Frightening vision has been released revealing the dangers of dicing with cane trains. It shows a train slamming into a harvester that was stuck on the tracks, and police say it's not the only disturbing incident this year. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Frightening vision has been released revealing the dangers of dicing with cane trains. It shows a train slamming into a harvester that was stuck on the tracks, and police say it's not the only disturbing incident this year. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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UPDATED: The driver of the cane loco has been taken to Mackay Base Hospital with significant leg and pelvis injuries and is in a stable condition. Mackay Sugar has temporarily shut down the Racecourse network. EARLIER: Emergency crews are working to free a driver trapped in a Mackay Sugar locomotive after a collision with a truck at Oakenden, southwest of Mackay. Authorities were called to the crash on Stanfords Road around 12pm. Paramedics are also assessing the condition of the male truck driv
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UPDATED: The driver of the cane loco has been taken to Mackay Base Hospital with significant leg and pelvis injuries and is in a stable condition. Mackay Sugar has temporarily shut down the Racecourse network. EARLIER: Emergency crews are working to free a driver trapped in a Mackay Sugar locomotive after a collision with a truck at Oakenden, southwest of Mackay. Authorities were called to the crash on Stanfords Road around 12pm. Paramedics are also assessing the condition of the male truck driv
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Cane farmers look set to lose more than $80 million as an estimated 1.2 million tonnes of sugarcane remains unharvested across the state. Now they're worried the impacts will be felt well into this year. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Cane farmers look set to lose more than $80 million as an estimated 1.2 million tonnes of sugarcane remains unharvested across the state. Now they're worried the impacts will be felt well into this year. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Cane train collisions and near misses spark warning on north Queensland rail lines
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Cane train collisions and near misses spark warning on north Queensland rail lines
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Cane bins involved in derailment at Redlynch
Cane bins involved in derailment at Redlynch
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Some people like to build model planes, others get a kick out of model cane farming equipment. Veteran craftsman Tony Sant has built replicas of cane farming tools, to preserve some of Mackay's sugar cane industry. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/mackay-whitsundays #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Some people like to build model planes, others get a kick out of model cane farming equipment. Veteran craftsman Tony Sant has built replicas of cane farming tools, to preserve some of Mackay's sugar cane industry. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/mackay-whitsundays #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Sugarcane locos have a sweet new look ahead of the next crushing season. Mackay Sugar says the upgrades are just one of many preparations ahead of a promising harvest. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/mackay-whitsundays #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Sugarcane locos have a sweet new look ahead of the next crushing season. Mackay Sugar says the upgrades are just one of many preparations ahead of a promising harvest. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/mackay-whitsundays #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Farmers can breathe a sigh of relief after Mackay Sugar agreed to buy cane that doesn't meet its typical quality standards. It's aimed at helping the industry stay afloat during the extended crush season. 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Mackay's annual sugar crush has officially come to a close, with both the Marian and Racecourse mills tipping their final bins today. Production was up on last year, but growers say higher levels of predicted rainfall could impact the next season. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Cane farmers are calling for haulout drivers to help them with a labour shortage this season. Two new courses have also been launched to upskill and boost the workforce. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Queensland's cane farming industry is about to enter a new era with a sugar stalwart hanging up his hat after four decades of work. Paul Schembri has fought for growers' rights since he was a young farmer but it's time to move on to the next chapter. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/mackay-whitsundays #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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A local cane farmer says a leak from Kinchant Dam has spread salt across his property, killing 25 hectares of sugar cane and grossly devaluing his land. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Cane farmers say they're disappointed the crushing season will once again be extended until next year. The late finish also means next year's crop is likely to be delayed too. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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VIDEO: Cane train loco derails between Townsville, Cairns
Jul 24, 2024
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One man has died and another two have been injured in two separate farm machinery incidents at the weekend. Well-known local Tony Galea was working on his cane farm with his son on Saturday when their tractor rolled, killing the 87-year-old. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/mackay-whitsundays #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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Sodden cane fields are leaving farmers disheartened about the future of the 2025 season. Canegrowers' Owen Menkens says this month's deluge will affect at least one third of the state's crop, costing the industry millions. 7NEWS at 6pm. 📱Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay
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🌾 CANE FARM – Just 10 Minutes to Mackay! 🌾 📍 1169 Bruce Highway, Farleigh 👉https://www.realestate.com.au/property-cropping-qld-farleigh-700367936 An unbeatable opportunity directly across from the Farleigh Mill – this 144-acre farm features: 🏡 Solid, well-maintained highset home 🚜 Large machinery sheds 💧 Equipped bores (auxiliary irrigation supply) 🌱 2025 crop included 🧰 Plant & equipment included 📍 Prime location – only 10 minutes to Mackay’s CBD A rare chance to secure a productive,
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REVEALED: Dozens of Mackay region cane farms listed for sale
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Queensland's Cane Trains - Mackay Region Part 1
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Can you spot the old cane cutter knife? 👀 It’s one of many relics from local cane farms in the 1940s which have been dusted off and put on display at Mackay Museum. 👕🏆 All sorts of treasures have been uncovered as part of a recent museum makeover by Mackay Regional Council. 💁‍♂️ Personalise your news & stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC Tropical North
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Our garbage trucks are no longer just picking up the trash - they're also enticing residents and visitors to Discover Mackay 🗺 Council's waste truck fleet of 11 general waste trucks and four recycling trucks have been transformed into moving tourism billboards. They contain the slogan "Discover Mackay" with images of Mackay's beautiful natural environments🌲 🐟 and family-friendly facilities on offer. The "Discover Mackay" campaign ties in with our scheduled maintenance program, and will help b
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🌾 Productive Cane & Lifestyle Farm – 156 Acres, Dows Creek 4 Bed • 1 Bath • Multiple Sheds • 156 Acres 📍 1213 Mirani–Mount Ossa Road, Dows Creek 👉 Enquire here: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-mixed farming-qld-dows creek-700387584 💰 $1,950,000 • 90ML water allocation underground irrigation • Fertile, high-yielding soils • New steel stockyards with grazing potential • Renovated 4-bedroom home • New bathroom & vinyl plank flooring • Large sheds: 20x8m & 18x9m extra workshops • Sealed r
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