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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.

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Police allege Mackay man posing as yoga instructor sexually assaulted women

A 28-year-old man allegedly told two women in their 20s he was a yoga instructor before sexually assaulting them in North Queensland.

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Mackay's new domestic violence campaign that encourages fathers to be good role models

Dads are the target of sobering messages that will displayed across a regional Queensland city to make men tackle domestic violence.

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Former drug addict who turned her life around now working as counsellor in Mackay

A former drug addict who turned her life around says the trauma which plagued her past is what makes her a more compassionate, empathetic and successful counsellor.

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Why the parkrun practice initiative will encourage more GPs to engage in social prescription

Steve Connelly experienced debilitating depression and anxiety after his battle with heart disease, but a visit to his GP — and a left-field script — changed his life. Now Australian GPs are looking to increase "social prescriptions" with a breakthrough partnership.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Teenager dies from box jellyfish sting at Eimeo Beach near Mackay

A quiet afternoon at the beach turns to tragedy near Mackay after teenage boy is stung by a box jellyfish.

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Turtle hatching season underway on Avoid Island, an 'island ark' for vulnerable species

Welcome to the turtle nesting oasis with a healthy population of death adders and a somewhat ironic name.

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Two wanted for Qld boy's alleged abduction

North Queensland police are hunting for a 19-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman over their alleged abduction of a 14-year-old boy near Mackay.

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Coroner reopens inquiry into murder of Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn

Vicki Blackburn burst into tears when she found out the coronial investigation into her daughter's death was being reopened.

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Probe into Qld woman's 2013 death reopened

Queensland Coroner David O'Connell has re-opened an investigation into the stabbing death of Shandee Blackburn metres from her Mackay home eight years ago.

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Sun sets on Mackay's Summer House but hope remains for future of inclusive play

What began as one mother's dream for an inclusive play space became a treasured safe space in the community, but after a successful few years the doors will open for the last time.

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Three people arrested after anti-vaccination rally at Mackay shopping centre

An anti-vaccination protester has been charged with seriously assaulting a police officer, while two others have been charged with obstructing police, after a protest in Mackay.

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