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$5.5 Million Social Housing Relief Coming Soon!

Construction on a $5.5 million social housing project in Cannonvale began in March and by this time next year 12 new social housing apartments will be complete and ready to house those in need in our community.

Event Guide

Friday 9 June Resources Industry Network June Industry Brief Lunch Friday, Registrations open at 11:45am for 12:00pm start Resource Industry Network is hosting its June Industry Briefing Lunch this Friday in the Lancaster Room at Harrup Park Country Club. Guest speaker Andrew Barger, Policy Director at The Queensland Resources Council (QRC), will be discussing the outlook for Queensland’s resources sector and much more. Harrup Park Friday 5K Every Friday Evening From 5:30pm Join Emmie-Lee Fit

Locals Investing In Locals

At the centre of the local housing crisis there is a lack of affordable homes available for medium to low-income earners to purchase and rent.The population of the Greater Airlie Beach Area has increased dramatically over the past few years, but the construction of new homes has not kept pace with this population growth.

Chamber Chat

As the 2023 Financial year races to a close, businesses need to act now to prepare for the implementation of increased award rates on 1st July. The recent decision made by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) regarding the annual wage review will significantly impact many businesses in the region with a substantial increase of 5.75% to Modern Award minimum wages for all classification levels. These new rates will come into effect from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1st July 2023.

ACCESS IS LOVE

The walls of the Crossroad Arts office are adorned with the brightly coloured artworks from artists throughout the region as well as some from interstate. The HeART(beats): Access is Love exhibition aims to help build a world where accessibility is understood as an act of love, instead of a burden or an afterthought. The exhibition Opening Night coincided with the Mackay City and Waterfront’s ‘City Heart Fridays’ on Friday June 2. The free event which was Auslan interpreted showcased the exhibit

F45 Gym Goer Celebrates 250 Session Milestone

Just under a year ago, Chris Webby made the decision to better his health and joined F45 Airlie Beach.He is now the first member to hit 250 visits.

How To Stay Active This Winter

Cold mornings and dark evenings can often create the perfect excuse to pull the doona up over your head or stay curled up on your sofa. While it’s nice to snuggle in the warmth, the winter weather should not deter you from maintaining your fitness goals.

Have You Had A Skin Cancer Check?

Over 150,000 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer each year and, on average 1,700 people pass away from the disease.In Queensland we can be more susceptible to skin cancer due to high levels of sun exposure, so it is vital to get regular skin cancer check-ups.

Steaming along …

As the 2023 crushing season gets underway, locomotives will become a prevalent sight in the district. But the technologically sophisticated machines of today are a far cry from the locos that chugged along the tracks in days gone by.

Special Delivery For Meals On Wheels Proserpine

When Helen Maynard-Turner, Coordinator for Meals on Wheels Proserpine, set out to plan the Meals on Wheels Day celebrations, she didn’t think that all three local members of government would raise up their hand on the same day to take part in the cause.

Local Student Joins Student Advisory Council

Born and bred local, Proserpine State High School student Reid Ogden did not expect to be welcomed back to the school year with an invitation to be a part of the Ministerial Student Advisory Council.

Get Thinking At The Meals On Wheels Trivia

The annual trivia fundraiser is back, and Meals on Wheels Proserpine is excited. All fundraising is directly fed back into the organisation and to local clients.

Maltese Club Donate Towards Palliative Care Sanctuary

The Mackay Maltese Club had the pleasure of hosting a morning tea and cent sale last Tuesday, May 30 at the residence of Rose and Joe Borg. Members of the Trudy Crowley Foundation were invited to the morning tea to talk about ovarian cancer and the importance of getting checked. Ovarian Cancer Ambassador Bridgeen Doherty spoke about her own ovarian cancer journey and the work of the foundation, while Founder and Vision Advocate Jacquie Camilleri spoke about the foundation's vision of a palliat

The Glory Days Are Back With Springsteen

In an exciting move, Bruce Springsteen is coming to Airlie Beach and with him is massive powerhouse Pat Benatar.Over two high energy and high-octane performances Springsteen will bring his charm and charisma to Airlie Beach and with the formidable Pat Benatar making special guest appearances, this will be a once in a lifetime show.

Calling Local Man-Lovers, The Sydney Hotshots Are Here!

For one night only, the hunks of Sydney Hotshots are coming to Proserpine with a fantastic new show. One for the ladies (or the guys!), this 2-hour performance will have everyone hot and heavy, with sensual choreography and amazing visuals, in more ways than one!

Sweet Sounds Of Sugardrop Return

By Sam Gillespie Mackay’s indie pop darling Tia Gostelow has delivered yet another sweet line-up for the second iteration of her hometown festival, Sugardrop. After a successful debut in 2022, Tia again aims to deliver a boutique event to the Mackay music calendar, bringing bands to the sugar city for the first time while giving locals a platform to share their craft on the big stage. “I feel like I’ve found my feet after last year,” Tia said. “It’s really nice to see that it’s continuing to hap

Fast X

The cult classic is back in cinemas and fans could not be more excited. Addressed to both new and old fans, this 2023 instalment of the massive franchise is a welcome reprise to much loved characters and sees the ending of the chapter beginning.

THE MECC’S ULTIMATE TICKET GIVEAWAY

The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) has reached the impressive milestone of 100,000 customers in 12-months and the team are celebrating with the ultimate ticket giveaway. Mackay locals will be given the opportunity to win a share in more than 100 tickets via the MECC’s 100K Competition, simply by uploading any photo or video of them attending an event at either the MECC or BB Print Stadium Mackay. The milestone marker is a cause for celebration, with the strong attendance numb

LOCAL CHARITY EVENT CRACKS $1 MILLION MILESTONE

The Mackay Mayor’s Charity Ball has now donated more than $1 million to local charities since the creation of the event. The Ball was formerly organised by Sunrise Rotary Club of Mackay and raised about $600,000 over 15 years before the reins were handed over to council, the MECC and a community committee. It has since raised about $410,000, including about $91,000, to be split between two local charities, earlier this month at the MECC. Mayor Greg Williamson said it was an amazing achievement a

CREATED IN CLAY

FUELLED BY FIRE AND WOOD Ahead of its special 20-year exhibition openings, which took place last month, Artspace Mackay reached out to the community to borrow some very special pottery pieces. That pottery is the beautiful, woodfired works of Arthur and Carol Rosser. Artspace director Tracey Heathwood said the Rossers took up pottery full time in the 1970s after spending a year in Japan. “They purchased a neglected farm at Dalrymple Heights and spent decades re-foresting the property by planting

Queensland Day Flavours Of Bowen Festival

St Patrick’s Netball Teams Book Spots For Vicki Wilson Championships

By Chris Karas Emerging netball goalkeeper Shayla Pershouse will realise a childhood sporting dream when she dons her beloved Queensland attire at this year’s School Sport Australia Netball Championships. The defensive dynamo produced superb performances for the Capricornia representative side at the recent Queensland School Sport Netball Championships in Brisbane to earn her maiden State honours. Shayla will now line up for the Maroons at the School Sport Australia Netball 15yrs and under Na

Thunder Tame Meteors To Maintain Top Spot

Logan Thunder have confirmed their status as championship favourites in the NBL 1 North Basketball Conference. The competition front runners demonstrated their title credentials when they rolled a courageous Mackay Meteors outfit 96-83 last Saturday night at Mackay Basketball Stadium. It was the Thunder team’s twelfth win from 13 fixtures with former star Meteors guard Shaun Bruce playing a pivotal role for the visitors. The outstanding number seven produced a classy display to finish with 14

Mackay School Flavour A Feature Of The Addams Family Musical

By Chris Karas Mackay Musical Comedy Players are celebrating the resounding success of their latest production The Addams Family Musical. Three sell out performances at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre is a testimony of the talent of the hard-working local cast and creative team behind the scenes. A feature were the efforts of the St Patrick’s College Mackay alumni and current staff and performing arts students that continue to make an impact in the wider community with their stro

Whitsunday Raiders Report

The Whitsunday Raiders held a night of rugby on Friday 2nd June, this saw the start of the 2nd round for the MRU senior men against Bowen, as well as a long-awaited game for the senior women’s team.