Digital Detox: Mackay Families Invited to Rethink Tech
Earlier this week, Member for Mackay, Nigel Dalton MP, invited the community to Digital Detox: A Night to Rethink Tech, addressing the growing impact of technology overuse on mental health. The event was held on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, from 5:45pm to 7:00pm at Harrup Park.
International speaker and author Brad Huddleston, known for Digital Cocaine and Digital Rehab, shared insights on how tech addiction affects the brain like a drug, the mental toll of cyberbullying, alternatives to traditional digital education, and the influence of AI on learning and parenting.
New Innovations for Coeliac Disease in Mackay
Mackay residents also had the chance to learn about a Phase 2 clinical trial for celiac disease, hosted by local gastroenterologist Dr. James Davidson and Paul Wagner, CEO of a US-based bioceuticals company, at Magpies on 21 August 2025.
Mr Dalton said, "It’s really exciting to see this happening in a regional centre. With the local hospital, research institute, population, and funding all in place, there’s a real opportunity here.
“Hopefully, this project will lead to an answer for those living with coeliac disease," he said.
The trial is unique to regional Queensland, allowing participants from Mackay and nearby areas to take part without travelling to a major city, providing a rare opportunity to contribute to medical research while accessing cutting-edge treatments.
Member for Mackay, Nigel Dalton MP with International speaker and author Brad Huddleston. Photo credit: Hannah McNamara
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