Taking to the skies with their sights set on delivering superior performance and unmatched safety, RACQ CQ Rescue has signed a $45 million contract with Leonardo to acquire two AW139 rescue helicopters, which are set to revolutionise emergency response operations in the greater Mackay region.
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Northern Beaches Vet Hospital in Mackay has received a generous donation from Queensland X-Ray Mater Mackay, which gifted two ultrasound machines to the local veterinary business. The donation of these ultrasound machines will allow the vet clinic to conduct "real-time" diagnostic imaging of their animal patients, helping to identify abnormalities and gain a better understanding of the overall health and well-being of the animals.
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To celebrate Neighbour Day 2023, Mackay Regional Council is asking residents, “would you like the opportunity to get to know your neighbours better and become a legendary neighbour”? It’s a great twist on the campaign from previous years by aiming to strengthen neighbourhood bonds, rather than rewarding the already strong ones, so in times of disaster communities can act more cohesively to help one another.
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A Mackay woman was only a couple of days into a holiday in New Zealand when she started to feel an unusual pain in her legs and numbness in her feet and hands. Teagan Froneman was in Queenstown about a month ago, celebrating her 30th birthday with her husband and mother, when the pain hit.
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After decades of attempts, a street name in Hay Point will be changed to accurately acknowledge the family it is intended to honour. The MacCarthy and Hellwege families were early settlers of the Hay Point area, owning land that was ultimately bought and subdivided.
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Mackay is about to experience a green rejuvenation, with scheduled maintenance set to begin on the iconic palm trees in the city centre. Starting on March 21st, council staff will begin a meticulous pruning process, carefully cutting away dead fronds and fruit stalks, shaving the trunk, and removing seed pods, all aimed at keeping the palm trees healthy and looking their best.
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With the assistance of a local health and injury management provider, Mackay Christian College’s (MCC) athletes are competing in the safest and most prepared environment possible. MCC is entering its third year of partnership with Forebode Health & Injury Management, a provider with a strong focus on sports medicine, working particularly with children in sport.
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Amid the shining success stories of Queensland's Go Global grant program, East West Lighting of Mackay has emerged as a beacon of innovation and international ambition.
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With the future economic prosperity of the Greater Whitsunday region the focus, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) have launched the next phase of its strategic partnership: the Transformation Region Project.
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Just another mundane Monday turned into a life-altering experience at Jennmar Australia last month. Dylan Holmes, a 42-year-old employee, was having a casual conversation with a colleague on February 6, when suddenly he collapsed. The shocking incident could have been fatal if not for the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) installed at the workplace.
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Police have initiated a homicide investigation subsequent to the discovery of a deceased man in Emerald last week. The incident occurred on Loch Street, where emergency services were called to a residence at 11 pm on Friday 10 March in response to a disturbance call. Upon examination of the premises, the body of a 58-year-old man was found. Police are treating the death as suspicious.
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When Lesa Ashford discovered there was no ultracycling record for circumnavigating Australia set by a woman, she said “there damn well should be”. The Brisbane cyclist has taken it upon herself to set the female record, hoping to inspire other women and prove what’s possible.
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Eighteen staff at Mackay transport and logistics business Centurion stepped up to fight breast cancer when they joined the International Women’s Day Fun Run – presented by National Storage – last Sunday March 12.
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The State Government is encouraging irrigators to participate in the Queensland Competition Authority’s (QCA) review of irrigation water pricing. The QCA will carefully consider the supply costs Sunwater and Seqwater recover from irrigators, to make sure these costs are reasonable, transparent and efficient.
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Fishers who support research by reporting tagged mud crabs in Queensland can get their claws on free escape vents. The reports will help researchers track the spawning migration of female mud crabs and learn more about the species.
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It might be called the slack, but it is still a busy time for growers and for CANEGROWERS Mackay, with maintenance work on farm and those important opportunities in training and information events generally programmed for this time of year.
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Regional Queensland's rental market has experienced a slight uptick in rental vacancies as regional migration eases, according to a PropTrack Market Insight Report released recently. The report found that the rental vacancy rate increased by 0.19 percentage points year-on-year, reaching 1.64 per cent in February. This increase is due to the easing of regional migration, which has caused a slight reduction in demand for rental properties in the region.
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Porters have been supporting and working with the Mackay community for 140 years, growing and expanding within the region. Continuing their support for community programs, the Porters Cutters Care program has kicked off for the year.
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As the wet season in Queensland comes to an end, it's the perfect time to start planning and preparing for painting your fence. Painting your fence can not only improve the appearance of your property, but also help protect it from the harsh elements. Here are some tips to help you get started:
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Mackay Safety Pool Inspections is passionate about pool safety so give us a call today. Mick Storch (Pool Safety Inspector) says the biggest issue he sees in his work with Mackay Safety Pool Inspections is faulty pool gates that don’t shut properly or pool owners propping gates open. “(Pool owners) all have an obligation to ensure that the pool barrier, which is the fence and the gate, are compliant,” he said.
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With the Mackay Festival of Arts once again on the horizon, Kucom Theatre is holding auditions for their Festival Fringe event, Perfect Wedding. Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 19 from 2:00pm for the Theatre’s July production, a comedy by Robin Hawdon and directed by Kathryn Evans.
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No market is the same but there is one aspect of the housing market that is very similar no matter where you live in this country. That is rental vacancies. It’s tight out there and there’s very little for tenants to pick and choose from. Rental vacancies have been extremely low, we’re talking under 1 per cent, in Mackay for some time now.
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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 local hospitals.
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I pen this story as we are 12 months out from the Local Government elections, and I would like to encourage community members to consider putting their hand up to become an elected representative of Mackay Regional Council (MRC).
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But, I will tell you why it feels different. My Dad was meant to be up from Sydney this week to see the grandkids, but after multiple visits to his doctor, it was agreed that he shouldn’t travel up to the tropics because it’ll be too warm for him and his ticker.
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