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ANNUAL WEDDING EXPO

ANNUAL WEDDING EXPO

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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Champions Among Us

Champions Among Us

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

Theatre Arts Mackay Dance Excellence

Theatre Arts Mackay Dance Excellence Showcase Gala 2023 Photo credit: Photos By Nell

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North Aussie Surf Lifesaving Titles Brings Wave Of Success For Mackay SLSC

North Aussie Surf Lifesaving Titles Brings Wave Of Success For Mackay SLSC

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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54 acres of prime land - endless opportunities!
54 acres of prime land - endless opportunities!

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Beds
Baths
Cars
Pool

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.

Offering so much more than peace and serenity; enjoy only having one residential neighbour, power connected and a lovely big dam. The vacant allotment offers power poles, house pad (approx 590 m2) and shed pad (approx 680 m2).

So, what are you thinking….... architectural design or Hamptons? No matter your style, it will be sitting pretty and proud overlooking the dam.

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.

This property is for Sale by Expressions of Interest due to close on December 1st, 2023. Call Peter Francis on 0409 095 703 for any further information.

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GLITZ. GLAMOUR & GRADUATION!

GLITZ. GLAMOUR & GRADUATION!

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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Airlie Beach Main Street

Airlie Beach Main Street

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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Bowen Family Fishing Classic Is Back!

Bowen Family Fishing Classic Is Back!

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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Rocking Out For A Good Cause

Rocking Out For A Good Cause

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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A FAMILY HOME WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES
A FAMILY HOME WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES

Featured Property

4
Beds
2
Baths
2
Cars
Pool
2
Cars

This home transcends the ordinary 4-bedroom,

2-bathroom category – it’s an extraordinary

living space. Featuring a bonus home office or

5th bedroom, a second expansive media room,

a refreshing inground pool, and convenient side

access (enough room for boat and van!) to a 4 x 3m

shed, it defines the epitome of suburban living!

Experience a sense of belonging with a

contemporary and tasteful presentation,

complemented by a thoughtfully designed

floorplan that effortlessly utilizes separate living

zones for the entire family’s comfort.

Entertain effortlessly with extra guest bedrooms

and utilize the backyard shed for storing

fishing equipment or tools – a rare find and in

high demand. Embrace summer with poolside

gatherings, ensuring endless joy for the kids.

Situated at the tranquil end of a quiet cul-desac

in the popular and convenient Cannonvale

location, this family home is a standout. Boasting

added value with solar panels, full A/C, and cubby

house for the kids - seize the opportunity – 21

Corrimandle Grove won’t linger in today’s dynamic

market.

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MACKAY PROPERTY LISTINGS – WHITSUNDAY PROPERTY LISTINGS – BUY / RENT / LEASE – OPEN HOME TIMES

Refurbished Cottage Located in South Mackay
Refurbished Cottage Located in South Mackay
By Neg

Located in a quiet street, this refurbished cottage is situated

in the convenient suburb of South Mackay. An excellent

opportunity awaits first-time buyers or investors looking to

enter Mackay's thriving real estate market!

The three well-designed bedrooms feature built-in

wardrobes, and air conditioning, ensuring both style and

comfort. The well-appointed kitchen, equipped with modern

appliances, seamlessly connects to the outdoor deck, creating

a perfect setting for al fresco dining and gatherings.

The main bathroom, centrally located in the home, serves

all bedrooms and offers a convenient shower over bath

arrangement. Additionally, a second tiled living area enhances

the versatility of the home, providing additional space for

various activities.

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Impressive Modern Entertainer Close to the Beach
Impressive Modern Entertainer Close to the Beach
By Neg

This modern coastal residence is certain to leave a lasting

impression. Its many exceptional features are accentuated

by the seamless flow of expansive living spaces and are

highlighted by an outdoor alfresco dining area that overlooks

the pool-a perfect setting for entertaining all year round. With

abundant space, this property offers a lifestyle unparalleled

by others.

This home includes 4 generously sized bedrooms with a

sophisticated master bedroom complete with a walk-through

robe and modern ensuite boasting floor to ceiling tiles. Ideally

positioned amidst some of Mackay's most refined properties,

a brief stroll from the beach and a short drive to the CBD, this

low-maintenance fully fenced property is destined to be highly

sought after.

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Solid Brick Home in Central Location of Andergrove
Solid Brick Home in Central Location of Andergrove
By Neg

This residence boasts numerous desirable features, situated

in the family-friendly suburb of Andergrove. It is a singlestory

brick home with a robust foundation, a generously sized

fully fenced backyard, and multiple living spaces both indoors

and outdoors.

This high-quality home offers the sought-after lifestyle that

many families desire. Its prime location is within moments to

local primary school, a childcare centre, and shops.

Additionally, it's only a few minutes away from Woolworths

and the new Coles in Andergrove, Andergrove Tavern, Mackay

Driving Range, Mackay Golf Club and the CBD.

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The Best of Both Worlds - Acreage Living Close to Town
The Best of Both Worlds - Acreage Living Close to Town
By Neg

If life is ultimately more than just a rigorous schedule of daily

chores, then it's not unreasonable that we seek to return to a

peaceful environment at the end of the day.

4 Palm Ridge Drive is acreage living at its absolute best

located in the semi-rural area of Richmond. Privacy is

paramount here and an amazing feeling of free space is

represented by the unique design. The construct of the

pole home incorporates high ceilings and an abundance of

windows allowing natural light and ventilation to fill the home.

Polished timber floors and timber accents enhance the overall

feelings of the home.

This stunning property is located only 10 minutes from

Mackay, the home offers a lifestyle ideal for families to enjoy

the rural fruits of acreage living.

The awe-inspiring design yet an understated first impression

will leave you intrigued for more. Make it yours today! You, too

can have the best of both worlds.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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A Tree-mendous Tragedy

A Tree-mendous Tragedy

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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Giving the Gift Of Housing

Giving the Gift Of Housing

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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Choo Choo!  Santa Train Comes To Town

Choo Choo! Santa Train Comes To Town

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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Local Sporting news & Results

Season Celebrations  With Whitsunday Touch

Season Celebrations With Whitsunday Touch

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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Putter Up! With Whitsunday Green

Putter Up! With Whitsunday Green

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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In Great Form Social Whitsunday

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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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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / GIG GUIDES / SOCIAL PIC GALLERY

Bowen Family Fishing Classic Is Back!

Bowen Family Fishing Classic Is Back!

November 23, 2023

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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Bowen Family Fishing Classic Is Back!

Bowen Family Fishing Classic Is Back!

November 23, 2023

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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Rocking Out For A Good Cause

Rocking Out For A Good Cause

November 23, 2023

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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Congratulations Mille and Kaylem on your graduation

Congratulations Mille and Kaylem on your graduation

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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GLITZ. GLAMOUR & GRADUATION!

November 23, 2023

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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