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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.

ABC News · Jun 11, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jun 8, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022

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.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

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.

AAP · May 6, 2022

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.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Family calls for $1 million reward 50 years after Marilyn Wallman's disappearance

Fifty years ago, Mackay teen Marilyn Wallman hopped on her bike to school. She was never seen again.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2022

Teenager dies after box jellyfish sting at Queensland beach

Mark Angelo Ligmayo, 14, who had recently moved to Australia from the Philippines, was stung while in waist-high water at Eimeo beach near Mackay

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2022