Recent underwater video monitoring surveys show Fish Habitat Reef Modules in the Pioneer River are now thriving. An amazing 22 fish species have been recorded using the new Habitat Reefs which were deployed in 2021 by Mackay Regional Council.
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Local growers, harvesters and industry stakeholders gathered last Friday night for the 2023 Mackay Sugar Productivity Awards. More than 300 people attended the event at Mackay Turf Club to help recognise the key achievements and exceptional performance from the 2022 crushing season, across productivity areas such as crop yield, efficiency, innovation and sustainability.
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The importance of the more than 270,000 stock-herding dogs across rural Australia to the country’s farmers and property owners cannot be underestimated – and Clermont musterer Frank Finger knows it. The winner of ABC's Muster Dog program has been training working dogs for over 20 years on his property in the Isaac and is now using his platform to share his tips with farmers across Australia.
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CANEGROWERS is calling on the owners and operators of Queensland’s bulk sugar terminals to put aside their differences and come together to find a long-term solution to the operation of these strategically significant industry assets.
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It happened for me just a week or two ago with my cricket team in here in Mackay, Pinnacle, when we won the 3rd grade competition. The night before, there was a huge crowd in the stand for the Party in the Park and the 1st Grade Final, and just a few less for us the next day at Great Barrier Reef Arena. Well, let’s be honest, there was five, five people in the stand, and two of those were kids who wanted to go home.
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RACQ CQ Rescue experienced another busy weekend last weekend, airlifting a man from Sarina after a drug overdose on Saturday and a woman from Cockermouth Island with a dislocated knee on Sunday.
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It always makes me laugh when I see two dogs walking on a footpath, unaccompanied by a human, alongside a suburban street. They move along on a good trot, with a sense of purpose, as though they know exactly what they’re doing and where they’re going. I saw a couple of dogs the other day walking briskly along the footpath alongside Paradise St in South Mackay.
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I recently had the privilege of spending time in the company of a remarkable young woman, Kayleigh Brewster, of Australian Street Aid Project, a registered charity based here in Mackay.
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Regional infrastructure, renewable energy and workforce attraction were in focus as the members of the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Regional Community Forum gathered in Mackay on Monday, chaired by Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert.
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Jo Sainsbury, owner of Kickass Women, dedicates her time to raising awareness and funds for those affected by domestic violence through her annual charity gala event, Shades of Women, and she’s encouraging the Mackay community to support the initiative through event sponsorship.
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With increasing environmental concerns, many individuals and governments are turning to electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner and more sustainable mode of transportation. EVs offer lower operating costs, quieter driving experiences and improved performance, seeing them rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional cars.
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We all know every day should start with a good night and restorative sleep. For those with snoring and apnea issues that might be getting in the way, CPAP Direct is here to help.
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Mackay’s newest sporting arena, Great Barrier Reef Arena, was opened in emphatic style last Saturday at Harrup Park’s Party in the Park. With live music from Wild Sky and Graeme Connors, amusement rides, activities, fireworks and the DBCT Poole Cup Cricket final, it was impossible not to get excited.
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Mackay Hospital Foundation is well-known for signature events that bring the community together, and Dancing With Heart is no different. On Friday March 31, eight local identities will take to the dance floor to showcase their individual dance styles in support of our local hospitals.
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STARFLEET International officially opened its Star Trek Mackay Chapter USS Pacifica during a function last Saturday at the Mackay Surf Club. The commissioning comes after a nine month “Shake Down” where members have built rapport and relationships while adapting to their various roles.
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The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) kicked off “Take a Child to the Theatre Day” this week by giving away yo-yos and bookmarks to all children who visit the box office between Monday March 20th and Saturday March 25.
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Bringing a slice of Cuba to Mackay, the 2023 Mayor’s Charity Ball officially launched last Friday with the theme of Havana Nights. There will be plenty of lush greenery at the MECC on Saturday, May 6 and the night promises to be “hot, hot, hot” on the dance floor, with the award-winning Salsa Kingz Band playing.
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A life is turned upside down by epilepsy every 33 minutes. The team at Gardian Real Estate felt that impact last year, losing a colleague and friend to the disorder. “We do a lot for epilepsy to remember him,” said Gardian Corporate Support Officer Kylie Darko. This March, Gardian have set their directors a series of daring challenges to help raise money and awareness for epilepsy.
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Printmaker Marilyn Bliss is exhibiting her prints as part of the Sarina Arts Council exhibition now on show at the Sarina Art Gallery. Marilyn had always wanted to paint and when she retired nearly 20 years ago, she joined an art group and went to quite a few workshops.
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Friday Jazz @ The Con featuring Dan Barnett Friday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm CQCM Music Staff present Friday Jazz @ the Con featuring Dr David Reaston (guitar), Dr Peter McKenzie (saxophone), Jason Smyth-Tomkins (drums). Central Queensland Conservatorium Of Music
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Mackay Athletics Club runners have performed with distinction at major carnivals staged in Brisbane and the Whitsundays over the past fortnight. Talented siblings Oliver and Toby Rule upstaged their decorated father Justin Rule after capturing gold medals at the Athletics North Queensland Cross Country Championships at Airlie Beach last Sunday.
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The Mackay Cutters welcomed fans to BB Print Stadium for the first time in the 2023 season with five squads taking to the field throughout the day. The BMD Premiership Cutters played their first home game ever against Tweed Seagulls, continuing their impressive form to start their debut season in the competition.
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Last weekend saw the men’s grade cricket finals bring the 2022/23 season to a close, headlined by Magpies going two from two at the freshly opened Great Barrier Reef Arena. The first grade Magpies celebrated their Poole Cup premiership, toppling favourites Walkerston after winning the Twenty20 Shootout final earlier in the year.
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Mackay Bowls Club had a full week of Bowls with teams competing in the Marian Mill Shield at Gargett on Saturday. They were beaten in their first game by Northern Beaches who eventually won the Shield. On Saturday afternoon at club, a Mens Open Fours game was played with M Irving , R Fry, M Coll, S Cassidy def J Smith, L Dorgin, R Casey, T Casey on the last end 16/15 - a good close game was played.
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Social ladies’ bowls played on Wednesday March 15. Results: Winners Neddy Thomsen, Wendy McGee and Dot Wise. Runners up Sue Roscoe, Pam Louis and Daphne Offield. There was no Ladies Social bowls this week as the Club hosted the District Master Pairs on both Wednesday March 22 and Thursday March 23.
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