Mackay and tropical north
Data reveals mining towns growth
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New population data reveals some interesting trends throughout the north Queensland region in the past decade.
Teen recovering from conveyor belt accident
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A teenager is recovering in hospital after getting stuck in a conveyor belt in a north Queensland workshop yesterday.
Commission releases Qld electorate redistribution
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The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has made further readjustments to 22 of the state's 89 electorates.
Deadline looms for say on fisheries rules
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The Department of Primary Industries says more than 60 submissions have been lodged in response to proposed new rules for a number of Queensland's fisheries.
Fin exports harming shark numbers: WWF
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Conservationists say they have major concerns about Australia's contribution to the shark fin industry.
Mayor backs joint waste service approval
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The Isaac Regional Mayor says a decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will lead to better waste services in the central highlands.
Mayor offers Proserpine CBD assurances
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The Whitsunday Mayor has moved to reassure the Proserpine community that something will be done to revitalise the main street.
New home value takes $20m hit
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New housing data from the Master Builders Association shows there has been a $20 million drop in the value of new homes being built in the Mackay region.
Feedback sought on north Qld NewsRadio plan
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public submissions on its proposal to make the ABC's NewsRadio service available in north Queensland.
Council frustrated over town plan approval delay
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The Whitsunday Regional Council is demanding answers from the Queensland Government as to why it is taking so long to approve its town plan.
Mines set record production levels
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Rio Tinto Coal has posted new production records at its two mines in central Queensland, despite severe flooding earlier this year.
Service to honour Vietnam War dead
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A twilight service will be held in Mackay this afternoon to remember five local soldiers who were killed during the Vietnam War.
Thurston, Prince eye comebacks in Townsville
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North Queensland's hopes for a second win in a row have been boosted by the likely return from injury of captain Johnathan Thurston for tomorrow night's home game against the Titans.
Cane smut spread fears aired
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Canegrowers Mackay says it is possible every cane farm in the region will be infected with smut in the next 12 months.
Mackay still feeling flood impact
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Almost 100 homes in Mackay are still uninhabitable six months after devastating floods hit the north Queensland city.
Qld doctor attacks 'Third World' cancer service
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An oncologist says cancer patients are dying because Queensland Health is delaying clinical drug trials.
Coal ship protesters fined
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Ten Greenpeace activists charged with vandalising coal ships have been fined.
Building industry strong despite housing market slowdown
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The Queensland Master Builders' Association (QMBA) says the construction industry remains strong despite a slowdown in the housing market.
Missing Mackay mum found
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Police have found a Mackay mother who has been missing since last weekend.
Cyclist recovering after Mackay hit-run
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A 19-year-old cyclist is recovering in hospital after he was hit by a car that failed to stop in Mackay.
Big field for Airlie Beach Race Week
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A record fleet has arrived in the Whitsundays, in north Queensland, to contest this year's Airlie Beach Race Week.
Sweet edge on waterproof coating
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Totally recyclable waterproof paper and cardboard containers can be made using a new coating developed from sugarcane, say Australian researchers.
Report reveals farm exodus
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New figures show 13 per cent of Queensland's farming families left the land between 2001 and 2006.
Search resumes for missing Mackay mum
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The search will continue today for 36-year-old Mackay mother who has been missing since the weekend.
Mock airport emergency reveals need for more resources
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A major mock incident at the Mackay Airport has found only minor changes need to be made in the way the site is secured or locked down in the event of a bomb threat or plane crash.
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