Dating is hard enough in this day and age – regardless of your age. But for me it’s gotten to a point where even those nearest and dearest are concerned about my lack of love life!
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With added stress and workplace pressure rising, external family dynamics and increased living costs it’s no wonder that 1-in-5 employees took time off over the past year for mental health.
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When it comes to Valentine's Day, it’s often the most thoughtful and sentimental tokens that mean the most. With Cupid just around the corner, local restaurateur Mark Laffin is offering the people of Mackay the chance to spread positivity and love this month with a unique social media experiment.
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If you watch the national news and you’re easily spooked it would be natural to curl up in your darkened bedroom, pull the covers over your head and brace for the Armageddon that is about to rain down upon us.
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Friday SUN.sets Every Friday Evening From 6pm Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC. Wake House Australia
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We have all seen photos of the damage to Mackay-Eungella Road from the January rainfall event that made national headlines. The heavy rain has also affected our road network of 1551 km of sealed and 873.43 km of gravel roads with some areas suffering damage and needing repair
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Get ready for a soulful and unforgettable experience at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC)! The Friends of the MECC’s Morning Melodies is proud to present the talented Mat Verevis and Alisha Todd on Friday 17th February, bringing you an electrifying performance that will leave you spellbound.
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Queen Bohemian Rhapsody The Greatest Hits Tour Celebrates 50 Years Of Rocking The Stage Following a string of sell-out tours in 2021/2022, Queen Bohemian Rhapsody is back with a brand-new show celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest rock bands of the 20th century.
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Saturday, 28 January 2023, made for an exciting day for our Dolphins – a local swim meet in our beautiful Mackay, hosted by Mirani Swimming Club. 48 swimmers from Pioneer Swimming Club made our way out to Mirani where our swimmers enjoyed a day in the sun seeking more personal bests.
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Mackay is in for a treat as Harrup Park Country Club presents a sneak peek of their newly completed Great Barrier Reef Arena development during a special "Party in the Park" community open day on Saturday, 18th March.
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Round the twist. Mad as a March hare. How could anyone ride a bike like that? They’d have to be MAD. Why is it that Mackay and District (MAD) BMX Club Inc. has built a reputation as one of the region’s favourite pastimes where kids shoot around its two, custom-built tracks in Mackay and Walkerston? It’s because anyone can ride a bike!
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Over the past decade, cheerleading as a competitive team sport has grown exponentially nationwide and worldwide, with the 2022 AASCF (Australian) National Championships having over 13,000 athletes for this single event.
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When a sold-out crowd packed out Mackay Multisports Stadium to watch the Queensland Firebirds take on the Sunshine Coast Lightning last November, Mackay’s love of netball was evident. Mackay Netball Association makes everyone’s netball dreams come true, with programs and competitions available for all ages and abilities.
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There’s nothing more Australian than footy - maybe a snag, but you can grab one of those at the Eastern Swans Australian Football Club while trying out the country’s favourite pastime on February 26.
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The final Mackay Road Runners Shawn’s Summer Social Series was held in appallingly humid conditions from the Memorial Pool car park last weekend. The 5km and 10km course options were as usual adaptable for runners should they choose to reduce their distances.
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THE JET Maintenance Services Sports Expo and Sign-on will return to the MECC this weekend for the first time since 2020. More than 80 local clubs will be on display, creating a one-stop-shop of sport and recreation opportunities.
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There is a whole world out there that you are not aware of: the one of highland and Irish dancing available at Ceilidh Dance Studio Mackay. Some might be familiar with the jig or stepdance where an Irish dancer, clothed in ornate, shimmering outfits, hops athletically to the fiddle with arms pinned to their sides, legs working.
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You wouldn’t expect parkrun records to be set in the warm Mackay summer heat, but that’s exactly what happened last weekend. Jared Havemann joined his fellow runners for the weekly social run through Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, blitzing the course in 16:27, the fastest time in Mackay parkrun’s history.
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Running onto Suncorp Stadium in a Brisbane Broncos jumper has always been a childhood dream for promising Mackay rugby league half back Adam McSherry. The outstanding 14-year-old schoolboy prospect has taken a giant step towards realising that goal after securing a three-year contract with his beloved Broncos club. Linking up with one of the highest profile sporting organisations in the country has given young McSherry a massive confidence boost in the lead up to this year’s Secondary School
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The Whitsundays helped to make aviation history this week when the first ever Bonza aircraft landed its inaugural flight at the Whitsunday Cost Airport on Tuesday morning. With flights starting from just $49, Bonza aims to be here for ‘Allstralia’ and will open the Whitsundays up to new markets that would not have previously been able to access or afford a holiday to the region.
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For the first time in Bowen TAFE’s history, a range of specialist courses in agriculture will be available thanks to its brand-new $3.4 million upgrade which was celebrated with the opening of its Agriculture Centre Of Excellence on Tuesday.
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RACQ CQ Rescue Helicopter transported a four-year-old boy to hospital after he was found unresponsive at the bottom of a pool on Hamilton Island at 1.06pm on Tuesday, January 25. The child – who was swimming in the main resort pool – reportedly gave his goggles to his mother on the side of the pool before disappearing once she turned her back.
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When Harry Russell was returning home from work earlier this week, he spotted an elderly lady walking around at the end of his road looking lost. Deciding to pull over and ask if she was ok, he was informed that she needed to get back up the hill, so he offered her a lift. The lady gladly accepted, and the pair drove up the hill.
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Hi Everyone, It was a great privilege to be nominated for an Australia Day Award this year and I was deeply honoured to walk alongside the other nominees at last week’s ceremony. When I was made aware of my nomination for Citizen of the Year, however, I have to admit to you that I felt like a complete fraud.
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Two new doctors have just arrived at Bowen Hospital and the young couple say they are excited to embark on a career that not only brought them both from Singapore to Australia but also brought them together in love.
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