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Today was the last day of a very long league season, with a total of 5 matches to get through at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club before we discovered who our 2023 champion would be.
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The Sugar City Classic will provide three days of high-adrenaline BMX racing once again this year, with three tracks being raced over the long weekend. Hosted by Mackay and District BMX Club and Sarina BMX Club, the racing will be held at the Mackay, Sarina, and Walkerston BMX tracks, making it a one-of-a-kind event in Queensland. Last year around 300 riders took part in the event with similar numbers expected again this year. It attracts top talent from across the state with top riders hittin
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Despite the windy weather, 30 swimmers participated at the Cannonvale Cannons’ Club Night. Congratulations to Holly Perrin and Lucas Korosec for setting new Club Records.
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Last Friday, the highly-anticipated "Dinner on the Runway" event, hosted by Ibis Mackay in support of the Mackay Hospital Foundation, once again graced the tarmac adjacent to the 'old terminal' at Mackay Airport. Diners had the unique experience of enjoying a sumptuous three-course meal under the starry sky, all while watching scheduled jets take off and land just meters away.
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The Mackay region really does have it all happening.Allow me to share a glimpse into the exciting whirlwind that was my weekend, that’s right, a journalist’s job is a 7-day-a-week affair – a delightful mix of work, motherhood, and a toddler who's rapidly approaching the six-month milestone. It's all about balance, right?
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Stellarossa Café had a burst of positive energy in their drive through this week, with a ‘pay-it-forward' act from a mystery man leaving Northern Beaches local, Carole Harrison delighted by the generous act.
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Amidst the discarded echoes of a distant war, a remarkable tale of renewal and hope emerges.Mackay local Chris Shepherd's recent holiday in Vietnam led him to an encounter that has since rippled through communities on opposite sides of the world. The journey took him to the Long Tan Cross, a solemn memorial standing a few kilometres from the former Australian task force base at Nui Dat.
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In the realm of vocational education and training, the 2023 Queensland Training Awards have become a prominent platform for acknowledging achievements. This event acknowledges apprentices, trainees, vocational students, mentors, and institutions while highlighting standout nominees from across the state, including Central Queensland.
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The NRL Telstra Footy Country Tour marked its arrival in Mackay last week, bringing the Provan-Summons trophy and the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership trophy to town, continuing on from Aurukun where it commenced its four-week journey across Australia’s footy heartland.
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Police charged a man with grievous bodily harm (domestic violence offence) following an incident involving an infant.It was alleged that a 7-week-old baby presented to a hospital in Moranbah with significant injuries on Tuesday, September 5.
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A special parade was held at the Scoutfest activities to present Leadership Awards to two members of the Adventurous Activities Team in Hibiscus Coast District.Alex Cinelli, who is an abseiling specialist, was presented with her Woodbadge half way down the 10 metres abseiling tower at Rowallan Park by fellow abseiling team member Brendan Ross.
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When it comes to competitive cheerleading and dance, the region of Mackay can boast an abundance of talent.This was evident at the recent AASCF Queensland State Cheer & Dance Championships on the Gold Coast when Adrenalin Cheer and Dance scooped the pool with a swag of titles.
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In recent years, the traditional image of a nighttime Christmas party with alcohol and late-night revelry seems to be evolving. Mark “Laffo” Laffin, owner of Laffos Bar and Pizzeria in Mackay, has observed a significant shift in people's behaviour during the festive season, particularly in the corporate world.
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Dress your pet pooch up in your best Martian, alien, robot, or star costume and go in the chance to win three great prizes.The Mackay Animal Rescue Society (MARS) is excited to host their animal photo competition.
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The Queensland Government is offering a reward of $500,000 for information regarding the suspicious circumstances of Francis Foley’s death, in December 2008, in Rubyvale, west of Emerald.
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A 69-year-old man died due to a snake bite while attending a centenary celebration held at Koumala State School last weekend.The tragic incident occurred around 6pm on Saturday, September 9, when a local grandfather, Donny Morrison, committed a heroic but fatal act.
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The National Boys Choir of Australia North Queensland Tour concert in the beautiful St Paul's Uniting Church, Mackay, is just days away: 6pm Wednesday 20 September and seating is limited: book now on www.trybooking.com/1088478.
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This week, most of us will have forked out on a hefty rates bill, an ever-increasing challenge for property owners in an environment of low wages growth, high cost-of-living, and rising property values and interest rates.
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Reef Catchments Limited (RCL), the Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisation for the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region, recently hosted a two-day visit from members of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
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Vertical gardens, also known as ‘eco walls’ have been gaining popularity in recent years and we can certainly see why!This system brings a uniform and modernised look into the home, carrying benefits from aesthetic appearances to saving you money.The design has become especially popular in rental housing as it’s easy to disassemble without wreaking havoc on the property, as well as apartments or tiny homes that lack adequate space for traditional garden beds.
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Imagine a barbecue that maximises on size without compromising on portability, includes an extended temperature range that allows you to explore cooking methods as well as being easy to cook on and clean.
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The winner of August 2023’s Pioneer Valley Primary Schools’ Public Speaking Competition was Maison Smith from Walkerston State School, presenting his chosen topic which he titled ‘Clowning Around is Not Fun’.
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If I’m not around on Monday, something has gone terribly wrong.This Sunday I’m running another marathon and I’m asking you to keep me in your thoughts because I’ll need every good piece of vibe I can tell you, as I try and weave my way around Sydney for 42.195km’s.
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Lagoons Gallery Exhibition – Sticks & Stones and Other Inspirations by Linda DanversWednesday – Friday 9am-2pm | Weekends 8am-3pm'Most people walk through the Gardens looking up at the trees, birds, sky…Botanic Gardens I, II and III are inspired by the beauty I have found looking down'. - Linda Danvers
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Foodspace Cafe will be opening for two weekends over the school holidays (September 16 and 17, 23 and 24) to complement two special Artspace Mackay programs.As well as its normal menu, the cafe will also be offering a special Foodspace Charcuterie Board with eight antipasto toppings, plus dips and grilled sourdough.
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