CQ Rescue Charity Golf Day 11am Taya Rush presents the 2nd annual charity golf day. $100 per player, teams of 4, 18-hole Ambrose. Novelty holes with prizes. Have a game of golf while supporting the RACQ CQ Rescue team! Mackay Golf Club, Bucasia Conversations With Art 1pm Held on the 3rd Friday of each month, 'Conversations with Art' is a free and enjoyable discussion led by Artspace staff as we look at art works and images from gallery and museum collections. POP UP Venue in Residence' room.
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'The Murder Game' opened at Kucom Theatre on Thursday night (11 April) for a two-week season. Directed by Maureen Coleman, the play has been described as ‘a gripping melodrama that delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and the dark allure of a perfect crime’. Not your straightforward ‘Whodunnit’ (the ‘who’ is pretty much apparent right from the start), more of a ‘Why-dunnit’. Brian (played by Dennis Rozekrans) is financially dependent on his wife Sheila (Carolyn Roche), happily living
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An injured ibis, also renowned by locals as a ‘bin chicken’, was reportedly found lying in the Mount Pleasant carpark last week, helpless, unable to move and on the brink of death. A local soon spotted the native bird in distress and called multiple animal rescue services within the area, however, nobody was willing to assist. Mackay Pet Rescue stepped up to the rescue once again, arriving on sight to help the injured ibis, sharing their newly rescued patient to Facebook to underline the import
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By Amanda Wright Cheers echoed through the Crater at Mackay McDonald’s Stadium last Friday night as our McDonald's Mackay Meteors dominated the court early on, clinching a thrilling victory against the Townsville Heat, In a high-flying display of hoops prowess, our boys soared to a spectacular 98-89 win, leaving fans on the edge of their seats and opponents seeing stars. Leading the charge was the dynamic duo of Isaac White and Todd Blanchfield, whose lightning-fast moves and pinpoint accuracy k
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Introducing Bella Mackenzie, an emerging Mackay local singer-songwriter, who is set to grace the stage at the upcoming Broken Ballerina Charity Golf Day on Friday, August 2nd. Attendees will gather for a day filled with golf, camaraderie, and most importantly, support for Broken Ballerina Inc., a non-for-profit organisation dedicated to aiding survivors of domestic violence in the region. Behind Broken Ballerina Inc., stands its founder, Jules Thompson, a woman of courage and dedication. Alongs
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The Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Trails will be officially opened with a fun day for the whole community. While the trails have been available to the public for about seven weeks, the official opening, on Sunday, April 21, will also mark the opening of the full trailhead site for visitors. Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson said the trails had been in the planning for many years and it was fantastic to now have stage one officially opened. “The opening will include a fun community day, with market stall
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The upcoming 2024 AFL Mackay season is set to commence, kicking off on Saturday, April 20, with the debut of AFL Mackay’s "Gather Round" at Harrup Park. The inaugural round will feature eight football games across three competition grades, all held at the same venue. Following the AFL's "Gather Round" in Adelaide, AFL Mackay is launching the "Regional Gather Round," marking the first time in Queensland community football history where a round will be played at a single venue for all senior grad
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By Amanda Wright History was made as the Mackay Cutters secured the title of the first-ever Harvey Norman Under 19 premiers. Hooker Paityne Johns emerged as the standout player of the match, steering her team to victory with sheer determination and skill. Reflecting on the momentous win, Paityne expressed her exhaustion but overwhelming happiness at the team's triumph. She credited their success to a collective effort and a mindset focused on giving their best on the field. "My mindset was to
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Nearly sixty runners enjoyed the perfect Sunday morning weather conditions as they traversed the scenic hills of Slade Point to Lamberts Beach for the five-kilometre and beyond to the Harbour North Wall for the ten-kilometre distance. The Tim’s Chariots of Fire event was hosted by club treasurer, Tim Magoffin and the course was a beauty with plenty of varying terrain to keep runners alert and on their toes. The Slade Point and Lamberts Beach suburbs put on spectacular weather where it had Sou
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Mackay Cyclones Multiclass Athlete Izabella Wills launched herself into the Australian MC and made waves at the Age championships held on the Gold Coast recently, bringing home a swag of medals. Izabella competed in six events initially, along with six in the finals, securing a medal in each one! Izabella is now the New Australian champion for 2024 in the 50 Freestyle and 50 Butterfly. She also earnt four Silver medals in all her other events for the 100 Backstroke, 100 Freestyle, 200 Freestyl
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Family and friends of the newly elected Whitsunday Regional Council Councillors gathered to witness the Local Government Swearing In Ceremony at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) last week. Chief Executive Officer of the Whitsunday Regional Council, Warren Bunker, facilitated the ceremony, formally introducing the new Mayor, Ry Collins, and each of the six Councillors. All signed and received their Declaration of Office and gave a few words. Uncontested Councillors returning to seat
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Proserpine State High School’s production of ‘Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ opened to hundreds of enthusiastic attendees on Thursday evening. This entirely student-led production was held at the school’s $11 million multi-purpose Performing Arts Centre and will continue to run on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Almost 100 students from years 7 to 12 took part in the production, taking the lead in everything from performing on stage to behind-the-scene
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Hi Everyone, Do you think Airlie Beach has a nice beach? Despite the word ‘beach’ being in our local town’s name, many people have expressed their disappointment with the lack of ‘beach’ in Airlie Beach. I remember when I first arrived as a 23-year-old backpacker almost 20 years ago on the Greyhound bus from Fraser Island. After a long, sleepless night crammed into the single bus seat with nothing to view but black sky and the occasional servo, I was mesmerised by a sunrise that sprinkled ov
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Raising awareness and talking about your own experiences in order to break a stigma close to your heart can be one of the bravest and most powerful of good deeds. Talented local artist, Donna Lawrence, is doing just this by using her art exhibition at the Whitsunday Sailing Club next week, to open the door to conversations and a broader understanding of mental health. Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar, Donna uses her art to help manage her mental health issues which ha
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When tourists come over the hill and see Airlie Beach for the first time, they are mesmerised by the turquoise ocean and excited to reach the coastline so they can walk on the golden sands. When they arrive in town, however, there can be a little confusion, with a common question arising - exactly where is the ‘beach’ in Airlie Beach? The Airlie Foreshore beach has large tidal patterns which reveal its muddy and rocky bay at low tide. When the tide is high, the overall look of the bay improve
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Every year Australians stand still in solidarity to pay their respects to the fallen Anzac soldiers. At the Anzac memorial services, we remember the brave Australian and New Zealander soldiers that fought in all wars and conflicts. To pay respects, nearby services are as followed: Airlie Beach Main Service: 9.00am - meet at Broadwater Avenue carpark at 8am for march to Airlie Esplanade Cenotaph Bowen Dawn Service: 5.50am - Herbert Street Cenotaph Main Service: 9.30am - meet at RSL at 8.50a
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Local resident Henry Petersen got the shock of his life on Friday morning when he past “a dozen dead cows” on the side of the road between Gumlu and Guthalungra in the early hours of the morning. The mango market-stall holder says it was only just getting light when his vehicle was halted on a remote section of the Bruce Highway and he witnessed a row of cattle deceased on the roadside. “All the cattle had been knocked down like dominos, dead on the side of the road, there were more than a doz
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Two poignant ceremonies will be held in the region over the coming weeks, one candle lighting vigil will be held in Bowen and a second in Airlie Beach, both held in honour of those who have lost their lives to domestic violence over the past 12 months. May is Australian Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, a time for the community to reflect, ignite change and show compassion for those impacted. In Australia, at least one person is killed every week by an intimate partner and childre
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Four inspiring Proserpine Cub Scouts have completed a range of bushwalking, bushcraft and camping activities and have now achieved the prestigious Grey Wolf Peak Award Badge. During these endeavours they learnt compass work, first aid knowledge, how to read different maps, cook a meal on a campfire and camped a minimum five nights with the Scouts. They also completed six different special interest projects and individually organised an adventurous activity. Ryan Penhallurick walked 32 kilometr
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As the Queensland school holidays come to a close here in The Whitsundays, it's been a busy couple of weeks in the region. With accommodation averaging around 70 per cent occupancy and hitting 90 per cent during peak times, it's clear that families have made the most of their holiday breaks. About 80 per cent of our visitors were fellow Queenslanders, with the majority of our visitors from Mackay, Brisbane, Townsville and the Gold Coast. In addition, we've also welcomed four cruise ships,
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The Bowen Audio Guide is now live on the Australian Visitor Centres App and website. It is perfect for travellers to listen to as they plan a trip to Bowen or for those already on the road. Listeners will be taken on a tour, starting from the famous Big Mango to the town’s centre and of course to Bowen’s fabulous beaches. Then, listeners can hear about the long and fascinating history of the town. Guests are guided from the noble façade of the Bowen Courthouse to the Bowen Post Office. Fo
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With Queensland kids and families going back to school and work, the NSW school holiday period is about to begin. Although many operators report softer than expected trade, the extended period of school holidays partially explains this and the overall result will be strong. The Chamber’s recent business insurance event was lively and informative where attendees had direct access to leaders from the Insurance Council of Australia, Australian Financial Complaints Authority, and the Office of Queen
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Whisper Events & Catering have an exciting new food trailer which they have launched into the Whitsundays’ vibrant event market. The beautifully renovated food trailer has been given an impressive new paint job and fitted with a full commercial sized kitchen. The trailer’s debut voyage at the Country Music Festival was a huge success, serving delicious steaks, burgers and other tantalising delights to the hungry music enthusiasts. This modern, fully equipped food trailer can easily cater for
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Since birth, all Nat Allison has wanted to do is perform. Growing up in the 80’s only amplified this, she would see all the 80’s rock stars with their long hair and incredible guitar solos, wanting to be up on stage right alongside them. This inspiring era has now culminated in her own show called ‘Rock Chick’ which she brings to The Pub later this month. But it has been a long and exciting career that has led Nat to this point. At the age of 12, Nat’s father realised she was taking music se
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Every Friday night at 6pm the Jubilee Tavern comes alive with the sweet tunes from a local and talented musician. On Friday 10 May, The Jubes welcomes RebelQuin to the stage. Originally from Melbourne, RebelQuin moved to the area 12 years ago. From a young age she knew she wanted a career in music. “I have studied music, it has stayed with me, I have always felt passionate about music, and I have never travelled without an instrument, but never felt confident till my 30's to make it a full-
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