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Show-Stopping Launch Sets The Tone For Mackay’s Fitness Scene

Show-Stopping Launch Sets The Tone For Mackay’s Fitness Scene

Fitness Cartel’s long-awaited Mackay launch drew a huge crowd last week, transforming an ordinary Thursday into a high-octane community celebration. Mayor Greg Williamson cut the ceremonial rope as hundreds of locals cheered, ushering in what many are already calling Mackay’s most impressive fitness and wellness hub. The atmosphere buzzed with food trucks, live beats, and eager new members pouring through the doors the moment they opened. Founder and CEO Nathan James praised the overwhelming re

Crime Scene Declared After 71-Year-Old’s Disappearance In Mackay

Crime Scene Declared After 71-Year-Old’s Disappearance In Mackay

Walkerston Rotary Celebrates International Men’s Day At Mackay Surf Club

Walkerston Rotary Celebrates International Men’s Day At Mackay Surf Club

Early Morning Crash Takes The Life Of A ‘Beautiful Soul’

Early Morning Crash Takes The Life Of A ‘Beautiful Soul’

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Liv Comptons Run To First Place

Liv Comptons Run To First Place

By Ruth Puddefoot Turning the final corner with only a few kilometres to go, Whitsunday’s local Liv Compton fixed her eyes on the finish line and on a victory. When she crossed first among women in the brutal Coast to Kosci ultramarathon in New South Wales, she didn’t just finish, she reached a personal milestone. Ultra running is far from ordinary. With relentless training, iron will determination, and unwavering support from her team, Liv carved her own path in the world of endurance sport, a

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Back-To-Back Missions For BMA CQ Rescue

Back-To-Back Missions For BMA CQ Rescue

Community Gathers For Inaugural Whitsunday Business Awards

Community Gathers For Inaugural Whitsunday Business Awards

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Have A Chat With Hannah 5 December

Hi lovely readers!It’s officially December, can you believe it?Last Friday, I attended the Mackay Regional Council Wonkley Awards, where local media representatives gathered with Mayor Greg Williamson for a night of laughs and celebration.The Wonkleys are Mackay’s light-hearted take on the Walkley Awards, playfully celebrating the region’s journalists and media teams.The evening was full of laughs, good company, drinks, and snacks, which gave us journos a chance to unwind and reflect on a year o

Whitsunday Anglican School Students Raise Over $29,000 For Charity

Whitsunday Anglican School students demonstrated the power of service in action this week, raising more than $29,000 for national charities through two inspiring, student-led initiatives. The Ponytail Project saw a group of courageous students cut their hair to support cancer services across Australia. Participants Matilda, Tilly, Joannah, Chayvae, Senara, Arhamah, Sophie, Jade, Jamaica, Amreen, Emma, Darci, Aarna, Lydia, and Saskia collectively raised over $17,000. The initiative also dr

Beneficiaries Revealed For Annual Red-Carpet Charity Event

The Mayor’s Charity Ball committee have announced the beneficiaries for the 2026 event during a tour of one of the charity’s facilities. While speaking at The Neighbourhood Hub on Thursday, Mayor Greg Williamson said the aim of the red-carpet event was to support two charities for two years to enable significant funds to be raised for each group and to make a real impact in our community. “Proceeds from the 2026 event will be split 50-50 between The Salvation Army’s Family Violence Servi
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