An inquest into the death of a Mackay Grandmother who died after an operation at the Mater Private Hospital will get underway today. 

An inquest into the death of a Mackay Grandmother who died after an operation at the Mater Private Hospital will get underway today.&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;