2023 Club Champions were decided on the weekend.Trish McNeill and Luke Paroz both successfully defended their titles and are the 2023 Club champions.Congratulations to all the winners for 2023.
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Last Tuesday we played our belated August Monthly Medal. Another excellent field of 35 players which included 3 guests. It was a lovely day weather wise.
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This weeks 9 hole stableford competition saw Edwina Pettiford take the win with 26 pts, second with 25 pts was Moya Bradley and third with 22 pts Josh Quin. Fridays 9-hole stableford saw Andrew Gomez in first place with 21 pts, second with 20 pts was Peter Bitz and third with 20 pts David Wallace. Great job guys.
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Mackay Eisteddfod 2023 After nine days and 37 sessions of performance across the MECC and Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, the first leg of the Mackay Eisteddfod has wrapped up. The Eisteddfod will continue with drama and dance categories from October 1 to 14. Read on to find a selection of results on page 20 and visit Mackay Eisteddfod Results on Facebook for full results. Best Of The Best Shine At Mackay Eisteddfod Caption Mackay Eisteddfod pianoforte awards. Back from left:
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More than 150 stakeholders in attendance at the Greater Whitsunday Housing Summit last week were presented with a comprehensive schedule of information outlining the multifaceted housing crisis confronting the Greater Whitsunday region. The aim of the Summit was to seek to develop solutions to the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions’ housing issues in line with the priorities identified at the Housing Roundtable in December 2022. As major event sponsors, Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank D
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NQ's Rock'n Country once again delivered a weekend of loud, energetic, and boot-scooting live country music last weekend. The music of Shannon Noll, Morgan Evans, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Adam Brand was heard across the city of Mackay, emanating from the busy hub of the Mackay Showgrounds. While locals and visitors alike enjoyed a weekend of country bangers, they were also playing their part in raising funds for Variety - the Children's Charity of Queensland. NQ's Rock'n Country made a donation of
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The pressing issue of the housing crisis demands immediate attention and proactive solutions. With the cost of building a home set to rise on October 1, 2023, the timing couldn't be more critical. As we grapple with the housing shortage, the Master Builders Association says the decision for the Queensland Government to introduce livable housing and energy efficiency provisions adds an extra burden to an already challenging situation. While other states have recognised the economic climate and ho
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The Whitsunday STEM Challenge invited young women and their families to learn, network and become inspired at a Women in STEM event earlier this week. Hosted at Whitsunday Anglican School as part of National Science Week, the event aligned with the national theme of ‘Innovation: Powering Future Industries’. Event Coordinator Leanne Williams said Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) was important for students in this contemporary world with the rise of new technologies. “This i
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Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The End Of Australia's Involvement In The Vietnam War Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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Hosts Confidence Boosting Pageant When local model Jenna K took on the role of Mrs Charity Oceania 2023, she vowed to use her platform to raise money and awareness for causes close to her heart and help women of all ages with their confidence, mindset and self-love. One aspect of this mission was the Beeyoutiful Charity Pageant, an event held on Saturday, July 22 offering the people of Mackay the opportunity to improve their confidence while raising funds for BreastScreen Queensland. Entrants w
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Investigations continue for a two-vehicle car accident near Alligator Creek, just past 7am on Friday, August 18. Initial police investigations indicate that a Hyundai Palisade was turning onto the Bruce Highway from Perry Road, when it collided with an oncoming Toyota Landcruiser, which was travelling north. The Toyota swerved before losing control and rolling multiple times down an embankment. The three occupants of the Toyota were taken to Mackay Base Hospital. The 19-year-old male driver
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By Amanda Wright In a shellebration of conservation, Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has given local turtles a fin-tastic win by expanding the protective boundaries of the Mackay Port to include the North Harbour Wall. This flipper-friendly decision ensures that Mackay’s turtles will continue to nest and hatch in their coastal haven for generations to come. Member for Mackay, Julieanne Gilbert, celebrates this decision as a triumph for the local community. The Port of Mackay, Queensl
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By Amanda Wright Steering the course for enhanced healthcare in the region, a fresh chapter unfolds as a new six-member Board takes the helm of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service. With a diverse array of expertise spanning emergency medicine, business, nursing, and law, these board members herald a promising era of leadership. Their appointment marks a decisive step following the dissolution of the previous Board in November 2022, signalling a renewed commitment to quality healthcare and co
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Police are seeking the assistance of the public as they investigate a fatal house fire that claimed the lives of the sole owner-occupant and his two dogs. Emergency services were called to a property on Grant Street at 6:30pm, Saturday, August 19, after neighbours reported flames coming from the building to triple zero. The body of 59-year-old Mark Gallagher was located inside the destroyed dwelling over 24 hours later once the fire had been extinguished and the property was certified safe for p
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Inspire Accounting Welcomes New Director With a passion for client satisfaction, Kate Paton has developed a varied and successful career with Inspire Accounting and Business Services, recently being announced as the firm’s newest Director. Kate joined the Inspire team over ten years ago, starting as a trainee accountant straight out of school. Now, at 28-years-old, she is the firm’s youngest Director and has become a driving force, a beacon of inspiration within the firm. “My team at Inspire are
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2023 RIN Awards Finalists Revealed The stage is set for a celebration of our region’s industry movers and shakers as the finalists of the 2023 Resource Industry Network (RIN) Awards step into the spotlight. With keen eyes and careful consideration, the judging panel has unveiled an impressive lineup of 17 finalists spanning seven categories. These awards stand as a testament to the unwavering dedication of the local resources services sector and its intricate supply chain. The Mackay-Isaac-Whi
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Mackay and District National Servicemen’s Association has donated a massive $17,000 to seven local charities. The National Servicemen Association of Australia (NSAA) Mackay and District Branch was formed in Mackay in 1996, with 40 former National Servicemen in membership, who were a part of the 1951-1959 National Service Scheme and the 1964-1972 National Service Act. On Tuesday this week, the NSAA Mackay and District donated $17,000 for local charities, with CQ Helicopter Rescue receiving $5,0
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Centenarian and Order of Australia Medal recipient, Allan Quartermaine, has encouraged the community to get behind the 81st annual Legacy Week, happening from August 27 to September 2. As 2023 commemorates a century of Legacy Australia, the former Legacy Mackay President remains a beacon of unwavering support for Legacy Week, an enduring national initiative established in 1942. The week-long event galvanizes vital funds to underpin Legacy’s mission: caring for the families of Australia’s dedic
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From much-needed community facilities and retail projects to beautiful family homes and seaside abodes, the Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday 2023 Housing & Construction Awards showed off craftsmanship and stylish detail in construction. The best of the best in the building and construction industry were celebrated at the Awards held at the Mackay Convention Centre on Saturday, 12 August. Fergus Builders dominated the Construction Awards, scooping a third of the awards on offer by taking out
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With Slew Of Awards Building the dreams of clients is what has kept Fergus Builders going from strength to strength over their illustrious 40-year history. Taking pride in designing and delivering high-quality new homes as well as commercial and industrial premises for Mackay and surrounding districts, Fergus Builders’ dedication was recognised at the recent Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards, receiving a massive five awards for the Mackay & Whitsunday regions. Each accolade clearly h
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Mackay Regional Council's free native plant program gives ratepayers the opportunity to add a native touch to their gardens with the ability to receive up to four free plants of their choice per year. For those in a rural locality, it’s a good opportunity to get top value locally native plants for your creeklines and windbreak areas. Simply come along to the Mackay Natural Environment Centre at 6 Swayne Street, North Mackay and bring your rate notice and a bag/box to take your plants home. Open
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2023 is already a year dotted with highlights for the Porters Group, as the local family-owned hardware business celebrates 140 years, and Michelle Thompson has just added to the rich tapestry of family history. A member of the Porter family, Michelle is the Commercial Estimator in the Glass and Aluminium Division, and recently received the Women in Building Award at the Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards. “It’s a really nice honour to be recognised,” Michelle said
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Dixon Homes is very proud to receive the 2023 Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Award for Best Individual Home from $500,000 up to $750,000. This award and our many other awards in previous years (including Best Display Home, Best Renovation, and other individual home category awards) is testimony to Dixon Homes’ ability to be versatile, on trend and accommodating. Our team worked tirelessly with our client to design and create this truly beautiful custom designed home,
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Oncology nurse and clinical trials coordinator Carli Shaw has cared for hundreds of people in our community during their cancer journeys. She understands the physical toll the disease takes on not only patients but their families. What she didn’t understand and wanted to know more about was the impact of what is commonly called ‘brain fog’ or ‘chemo brain’ so she has spent the past four years researching this hidden affliction. “I’d see all the patients with ‘chemo fog’ and be hearing things li
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Pioneer Valley’s longest-established educational institution Eton State School celebrated its 140th anniversary in style last weekend, demonstrating that while it may be small in size, it’s big in heart and heritage. A large gathering of 250 including former pupils from bygone eras and their families flocked to the historic landmark to mark the school’s important milestone. Visitors basked in the brilliant winter’s sunshine as they took a trip down memory lane – enjoying a school tour, time ca
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