Mackay, North Queensland, will receive an antibody therapy on "compassionate" grounds, aimed at preventing them from developing the deadly disease.

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Hendra virus case prompts warning for owners to vaccinate horses

A North Queensland vet says it is humans, not horses, who are of greatest concern as his region records the state's first case of Hendra in five years.

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Hendra virus detected on Mackay property

A horse has been put down in Mackay after testing positive for the Hendra virus, Queensland's first case of the disease since 2017.

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Police investigate suspicious death of 69yo woman at Finch Hatton, west of Mackay

Detectives say the woman was struck by a vehicle at about 6pm on Monday in suspicious circumstances.

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Regional towns are at risk of being wiped out by the move to net-zero. Here's their best chance for survival

Australia’s mining and heavy industry sectors are on the cusp of a revolution as the world shifts to net-zero. Demand for traditional industrial commodities – coal, oil, and gas – is set to slide.

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Breeding bees better suited to rainforest areas a labour of love for Queensland couple

Breeding bees that can stand the test of time has been a passionate 10-year project for one north Queensland couple, who are now determined to breed bees that can thrive in a high-rainfall environment.

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Winter wonderland in north Queensland as frosty temperatures blanket paddocks in ice

Temperatures plummet in "tropical" north Queensland, leaving paddocks and fields west of Mackay blanketed in white frost.

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International rodeo career beckons for breakaway roper Ariana Varischetti

Ariana Varischetti, from Mackay in north Queensland, joins an increasing number of Aussies from the bush who are pursuing a professional career on the international rodeo circuit.

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Mackay Base Hospital management apologises after claims 71yo woman was poorly treated

The Mackay Base Hospital management has apologised and said treatment would change and a review would be conducted.

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Lots for sale on tropical Queensland's Keswick Island, with one for as little as $30k

In the late 1990s, several lots on this Queensland island were bought by people seeking to own a slice of paradise. Today they're back on the market, the owners' dreams of peace and tranquillity crushed.

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Police allege Mackay man posing as yoga instructor sexually assaulted women

A 28-year-old man allegedly told two women in their 20s he was a yoga instructor before sexually assaulting them in North Queensland.

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Mackay's new domestic violence campaign that encourages fathers to be good role models

Dads are the target of sobering messages that will displayed across a regional Queensland city to make men tackle domestic violence.

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Former drug addict who turned her life around now working as counsellor in Mackay

A former drug addict who turned her life around says the trauma which plagued her past is what makes her a more compassionate, empathetic and successful counsellor.

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Why the parkrun practice initiative will encourage more GPs to engage in social prescription

Steve Connelly experienced debilitating depression and anxiety after his battle with heart disease, but a visit to his GP — and a left-field script — changed his life. Now Australian GPs are looking to increase "social prescriptions" with a breakthrough partnership.

Daily Mirror

Transgender jockey overcame mum's heartbreaking reaction to enjoy record-breaking success

Tyler Leslight won his first big race on Fire King at Mackay Racecourse in Australia. The 22-year-old bravely spoke about his journey to Fox Sports after his important career moment

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Daughter of Tahnee Shanks, Australian woman missing in Mexico, safe with family as search for mum continues

Tahnee Shanks's two-year-old daughter, Adelynn, is now safe with her extended family in Mackay, but the search for her mother continues in Mexico.

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Queensland floods: woman dies after vehicle is swept away as more heavy rain forecast

Two fellow passengers had a narrow escape at Mount Ossa, north of Mackay, as SES responds to more than 100 calls for help in Queensland

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Holbrook has faith Titans can get on roll

Gold Coast will look to end a four game NRL slide and disappointing start to the season when they clash with the Roosters in Mackay.

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Stacie Dutaillis charged with manslaughter after allegedly giving Mackay teen pain medication

A 36-year-old woman accused of giving strong prescription medication to six children, including a teenage boy who later died of a "toxic brain injury", has been denied bail.

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