It was smiles for miles at BB Print Stadium as 3,500 locals turned out for the Mackay Hospital Foundation’s Family Fun Day, up 500 from last year and bursting with enough joy to power the spinning tea cups. With four hours of non-stop rides, live music, fairy floss and a star-studded cast of Bluey, Bingo and the Paw Patrol gang, the event had kids bouncing higher than in the jumping castle. Gardian Real Estate staff were the real MVPs—spending the whole day wrangling rides with cheer and
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A popular coastal haven near the Port of Mackay is receiving a major upgrade, with construction officially underway on the $2 million North Wall Recreational Area improvement project. The works were launched on Tuesday morning by Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates, alongside Member for Mackay Nigel Dalton, Member for Mirani Glen Kelly, North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) Chair Jane McTaggart and Acting CEO Carissa Mansfield. They were joined by some of the commu
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Bowen came home with two prizes from the Queensland Day “All the Best” awards in Brisbane last week. The awards were decided purely by public vote with the Big Mango being named the best “Big Thing” and Birds Fish bar coming home with the prize of “Best Fish and Chips”. There were 15 categories including best beach, best pub, best burger, best meat pie, best beer and best landmark. Bowen was the only regional town to win two awards and was well represented at the awards ceremony where Premier
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Have you recently made the move to paradise and are looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community while protecting the local marine environment? Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc. is calling on the Whitsunday community, including new arrivals, long-time locals and especially retirees with time and skills to offer, to join its growing team of dedicated volunteers. The organisation is currently seeking Core Crew Project Liaisons to help lead and support the delivery of key environmental progr
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Last Thursday over 50 people attended Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s (QTIC) World Environment Day hosted at the stunning Shute Harbour Marine Terminal. QTIC CEO Natassia Wheeler said World Environment Day is crucial to the tourism sector because without the environment in Queensland their wouldn’t be a tourism industry, she also highlighted the exceptional experiences here in the Whitsundays. “The natural environment is such a critical part of the tourism industry,” she said. “If you l
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Last Friday locals saw an impressive new addition open in the heart of Airlie Beach. The new Airlie Beach Foreshore Ferris Wheel stands tall near the lagoon and Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins said it’s great to see more mainland activities here in region. “I think it'll really add an additional layer of things to do, whether they're for locals, for visitors that are here, and even the cruise ship visitors that come to town,” he said. “It gives a real reason, particularly for you
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A truly unique opportunity has just become available
– due to a change in the owners’ circumstances, this
incredible property is now offered for sale at auction,
unless sold prior.
Tucked away on over 5 private acres in one of
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Property Highlights:
• Over 5 acres of low-maintenance land with stunning
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• Heated inground pool with surrounding deck
• 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + separate study
and internal laundry
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• Original character features throughout – adding
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June 13, 2025
OPINION PIECE Superannuation is one of Australia's most important vehicles for building a comfortable retirement. Yet many of us only start paying attention to our super balances later in life. So why is super hitting the news and why am I raising it? The Federal government is planning a super heist and wants to change the goal posts on retirement savings. They are proposing to double the tax rate from 15 per cent to 30 per cent on all super balances valued above $3 million. This is a ver
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June 13, 2025
At Aligned Corporate Residences Mackay Located in the heart of Mackay on Queensland’s Central Coast, Aligned Corporate Residences Mackay offers a relaxed lifestyle in a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Just an hour’s flight from Brisbane, this idyllic tropical destination is perfectly positioned for business and leisure. Our central city location places residents within easy walking distance to a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. With convenient access to the business di
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June 13, 2025
Callea And Campbell Bring Elton And George To Life In an unmissable celebration of two of music’s greatest icons, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell are taking the stage together for a spectacular live national tour, featuring the timeless hits of Elton John and George Michael. The powerhouse duo will bring their electrifying energy to the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) on Saturday 28 June. Backed by their band, Callea and Campbell will take audiences on a musical journey t
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June 13, 2025
Mackay Teacher Claims Back-To-Back World Titles
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June 13, 2025
The Australia Wide Novice Pairs were played in May with 28 Novice players from Mackay competing. N/S winners were Mary Cruickshank and Geoff Cowan. E/W winners: Ted Cullinan and Susan Gibson. Weekly Results Monday 2 June 2025 –- 8 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Janelle Conroy / Terry Sheedy 1st Margaret Lane / Barbara Tait 2nd David Ting / Eric Goodchild 2nd Noel Bugeia / Geoffrey Patterson 3rd Edward Kliese / Diane Stokes 3rd Ming Ting / Pamela Finger 3rd Joy Block / Nancy Wix 4th H
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June 12, 2025
Cairns once again proved itself an ideal host city for the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games, held from May 29 to June 1, with over 220 swimmers taking part in three days of competitive pool events at the Tobruk Memorial Pool, followed by an open water swim at Lake Barrine. This year’s swimming program concluded with a scenic open water event on the Atherton Tablelands, where 74 swimmers took on either a 1500 or 3000 metre course in the 24-degree waters of Lake Barrine. Among the competitors we
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June 12, 2025
Friday 6th June Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Sam McCann (from 8pm) Saturday 7th June Airlie Beach Hotel: Meatloaf Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: DJ Night (from 8pm) Coral Sea Pavillion: (Live Music & DJ Session 1pm – 6pm) Sunday 8th June Airlie Beach Hotel: Meatloaf Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) Airlie Beach Hotel: Matt Angell (6.30 – 9.30pm) Grand View Hotel: Sam McCann (4pm - 8pm) Coral Sea Pavillion: Chill A
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June 12, 2025
June 13 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, Proserpine Entertainment Centre, 7:30pm 14 Botanical Bites, Club Whitsunday, 3pm - 5pm, $120 14 Multicultural Festival, Bowen Foreshore Sound Shell, 4pm - 8pm 14 Echoes of Pink Floyd - 60 years of Pink Floyd, Proserpine Entertainment Centre, 8:00pm 15 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am 17 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm-3:45pm 20 Whitsundays 112th Annual Regional Show Day 1, Proserpine Showgrounds 21 Whitsunda
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Friday 13th June Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Jackson Dunn (from 8pm) Saturday 14th June Airlie Beach Hotel: Grease vs Rocky Horror (2pm – 5.30pm) Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Sam McCann (from 8pm) Coral Sea Pavillion: (Live Music & DJ Session 1pm – 6pm) Sunday 15th June Airlie Beach Hotel: Grease vs Rocky Horror (2pm – 5.30pm) Airlie Beach Hotel: Paul Fergus Morris (6.30 – 9.30pm) Grand View Hotel: Jackson Dunn (4pm - 8pm)
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June 6, 2025
Next film night June: Ghostlight Alex Thompson and Kelly O'Sullivan’s moving, gently comic collaboration is about the power of live theater to make sense of our offstage dramas and personal narratives. Ghostlight centers on Dan (Keith Kupferer), a melancholic middle-aged construction worker grieving a family tragedy. Cut off from his devoted wife, Sharon (Tara Mallen), and talented but troubled daughter, Daisy (Katherine Mallen Kupferer), Dan finds comfort and community in a misfit company of a
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After a strong wind warning snuffed out SPARK a fortnight ago, the exciting pop-up event is set to reignite from Thursday, June 12, to Sunday, June 15. After the event was postponed, organisers sprang into action to reorganise the dozens of activities and attractions scheduled to activate the old cinema car park on Wood and Gordon streets. SPARK will now ignite with an evening networking event from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, June 12, and will then be followed by three days of continuous activatio
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