International tourists spent more money in Queensland last financial year than ever before. The record figure was $6.9 billion, with the Gold Coast owning the biggest share of the spending, followed by North Queensland. #Tourism #Queensland #Economy #Travel | 7NEWS Mackay

📼 1958 MACKAY FLOODS 📼 We found this footage in the ABC archives. It shows the Pioneer River in full flood and the damaged Forgan Bridge after the devastating floods of February 17, 1958. Four people died and the suburb of Foulden was wiped out after record-breaking rainfall. Rain gauges overflowed as over 20 homes were washed away and bridges were damaged and destroyed. Do you or your family have memories of the 1958 floods, 60 years on? 🌧️ | ABC Tropical North

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

3K views · 34 reactions | It's been 10 years since Mackay was hit by extreme floods, turning the city into a disaster zone. More than 600 millimetres fell in a matter of hours, inundating entire suburbs. Report on 7 News at 6pm. Not near the TV? Watch on the free 7plus app: www.7plus.com.au #7News | 7NEWS Mackay | Facebook

🌟Discover Mackay, Embrace the Opportunity🌟 Looking for the perfect balance between career and lifestyle? Mackay is calling! 🌴🌊 From pristine beaches and lush national parks to vibrant local culture and endless outdoor adventures, Mackay offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. Whether you're raising a family, building a career or launching your own business - this is the place to do it. Visit Mackay - your next move might begin with a weekend! Nautical By Nature Mackay #VisitMackay #DiscoverM

2.1K views | Let's take a look at what we can expect on our beaches in the region this weekend, here's Darren Everard from Surf Life Saving Queensland. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay | Facebook

A pilot is fighting for life in the RBWH, after his plane crashed and exploded into flames in Central Queensland. | 7NEWS Mackay