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We put the Wavelets mystery to bed after great sleuthing

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson believes we might have solved the mystery.

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01st March 2021 5:03 AM

Harry Bruce's take on the wavelets mystery. This Harry Bruce cartoon has been brought to you by Dawson MP George Christensen. George is a proud supporter of free speech and the ability of our cartoonists to take the mickey out of the political class.

Why QLD as preferred 2032 Olympic candidate benefits Mackay

The International Olympic Committee has been most impressed by the state’s bid. Here’s how Mackay is ready to take...

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25th Feb. 2021 11:02 AM

Mayor Greg Williamson gives 14-year-old Bayley Sleeman the all-clear to take the first dive into the 50m pool at the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex.

Mackay Anzac Day service could be invite-only affair

‘I’m confident that Anzac Day will go off okay if everybody settles down and takes a deep breath’

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10th Feb. 2021 1:02 PM

Ken Higgins lays a wreath at the Anzac Day service at Jubilee Park in Mackay 2019.

New footpath connects beachside residents to school

The path will alleviate concerns for children walking along the shoulder of a busy section of road

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09th Feb. 2021 11:02 AM

A new shared footpath will alleviate safety concerns for children getting to and from Seaforth State School. Picture: File

First glimpse: The vision for a vibrant Mackay riverfront

Picture sitting on century-old timber with your fish and chips as a gentle breeze sweeps in from the Pioneer River.

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05th Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

Concept drawing showing how a redeveloped public realm at 6 River St, Mackay could create a vibrant night scene along the Pioneer River waterfront. Picture: Mackay Regional Council

How catching a barra could snag you a $500 fishing voucher

Barramundi season is officially open. Find out how fishing in Mackay could land you a big reward >>>

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02nd Feb. 2021 10:02 AM

Dean Silvester holding a barramundi he caught in Mackay. Picture: Contributed

First of its kind: New crossing to be installed in Mackay

All traffic will be stopped at the busy intersection allowing pedestrians to cross in any direction

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01st Feb. 2021 1:02 PM

Mackay is soon to receive its first scramble pedestrian crossing. Picture: Brendan Radke.

Koumala to receive $2 million water treatment plant

The contract has been awarded for the project which aims to reduce water hardness and improve taste

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01st Feb. 2021 11:02 AM

The location and design of the new Koumala water treatment plant. Picture: Mackay Regional Council

How sleuths are working to solve the wavelets mystery

The Daily Mercury was issued a challenge and I think we have some strong contenders

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01st Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

This is the Australia Day write-up in The Mackay Daily Mercury on January 30, 1934 that mentions the mysterious Mackay location "the wavelets". This passage led Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson to issue the Daily Mercury a challenge at the 2021 Australia Day awards to find out where they were. Picture: Trove/Mackay Daily Mercury

Tide slowly turning in solving mayor’s wavelet mystery

The ‘wavelets’ mystery has engaged the Mackay community and there are now whispers all over town about their possible...

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29th Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

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