Locals grabbed hoses and buckets to help fight a grass fire that sparked at Collinsville yesterday arvo. 

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Queensland police have charged nearly 7000 offenders following a six month statewide crackdown.

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They were both allegedly caught doing more than 40km/h above the speed limit

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Despite concerns about overcrowding and safety in youth detention centres, Queensland Cabinet has approved new breach-of-bail laws carrying a mandatory minimum jail sentence.

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Mackay regional Council says earthing infrastructure beneath the pool now meets  Australian standards after swimmers reported a mild tingling feeling while in the water back in March. 

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Darryl Young has pleaded not guilty to three murders and one count of attempted murder

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Australia will be looking for redemption when the second test against Bangladesh gets underway in Mackay this weekend -- off the back of our nine wicket loss in Darwin.

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Less people are snapping up homes across Mackay as prices flatten out across the state. 

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Queensland’s proposed youth bail reforms could be introduced to Parliament as early as next week.

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And the Whitsundays could soon be home to a 70 kay mountain bike trial. 

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