Mackay's boxing star is Liam Paro will fight for an IBF welterweight title against undefeated Frenchman David Papot next month. 

Mackay's boxing star is Liam Paro will fight for an IBF welterweight title against undefeated Frenchman David Papot next month.&nbsp;

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The state government's given the go-ahead to Glencore's Hail Creek coal mine expansion south-west of Mackay.

The state government's given the go-ahead to Glencore's Hail Creek coal mine expansion south-west of Mackay.

Rocky is on alert as floodwaters move towards the city. 

Rocky is on alert as floodwaters move towards the city.&nbsp;