An exciting day for the Dolphins of Pioneer Swimming Club came on 4th November, with a local swim meet in the beautiful Isaac region, hosted by Moranbah Highlanders Swimming Club. Twenty-six Dolphins made the day trip out to Moranbah, where swimmers enjoyed a day in the sun seeking more personal bests. A highlight of the meet were the Reg and Cecilia Abbott and Naomi McGilvray events – a 200m Freestyle event for 9 years and under, and 10 years and over respectively. In the 9 years and under ev
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The phrase ‘unfinished business’ gets thrown around a great deal in sports, but when Isaac White refers to it, it couldn’t ring truer. The 25-year-old had arguably one of the best individual state league campaigns in the history of Mackay Basketball in 2023, but a late-season quadricep injury forced the McDonald’s Meteors Most Valuable Player to spectate from the sidelines, as his teammates went down to the South West Metro Pirates 94-72, in an NBL1 North elimination quarter-final. “Watching
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Mackay witnessed an exhilarating showcase of cycling prowess at the recent Mackay Cycling Club Track Open, held on 28th October. Cyclists from across the region put their skills to the test, battling strong winds to deliver an unforgettable day of competitive racing. Local Mackay riders made their mark across all grades, emerging victorious in events spanning A-grade men to junior categories. The standout moment of the carnival was the gripping showdown in the Wright Family Shield senior handica
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Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures October 31, 2023: Division 1: Echo (Mark Sleeman, Steven Whiting, Graham Brake) d Charlie (Anne Sheridan, Robbie Richards, Graeme Walker) 6-5. Steven d Anne -9, 6, 6, -10, 6. Foxtrot (Tony Bowman, Tim Sheehan, Geoff Denman) d Bravo (Graham Drury, Vince Boeske, Ivan Perkins) 8-3. Tony d Graham -11, 9, -7, 8, 8. Delta (Ian McKay, Barry Patterson, Lee Brake) d Alpha (Mick Ruhl, Janice Kent, Andrea Nicholson) 6-5. Janice d Lee 5, -11, -12, 9, 11. Divis
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Mackay-Whitsunday Development team have secured the North Queensland Alliance Under 25 Zone Cricket Championship following a victory double last weekend at Harrup Park. The Cyclones edged out Central Queensland on percentages to claim the trophy after posting impressive wins over Far North and North Queensland sides in limited overs fixtures at Roy Trevaskis Oval. Both Mackay-Whitsunday and Central Queensland finished the series with three victories each. Under the guidance of coach David Smi
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The Gold Coast Suns touched down to a welcoming party at Mackay Airport on the 2nd of November to battle it out against the Essendon Bombers in Round 10 of the AFLW, with the Friday night showdown played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena. Four players from the Gold Coast Suns are local to our region, including star ruck, Lauren Bella. Lauren commented on the opportunity, “I look at it really fondly, so grateful for the opportunity to be able to play in front of my family and friends. “I think i
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Catherine McAuley College was a great starting point for the second Mackay Shawn’s Summer Social Series 5k and 10k events, seeing perfect running conditions and a keen crowd of families, newbies and regular runners take up the challenge. A great effort by the Evetts and Knezevic families, pushing their children in double prams for what was an awesomely tough training session. Paul Mackenzie continued his sizzling form, as did Alana Knezevic, Luke Leven, Rodney Elworthy, Riley Matsen, Grant H
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Weekly Results (ending 5th November) 30th October – 4 Table Howell Green Points 1st – David Ting and Eric Goodchild 2nd – Geoff Cowan and Sandy Patterson 3rd – Edward Kliese and Diane Stokes 31st October 2023 – 4 Table Howell Green Points 1st – Eric Goodchild and Noel Bugeia 2nd – Debra Goodchild and Ian Cruickshank 3rd – Marilin Robins and Faye Wright 31st October – Australia-Wide Restricted Pairs 8 Table Mitchell Green Points North/South 1st - Carmel Brown and Mary Rose Ramsden 2nd -
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The Mackay Cutters have secured a high-quality signing for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, with former NRL and Super League player Kenny Edwards. Edwards is a skilful back-rower who has played 70 games for the Parramatta Eels, before heading to the UK Super League where he played a further 116 games for Catalans Dragons, Huddersfield Giants and the Castleford Tigers. His signature to the Cutters, along with Tongan international centre Mahe Fonua and playmaker Riley Dean is set to make a strong impa
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Bouncing babies, proudly held by excited parents, were officially welcomed to the Bowen community on Sunday at a special ceremony hosted by the local Lions Ladies. The festivities took place at Hensen Park where each family was invited onto the stage and presented with a certificate, gift, and small tree by Mayor Julie Hall.
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Hi Everyone,The atmosphere in Airlie Beach is certainly reaching fever pitch right now!With the Airlie Beach Festival of Music taking over the town this weekend, musicians from around the country will be gathering to put on a show like no other.For full details of the event check out our huge nine-page feature inside this paper for profiles on many performers and a festival map showing the location of each of the 15 venues.
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When you’re travelling down Faust Street in Proserpine, be sure to keep your eye out for the bright orange fridge, that adorns the front garden on one of the properties. The orange fridge, hidden by hedges and leaves, is particularly special because it is a big ‘little free library’ created by Gabby Sinclair.
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It has been a whirlwind of a year for 24 Whitsunday youth, who are now on the cusp of finishing their year-long specially tailored Coxswain course, offered through Red Cat Adventures, Queensland Government’s Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program, Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre (WMTC) and Whitsunday Sailing Club.
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This Saturday November 11 we mark 105 years since the Armistice of the First World War. We remember those who served, those who sacrificed their lives, and those who helped in the war effort.
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One lucky Airlie Beach resident has won big at the Melbourne Cup races. Holed up in the Airlie Beach Hotel, Zach Murray, a manager of a hospitality venue in town, tested his luck and placed a bet on horse, Without a Fight. A little while later he received the shock of his life when he came home with a win of $8,000.
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Police are investigating an alleged wounding incident in Bowen on Saturday night, November 4.
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The local housing crisis has just been granted a small reprieve following the announcement by the State Government this week that $660,000 has been allocated to Whitsunday Housing Company.
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Bowen State High School has welcomed their four new student captains, who are each confident and dedicated students prepared and eager to take on the responsibility of Student Leadership in their final year of high school education.
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The $2 million Aquaculture Centre for Excellence at Whitsunday TAFE has been officially opened.The facility is state-of-the-art and is set to offer a variety of certificate qualifications to support the aquaculture industry, including fish farming, hatchery, and pond management.
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A staggering $12,507 has been raised for Whitsunday Housing Company’s (WHCL) Tiny Homes Project, through the BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort’s annual Camp and sCare charity event. Seeing over 1,000 children and their families visit the event, and take part in the free entertainment, including park water slides, animal feeding and Halloween themed movies.
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Membership – This year the Chamber has substantially revamped its membership model in response to extensive feedback and a desire to better tailor packages to meet individual business needs. The Chamber is far stronger this year than at any other time of recent – we have merged with Proserpine Chamber, we have a new name, a new board, new constitution, new strategic plan and are powering ahead on several fronts.
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The Whitsundays is now richer in its tourism offering thanks to the hard work and dedication of seven representatives from the industry who have recently achieved their Master Reef Guide status.
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The Proserpine Sugar Mill saw an influx of retired and former employees last week, with the annual Mill Reunion organised and hosted at the Mill Social Club.Seeing over 30 former employees gather at the club, the luncheon acts as a reconnection for many of the attendees, a celebration of years’ past, an excuse to come together and share stories.
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We will remember them … On August 18 this year, the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the nation paused to formally recall and salute the service of the men and women in this campaign.
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Bowen Tourism and Business celebrated success and enjoyed a night of networking last week after the Annual General Meeting of the organisation.More than 50 people gathered at Euro Fusion Café and the North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club in Bowen for the AGM where the same committee was re-elected for another year.
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