NQ Sportstar Awards To Honour Athletes And Achievements The Mackay region is getting ready to celebrate the rising sports stars of North Queensland. Nominations closed on September 1 for local sporting stars to be nominated for the MM Electrical NQ Sportstar Awards and the list of nominees was revealed last week at a media launch at Mackay ARC. Mackay Regional Council councillor, Laurence Bonaventura, who is also North Queensland Sports Foundation director, attended the launch and said this year
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Mackay city is now better prepared to face major weather events with the official opening of the new flood-resistant Mackay City Substation, located at Tennyson Street. The $28 million substation is designed to withstand a one in 200-year flood event, providing greater resilience to the region. This significant project includes the installation of two new transformers, a control room, operating switchgear, and power cables. The substation has been successfully electrically commissioned, resulti
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With the semi-finals of The Voice 2023 coming to a close, Moranbah’s sweetheart, the beautiful Bella Mackenzie was unfortunately eliminated from this years’ national singing competition. On Sunday night, Bella performed a unique rendition of Australian icon John Farnham’s ‘Two Strong Hearts’. She dedicated her performance to her late grandfather, ‘Feno’. On her Facebook page, Bella stated, “We found out that Pop had cancer a week before my blind audition and we lost him not long after that.” “He
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The beachside suburb of Eimeo is one of Mackay’s most popular residential areas. Add to that a high-quality home that ticks all the boxes and this one should go straight to the top of your viewing list.
Looking to run a business from home. In addition to the main office upstairs, a second office and the third bathroom are available on the ground level.
Located in a quiet cul de sac surrounded by good quality homes, the 852 square metre site is elevated, well drained and provides very good views.
Freshly painted in recent weeks, the hardiplank dwelling is terraced to the site and the high set rear sector provides for a ground level double lockable garage, office (not legal habitable ceiling height) and a third shower and toilet. Handy for the nearby in ground pool.
The upper level features a good quality polished timber floor throughout and includes four bedrooms and an office. Three bedrooms are air conditioned, and the master bedroom also features a walk-in robe and an ensuite.
The open plan kitchen/dining/living area is well appointed and is also air conditioned. Good views are available from both the living area and the balcony which extends to three sides.
Other attractions include an in-ground saltwater pool with shade sails; two bay colourbond shed with power; three x pvc rain water tanks and associated pumps; 6.9kw solar power system, only 12 months old; and a fully automatic irrigation system.
I guarantee you won’t find a property with superior presentation and maintenance levels as this one. Check it out on the internet, take your drive by, then call me for a full inspection. The price is negotiable, so make an offer.
34 Fighters Cheered On By Crowd Of 800 At Sold Out Event Fight Night IX A Smashing Success! An action-packed Airlie Beach Fight Night IX had the crowd roaring in their seats last weekend as a mixture of Boxing, Muay Thai and Mixed-Partial Arts (MMA) fighters went up against each other in a series of one-on-one combat duals. The sold-out event saw 800 people pack the room to watch 17 different fights featuring a range of competitors from across the state and also local fighters who all had the
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For the past seven days, thousands of holidays makers have been unable to travel with local marine tourism operator, Cruise Whitsundays, who have had to cancel all experiential tours due to a staff strike. While the company hoped to resolve the issue following four separate proposals lodged with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), sadly the union announced a second week of strikes would commence early next week. The striking workforce were legally bound to return to duties this Thursday and
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Daydream Island and Living Reef took centre stage this week, with Whitsunday Coast Airport announcing a partnership with budget airline Bonza, to launch a range of exciting holiday packages. These new opportunities will benefit both tourists and locals who will be able to book a range of experiences that include air-travel, accommodation, and experiences all in one booking. Tourists will be able to book their dream holidays in the Whitsundays and locals will be able to travel to the 21 differe
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Collinsville Queensland Country Women’s Association (CWA) celebrated the grand opening of their brand-new hall last weekend, Saturday 23. With a fantastic variety of stalls making up their garden market, the women of the Collinsville branch were eager to show off the new faciality, which will become a community asset for years to come. “The celebrations included congratulatory speeches, ribbon and cake cutting and planting of fruit trees,” said a representative from Collinsville CWA. “There wa
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With a view like this, you'll feel like you're on holiday. If you're familiar with the beautiful Whitsundays, you know just how special Mandalay is.
This stunning home captures the essence of the Whitsundays and tropical living, with plenty of natural light and an airy feel. Set over two levels, it's the ideal escape and allows for guests on the lower level with the third bedroom, bathroom, and living area to have their own space. Recent stylish renovations to the kitchen and upstairs bathrooms, along with a host of other great improvements, ensure you can simply move in and enjoy what truly is a very relaxing home. In addition to the lock-up garage, the property allows for boat or caravan parking.
Treasures like 302 Mandalay Road rarely become available, and this one is a bit special.
Key Features:
- Spectacular ocean views and onto Airlie Beach
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with 2 living areas
- Rendered solid block home
- Salt water pool
- 2-car tandem garage with workbench
- Concrete pad for Boat/Caravan
- 6kw Solar Panels
- Low maintenance landscaped with rear courtyard
- 4 rain water tanks
- A/C's and fans throughout
- Bio cycle waste and grey water system
Step into this thoughtfully renovated and modern 2-bedroom
townhouse that effortlessly blends contemporary design with
practicality, offering an inviting open-plan layout that is perfect for
modern living.
• The living area is both spacious and welcoming, ensuring plenty of
room to relax and entertain.
• You will stay comfortable year-round with the convenience of air
conditioning and ceiling fans throughout and the added bonus of a
complex pool.
• Your practical needs are met with a single carport and a convenient
laundry facility. Plus, the townhouse’s central location means you
are only a short stroll away from the town centre.
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This inviting & well-maintained family home welcomes you to enjoy a
prime location with easy to maintain gardens, a paved double gate side
access option to store the boat and or caravan.
• Single level floor plan of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Family friendly neighbourhood with school bus options plus park & BBQ facilities
• Low maintenance home both internal and external
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No typos here! You’ll be amazed by the impressive gross return
of $128,000, thanks to the continuous influx of guests drawn to
the exquisite Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach. It’s an irresistible
opportunity for savvy investors.
• Twin key unit, designed for dual bookings, where each side stands
alone.
• Side A boasts a 1-bedroom suite, own bathroom, kitchenette, lounge,
and laundry amenities.
• Side B, on the other hand, offers a 2-bedroom unit with a complete
kitchen, a spa-equipped bathroom, a laundry room, and an expansive
balcony.
• Freshly adorned with a brand-new furniture package.
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Welcome to the enchanting shores of Conway Beach, where the perfect
blend of coastal charm and country tranquillity awaits. Spread across
5 sprawling acres, the grounds offer boundless potential, whether you
dream of creating a personal oasis or cultivating your own hobby farm.
• 5 acres of land with ocean views
• Great veranda for outdoor living and sea breezes
• Coway Beach, Cedar Creek Falls and the boat ramp just moments
away
• Lifestyle block with mature fruit trees
• Bore plus 5,000L water tank for backup
• 3 kw Solar with room for expansion, 5 kw Inverter
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September 28, 2023
Hi Everyone, It’s been a huge week here at the paper as, not only have we been busy producing the newspaper you are holding, but we have also been working on the first edition of our new sister publication, Burdekin Life Newspaper. Over the past few weeks, we have welcomed three new staff members and moved our Mackay journalist to Home Hill where he has become our ‘man on the ground’. As I am writing this on Wednesday afternoon, our entire team are about to head up to the Burdekin to attend a
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September 28, 2023
The Zonta Club of Bowen is excited to welcome applications for their annual Tertiary Bursary, worth $1,500. The eligibility criteria includes; being a female student currently studying a tertiary course in second year or subsequent years, you must be undertaking fulltime or parttime study and attend a school in the Bowen district. The 2022 Tertiary Bursary recipient was Elysha Harm, who is currently studying her Bachelor of Education, specialising in Primary Teaching, at James Cook University,
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September 28, 2023
At Scottville Community Catch-Up The flying fox epidemic was a big topic of discussion at the most recent Whitsunday Regional Council Community Catch-Up in Scottville. Mayor Julie Hall said there was much discussion about the flying foxes that are nesting near houses in Collinsville causing issues for the residents. “There has been a recent increase in flying foxes within Collinsville and Council have tried multiple roost deterrent activities focused on colonies within Carpet Street and Stanley
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September 28, 2023
Over the weekend 3 Cannons travelled to Mackay to participate in the Duel in the Pool. Remy Hedges, Jacob Bell, Holly Perrin with Coach Mark Erickson were selected for the NQ team which competed against a CQ team. Even though NQ lost to CQ, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. A big thank you to SNQ (Theresa Manning) for organizing the event and a big thank you to Andrew Bell for officiating. The Cannons hosted another successful Club Night on Wednesday Night. Congratulations to Leo Mulli
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September 28, 2023
Sunday 24th September saw 28 shooters competing for the day. We had visitors from Silkwood, Burdekin, Mackay/Sarina, and Caboolture joining us for a great day of competition. The day was extremely windy with a scattered shower in the afternoon. The winners were: Ev 1: 25T DB Sweepstakes AA: G Maltby, A Lemphers 25/25, T Coco 24/25 A: J Cerqui, R Zarb, D Stitt, B Gall, C Edgerton 23/25; B: A Perna 24/25, N Kirkman, L Dalton, M Populin, A Aitchison 23/25; C: M O'Reilly, P LeBlowitz 23/25,
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September 28, 2023
From the early days of playing basketball by himself to making the U18 Division 1 Mackay Meteor team, Liam Steen has come a long way. Recently competing in the State Performance Program (SPP) trials, Liam is one of five youths selected from Mackay, and one of 10 selected from the trials, where a total of 45 youths were vying for a prestigious spot in the squad. Undertaking the professional development and training through SPP, Liam is looking forward to a shot in the North Queensland U18 team.
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With the semi-finals of The Voice 2023 coming to a close, Moranbah’s sweetheart, the beautiful Bella Mackenzie was unfortunately eliminated from this years’ national singing competition. On Sunday night, Bella performed a unique rendition of Australian icon John Farnham’s ‘Two Strong Hearts’. She dedicated her performance to her late grandfather, ‘Feno’. On her Facebook page, Bella stated, “We found out that Pop had cancer a week before my blind audition and we lost him not long after that.” “He
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September 28, 2023
The team and the guests of Queens Beach Tourist Village in Bowen have had a busy winter tourist season, having fun and raising funds for the Bowen Queensland Country Women’s Association. Hosting live entertainment every second week throughout the peak season of winter for their guests, Peter and Jennie Greer were excited to raise funds for the local Bowen branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association. Over $8,300 was raised for the branch, with businesses across Bowen donating supplies a
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September 28, 2023
Puppetry Of The Penis Graces Airlie Beach Hotel Stage The capes are being donned once again, with the original and Australian leg of Puppetry of the Penis hitting the Airlie Beach Hotel Stage for one last show. Stemming from a simple past time of a young boy playing with his bits into a full-blown live comedic performance, Puppetry of the Penis offers a unique insight into the male anatomy, giving the audience a hilarious and adrenaline pumping display of grown men showcasing their genital orig
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September 28, 2023
At Proserpine Community Market Absolutely jampacked full of some of the best handmade and locally produced jewellery, pillows, baked goodies, crockery, and decorations, the Proserpine Community Markets are any treasure hunter’s delight. Happening only every three months, this quarter’s community market is gearing up to be an event not to miss, with new stalls welcomed, as well as Wildlife Whitsundays Encounters bringing the weird, the wacky, and the wonderful animals for all to see and interact
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Over 3000 people browsed the Hand Made Markets, held at Fair Tree Park on the Airlie Beach Foreshore on Sunday, with many picking up a unique item or simply enjoying the lively atmosphere of this vibrant event. With 32 stalls, the markets offered a variety of handmade wares including pottery, candles, jewellery, and homewares. This year for the first time, organisers also incorporated a food element to the event. “Food is one of the most important handmade items!” said festival coordinator, J
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