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

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

This week marks 12 years since Mackay's 2008 floods. Thousands of homes were destroyed and the flood waters left a damage bill in the millions. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay

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It was one of the deadliest school holidays on Queensland roads, with 11 lives lost over a three week period. More than 5,000 motorists were caught speeding during the road safety operation, leaving police concerned. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay