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From humble beginnings to a creative powerhouse, redhotblue is widely known for their radical thinking and strategic approach to marketing and design which has earned them the Australian Enterprise Awards title of ‘Best Creative Marketing Agency 2024’. The team, led by Director Jody Euler, said that they were humbled by the recent award win that highlighted their extensive contributions and leadership of the industry over the past 26 years to everyone from small regional businesses through to m
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After spending five years in the far north, Anne Scully has expanded her skills and expertise as an educator. Recently, she has transitioned to the Clinical Excellence Unit at Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS), where her focus is now on providing training in rural facilities within the region, following her previous tenure with the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service. Partner Trevor Wall has also joined her at Mackay Base Hospital (MBH) as the maintenance coordinator for BEMS. D
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A Mackay family has celebrated a remarkable milestone last month as three of its members, spanning two generations, graduated at the CQUniversity Graduation Ceremony. Mother, Suzanne Francisco, shared the graduation celebrations with her daughter Natasha Otto and son Reece Kinnersly. "I am extremely proud of my children and their dedication to their studies,” she said. “It's a rare and special moment for our family to witness us graduating together, underscoring the importance of education and
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Mackay Pet Rescue Inc responded urgently to a distressing call concerning a male duck, known as a drake, found in a dire state at the Gooseponds late last week. The rescue team arrived with a harrowing sight as blood stained the male duck’s neck and his movements were hindered by evident pain. Without hesitation, the compassionate team sprang into action and took him under their wing to ensure the best possible outcome for his safety and well-being. The drake was transported to the teams experi
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Our Conservation and Communities team work on a wide range of projects from wetlands to threatened species, weeds, pests, drought resilience and working with the Traditional Owners Reference Group.
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Toddler Time May 13th 9.30am FREE Toddler Time featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs. It's never too early to talk, read and tell stories with your child. This session promotes early language and literacy development for toddlers up to two-and-a-half. Bookings are essential for all attendees - one ticket required per attendee. Gordon White Library Story Time May 16th 10.30am Story Time enhances language and literacy development and is aimed at children aged two-and-a-half to 5 ye
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The State Government marked Labour Day earlier this week by announcing new workplace entitlements for Queensland public sector workers, including a nation-leading 10 days of reproductive health leave. The leave can be used for things like fertility and IVF treatment; chronic reproductive health conditions like endometriosis; preventative screening for things like breast and prostate cancers; and other treatments associated with reproductive health like hysterectomies and vasectomies. It will be
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By Kevin Borg, Chairman, CANEGROWERS Mackay CANEGROWERS represents the voice of 76% of Mackay Sugar growers. Over 90% in Plane Creek. We’ve been successfully providing stable representation in this region since 1926. Our members have always had the certainty of a Cane Supply Agreement that has been successfully negotiated and maintained by CANEGROWERS Mackay bargaining representatives. They have the weight of 100 years of experience and the resources to resolve issues arising out of that agree
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Amidst the rustle of sugarcane fields, a significant agreement was reached on April 30, 2024, between Mackay Sugar and QCAR. This milestone marked the culmination of extensive negotiations, paving the way for a new Cane Supply and Processing Agreement (CSPA) that would govern supplies to Mackay Sugar's three mills in Farleigh, Marian, and Racecourse. Deliberations spanning multiple meetings led to the formulation of an agreement that granted members of QCAR in the Central Region the authority
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Indulge Mum in a thrilling day at the races this Mother's Day weekend! The Amateurs Race Day promises an unforgettable experience of live local racing, vibrant Fashions on the Field, and an atmosphere buzzing with excitement on Saturday, May 11. Immerse yourselves in the glamour of trackside festivities. Sip champagne at the exclusive Champagne Bar or revel in the excitement from the Winning Post Trackside Marquee. For a more intimate affair, opt for a private Marquee or embrace the lively ambie
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Mother's Day is a time to honour and appreciate the incredible women in our lives who have nurtured, guided, and loved us unconditionally. While spoiling your mum on this special day might sound like an expensive endeavour, it doesn't have to break the bank. Firstly, consider the power of heartfelt gestures. A handwritten letter expressing your love and gratitude can mean more to your mum than any expensive gift. Take the time to reminisce about cherished memories, recount moments that have sha
Read moreAmidst the rustle of sugarcane fields, a significant agreement was reached on April 30, 2024, between Mackay Sugar and QCAR. This milestone marked the culmination of extensive negotiations, paving the way for a new Cane Supply and Processing Agreement (CSPA) that would govern supplies to Mackay Sugar's three mills in Farleigh, Marian, and Racecourse. Deliberations spanning multiple meetings led to the formulation of an agreement that granted members of QCAR in the Central Region the authority
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With a rise in viral and bacterial respiratory infections and deaths, it makes sense to vaccinate, yet many of us don’t! This Cold and Flu season is meant to be a coming together of various infections such as the usual suspects - Influenza, COVID of course (it isn’t going away as we now have a new one - XBB). Plus, some newcomers such as RSV which used to be only seen in kiddies under two mainly. And a rise again in the old foes such as Whooping Cough and a resurgence of Diphtheria. So why you
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Local art enthusiasts gathered at the Sarina Sugar Shed last Friday evening for the highly anticipated launch of the 2024 Festival of Arts program. Photo Credit: Adam Sane and Hannah McNamara
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Shane Webcke will be in the Sarina region this June, sharing the highs and lows of his illustrious career on the football field (including the Brisbane Broncos!), and of his life now as a farmer, family man, businessman, author, news presenter and guest speaker. At the peak of his rugby league career, Shane was renowned as one of the best front rowers in the world. He represented Queensland on 24 occasions and represented Australia in 26 tests. He played for the Brisbane Broncos for 12 years an
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World War II Veterans are few and far between these days, however Sarina was honoured to see three of these national treasures attend the Sarina Anzac Day main service last month. The three WWII veterans in attendance were; Mr Len Lister, 100, who served in New Guinea with the AIF 2/12th Battalion, Mrs Connie Turpin, 98, and Mrs Vonnie Deem, who will turn 101 in May. The Sarina dawn and main Anzac Day services attracted large numbers, making the day a solemn yet beautiful occasion. The Koumal
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My birthday is on the 17th, which is next week, and I’ll be honest, I just had to do the maths and work backwards on dates just to remember how old I was. For the record, and for anyone playing at home with a Casio scientific calculator from grade 10 at Milton Street High, I am 55 years old, and that makes me 56 this time next week. Whilst that’s great, I’ll get to cut a cake, and hear mates sing happy birthday in the office with horrible tuning, and open cards from my kids, but what is a birt
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Friday 10th May BB Goes Blue For Dolly 8am Join us for a day of Blue as we have a day for Dolly. For only $25, enjoy a 30min Bounce with Ally at 10.30am followed by some light refreshments with all profits going to the worthy cause. Raffles as well kindly put together from some of our local friends in business for $2 a ticket or 3 for $5. Baked goods will also be available for purchase on the day. Your generosity will directly help fight to change the culture of bullying by addressing the impa
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Kucom took a popular David Tristram comedy to the North Queensland Festival of One-Act Plays (NQ-FOOAP), which was held in Townsville on the May Day long weekend. Last Tango in Little Grimley was first performed by Kucom at the old Shakespeare Street Theatre 30 years ago and is still one of the funniest and most relatable one-act plays about a struggling amateur theatre company – and last Saturday adjudicator Pamela Cassidy obviously agreed, because she awarded Kucom the trophy for Best Play, wh
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It was a quieter week at the Mackay Contract Bridge Club last week as the club held the Barrier Reef Congress 2024. Members transported tables, chairs, boards, welcome bags and more to 500 Pavilion Mackay Showgrounds in preparation for the Barrier Reef Congress. Members cooked multitudes of biscuits, set up tables, covered windows from the sun and made sure all preparations were completed in time for the cards to start. Convener Diane Morgan has worked tirelessly for months to ensure the event
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The past weekend hosted the Prestige Fours event at the Mackay Bowling Club, where skilled bowlers from the Mackay district competed for the title. In the final saw Wayne Handley Team of Cooper Whitestyles, Clint Vassie and Jason McMullen play against Jason Little, Trevor Kelly, Dave Maskell and Dave Pinkard with the winner going to Wayne Team. Presige Fours Carnival Results: Division 1 Winners Jason Mc Mullen, Cooper Whitestyles, Clint Vassie, Wayne Handley Division 1 Runners up: Lason Littl
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After a long-anticipated wait and numerous training sessions, the Masters Queensland State Championship was attended by 12 North Mackay Sinkers Masters Swimming Club Members. This year’s State Championships event was delivered at the prestigious Brisbane Aquatic Centre in Chandler across four days of exhilarating swimming action, that took place from Thursday 18 April to Sunday 21 April 2024. The Championships offered a wide range of events, spanning from 25m to 800m, with no event limits, ensu
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Mackay Cutters’ trump card Emma Manzelmann has reached another milestone in her burgeoning rugby league career. The crafty hooker is set to earn a slice of history after gaining selection in the Queensland Maroons Origin squad for the opening match of the interstate women's series against NSW on Thursday, May 16 at Suncorp Stadium. Both the Blues and Maroons will contest a three-match Origin series this year for the first time and the durable number nine is determined to consolidate a spot in
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Over the weekend, spanning from Saturday, May 4 to Monday, May 6, the hotly contested Foley Shield tournament took place. Each day featured two games, where women’s and men’s teams from Mackay, Townsville, and Far North Queensland competed for the Foley Shield title. Selections for the Queensland Country Team were made based on performances during this weekend's matches. Mackay Regional Mayor, Greg Williamson expressed the importance of not only having the Foley Shield in Mackay for local rugby
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