Our weekly 9-hole stableford competition saw Cameron Mutch take the win with 22 points, second on 21 points Dennis Moss and third place with 18 points Tyson Flavel.On Thursday we held our first Ladies Day brunch and 9 holes. The winning team for the day was Deanna Norman and Jane Muller. Congratulations ladies.
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Busy, busy….Last weekend the club fielded mixed crews in the 41km beach changeover events around Magnetic Island.
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The Cannonvale Cannons hosted a very successful swimming carnival on Saturday with 140 North Queensland swimmers participating in awesome weather. Coaches, Ken Crittenden, and Mark Erickson were very impressed with their 38 Cannons who swam a total of 269 swims and accrued 138 PBs, 9 Club Records, 1NQ Record, some State Qualifying times and quite a few ribbons. Highlights include:
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Light winds of 10-12 knots and a cloudless sunny day made for a perfect race for the Abell Point Yacht Club’s inaugural Round the Molles yacht race which saw 11 yachts with a crew list of 63 people all competing for a place.
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A case of typhoid fever has been confirmed in a young man who presented to Mackay Base Hospital this week. He has received treatment and is doing well in hospital.
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Residents in the Pioneer Valley are up in arms over the proposed Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project, which they claim poses a grave threat to the region's invaluable rainforest and its diverse range of endangered species. The controversial project, spearheaded by Queensland Hydro, has raised serious concerns among locals who fear the irreversible damage it may cause to this pristine natural wonder.
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The Queensland Government has unveiled its 2023–24 Budget, which it claims prioritises the well-being of Queenslanders by addressing the cost of living and delivering enhanced services in crucial areas such as health, housing, and community safety.
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In the recent Queensland budget announcement, much attention has been drawn to the proposed electricity rebate aimed at alleviating the burden of rising energy costs on households. While such a rebate may provide immediate relief to consumers, it raises an important question: Is it truly the solution to the underlying problem, or should the focus be on addressing the root causes of escalating prices?
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Get ready to experience the thrill of effortless urban exploration as Beam's purple e-scooters continue to transform Mackay's streets into a vibrant, eco-friendly playground.As announced by Mackay Regional Council, Beam's purple e-scooters will be zipping around suburbia for an additional 12 months as the trial period is extended until June 2024. Since their introduction on June 7 last year, these electric scooters have been embraced by both residents and visitors as an affordable and exhilarati
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The Mackay Historical Society launched its new website and digital book last week, celebrating 50 years of being the region’s premier recorder and preserver of Mackay history.‘The River: Mackay in The Nineteenth Century’ by eminent historian Professor Emeritus Clive Moore is exclusively available on the new website and includes information on the Mackay Historical Society as well as local history articles.
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Before the Pine Islet Lighthouse found its current home, it lived its life guiding ships through the passage between the Australian mainland and Pine Islet, a part of the Percy Group approximately 120 km southeast of Mackay.Now, it overlooks the Mackay Marina, and a passionate group of locals are working to restore it to its former glory as the only operational kerosene powered light in the world.
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Offering low-cost groceries to the region’s most vulnerable, Whitsunday Foodbank opened its second location last week and its first in Mackay.Whitsunday Foodbank Mackay, located at 352 Bridge Road, West Mackay, offers grocery items priced at half the RRP for those who need it most.
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Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank awarded Sarina Cricket Association (SCA) the 2023 Community Impact Award last week for their efforts in uplifting the community.The award is in recognition of making a positive difference for people in the community.
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A 17-year-old male driver was intercepted by police on June 5 in Rural View, following an alleged high-speed incident on Mackay Bucasia Road. Officers from the Highway Patrol Group, engaged in speed enforcement patrols, pulled over a Nissan Pathfinder, allegedly traveling at 153 kilometers per hour in an 80-kilometer-per-hour zone, exceeding the speed limit by 73 kilometers per hour.
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He was a qualified plumber and is now on the road to becoming an environmental scientist.Never in his wildest dreams did Mackay local Josh Potter expect to be travelling the career path that he is now on.“I dropped out of school in grade 11 and started an apprenticeship as a plumber with no consideration of going to uni,” Mr Potter said.“After I finished my apprenticeship I wanted a career change, so I went into water/wastewater treatment which put me down the science pathway, and eventually wit
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Seagrass, coral and water quality will continue to be monitored to provide much needed data on local marine conditions thanks to new funding from Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd (Daly Bay) and Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (DBI).
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More than 100 years of service is being honoured with North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) naming its new assets after long-serving staff members. NQBP Financial Reporting Officer Debbie McDonald and Weipa Port Supervisor John Clark have had first-strike oil response vessels named in their honour. Additionally, a maintenance truck has been named after Port Service Worker Greg Steward.
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Council's Mackay Show display will have a new centrepiece this year which will be barrels of fun for the whole family.Mayor Greg Williamson said he was excited to announce Sarina Sugar Shed will be the main feature of this year’s display.“Sarina Sugar Shed has always been a popular attraction at the Show, but this year they will have a massive display, right in the middle of our pavilion,” Mayor Williamson said.
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After spending the last couple of years at Queens Park, Mackay Rainbow Pride returns to its original home tomorrow, Saturday, June 17 for their annual Pride event.“Back To The Bridge” is happening at Bluewater Quay tomorrow where attendees will march across the Forgan Bridge and back, showing off their colourful costumes and signs and increasing the visibility of the region's LGBTIQA+ community.
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Life can change in a heartbeat. But is your insurance adequate if the unthinkable happens?It’s easy to convince yourself that it won’t happen to you. It’s also easy to tell yourself that tomorrow is the right time to insure your shiny new boat or increase your cover to protect your newly renovated house – but tomorrow may be too late.
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The Sarina Sugar Shed celebrated new releases at a special launch event last Saturday night.The big-ticket item on the night was the newly released Cocktail Recipe Book, with goodies to match, including orange aromatic bitters, chocolate aromatic bitters, cocktail kits with handmade glass stirrers and dishes by Azure Glass, and Sugar Shed Cocktail candies, with champagne jelly beans.
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A revamp of aged care facilities at Collinsville’s Multi-Purpose Health Service has been warmly welcomed by residents who have now had a month to settle back into their own rooms with the added benefit of individual ensuites.
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Revving engines and exhilarating races await at the Mackay and District Kart Club, but recently, the track has hit a few bumps – quite literally.The racing club is in urgent need of track repair, with several significant bumps causing issues for both go karts and drivers.
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Mackay Regional Council is about to begin work upgrading drainage along Barton Street, West Mackay, to help reduce the flood risk to properties in significant wet weather events.
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Communities across Australia trying to come to grips with feral cats and foxes will be better equipped with the release of two new planning guides by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.
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