7.6K views · 106 reactions | A Mackay business that's been operating for less than a year has picked up a gold medal at the Queensland Tourism Awards. Four Mackay and Whitsunday tourism operators were recognised on the night; some had to make big changes to remain viable during the pandemic. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/mackay-whitsundays #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay | Facebook

9.9K views · 42 reactions | 22 potential Olympians have travelled across the state to Mackay for their preseason training camp. The team was due to be in Thailand but they were unable to travel due to COVID-19. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay | Facebook

North Queensland's dangerous drenching has started. Rainfall records have been broken and roads are going under in outback communities. The weather bureau warning, the system looks frighteningly similar to the one that caused devastating floods in 2019. | 7NEWS Mackay

9.5K views · 82 reactions | Ten years ago today, Mackay was declared a disaster zone after record rainfall caused widespread flooding. The city saw 600mm of rain in six hours - more than a third of the rainfall Mackay could usually receive in a YEAR. We've dug up a news story from our archives  What are your memories of the floods? ️ Mackay Regional Council | ABC Tropical North | Facebook

16K views · 164 reactions |  1958 MACKAY FLOODS  We found this...

Six new beaches across Queensland will have added defence from sharks with drone technology. It's hoped the expansion to the Sharksmart program will keep Queenslanders safe and tourists happy. | 7NEWS Mackay

🎄On the last day before Christmas... we're releasing the latest video in our #DiscoverMackay video campaign. Ready to spark your future - Discover a career in manufacturing. 💥 🎥 Watch the video and hear from the team at @vex__group about the endless opportunities in the region. Thanks to Vex Group for the workshop tour! 👏 ✅ Forge your career in a region where mining and agriculture fuel strong demand ✅ Enjoy the fishing, camping and beaches in your down time ✅ Work on leading-edge innovative