Police are investigating after bones, believed to be part of a skull, were found at Mackay's Pioneer River. Forensic testing will be conducted to confirm whether the bones are human remains. Queensland Police: Police are investigating after skeletal remains were found in Mackay yesterday afternoon. The bones were located by a passer-by slightly submerged in the Pioneer River near Barnes Creek Road Park around 3pm. Forensic testing will be carried out to confirm whether the bones are human remain

👀🏗 It was a sight to behold as two huge cranes lifted a 40m gangway into the Pioneer River this morning, connecting the fishing pier with the new floating pontoon. The floating pontoon, at the end of Brisbane Street near the Bluewater Quay, is part of the Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area’s Riverside Revitalisation project. 📆 Tenders are open now on QTender, until February 27, for anyone interested in running a commercial operation from the pontoon. Think kayak hire, fishing charter

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