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Local member Nigel Dalton has completed his final laps for the annual Laps for Life campaign, using the challenge to raise awareness about youth suicide prevention and the importance of mental health support. Over the month of March, Mr Dalton swam around 20 kilometres and raised nearly $1,000 for ReachOut Australia, helping fund resources aimed at supporting young Australians experiencing mental health struggles. As the community heads into Queensland Youth Week from April 6–12, the campaign highlights the need for open conversations and stronger support networks for young people in Mackay. Local services, including MADEC Australia, continue to play a vital role in connecting young people with help and encouraging them to seek support before reaching crisis point.
Sail Airlie Features Whitsunday’s Best And Brightest Over the Easter period, some of the Whitsundays’ finest sailors came together for the ‘Sail Airlie 2026’ regatta. The event welcomed all classes of ‘Off the Beach’ dinghies and catamarans, including windsurfers and a dedicated ‘Green Fleet’ for emerging sailors. Between 3 and 6 April, competitors of all ages and backgrounds took to the water for a series of thrilling races, organised by the Whitsunday Sailing Club at their scenic local venue. Captions Photo credit: Stallion Studios Photography
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