Hi lovely readers,
Can you believe it’s October already? Cue all the Christmas fanatics cheering and unpacking their boxes of decorations, ready to adorn their homes early! My mum is one of those early Christmas fans – but I love her for it (lol).
It’s been a busy week, with an even bigger month ahead, with plenty of fun activities and community events on the calendar. You might just spot me with my camera at this Saturday’s Mackay Family Carnival… so get ready to say cheese!
On another note, it’s been a big week for our region, with the official opening of the $18M Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Mackay-based Pioneer Biopilot – fascinating stuff! You can read more about it on page 3.
Sport in Mackay is thriving as always – our BMX riders have been smashing out Queensland titles, our surf lifesaving legends continue to impress, and the Mackay Tennis Association recently hosted a lively tournament. Our regular sporting contributors, including Bridge and Road Runners, never miss a beat either! Catch all the action on pages 31–33.
Last Thursday and Monday, I attended two ceremonies honouring the Queensland Police Service and all officers in blue who have lost their lives while protecting their community.
Let it be a reminder to always count our blessings, and I pray you all have a wonderful week ahead!