Newly discovered skink is a second unique species for Australia's Scawfell Island
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50 km east of ...
Man hit by cyclone while rowing across Pacific Ocean rescued by Australian warship after being stranded for 3 days
Video of the operation showed a naval boat rescuing Mockus from his vessel in rough seas, then hoisting him onto the warship.
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Australian homes lose power and people told to evacuate as tropical cyclone approaches
An Australian warship rescued him Monday 740 kilometers (460 miles) east of the Queensland coastal city of Mackay and landed him on Friday in Sydney where he was reunited with his wife, Sonata ...
North Queensland Cowboys premiership heroes lock horns in Mackay Cutters vs Townsville Blackhawks
A decade on from their NRL premiership heroics with the North Queensland Cowboys, two of the club’s finest forwards faced off ...
Australia Prepares for ‘Significant Impacts’ From Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland ...
Meet the cattle farmers buying into Mackay, Isaac, Whitsunday
Our region is home to many big beef producers ranging from families working their first property to established dynasties and ...
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Taumalolo to play for Mackay in Queensland Cup
Jason Taumalolo asked to play Queensland Cup for Mackay and coach Todd Payten said it was as smart move. The 2015 premiership ...
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Mangrove expert condemns Mackay Port Access development plan
The $350 million taxpayer funded road will be split 80:20 between the Federal and Queensland Governments ... a number of ...
Australian navy rescues adventurer who hit a cyclone while rowing across the Pacific Ocean
An Australian warship has rescued a Lithuanian solo rower who ran into a tropical cyclone while attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean from California ...