RETURNS AFTER THREE YEAR HIATUS The local wedding industry just got bigger, bolder, and more exciting thanks to the newly rejuvenated Mackay and Whitsunday Annual Wedding Expo which is due to take place at the MECC on Sunday, 4 February, from 10am - 1pm. Launched in 2020 by local wedding and event specialist Ramona Burki from Element Events by Ramona, the Mackay and Whitsunday Wedding Expo was a huge success, but future plans were halted by the pandemic until the event became re-charged for 20
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Celebrating Mackay's Man of the Year In a world where conversations often revolve around physical health, what about the well-being of men's minds? Shed Happens, with major sponsors DGH Engineering, recently sparked discussions on this critical topic, bringing together 141 individuals at an International Men's Day Breakfast, under the banner of "Health & Well-being for All Generations of Men." The event wasn't just a morning meal; it was a celebration of mateship and men's mental health. Phil
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Theatre Arts Mackay Dance Excellence Showcase Gala 2023 Photo credit: Photos By Nell
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Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club recently host the 32nd annual North Australian Titles, which saw more than a thousand lifesavers, water safety, carnival officials and spectators descended on Mackay’s beautiful Harbour Beach. The surf conditions at the carnival were very challenging for lifesavers with a 5.8m high tide coupled with a 2-metre swell. The surf was pumping and so were the competitors. Mackay SLSC Director of Surf Sports, Josh Grant said “The club is very proud of our small but strong com
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Opportunities like this are few and far between; bask in the magic that these 54 idyllic acres of prime vacant land offer, located only 10 minutes from Mackay’s CBD. Just think about the lifestyle you could create on this stunning allotment. This is your chance to escape the hustle and bustle, create a masterpiece and enjoy fresh country air.
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Located just 10 minutes from Mackay; this is a magical rural hideaway and everything you could have ever dreamed of. Bring your ideas and turn them into a reality. Secure a large piece of Mackay very close to town…….there is a whole lot to love at 174 Sugarshed Road, Erakala.
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Year 12 Students Mark End Of An Era With School Formals Year 12 students from around the region celebrated the end of their school journeys this week, the countless festivities marked the end of an era, but also commemorated each individual’s achievements from a memorable period in their lives. Friends united, proud parents watched on with tears in their eyes and entire school communities gathered to wish departing students all the success in life.
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To Trial Pedestrian Crossings Traffic and pedestrian flow in Airlie Beach Main Street will experience a change from December 1, with the Whitsunday Regional Council beginning a six-month trial of pedestrian crossings along Airlie Beach Main Street. The trials will see four pedestrian crossings across Airlie Beach Main Street. There will be one in front of NAB Bank, a second at the Magnums crossing, a third on the Esplanade and a fourth in front of Airlie Beach Hotel. Planter boxes will be erec
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After a three-year hiatus, the annual Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend is back and better than ever. Planning this mammoth weekend of non-stop fishing is Russ McCabbin, who is excited to see the event return. “Everything is back on track, and this will be an unbelievable weekend,” he said. The event takes place at the Bowen Foreshore and features a fantastic fishing competition with two chances to win big money in each category. With 14 different species of fish on the competiti
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T8T Fest Wraps Up For 2023 The fifth T8T Fest has wrapped up for Bowen, but the work isn’t over yet! For the Tait family who organise T8T Fest, the festival acts as a reunion and special celebration of life for their much-loved family member Nicholas Tait, who passed away in 2016 from Melanoma. At the age of 36, Nicholas was diagnosed with melanoma, and 16 short weeks later, he sadly passed away. “And in 2017, we held a reunion for everyone who knew Taity,” explained Amanda Tait, Nicholas’ elde
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This home transcends the ordinary 4-bedroom,
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Located in a quiet street, this refurbished cottage is situated
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The three well-designed bedrooms feature built-in
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This modern coastal residence is certain to leave a lasting
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This residence boasts numerous desirable features, situated
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If life is ultimately more than just a rigorous schedule of daily
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November 23, 2023
A neighbourhood dispute highlighted the overarching issue of urban greenery this week when a local couple witnessed the last remaining tree in the property adjacent to theirs culled to provide the new property owner with more space. Mandy Coles and her husband Iyas Shaheen have resided in their Waterson Way address for 15 years and during that time they believed that the mango tree in question was located on a Council watercourse that ran between the two properties. This was thrown into questi
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November 23, 2023
With The Tiny Homes Project The Tiny Homes Project has rounded out 2023 with a fantastic rock n’ roll Christmas celebration, raising a massive figure of $15,050 on the day, bringing the overall project total to a mammoth $681,601. This means the group are on-track to deliver four ‘tiny homes’ to homeless women over 55 in the Whitsundays by mid-2024. “We completely filled up the Sailing Club dining room,” Sandy Clark, Fundraising Coordinator for Tiny Homes Project, explained. With the themes of
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November 23, 2023
Visitors and locals travelling through Strathdickie are being greeted by Santa’s train, imaginatively constructed using haybales, tinsel, a plywood caboose, and decorated with presents for children. A bit of a local legend, this Strathdickie farmer regularly constructs haybale structures to celebrate the holidays, with many locals also remembering the Easter Bunny from a few years ago. For many families, it has become a yearly tradition to stop by and grab a family photo with the imaginative cr
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November 23, 2023
Whitsunday Touch has rounded off the 2023 season, with a massive celebration earlier this week. The overall winning teams are: A Grade - GET Touch B Grade - Whitmonday Eagles C Grade - Flametree Flames Family Grade - Untouchables
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November 23, 2023
The weekly 9-hole stableford saw Scott Morrissey in first place with 24 pts, second with 22 pts Jane Muller and third David Wallace on 21 pts. We also had a couple of holes in one this week Jane Muller on hole 5 and Glenn Rees on hole 8. Fridays 9-hole stableford saw Tim Walton take the win with 23 pts, second place with 19 pts Alan Clinch and third place with 18 pt c/b Gary Goddard. Sundays 4 ball better ball was a great turn out, a top effort for our winners Glenn Rees and Rob Lodders with a
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November 23, 2023
Thirty Whitsunday players competed in a stroke competition which was also Round 2 of the Club championships for those who were eligible. It was warm and steamy out there as the course did not get the coastal sea breezes - they’re a hardy lot who know how to stay fresh on the course. Scoring indicated the state of the course with lots of run on the fairways and some very accurate (and some very lucky) putts on the greens. Championship winners will be revealed at the presentation evening to be he
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After a three-year hiatus, the annual Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend is back and better than ever. Planning this mammoth weekend of non-stop fishing is Russ McCabbin, who is excited to see the event return. “Everything is back on track, and this will be an unbelievable weekend,” he said. The event takes place at the Bowen Foreshore and features a fantastic fishing competition with two chances to win big money in each category. With 14 different species of fish on the competiti
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After a three-year hiatus, the annual Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend is back and better than ever. Planning this mammoth weekend of non-stop fishing is Russ McCabbin, who is excited to see the event return. “Everything is back on track, and this will be an unbelievable weekend,” he said. The event takes place at the Bowen Foreshore and features a fantastic fishing competition with two chances to win big money in each category. With 14 different species of fish on the competiti
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T8T Fest Wraps Up For 2023 The fifth T8T Fest has wrapped up for Bowen, but the work isn’t over yet! For the Tait family who organise T8T Fest, the festival acts as a reunion and special celebration of life for their much-loved family member Nicholas Tait, who passed away in 2016 from Melanoma. At the age of 36, Nicholas was diagnosed with melanoma, and 16 short weeks later, he sadly passed away. “And in 2017, we held a reunion for everyone who knew Taity,” explained Amanda Tait, Nicholas’ elde
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November 23, 2023
Dear Kaylem, I know you will hate this, but I just had to do it! Dad and I are so proud of you and the amazing young man you have grown up to be. As this chapter closes and a new one begins, know that no matter what it brings Dad and I will always be here. Love Mum & Dad xxx Ps. Rent will be due next week! 😊 Photoshoot Location: Villa Botanica / Private Home / Shute Harbour Photography by: Norina Jane and R Jean Photography
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Year 12 Students Mark End Of An Era With School Formals Year 12 students from around the region celebrated the end of their school journeys this week, the countless festivities marked the end of an era, but also commemorated each individual’s achievements from a memorable period in their lives. Friends united, proud parents watched on with tears in their eyes and entire school communities gathered to wish departing students all the success in life.
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