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Mackay Bushwalkers Explore Cape Hillsborough

Mackay Bushwalkers Explore Cape Hillsborough

Recently, members of the Mackay Bushwalkers' Club were offered two very different walks on successive Sundays, both under the guidance of Ken Fihelly in the broad Cape Hillsborough area. Members were taken to places not usually frequented by visitors to the National Park, who often prefer to follow the popular walking tracks to the well-known lookouts. The first of these bushwalks traversed the western section of the park from Smalley's Beach nearly up to the plateau, passing under cliffs to a cave with a large overhang. Some steep rock scrambling was undertaken, but was rewarded with great views including that of the Native Pink Hibiscus patch, mostly still only buds. The journey back to the cars revealed gullies, dry creek beds and sections of rain forest. Towering palms, beautiful basket ferns, grass trees and lush grasslands, as well as a close encounter with a Ulysses butterfly were highlights of the day. A week later, Paradise Falls was reached after a journey offering large boulders, impressive rain forest and rugged cliffs, as well as thousands of Crow and Blue Tiger butterflies. Both walks showcased spectacular scenery to be admired whilst making the most of the outdoors in very sunny weather. The club's full program for the next month includes a variety of walks ranging from Mt Dalrymple to Homevale and Cathu, with some easier options available on the days of more challenging outings. For further information about the range of walks on offer to members over the next month and for information on how to become involved, phone 0429363929. Ian Brookes. Photo credit: Julie Ward

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Mackay Contract Bridge Results Club Welcomes New Country Director

Mackay Contract Bridge Results Club Welcomes New Country Director

BRIDGE The club is pleased to announce that Jan Harris, is the newly appointed Country Director. In the context of the card game bridge, a Country Director is an accredited official qualified to oversee and manage small regional or "country" bridge congresses. Jan received her Queensland Bridge Association Director’s Certificate from President Frances Brown. Bridge cannot be played without directors and is commendable that Club members like Jan step forward to fill these roles. Thank you, Jan! Frances and Jan Weekly Results Monday 8 June 2026 – 6 Table One Winner Green Points 1st Monica Darley / Joy Block 2nd Vicki Howard / Susan Ross 3rd Jewel Schmidt / Janine Rodgers 4th Helen Van Den Breok / Jan Harris Evening 9 June 2026 – 7 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Janet Hansen / Ken Seaniger 1st Martin Pearce / Glen Cocup 2nd Patricia Garner / Adrian Westcott 2nd Janelle Conroy / Geoff Taylor 3rd Ian Stephenson / Ann Whitmore 3rd Errol Morris / Mick Robins Wednesday 10 June 2026 – NWP Week 11 of 26 - 10 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Janet Hansen / Alan Brown 1st Diane Holewa / Max Holewa 2nd David Ting / Eric Goodchild 2nd Sandy Patterson / Geoffrey Patterson 3rd Debbie Ludkin / Mick King 3rd Janelle Conroy / Noel Bugeia 4th Monica Darley / Helen Goldston 4th Terry Sheedy / Lorna Shuttlewood 5th Joy Robinson / Robert Carless 5th Griffin Bancroft / Gwen Liddell Thursday Evening 11 June 2026 – 5 Table One Winner – Green Points 1st Terry Sheedy / Adrian Westcott 2nd Jan Harris / Andrew Canavan 3rd Julie O’Neill / Ann Whitmore 4th Simon Barnes / Martin Pearce Friday 12 June 2026 –- 11 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Lorna Shuttlewood / Debra Goodchild 1st Janine Rodgers / Richard Wix 2nd Janelle Conroy / Pamela Finger 2nd Susan Wright / Geoffrey Patterson 3rd Diane Cox / Christine Nice 3rd Mick King / Geoff Cowan 4th Griffin Bancroft / Diane Stokes 4th Diane Holewa / Max Holewa 5th Ming Ting / David Ting 5th Gillian McCallum / Rodney Miles Saturday 13 June 2026 – 11 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Faye Wright / Janine Rodgers 1st Janelle Conroy / Robert Carless 2nd Joy Robinson / Terry Sheedy 2nd Martin Pearce / Patricia Garner 3rd Ming Ting / David Ting 3rd Lorna Shuttlewood / Susan Wright 4th Griffin Bancroft / Jan Harris 4th Diane Stokes / Annie Lynch 5th Helen Van Den Breok / Joy Brunette Frances and Jan. Photo supplied 5th John Ludkin / Max Holewa

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Mackay Table Tennis Fixture Results   9th June 2026

Mackay Table Tennis Fixture Results 9th June 2026

Tuesday Night Fixtures Division 1: Canaries (Josh Brown, Lily Boland, YiLin Jiang) won 7-4 over Geese (Steve Whiting, Janice Kent, Lee Brake) with Lily come home strong against Steve (-9,7,-7,8,11). Cockatoos (Mick Ruhl, Neil Brown, Mark Sleeman) were to strong for Budgies (Emma Widdup, Graeme Walker, Graham Brake), Graeme won against Mark (-9,4,12,-4,3). Curlews (Barry Patterson, Anne Sheridan, Geoff Cowan) defeated Bowerbirds (Trent Day, Duncan Treloar, Allan Edwards), Anne and Geoff just edged out Trent and Duncan (-8,7,-10,8,8). Division 2: Eagles (Andrea Nicholson, Ollie Hamelink, Rachel Fiesta) defeated Parrots (George Camilleri, Delma Knight, Darryl Ross) 6-5, with Ollie coming back from 2 sets down to win close 5 sets against Darryl (=8,-11,8,7,7). Doves (Will VanDeKaa, Daniel Warfield, Noreen Fredericksen) won 8-3 against Kites (Ian McKay, Matt West), Ian got the better of Daniel (-4,5,7,-9,9). Galahs (Donna Abbott, Remy Zhan, Mark Stem) edged out Owls (Rod Mahumas, Ricky Zhan, Peter Goodson) 6-5, Peter snuck home over Mark (8,8,-8,-14,8). Division 3: Some great matches while the battle for the top positions in Division 3 continues. Logan, Dylan, Mark and Jeff all had great wins. Tuesday Morning Fixtures Division 1: Nova Smashers (Doug Dungavell, Ross DeBoer, Bryan Marshall) edged out (Orion Orbiters) John McGee, Andrea Nicholson, Veronica Shepherd), Doug and Andrea had a great battle with Doug winning (-3,7,-7,3,9). Astro Aces (George Camilleri, Peter Goodson, Sally Muir) tied 6-6 against Eclipse Spin (Branko Vucurovic, Delma Knight, Darryl Ross), Darryl got home over Sally (-7,-12,3,13,5). Division 2: Spartan Spin (Ian Dodds, Helen Ware, Veronica Needham) got home to win Viking Raiders (Kim Daffy, Louise Gould, Marie Taylor), Veronica and Helen won close doubles match against Louise and Marie (8,-7,6,-6,9). Samurai Swords (John Hamelink, Pam Joyce, Coral Morgan) defeated Ninja Strikes (Pam Keune, Frank Caruana, Ken Best) 10-2, Coral made an epic come back to beat Frank in 5 sets (-10,-5,11,1,6). Division 3: Mongol Power (Cheryl Pearson, Laurie Bradshaw, Glenda Dutton) tied up 6-6 with Gladiator Grip (Allison Day, Madge Saunders, Sharon Muller), Laurie had a great win over Sharon (0,-7,-3,2,5). Aztec Warriors (Iris Grasso, Janelle Keune, Thelma Caruana) won 7-5 over Celtic Smash (David Muir, Myles Dutton, Trish Zamparutti), David and Myles had a great battle against Iris and Thelma (7,-5,-7,7,5). Contributed by Andrea Payne Photo supplied

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A Well-Earned Win In Ladies Singles Final At The North Mackay Ladies Bowls Club

A Well-Earned Win In Ladies Singles Final At The North Mackay Ladies Bowls Club

The Championship Singles Final was played at the club last Wednesday 10th June to a packed crowd of well-wishing supporters of both ladies. The game was between Lois Deguara and Maryann Bartolo two very talented club members. A great game was enjoyed by all the spectators who came to watch this very enjoyable game. The eventual winner was a very happy Maryann Bartolo, with Runner up Lois Deguara. Congratulations to you both on a super game. Contributed by Sue Hazledine . (L) Maryann Bartolo and (R) Lois Deguara. Photo supplied

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Weekly Golf Results At Proserpine Club

May 23, 2024

Aaron Prosser edged out Brendan Spann with a nett 70 in Tuesday's competition, with Tina Badenhorst on nett 71 and Rehab Hull on 74 leading the ladies. Pins went to Aaron Prosser, Brendan Spann and John Bissell.

Wednesday's PDLAW monthly medal went to Lyn Muller on 73 nett ahead of Tiina Randmae on 77 nett. Two pins went to Tina Badenhorst and the other to Pauline Redpath.

Chris Brett won Thursday's stableford competition with 38 points; one more than Jason Bourke in the A division, while Tom O'Brien had 36 points to beat Kev Gosney by a shot in the B division. Aaron Watts won two pin shots and Tom O'Brien and James Devery one each.

Friday's Met run winner was Rob Smith with 20 points ahead of Tom O'Brien on 19. The pin shot was won by Shane Van Poelgeest.

Mick Kavanagh had a 66 nett to win Saturday's Hayman Electrical stroke competition by a shot from Chris Brett. The B division top two were David Telford and Kristian Mulholland 68 and 69 nett. Penny Wardroper had a nett 71 to beat Elspeth Scotford by a shot in the ladies' division. Pins went to Scott Dwyer, James Kean, Allen Roberts, Vincent Collins, Penny Wardroper and Tiina Randmae.

Sunday's competition was won by Aaron Watts on 42 points with Brent Franke three shots adrift. Pins went to Leigh Jones, Ryan Wilkes and Ryan Kenny.

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Pro Shop

Local Proserpine golfing ladies. Photo supplied

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On The Whitsunday Green

May 23, 2024

This week’s 9-hole stableford saw Michael Bond in first place with 21 points, second place with 20 points c/b was James Mathews and third place with 20 points was Justyn Durbin.

Fridays 9-hole stableford saw Peter Bitz take the win with 23 points, second with 20 points was Glenn Rees and third place with 19 points c/b was Gary Goddard. 

This Sunday 26th May will be the monthly medal tee off at 8.30am -9.30am.
 

Michael Bond, Photo supplied

Contributed with thanks to Kate Cross

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Final Series Coming Soon!

May 23, 2024

Excitement Builds as Finals are about to start!

The twelve rounds of WTA’s Season have been completed and final positions decided in all 4 Divisions.

Teams positioned 1, 2, 3 and 4 will contest the Final Series.

Next week 1 v 2 will see the winner go straight to the Grand Final Friday 7 June.

Round Twelve Results:

Mixed A
In the Crear 6 d Vipers 3
Raiders A 7 d G.E.T. Touch 3

Mixed B
Flametree Flames 7 d Raiders B 6
Ray White d Full Boar (forfeit)
Whitmonday Eagles 12 d Stingers 3

Mixed C
ShedNHomes 8 d Bulls 1
Untouchables 9 drew Mighty Mustangs 9

Mixed Juniors
Hammorent 10 d Raiders Green 7
Raiders Blue 9 d Raiders Purple 0

Contributed with thanks to Alita De Brincat.

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Trailable Yachts and Sports Boats Set To Ignite New Class Airlie Beach Race Week

May 23, 2024

Entries for Whitsunday Sailing Club’s (WSC) Ocean Dynamics and Mount Gay Airlie Beach Race Week 2024 continue to flow in and competition is set to ignite in the Trailable Yachts and Sports Boat class, while new support sponsors sign up for the popular Queensland regatta. 
 
Akin to the other classes taking part in the 36th running of Airlie Beach Race Week, numbers are growing in the Trailable and Sports Boats, which has attracted new blood. 
 
Expresso Martini is making her ABRW debut, but her co-owner, Judi Marshall, is not. She explains: “We bought Expresso Martini a couple of years ago from the Gold Coast, but excluding the last two years, I’ve done the last six or seven Race Weeks as crew on other people’s yachts.” 
 
Marshall says of the Ross 780e she owns with husband, Steve Brierley, “We’re working directly with Greg Hammon at the Club (WSC) to get a group 780s to make a separate division. That’s the hope.”
 
Marshall and Brierley are representing Tasmania and Queensland. “I’m a FIFO (fly in fly out) who spends time in both places, but the boat is based at Townsville Sailing Club and at least one of our crew is from Townsville,” she says of Helena May’s co-owner/skipper Lyndy Sawbridge, a regular on the podium at SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week.
 
“We have a highly skilled crew. My husband Steve is sailing master on Mayfair, a Sydney Hobart competitor and we have a sailmaker and others. Our only problem is we have four skippers and only one foredeckie! 
 
“We love Airlie Beach,” Marshall continued, “as you have a lot of options of things to do compared to other northern races and regattas. There’s a variety of places to go and a lot of different people to mix with and it’s not just all the top end boats. 
  
Other serious contenders in the class include Thompson 7 and 8 designs. In the ‘8’s are the likes of Andrew Jones’ Cutting Edge (Tas) and Dave Eickmeyer’s Rush (Vic). Hard to beat too, will be Andrew York’s Reo 8.5, Like Oxygen (NSW). 
 
Jan and Peter Claxton’s approach to the event is different to the competitors. Their company, Ocean Rafting, is a new support sponsor of ABRW. 
 
“We’ve been here (Airlie Beach) 23 years and have three generations of family involved now. So many of our team have done their training at Whitsunday Sailing Club; 50 percent joined us as crew and then went to the Club to obtain Coxswain and Skipper’s certification, so we’ve enjoyed grass roots involvement with the Club over the years,” Jan Claxton says.  
 
“Our involvement with Airlie Beach Race Week is supporting Whitsunday Sailing Club because of our involvement with them. It’s also because we have the maritime connection in common and it’s about supporting local events,” she said. 
   
To enter ABRW and for all information, visit the new official website at: www.abrw.com.au
 
For all information on Mobile Power Trailers, visit: https://mobilepowertrailers.com.au/
 
Contributed with thanks to Di Pearson.

Expresso Martini and crew are ready to face their foes. Photo credit: Judi Marshall

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30 Picklers Head To Townsville

May 23, 2024

Hard-fought matches under perfect skies resulted in medals for some of the 30 Whitsunday picklers who competed in the Qld Pickleball Tour series of events in Townsville last weekend.

This relatively new sport in Australia, which is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis, has grown so quickly in the past few years.

It now has 4,000 registered players in Queensland alone and many more social players.

Bowen, Cannonvale and Mackay all contributed strong teams that didn’t exist a few years ago.

Kudos go out to the PAQ for developing the QPT series of competitive events played in the regional Qld towns of Townsville, Yeppoon, Hervey Bay and Redcliffe.

With over 100 competitors it was a great way of catching up with picklers from around the state and challenging one’s pickleball skills.

Contributed with thanks to Lorraine Christiansen.

Photos contributed

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Twilight Racing

May 23, 2024

Sailing conditions on Pioneer Bay are now at their premium, as seen at last Wednesday’s twilight race conducted by Whitsunday Sailing Club. A fleet of 18 boat carrying a total of 133 crew sailed in a 12 – 15 knot south easterly breeze as they competed for bragging rights at the aprez-sail event back at the club.
In the first race of the day, Smooth Criminal (Leo Rodriguez) timed the run to the starting line to perfection, initially leading the fleet away, but Black Jack (Blair Mitchell) soon took the lead and were never headed.  
While Bobby’s Girl (Mark Beale) held on for a while, they were unable to keep up and settled instead for second place, finishing 3 minutes after the leader. There was a similar gap back to Smooth Criminal, Reignition (Charles Wallis) and QMS Ponyo (John Galloway), while it was a lonely race for Wide Load (Shannan Hart), followed by Wobbly Boot (Craig Piccinelli), Twister (Kevin Fogarty) and Matchless (Terry Stevens). On corrected time, Black Jack held on to the win, with Wide Load second and Bobby’s Girl third.
In the Division 3 fleet, Rossgo (Greg Hammon) felt that he had won the Doyle Sails sponsored best start prize, but a fast-starting Good Vibes (Robert Holm) took the honours, before sailing away to a start to finish lead. Rossgo managed to sit comfortably in second place on the water, with a clear gap back to the trio of Masquerade (Tom Vujasinovic), Lighthorse (Di Forster) and Shiraz (Nicholas Lee), and a similar gap to another trio of Riff Raff (Dan White), Lama (Maz Weatherburn) and Symbiosis (Anne Ross).  After handicaps were applied to each boat, Rossgo came out on top, with Lighthorse and Lama filling the minor placings.
The Whitsunday Sailing Club twilight series continues every Wednesday with racing commencing at 4:30. Limited crewing positions may be available. Those wishing to participate as crew need to be at the club by 2:3 pm (limited spots available).

Contributed with thanks to Ross Chisholm.

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Cannons Cool in the Pool

May 23, 2024

On Sunday, 25 swimmers travelled to Mackay to compete at the Pioneer Swim Carnival while two Cannons competed in the first Townsville open water swim for the season. The Cannons swam very well on Sunday despite the very chilly conditions in Mackay. The pool water was warmer than the air temperature. The Cannonvale Cannons would like to thank Coach Ken Crittenden and his Apprentice Coach, Tiana Bell.  A big thank you to Kristin Pisaniello and Theresa Manning for officiating.  
7 years and Under: Harry Chegwidden, Miranda Palmero and Jax Eaves achieved top placings for all their swims. Indigo Harland’s best swim was her 25m Breaststroke which she did a 3.53 seconds PB and came 2nd.  Leo Mulliss’s best swim was his 25m Backstroke which he swam in 29.73 seconds ( 0.4 second  PB).  
Top performers: Miller Eaves, Zach Trefz and Celeste Orenshaw all swam extremely well, achieving PBs for most of their swims. Miller swam a massive 26.88 second PB in his 100m Backstroke. Celeste Orenshaw came 1st in her 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle. Zach achieved top placings for the majority of his swims and achieved 5PBs.
Don Algie and Alex Trefz loved the 50m events. They came 1st in all their 50m swims. Eloise Chegwidden and Maeve Dichiera swam super times in their 100m Freestyle achieving PBs. Charlie Doherty, Jack Ganter, and Thomas Ganter swam top placings in many of their events. Evie Doherty’s best swims include her silver medals in 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle. Koa Harland’s best swims included her 50m Breaststroke (2nd) and 50m Butterfly(3rd).  Ruby Harland, Isaac Pisaniello, Andie Reynolds swam fantastic times in their 100m IM and 100m Freestyle. Eric Mulliss swam his best times in 50m Breaststroke and 100m Freestyle.  Sophie Palmero, Isabella Pisaniello, and Millie Groom all swam impressive Breaststroke.  
Meanwhile in Townsville, Jacob Bell came 2nd in the 2km TOWSA swim in a time of 29.44 and Nelson Malady completed the 1km ocean swim in a time of 26.12 and came third in his age group.  
Congratulations to all the swimmers and a big thank you to all the wonderful parents for their support.  

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

Cannonvale Cannons at Pioneer Carnival May 2024
Evie and Eloise rugged up in Mackay
Isaac, Zach and Thomas on the podium at the Pioneer Carnival

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Cutters Win BMD Women’s Minor Premiership

May 16, 2024

Mackay Cutters women’s rugby league team have taken a giant step towards claiming the 2024 BMD Women's Premiership.

The well-drilled Cutters are the competition’s newly crowned minor premiers after toppling second-placed Norths Devils 26-22 in a cracking contest last Sunday at Brisbane’s Bishop Park.

Marco Peters’ Mackay warriors went into the match with the minor title in the bag, but tuned up for the finals series with an impressive victory over the depleted Devils in an absorbing tussle.

The Cutters are expected to play host to the fourth-placed Western Clydesdales in finals action this weekend while the Devils will square off with third-ranked Burleigh Bears.

Mackay jumped to an early 10-0 lead following tries by hooker Alisha Foord and star centre Jasmine Peters plus a Kayla Shepherd conversion before the Devils hit back with tries to five-eighth Georgia Hannaway and centre Rebecca Davidson and an Emily Vievers goal to lock the scores 10-all at the interval.

The Cutters drew first blood after the break when interchange prop and North Queensland product Sareka Mooka crashed over to nab a converted try and give the minor premiers a six-point advantage.

When prop Lyrech Mara and number nine Foord crossed for further tries in the space of nine minutes, the Mackay girls had established a handy 26-14 lead.
Norths rallied in the second half with flying winger Denyce Perham scooting over for a try double before Davidson claimed a second with two minutes left on the clock.
Mackay staved off the late challenge and got into the finals series brimming with confidence.

A delighted Peters quipped post-match, “That was really important to get a win and a bit of momentum for the finals.”

“We want to hold the momentum as long as we can” he declared.

MEANWHILE there was no joy for the Cutters in Hostplus Cup action after suffering a 28-12 loss to the Burleigh Bears at Whitsundays Sports Park at Airlie Beach.
The table-topping Bears proved they are a genuine force by securing their seventh win from nine fixtures with a powerhouse second-half performance.

Burleigh led 8-6 at the break after a gripping first stanza.

They stunned Mackay with early tries to wingers Mitch Watson and Josiah Karapani after seven minutes before Cutters winger Josh Smith crossed on the brink of halftime with five-eighth Riley Dean adding the extras.

Karapani nabbed a second try straight after lemons that was converted by half-back Guy Hamilton for a 14-6 lead – only for Cutters’ livewire fullback Raydan Burns to bridge the gap with a fine try soon after.

Burleigh centre Kea Pere posted four-pointers in the 54th and 75th minutes and forward Nick O’Meley in the dying moments to seal a resounding victory.

The sixth-ranked Cutters face another tough test this Saturday when they host fourth-placed Northern Pride at BB Print Stadium at 6pm.

The Mackay Cutters lost to the Burleigh Bears 28-12 in the Hostplus Cup. Photo source: Mackay Cutters

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Promising Parter Shines For Leprechauns

May 16, 2024

Mackay Brothers have preserved their unbeaten status in the 2024 Northern Region Mackay & District Rugby League A Grade competition.

The high-flying Leprechauns recorded their fourth successive victory in as many rounds after edging out the tenacious Souths Sharks 18-10 last Saturday at Shark Park.

Dashing fullback Tyrese Parter, clever halfback Brad Campbell and wily hooker Daniel Kelly posted tries for Brothers with centre Rydge Smith potting three conversions in a hard-fought contest.

Sharks prop Tyler O’Brien and talented number seven Henri Stocks kept their side in the mix with determined tries.

Parter, a gifted custodian who is a development player in Michael Comerford’s extended Mackay Cutters first-grade squad, sparked the Leprechauns with his sharp running and tricky step.

Brothers remain the only undefeated side on eight points in front of Mackay Magpies and Moranbah Miners, both on six points ahead of Souths, Sarina Crocodiles and Wests Tigers on four points.

MACKAY Magpies trounced Whitsunday Brahmans 50-12 last Saturday at Sologinkin Oval with fullback Andrew Borg and crack centre Maika Tudravu the standouts.

Borg compiled a personal tally of 14 points with two tries and three goals while the power running Tudravu crossed for three of the Magpies’ eleven tries with his pace and strength.

Smart hooker Kyle Barnwell (2), winger Sebastyan Jack, five-eighth Corey Shepherd and centre Joshua Kilpatrick also nabbed four-pointers in the Magpies rout.
Moranbah Miners skittled Wests Tigers 36-12 last Sunday at Darryl Bourke Oval to move into a share of second spot on the competition table.

The Miners’ gun centre pairing of Mark Rosendale and Steven Stafford engineered the victory with strong games, both collecting crucial tries along with prop Raiden Fonoti and winger Dylan Womal.

Sarina Crocodiles thumped the Carltons Devils 66-10 last Sunday in a try fest at Ray Edwards Oval.

The Crocodiles overpowered the Devils – running in thirteen tries with Quintel Wailu (3) and fullback Zane McKellar (2) scoring five between themselves in a dazzling display.

Twenty-four-year-old Wailu is a talented hooker in the Cutters Development system with the guile and passing skills to play Hostplus Cup.

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May Day Fours Carnival Mackay City Ladies Bowling Club

May 16, 2024

Another fantastic weekend of bowls was had at Mackay City Bowls Club on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May. The ladies’ club once again made both days highly enjoyable starting with Cath’s scones and finishing with an array of sweet tastes. All teams ‘laboured’ on the green in great camaraderie with the following teams being successful.

First place winners on day 1: Pauline Turchet, Jean Campbell, Janette Dark, Cath Davis
First place winners on day 2: Monique Pershouse, Bruce Eaton, Anna Knight, Pauline Turchet. Images supplied

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Mackay Contract Bridge

May 16, 2024

Things are now back to normal at the club, after the Barrier Reef Congress last weekend.
We would like to thank all our sponsors who supported us to put on the Barrier Reef Congress - Mackay Regional Council, Dalrymple Bay, TBIB, Paul Lavings, North Marine, SH Tait & Co, Officeworks, Mackay and Whitsunday Life newspaper and Mackay Tourism.
Friend of the club, Maria Setiyawan headed back to Brisbane after lots of bridge, laughter and catching up with old friends at the bridge table on her trip.
Despite adversaries at the table, many great friendships can be made playing bridge. The club is friendly and encouraging of players new to the game and the Mackay area.

Weekly Results
Tuesday Evening 7 May 2024 – 6 Table Mitchell Green Points
N/S

E/W

1st
Faith Hutchinson / Shirley Casey
1st
Terrence Sheedy / Maria Setiyawan

2nd
Mick King / Richard Wix
2nd
Diane Morgan / Sandra Morris

3rd
Annette Howe / Vicki Howard
3rd
Errol Morris / Lyn O’Neill

Wednesday 8 May 2024 – 8 Table Mitchell Green Points
N/S

E/W

1st
Janelle Conroy / Noel Bugeia
1st
David Ting / Ming Ting

2nd
Peter Karol / Joanne Crockford
2nd
Diane Stokes / Geoff Cowan

3rd
Joy Brunette / Don Poole
3rd
Terrence Sheedy / Griffin Bancroft

4th
Frances Brown / Maria Setiyawan
4th
Shelley Lewis / Karen Cadwell

Thursday 9 May 2024 – 4 Table One Winner Green Points
1st
Ken Seaniger / Robert Carless
2nd
Mick King / Patricia Garner
3rd
Marilyn Wilson-Nicol / Griffin Bancroft
4th
Ann Whitmore / Richard Wix
Friday 10 May 2024 – Week 9 of 24 Nation Wide Pairs – 9 Table Mitchell Green Points
N/S

E/W

1st
Joy Brunette / Don Poole
1st
Richard Wix / Janine Rodgers

2nd
Terrence Sheedy / Noel Bugeia
2nd
Christine Nice / Maria Setiyawan

3rd
Griffin Bancroft / Mick King
3rd
Julie O’Neill / Ann Whitmore

4th
Edward Kliese / Nancy Wix
4th
Janelle Conroy / Pamela Finger

Saturday 11 May 2024 – 10 Table Mitchell Green Points
N/S

E/W

1st
Ming Ting / David Ting
1st
Janet Hansen / Diane Morgan

2nd
Alan Brown / Frances Brown
2nd
Mick King / Julie O’Neill

3rd
Sandra Morris / Ann Whitmore
3rd
Margaret Lane / Anne Lutz

4th
Edward Kliese / Nancy Wix
4th
Janelle Conroy / Robert Carless

Mackay Bridge players relaxing after a competitive day of bridge. Image supplied

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National Golden Glory For Clancy

May 16, 2024

Mackay Rowing Club is basking in the glow of success as its members make waves at the National Rowing Championships in Tasmania. With a display of skill and determination, four of the club's athletes have given it their all at the prestigious Lake Barrington International Rowing Course. Richard McGrath, Therese Clancy, Jane Deguara, and Michael Wolhfahrt demonstrated exceptional teamwork and prowess as they powered through the waters.
Teaming up with Pinerivers Rowing Club, Mackay's rowers secured a victory in the Ladies G quad event, claiming the coveted gold medal.
In the Ladies G Double event, they clinched the silver medal, showcasing their versatility and skill, and in the Women's F Double event, they seized another gold medal with Riverway Rowing Club, the ladies reaffirming their dominance on the water.
But the accolades don't end there. Mackay Rowing Club had another reason to celebrate, as Therese Clancy emerged as a National Masters Rowing Champion. With a stellar performance in the Ladies Lightweight G Single event, Clancy clinched the gold medal, further solidifying her status as a formidable force in masters rowing.
This triumphant journey follows the club's remarkable success at the State Masters Championships at Lake Wyaralong, where the quartet amassed an impressive tally of 18 medals. With each stroke and each race, Mackay Rowing Club continues to raise the bar and showcase the strength and talent of its athletes.

National Masters Rowing Champion 2024 Ladies Light Weight G Single, Therese Clancy

Therese (Mackay) and Jackie (Riverway) win gold in the Women’s F Double

Therese and Jane from Mackay win silver in the Ladies G Double

Mackay and Pinerivers joined forces to win gold in the Ladies G Quad

State Championships silver medal, Men's Master E Quad, Mackay and Tablelands, Locklan, Mick, Richard, Doug

The Mackay rowing squad at the State Championships, winning 18 medals between them. Photos supplied

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AT THE TABLE

May 16, 2024

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixture results May 7, 2024:

Division 1:

Orange (Donna Abbott, Janice Kent, Geoff Denman) d Green (Lily Boland, Robbie Richards) 7-4. Donna d Robbie -9, 6, -10, 10, 9.

Brown (Andrea Nicholson, Barry Patterson, Vince Boeske) d Purple (Emma Widdup, Tony Bowman, Duncan Treloar) 8-3. Barry d Emma -9, 8, -5, 10, 8.

White (Andrew McHugh, Neil Brown, Mark Sleeman) d Blue (Will VanDeKaa, Steven Whiting, Lee Brake) 7-4. Steven d Neil 13, 5, -7, -3, 10.

Black (Goncalo Serra, Ishan Rana, Allan Robins) d Red (George Camilleri, Jason Hodda, Graeme Walker) 9-2. Ishan d George -13, -10, 7, 9, 9.

Division 2:

Gold (Geoff Cowan, Rohit Bansod, Ollie Hamelink) d Rose (Nehmat Dhaliwal, Niro, David Symons) d 6-5. Nehmat d Ollie -8, -5, 10, 13, 8.

Cyan (Matt West, Trent Day, Leonie Patroni) d Tan (Ishara, Jye Callander, Rymer Tabulo) 7-4. Trent d Jye 9, -6, -7, 8, 7.

Aqua (Delma Knight, YiLin Jiang, Tiffany Camilleri) d Lime (Anaya Reelh, Simon Hogan, Daniel Warfield) 7-4. Tiffany d Anaya 10, -10, 2, -8, 9.

Grey (Doug Dungavell, Adrian Marsh, Kade Wright) d Teal (Craig VanDeKaa, Peter Goodson, Aarnav Reelh) 7-4. Aarnav d Kade 9, -9, -7, 9, 4.

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures May 7, 2024:

Division 1:

Owls (Branko Vucurovic, Steve Mathieson, Coral Morgan) d Egrets (Donna Abbott, Peter Goodson, Kevin Abbott) 7-5. Donna d Steve -9, 4, 7, -12, 7.

Ibis (Tony Bowman, Andrea Nicholson, Judy Zahn) d Plovers (Delma Knight, Doug Dungavell, Bryan Marshall) 10-2. Andrea d Doug -9, -9, 8, 7, 9.

Hawks (George Camilleri, Pam Joyce, John McGee) d Parrots (Janice Kent, Charlie Payne, Marie Taylor) 8-4. George d Charlie -4, 8, -6, 9, 9.

Division 2:

Cockatoos (Kim Challender, Veronica Shepherd, Gloria Vella) drew Pelicans (Judi Hicks, Robyn Bushell, Frank Caruana) 6-all. Judi d Veronica -11, 8, 11, 13, 11.

Doves (Louise Gould, Iris Grasso, Fred Saliba) d Magpies (Ken Best, John Hamelink, Kim Daffy) 8-4. Fred d Kim -12, -7, 10, 5, 5.

Division 3:

Lobster (Cheryl Pearson, Bill Hey, Thelma Caruana) d Prawn (Madge Saunders, Glenda Brookes, Glenda Dutton) 7-5. Glenda d Bill 7, -4, 5, -6, 10.

Crab (Pam Keune, Myles Dutton, Josie Davis) d Squid (Sharon Muller, Cheryl Aprato) 9-3. Pam/Josie d Sharon/Cheryl -6, 8, 13, 5.
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Looping Lily Wins Trio Of Titles In Townsville
Mackay players came home with outstanding results from the Townsville Open table tennis championships.
Emma Widdup and her daughter Lily Boland led the way with five titles between them, while young Remy Zhan won a title in his first tournament.
Emma won the women's open singles and the over 50 women's, while Lily won the 1100 singles, U19 and U17 girls.
Contributed by Charlie Payne

Mackay’s Lily Boland in action at Townsville, where she won three titles

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Airlie Beach Bowls News

May 16, 2024

Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls saw a good roll up with some great games being played with Tony Whitehorn’s team leading Lu Rogan and second Rick Galea run away winners from the rest of the field, however the Jackpot never went off . 

Friday Morning the Endeavour Foundation disabled group came for their bowls lesson and showed that with practice they could represent our area in the disability games October 2025.

Saturday morning Scroungers saw Russell Jackson, Eric Barnard and Arthur McManus first round winners, with Eric Barnard in hot form and the big winner of the day.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

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Bowen Bowls Report

May 16, 2024

Sunday Social: Ray, Ross and Kirky defeated Marion, Rob and Jane. Sue, Andy and Gavin defeated Allen, Dave and Steve. Jack, Wendy and Lloyd drew with Ron, Daryl and Jeff. Team Gus defeated Team Lloyd.

Wednesday Social: Eddy, Gordo and Jeff defeated Brit, Sue and Jason. I.Thatcher, R.Muir and K.Jewell drew with M.Tuttle, J.Gilbert and M.Wright. Dave and Gus defeated Ron and Steve.

Ladies B Singles: Tiarna Winter defeated Tracey Roach.

Ladies A Singles: Lou Fordham defeated Helen Jacobsen.

Contributed with thanks to Joan Edwards.

Helen J. Tracey, Jo, Wendy, Jane, Gloria, Merlene, Margaret, Marion, Bev, Joan, Eddy. Seated are Helen.O, Sue, Fay.

Photo supplied

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