Coffs Coast Advocate

Council votes on future of dam boating, camping and fishing

The future responsibility of Kinchant, Teemburra and Eungella dams had been discussed for two years - now it has been...

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16th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Mackay Regional Council will not take over management responsibility for Kinchant, Eungella and Teemburra dams

Man injured in excavator rollover north west of Mackay

A man, believed to be the machine’s driver, was injured at a private property 34km north west of Mackay

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05th Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the man was injured when the machinery rolled on a private property, 34km north west of Mackay, at 10.49am.

Mackay-owned agricultural supplies company set to expand

FIRST LOOK: The proposed 1600sq m warehouse will service the region’s sugarcane and beef cattle industries

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30th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

The proposed location of the new Crop Wise store, on the site of DGH Engineering along Boundary Rd, Paget. Picture: Plans submitted to Mackay Regional Council

Helicopter rescue for man crushed on farm

Man caught under farming machinery on property west of Mackay

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26th Nov. 2020 3:11 PM

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said a man had crush injuries to his chest, abdomen and legs after being “caught underneath a machine” at a private property 40km west of Mackay. Photo: RACQ CQ Rescue

$1.8m bridge repairs to save ratepayers for decades

Flooded Bloomsbury bridge to be replaced in innovative new system for crossing repairs

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12th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Mackay Regional Council has approved a tender to replace the timber Caping Road bridge, which runs over the O’Connell River, 9km north of BloomsburyPicture: Troy Snook

Cyclone’s devastation hits 800+ homes in rezoning push

Cyclone Debbie’s flood zone legacy: ‘Mother nature can do amazing things when it comes to dumping water’

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29th Oct. 2020 2:10 PM

Jim Swan's property was destroyed as the floodwater surged down Rocky Dam Creek in 2017.

Bring your land to life at Finch Hatton field day

Learn about fire management, soil health, biosecurity, animal husbandry, growing your own food and more:

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23rd Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

Imogen Tennent, 9, with sister Cassidy, 7, daughters of Mandy Tennent and husband Kell who operate Eungella business Cloudbreak Lowlines. They will have a stall at this weekend’s field day at Finch Hatton. Picture: Contributed

New rivals to compete for Mackay’s industrial lands

Mayor hits back at new report criticising ‘mature’ industries. ‘I don’t agree with that at all’

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21st Oct. 2020 12:10 PM

The Ethos Urban report, which was tabled in Mackay Regional Council in the latest Wednesday meeting, said Mackay was well suited to host a new range of industries.

Pandemic camping expo expecting record crowds

Camping, caravanning and holidaying expo returns to Mackay, to break COVID blues

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11th Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

Event management specialist Bob Carroll said the annual showcase of the latest caravans, camper trailers, 4x4s, lifestyle and holiday ideas had been running for the last five years. Picture: Lee Constable

Insta-worthy farm adventure reopens during pandemic

For the first time since the pandemic residents can escape the city cluster for a day of tranquillity at a Eton farm

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09th Oct. 2020 2:10 PM

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