News Headlines for Mackay & the Whitsundays, Thursday 15th March 2018

Here is the latest from the region.


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Council approves "controversial" plan to dig two dams at Palmyra.

Police called to Bakers Creek for two cars on fire. The Ford ranger and Toyota Hilux found on Cowleys Road around 3pm on Monday. The cars were significantly damaged It's being treated as suspicious and if anyone has any information they are asked to call Mackay Police. 

A man has allegedly stolen a turn-table in Mount Pleasant. The man stealing the bear brand table from a shop on Heaths Road while staff were distracted. He was spotted leaving the area in a ford courier ute with a trailer hauling a ride on mower. If you have any information contact crime stoppers

Whitsunday Coast Airport expansions to attract international flights. A fifteen million dollar project to get under way next month. Paynter Dixon Queensland receiving the tender from Council for stage one yesterday. Works on the first stage are predicted to wrap up by November

The Mackay Regional Council is eager to find locals with a passion for the town to help re-invent public spaces. Grants are now available for the Activate My Place Program, with applications closing on April 30. It comes after a visit from Melbourne-based placemaker Gilbert Rochecouste who inspected Mackay's empty laneways and shops. He says the town has plenty to offer.

 

The Mackay Region is continuing to draw tourist crowds. Data released by Tourism and Events Queensland showing a record increase in visits to the region. Fifty thousand international visitors trekking through the region in 2017 showing a 5 per cent increase on the previous year

 

 

A controversial plan to dig two dams at Palmyra, has today received council's tick of approval.

 

Queensland is in line for a massive jobs boost after the Prime Minister awarded a five billion dollar defence deal to the state.

LOCAL SPORT 

The QCSS Mackay Cutters are facing a leadership crisis. Fullback Jack Joass to miss this Sunday’s clash against Easts in Brisbane. The vice-captain set for an extended sidelining after dislocating his shoulder in last weeks match

The inaugural NRL Women’s comp is set to welcome a Mackay great. Brittany Breayly named as part of a 40 player team in the comp

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WEATHER

MACKAY & WHITSUNDAYS:  Sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35. 

ON THE WATERS: South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Mackay during the morning. Winds turning easterly in the afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 metres, decreasing below 1 metre around midday. Swell East to northeasterly 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning, then decreasing to around 1 metre around midday.

UV Alert from 8:10 am to 4:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 14 [Extreme]

14 March 2018




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