A full-page ad in Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper went viral this week when a woman named Jenny decided to take revenge on her cheating partner by booking the premium placement ad spot to tell everyone in town about his alleged actions.
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The Port of Mackay has broken a decade-long record to post its greatest trade year by volume.
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Two Mackay hockey players will be coming home from Birmingham with medals after both the men’s and women’s teams made the gold medal matches in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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A string of horrific tragedies rocked the region and devastated first responders last weekend.
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From the front cover of a magazine. Designed and executed to perfection. There will be many hours, memories and laughs created in this private haven.
As the cool nights bless us with the most spectacular sunsets and afternoons of outdoor cooking. As summer approaches, holiday at home. The floor plan on offer is versatile and clever with double bedrooms for a growing family. When visitors stay for the night, they’ll be more than comfortable overlooking the pool. The man hours and money have already been poured into this Lifestyle so you can sit back, enjoy knowing your dream is now your reality. Call us today!
A record number of yachts from as far afield as Western Australia and Tasmania have sailed into the Whitsundays in recent weeks to compete in the 34th annual Airlie Beach Race Week.
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Which would you prefer: sipping champagne in a luxurious tent, or bush camping waterside? The choice will soon be yours with new Lake Proserpine caretakers, Red Cat Adventures, announcing glamping will be added to the ever-improving tourism locale.
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On August 13, thousands of Whitsunday residents will cast their vote in the Whitsunday Mayoral by-election at voting booths across the region.
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Over 140 entrants across a variety of classes are eagerly preparing to set sail in the warm waters of the Whitsundays this month, shooting across the perfect conditions in the 34th annual Airlie Beach Race Week.
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The Terraces – one of Airlie Beach’s most popular complexes, where twin keys are the norm which makes a wonderful opportunity for the buyer as full-time investment or live in and rent option Located only 300 meters off the main street, you will have Coral Sea views from both apartments and still close enough to everything that town has to offer.
This twin key offers a 1-bedroom unit with private balcony, small kitchen and living area while the other is an open studio apartment with simple kitchenette and living area.
Features Include:
• North Facing balconies
• Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
• 2 pools in the complex
• Popular restaurant and bar onsite
• Studio side tenant in place at $260 until 27/1/2023
• One Bedroom approx. income $31,000 NET
• Body corporate levy is Approx. $2900 per quarter
• Council Rates Approx. $3000 annually
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are available upon request – Contact Agents
• 3 Bedroom lowset brick residence situated on a massive 1275 sqm allotment.
• All bedrooms & living area air conditioned.
• Low maintenance tiles throughout the living areas & new carpet to all bedrooms.
• Plenty of shed space on offer – 2 bay garage, 2 bay open carport & 7 x 6m lockable powered shed.
• Fully fenced with access to the backyard via the garage
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INVESTORS…….. NO BODY CORPORATE FEES and current
RENTAL RETURN of $495 per week!
FIRST HOME BUYERS or NEW TO TOWN or DOWN SIZING
• Lowset house with a floor plan of 175.86m2 on a 360m2 low maintenance block.
• Open plan living and dining areas that flow to large outdoor undercover entertaining area.
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• 7373 sq metre (about 2 acres) rural lifestyle block within the 20km radius of Mackay.
• Solid 3 bedroom highset Qld style home with fully enclosed brick base.
• Quality polished hardwood timber floors throughout. Roomy living area.
• Second bathroom, laundry and storage to ground level
• 3 sheds including a 21m x 8m, 6 lockable bay machinery shed plus high clearance bay.
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Within 10 mins of Mackay and Sarina. This wonderful and level block allows room for a self sustaining lifestyle for anyone. With room for a large house and shed. The large corner block is 1 hectare (2.5 acres) in size with bitumen road frontage. Your bore is located in the upper corner of the property. The property is a small walk away from Bell Creek which provides a sense of relaxation to the area. High quality soil allows you to create your own self sustaining lifestyle with a lovely garden and poultry
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August 12, 2022
Occasionally, despite best intentions, things get missed in my vegie patch. Consequently, I’ve had a couple of plant issues to deal with of late, so I thought I’d talk vegie garden problem solving over the next few weeks.
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August 12, 2022
Many of you may have heard about tinnitus or personally experienced it for yourself. Tinnitus is when you experience ringing or other noises in one or both of your ears. Some people experience a hum, buzz, cricket or high-pitched squeal which may be constant, intermittent and can sometimes change in tone, pitch or intensity.
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August 11, 2022
Race To Be Mayor 1. What would a council under your Mayorship do to help its constituents in relation to raising interest rates? 2. If you weren’t running, which candidate would you be voting for? Why so? 3. How would you use your platform to secure more support from state and federal government for the region?
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August 11, 2022
What a weekend for Whitsunday United with brilliant performances across all age groups.
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August 11, 2022
At the end of July, Bowen Polocrosse Club hosted it annual carnival, fielding a team in the B grade comp with four Bowen players.
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August 11, 2022
Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams hosted the ever strong North Mackay Saints for the second time within a month showing mixed results for the day.
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August 11, 2022
Look into these Angeleyes, because you ain’t seen nothin’ yet; The Pub is set to turn into a Summer Night City of synth, high energy, and soprano when SOS – A Tribute to the Songs of ABBA rolls into the coastal town.
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August 11, 2022
Whitsunday Christian College, a local Prep – Year 12 school is inviting the community along to celebrate its 25th anniversary in late August with ‘A Night Under the Stars’ event.
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August 11, 2022
It’s been billed as a part-concert film and part-road movie, showcasing “stunning local landscapes, remarkable people and amazing stories”. Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush, comes from the minds behind “Slim and I”, the famed documentary-style story on Slim Dusty’s life.
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The week-long regatta will come to a close next Thursday evening with live entertainment, food vans and a fantastic firework display at the Festival Village.
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