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Car crash into power pole cuts electricity to most of Midge Point in North Queensland

Nearly 600 properties lost power, with many still awaiting reconnection, when a driver ploughed through a fence and into a pole north of Mackay.

ABC News · Jan 13, 2023

Wet season arrives for Mackay as North Queensland city cops 200mm drenching

The North Queensland city receives a drenching of up to 200 millimetres, resulting in flooded roads and requests for State Emergency Service personnel to help with leaking roofs.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Queensland health ombudsman investigating former Mackay obstetrician George Campbell du Toit's time in Albany, requests case information

Letters sent to patients treated by obstetrician George Campbell du Toit when he was at the Albany Hospital advise a WA health service has been compelled to produce information.

ABC News · Jan 6, 2023

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Mackay Base Hospital newborn baby deaths to be investigated by coroner

The deaths of three babies at Mackay Base Hospital will be investigated as devastated parents detail their struggles since the heartbreaking tragedies.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

Elizabeth Turner walks from court despite helping her son Markis flee Australia to avoid drug charges

A Mackay woman described as an "enabler" admits to helping her son flee the country to avoid serious drug charges, but will not spend any more time in jail.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Entire board of Mackay Hospital sacked, Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says cultural change needed

The entire board of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service is sacked and a new administrator appointed. It follows a damning report into patient care in the obstetric and gynaecology department.

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Mackay District Court judge reprimands brothers for 'vigilante attack' after uncles assault sibling

Judge scolds three men who took revenge into their own hands after an attack on their young relative left him with extensive burns.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

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Australia's biggest cane region Mackay turns sugar into silver at Australian Rum Awards

It's no surprise that the sugar capital of Australia is the perfect place to make canegrowers' cordial, a rum that can rival Bundaberg.

ABC News · Nov 12, 2022

Shortage of taxi drivers leaves travellers stuck at Mackay airport, partygoers stranded after dark

A statewide labour crisis affecting the taxi and rideshare industry is seeing people opting to sleep in cars or begging "to be taken home" after a night out.

ABC News · Oct 30, 2022

Complaints over obstetrician gynaecologist George Campbell du Toit at Albany hospital following Mackay hospital scandal

A group of West Australian women come forward with complaints about obstetrician gynaecologist George Campbell du Toit, who is at the centre of a storm in two states about his competency as a surgeon.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Mackay Base Hospital obstetrics unit victims meet Yvette D'Ath

A dozen women who fell victim to lifelong injuries and trauma at the Mackay Base Hospital have been left with more questions after a visit from the health minister.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

Another resignation at north Qld hospital

Another staff member has resigned at the Mackay Hospital and Health Service after a report into the facility's failures.

AAP · Oct 12, 2022

Mackay rookie Declan Fraser to race with idol, seven-times Bathurst 1000 champion Craig Lowndes

A North Queensland rookie turns from fan to teammate this weekend as he pairs up with his idol and Bathurst 1000 veteran Craig Lowndes.

ABC News · Oct 8, 2022

Queensland’s renewable energy plan confirms the politics of coal have changed for good

Most now see opportunity instead of job losses – but Labor will have to match ambition with action if it’s to deliver on 80% renewables by 2035

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2022

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ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

Mackay Base Hospital obstetrics and gynaecology services report finds 'inadequate care' contributed to death of babies, women harmed

An independent review into Mackay Base Hospital's obstetric and gynaecological services has found "many examples of care" that fell below an acceptable standard, including cases of women who had "sustained lifelong physical and mental harm".

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Mackay Base Hospital admits to harming mother and baby, Jessica Beazley tells her story

Jessica Beazley was made to feel like a "young, dumb mum" when she expressed concerns about her unborn baby. Now, almost a decade later, she has received confirmation that something was very wrong and her antenatal care “caused harm" to both herself and the baby.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

About 50 homes affected for world's 'largest' pumped hydro scheme near Mackay

The Queensland government's proposal to build the world's "largest" pumped hydro scheme west of Mackay will affect about 50 homes, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2022

Queensland opens talks for federal funding for world’s largest pumped hydro project

Annastacia Palaszczuk unveils details about 5GW renewables project that is estimated to cost $12bn

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ABC News · Sep 26, 2022

Urologist Daryl Stephens suspended by Mackay Hospital and Health Service

A urologist who was fined for "professional misconduct" four years ago in Western Australia, but allowed to continue working in Queensland, has been suspended amid another investigation.

ABC News · Sep 24, 2022

Fijian skateboarders attend Rumble on the Reef in Mackay as step towards Brisbane Olympics

There are no skate parks on their island, so Fiji's skaters practise at the one place that is guaranteed to have a smooth pavement — Parliament House.

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022

Queensland lifeguard shortage leaves beaches unpatrolled during school holidays

Surf Life Saving Queensland says its lifeguard numbers have fallen "well below quota" as an industry-wide staff shortage leads to a reduction in patrol locations from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns.

AAP · Sep 17, 2022

Suns bounce back, defeat St Kilda in AFLW

Gold Coast showed no mental scars from a bruising QClash defeat, responding to beat St Kilda by 14 points in their AFLW clash in Mackay.

ABC News · Sep 14, 2022

Young adults in regional Queensland swapping booze for the beach with alcohol-free events

From sunrise to sunset, opportunities are being created for young people to make meaningful connections during the working week, all without resorting to drinking.

ABC News · Sep 11, 2022

96yo has almost $500k taken by son, daughter-in-law, documents filed in Mackay court allege

The north Queensland woman was living independently until a fall saw her son and daughter-in-law move in and allegedly take advantage of her over several years.

ABC News · Sep 9, 2022

Queenslanders recall Queen Elizabeth II's visits, letters and kindness as the world mourns

Rowdy breaches of etiquette, a station luncheon in blistering heat and up-close glimpses of the Queen's outstanding character all make for fond memories from those lucky enough to meet the late monarch.

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