
Fitness Cartel’s long-awaited Mackay launch drew a huge crowd last week, transforming an ordinary Thursday into a high-octane community celebration. Mayor Greg Williamson cut the ceremonial rope as hundreds of locals cheered, ushering in what many are already calling Mackay’s most impressive fitness and wellness hub. The atmosphere buzzed with food trucks, live beats, and eager new members pouring through the doors the moment they opened. Founder and CEO Nathan James praised the overwhelming re

By Ruth Puddefoot Turning the final corner with only a few kilometres to go, Whitsunday’s local Liv Compton fixed her eyes on the finish line and on a victory. When she crossed first among women in the brutal Coast to Kosci ultramarathon in New South Wales, she didn’t just finish, she reached a personal milestone. Ultra running is far from ordinary. With relentless training, iron will determination, and unwavering support from her team, Liv carved her own path in the world of endurance sport, a



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