Turmoil in battler territory

THE polls say voters are itching to give state Labor a thrashing come the NSW election in a year's time, but the Coalition may not be headed for victory as easily as the raw numbers suggest.

Mackay expects pace attack to throw Magpies

ADELAIDE winger David Mackay thinks he knows how the Crows can guarantee victory over Collingwood tomorrow. By running, running and more running.

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Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, director, Museum of Contemporary Art

Freeman In Shock Over Brother's Death

A BROTHER of the Olympic gold medallist Cathy Freeman has been killed in a car accident in Mackay in north Queensland.

Gallant Tigers Capture First Stripes

BATEMANS Bay came back from the dead to notch their first win of the Group Seven league season against Kiama on Saturday at Mackay Park.

Mackay Away From The Crowds

Halfway between Brisbane and Cairns, the Mackay region offers a very Queensland experience - rainforests, beaches, reef and tropical islands - but further away from the tourist crowds.

Mitchell Takes A Punt On Mackay

WESTERN FORCE coach John Mitchell admits recalling the injury-plagued Lachlan MacKay for just his fourth Super 14 match in three seasons to face the Crusaders in Perth tomorrow is a gamble.

Takeover Tango Devised To Fix Magellan Advice Tangle

HOW much is the investment advice of two of the best-known bankers in town worth to James Packer? In the case of Chris Mackay and Hamish Douglass, the pair's contract to advise the Packer-backed Magellan Financial Group has been valued by an independent expert at more than $27 million.

Trappel In Line For Country Selection

NEWCASTLE speedster Daniel Magin has to be cleared of stress fractures in his left ankle before taking his place in the NSW Country team at next month's Australian Country Cricket Championships in Mackay.

Bush Boys Bowling Blues

NEWCASTLE fast bowler Michael Hogan will miss the Australian Country Cricket Championships in Mackay next month as his horrible run with injury continues.

20 Years Of The Knights Part 2: 1989

RD 1: SUNDAY, MARCH 19 KNIGHTS 19 (J Doyle, M Hagan, S Fulmer tries; B Quinton 3 goals; G Wurth fi eld goal) MAGPIES 10 (W Simonds, C Blair tries; G Mackay goal) at ISC. Crowd: 14,201. Referee: Chris Ward.

Magellan Sails Out Of Stormy Waters

THE former investment bankers Chris Mackay and Hamish Douglass have launched a takeover bid to avoid a looming conflict of getting too rich from their Magellan Financial Group business.

Dare We Look In The Mirror?

Australia's 'progress' over the past 25 years presents a troubling image. Advance Australia ... Where? By Hugh Mackay Hachette Australia, 356pp, $35

Helensburgh Tigers To Tackle Breast Cancer

HELENSBURGH Tigers Rugby League Football Club is holding a fundraising event to benefit the Joanne MacKay Breast Cancer Foundation.

Tigers Fanging For Revenge In Bulldogs Grudge Match

PAYBACK is high on the agenda for the Batemans Bay Tigers in tomorrow's Group Seven showdown with arch rivals Milton-Ulladulla at Mackay Park.

Leseberg Out To Land Shield In Final Flight

NSW Country captain Nick Leseberg is determined to finish the Australia Rugby Shield campaign with a victory over Queensland Country at Mackay on Saturday for two reasons.

Tigers' Thriller After Siren

BATEMANS Bay escaped with a thrilling 34-32 win over Shellharbour in Saturday night's Group Seven confrontation at Mackay Park.

Crocs Rock

THE borders of Queensland's lush far north are a little vague, but the consensus is that it is an area from about the city of Mackay north to the tip of Cape York.

Men Of Steel Reunite For Breast Cancer Fundraiser

ILLAWARRA Steelers legends Shaun Timmins, Paul McGregor, Rod Wishart, John Simon and Brad Mackay will join forces to play in a star-studded side at next month's Kiama Knights Nines tournament.