A full-page ad in Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper went viral this week when a woman named Jenny decided to take revenge on her cheating partner by booking the premium placement ad spot to tell everyone in town about his alleged actions.
Read the full storyThe Port of Mackay has broken a decade-long record to post its greatest trade year by volume.
Read the full storyTwo Mackay hockey players will be coming home from Birmingham with medals after both the men’s and women’s teams made the gold medal matches in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Read the full storyA string of horrific tragedies rocked the region and devastated first responders last weekend.
Read the full storyFrom the front cover of a magazine. Designed and executed to perfection. There will be many hours, memories and laughs created in this private haven.
As the cool nights bless us with the most spectacular sunsets and afternoons of outdoor cooking. As summer approaches, holiday at home. The floor plan on offer is versatile and clever with double bedrooms for a growing family. When visitors stay for the night, they’ll be more than comfortable overlooking the pool. The man hours and money have already been poured into this Lifestyle so you can sit back, enjoy knowing your dream is now your reality. Call us today!
A record number of yachts from as far afield as Western Australia and Tasmania have sailed into the Whitsundays in recent weeks to compete in the 34th annual Airlie Beach Race Week.
Read the full storyWhich would you prefer: sipping champagne in a luxurious tent, or bush camping waterside? The choice will soon be yours with new Lake Proserpine caretakers, Red Cat Adventures, announcing glamping will be added to the ever-improving tourism locale.
Read the full storyOn August 13, thousands of Whitsunday residents will cast their vote in the Whitsunday Mayoral by-election at voting booths across the region.
Read the full storyOver 140 entrants across a variety of classes are eagerly preparing to set sail in the warm waters of the Whitsundays this month, shooting across the perfect conditions in the 34th annual Airlie Beach Race Week.
Read the full storyThe Terraces – one of Airlie Beach’s most popular complexes, where twin keys are the norm which makes a wonderful opportunity for the buyer as full-time investment or live in and rent option Located only 300 meters off the main street, you will have Coral Sea views from both apartments and still close enough to everything that town has to offer.
This twin key offers a 1-bedroom unit with private balcony, small kitchen and living area while the other is an open studio apartment with simple kitchenette and living area.
Features Include:
• North Facing balconies
• Air-conditioning and ceiling fans
• 2 pools in the complex
• Popular restaurant and bar onsite
• Studio side tenant in place at $260 until 27/1/2023
• One Bedroom approx. income $31,000 NET
• Body corporate levy is Approx. $2900 per quarter
• Council Rates Approx. $3000 annually
Video walk through, financials and more information
are available upon request – Contact Agents
• Diversity is key to this 102 acres farming and formerly tourist business property on Sandy Creek, under 20 minutes to Mackay at Homebush.
• Broad range of sturdy structural improvements include a 3 bedroom & sleep out home, large masonary block garden centre/tourist attraction (formerly Orchid Ways), modern 6m x 9m high clearance zincalum over steel frame shed & various other out buildings including well constructed poultry & aviary runs. Set in pleasant well established gardens, running down to include the fantastic swimming hole.
• 888 acres over 4 titles with a wide frontage to the Pioneer River at Pinevale West of Mackay. Cane Production Area of 153 acres with additional 86 acres formerly cultivated now established to irrigatable Rhodes grass pasture. Balance mostly lightly treed open forest ridge country with Signal, Rhodes & Stylo well established. Stock fencing in good order provides 5 paddocks.
• Fibro house needs renovation.
• Main shed/workshop of 387m2 with high clearance harvester bay and second open front machinery shed.
Live your best life in Bucasia. An awesome community, close to the gorgeous beaches that runs for miles, fantastic schools so close by, in a great neighbourhood. This family home boasts a great layout, an awesome home hub. The kitchen is at the core with a dining area set off it. The breakfast bar is always an appreciated bonus to a family home. When the family grows, the need for more versatile space does too. 41 Schooner Avenue offers everything you need for now, and even more for the future and your next chapter. Perfect as a family home, first home or investment. Move in Ready! Call Today!
Stunning street appeal. Awesome neighbours with owner occupiers taking pride in their presentation. A gorgeous interior with beautiful features throughout. High ceilings make the home feel so welcoming. The kitchen and open plan layout are divine and so homely. The modern kitchen is a delightful, so much storage and truly a quality kitchen. The back patio is a great size, and fit to entertain all the family and friends. The yard is perfect for the family and great for a dog, build your shed or pop in that pool you've been dreaming of. This home is perfect!
August 12, 2022
Occasionally, despite best intentions, things get missed in my vegie patch. Consequently, I’ve had a couple of plant issues to deal with of late, so I thought I’d talk vegie garden problem solving over the next few weeks.
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Many of you may have heard about tinnitus or personally experienced it for yourself. Tinnitus is when you experience ringing or other noises in one or both of your ears. Some people experience a hum, buzz, cricket or high-pitched squeal which may be constant, intermittent and can sometimes change in tone, pitch or intensity.
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Race To Be Mayor 1. What would a council under your Mayorship do to help its constituents in relation to raising interest rates? 2. If you weren’t running, which candidate would you be voting for? Why so? 3. How would you use your platform to secure more support from state and federal government for the region?
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What a weekend for Whitsunday United with brilliant performances across all age groups.
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At the end of July, Bowen Polocrosse Club hosted it annual carnival, fielding a team in the B grade comp with four Bowen players.
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams hosted the ever strong North Mackay Saints for the second time within a month showing mixed results for the day.
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Look into these Angeleyes, because you ain’t seen nothin’ yet; The Pub is set to turn into a Summer Night City of synth, high energy, and soprano when SOS – A Tribute to the Songs of ABBA rolls into the coastal town.
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Whitsunday Christian College, a local Prep – Year 12 school is inviting the community along to celebrate its 25th anniversary in late August with ‘A Night Under the Stars’ event.
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It’s been billed as a part-concert film and part-road movie, showcasing “stunning local landscapes, remarkable people and amazing stories”. Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush, comes from the minds behind “Slim and I”, the famed documentary-style story on Slim Dusty’s life.
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The week-long regatta will come to a close next Thursday evening with live entertainment, food vans and a fantastic firework display at the Festival Village.
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