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Queensland Minerals Academy to Double Its Capacity - Australian Mining

Mackay, Queensland · Mackay

Queensland Minerals Academy to Double Its Capacity - Australian Mining

Image: moodboard/stock.adobe.comThe Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy is set to expand, with an additional 100 schools and three regional hubs in the pipeline. The academy currently has a network of 100 schools, which engage up to 6000 students each year. The expansion plan, funded through a $2 million state government allocation, will see the network increase to 200 schools over the next three years. The expansion will have a geographic f…See the Story

Former judge's grass-fed carcase claims top honour at Mackay Show

Mackay, Queensland · Mackay

Former judge's grass-fed carcase claims top honour at Mackay Show

Wayne Davis' grass-fed carcase wins top honours at Mackay Show, outshining grain-fed rivals with exceptional marbling and quality.Read Article

Mid-year NBL1 award predictions

NORTHWomenChampion | Mackay MeteorettesA 5-1 start to the season is a sign of things to come for McKay.They have contributors across the board, led by Unique Thompson (28ppg & 14.8rpg) and Monique Bobongie (20.2ppg & 7.8rpg). Their one loss was a pretty major defeat, but my guess is something like that won’t happen again.It is anyone’s to win, but Mackay look as good a chance as any.MVP | Unique Thompson (Mackay Meteorettes)Mackay should be a to…Mackay, Queensland · Mackay Read Article

Memory of Australia's worst civil aviation disaster 'still very raw'

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Family and friends of 29 people who died in a plane crash near Mackay 65 years ago gather to remember them, saying it feels "like yesterday".Aviation Accidents · Mackay Read Article

adidas PGA Pro-Am Series North Qld Swing: Bogey-free Fairfax claims title in Mackay - PGA of Australia

Rounds of 63-67 gave the Queenslander a 36-hole total of 12-under-par and his first pro-am title for 2025. Tighe (NSW) produced the lowest round of the event, a 9-under-par 62, in the final round, which included a front nine of 30, to end up one shot behind after starting Friday in a share of 14th. Host club amateur Josh Reid finished in impressive tie for seventh after shooting a 65 in the second round. The pro-am, contested by a host of regula…Adidas · Mackay Read Article

Cr George Christensen Steps Away From ‘Oppressive’ Local Government – altnews.org

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From George Christensen, former Nationals MHR George to exit Mackay Regional Council I won’t be going into detailsMackay, Queensland · Mackay See the Story

Queensland’s biggest mining event is back - Australian Mining

For more than three decades, the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) has been the pinnacle of the state’s mining calendar, and in July 2026 QME will once more take centre stage in Mackay — the beating heart of Queensland’s mining industry.Mackay, Queensland · Mackay See the Story

Work kicks off on $2m beachfront makeover

Construction is underway on a $2 million project to revitalise North Wall Beach beside the Port of Mackay.Led by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP), the work is being completed by Queensland-based JMAC Constructions.The final design was shaped through community input, including from the Yuwi Aboriginal Corporation, Mackay and District Turtle Watch, and NQBP’s Port […] Thank-you for your interest in iQ Industry Queensland. We…Work · Mackay Read Article

North Wall Beach revitalisation underway - Infrastructure Magazine

Member for Mackay Nigel Dalton, NQBP Acting CEO Carissa Mansfield, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates, Member for Mirani Glen Kelly at North Wall Beach. Image: NQBP. Work is now underway to revitalise the popular North Wall Beach area beside the Port of Mackay. The $2 million project – led by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and completed by Queensland-based JMAC Constructions – includes a sealed car …Mackay, Queensland · Mackay Read Article

Aussie Pilot Facing Multiple Charges Walks Out of Courtroom

Australian Peter McDougall, 68, faces charges related to a fatal aircraft accident in late 2021. McDougall is accused of 17 aviation-related offenses, including maintaining an unregistered aircraft since 2011 and refusing to surrender his pilot’s license. The experimental aircraft crashed on a beach shortly after takeoff, killing his 83-year-old passenger. Previous manslaughter charges were dropped in November 2024. Described by prosecutors as a…Mackay, Queensland · Mackay Read Article