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James Cook University is planning to grow its student numbers at its Mackay Clinical School in order to meet the demands of the wider region. Newly

A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a four-year-old boy whose body was found in a swimming pool at a Queensland home, after drowning was ruled out as his cause of death.

Police say the six teenagers had to be taken to hospital after ingesting the substance. One boy, aged 15, was in critical condition and police said he had died on Friday morning.

Residents in the Mackay-Isaac region have better access to mental health care and support thanks to the Federal Coalition Government's strong investment...

“To leave Queenslanders, and in this case the Clermont community, without a doctor is basically condemning them to third world medical services.”

Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert says it is part of a $51 million budget package to upgrade hospital and health services from Bowen to Sarina.

Premium Content Subscriber only Mackay’s night of nights for two incredible causes has raised more than $100,000 through generous auction bids and the region’s business community stepping up to donate. Billed as the biggest and best Mayor’s Charity Ball yet, the 422 people in attendance at the MECC Saturday night appear to have smashed previous fundraising goals with proceeds to be split between the Domestic Violence Resource Service and HeartKids Mackay. The final tally of the n...

Premium Content Subscriber only UPDATE 1.45PM, SATURDAY: A young driver involved in a train collision Friday morning is reported to be in a stable condition. The 24-year-old man was driving the Landcruiser west on Sarina-Homebush Road near Rosella when the car and train collided. He was taken to Mackay Base Hospital after the crash. An MBH spokeswoman said the Landcruiser driver was in a stable condition. Senior Sergeant Robson said the Landcruiser was a write-off with sand scattered on the...

Premium Content Subscriber only UPDATE 9.20am: A driver has been called “very lucky” after his LandCruiser was written off following a crash between a ute and train near Rosella. Senior Sergeant Trevor Robson said it may take hours for a rail tracks to be cleared following the incident at 6.40am. Senior Sergeant Robson said a young man was driving the LandCruiser west on Sarina-Homebush Road near Rosella when he collided with the train. A driver was injured when a car and goods trai...

Premium Content Subscriber only UPDATE 7PM THURS: A driver who lost their arm in a horror head-on crash on the Peak Downs Highway remains in a critical condition at Mackay Base Hospital. The collision between a car and a semi-trailer happened near Coppabella about 8am Tuesday. UPDATE 3PM: The Peak Downs Highway has reopened at Coppabella after a driver lost their arm in a horror head-on crash about 8am Tuesday. UPDATE 11.20AM: A driver who had to be cut from the wreckage of a crumpled ute duri...