National Australia Bank (NAB) closed its Dysart doors last month due to dropping customer numbers.The bank said more and more customers are choosing to do their banking online, over the phone or by video conference.
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Josh Sondergeld has embraced Moranbah, and word has it that Moranbah has in turn embraced Josh.The registered nurse arrived in the town he’d never even heard of before, three years ago.“My partner Ashleigh, who is a teacher, finished uni the same year I did and she got a contract here in Moranbah,” Josh said.
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The Isaac Resources Excellence Hub has been named a top priority commitment following last month’s coal royalties announcement.Isaac region, Queensland’s largest mining region, will be sharing in a $120 million investment for critical community infrastructure.
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At Get Real Workwear & Safety, safety flows through everything we do – including the products we stock.With summer in full swing, it’s vital that hydration is kept top of mind and an overall safety culture is maintained for workers to have improved performance, recovery, and wellbeing in our harsh Australian conditions.
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Let’s take a look at the IMPORTANCE of CODE CLEARING, CALIBRATIONS and YOUR INSURER!As technology in our cars continues to expand - it is helpful to have an understanding of why and how these procedures play a part in the pre-, mid- and post-repair.Every manufacturer has their own position statement in relation to the way these procedures are to be carried out. Some of these are explicit in instruction regarding their expectation and use words “MUST” or “ESSENTIAL”
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Glencore’s decision to withdraw from plans to develop a $2 billion coal project south-west of Emerald is a sign of things to come, says Queensland Resources Council (QRC) Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane, in the wake of the State Government’s decision to impose “excessive” new royalty taxes on coal producers.Glencore’s Valeria project south-west of Emerald would have created 1400 construction jobs and 1250 operational jobs.
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There is a meaningful career in agriculture.A lot of people will glaze over a bit when you tell them you are a farmer: it just hasn’t been seen as an attractive career. But it’s a great job that takes you in the open air, where you are a jack of all trades as you care for your land, your crops, your machinery, and your business. It’s a job where you work with your family and your community.
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Recreational boating is an avidly pursued pastime in the tropical waters around Mackay, and this was as true 100 years ago as it is today. In 1914, local carpenter Henry Charles Rose completed his 22ft (6.7m) motor launch Eleanor and launched her at Cremorne. Rose had built two other boats – the Rosebud and Rosebud II – but it was the Eleanor, named after his mother who had died the previous year, that he kept for himself.
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A plant makes for a thoughtful gift, provided it is a non-invasive species and free from disease and pests.Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said certain plant species, as well as sick or infested plants, could pose a biosecurity risk to Queensland.
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“Studies by NASA scientists show that bouncing around on a mini trampoline is 68 per cent more effective than jogging, yet it requires less effort!”Owner of Boogie Bounce Mackay, Teya Gibson, also said that a Boogie Bounce session can develop both upper and lower body strength just as effectively as lifting weights, without the strain or threat of pulled or torn muscles.
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In Bushy Park, Teddington, an affluent suburb near London, a group of 13 mates decided to go for a run at their local park. The distance chosen was 5km, challenging enough but short enough for most to be able to achieve.
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For those with new year’s resolutions of being present, grateful and connecting with their community, look no further.Rise and Mind Mackay are a group of young locals who meet at Harbour Beach every Wednesday morning, inviting anyone and everyone to rise early, meet new people and connect with their community.
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Fitness experts agree that movement and nutrition go hand-in-hand. No amount of movement can combat what you put in your mouth if excessive and mindless eating is a factor in your lifestyle, so dieticians recommend using a few simple tips to help cut the cravings.
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If you’re reading this on the back deck of your apartment overlooking the Great Barrier Reef at Airlie Beach, you know exactly what to do. If you’re reading this in front of your computer at work, well, we need to talk. January 6 is a huge day!
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Artspace Mackay is excited to present the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art’s touring exhibition, ‘Asia Pacific Contemporary: Three Decades of APT’, which profiles key moments from the gallery’s flagship exhibition series looking at contemporary art in the Asia Pacific Region.
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Every year brings highs and lows but as we move forward into 2023 all we can do is our very best. I’d like to share a couple of thoughts for the new year with you.
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Crafter Jill Tedman was delighted when she and her husband Paul moved to Sarina last year.After regularly visiting their children Emily and Andrew from the Sunshine Coast since 2008, they decided to make the move north, and the Sarina Arts and Crafts Centre was a big factor in the shift.
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Steve-O (a.k.a. Stephen Glover) was willing to do whatever it took to become famous, even if it meant stapling his ball sack to his leg. After failing miserably at the University of Miami and couch-surfing with friends, he decided that in order to further his goal of becoming a stuntman he would enrol in Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. But, as he describes it, it was his relentless attention whoring that ultimately led to working with Johnny Knoxville on the stunt-based real
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Council has approved funding for some ripper community events ready for 2023 Australia Day celebrations.Funding ranging from $400 to $1000 will support 13 true-blue Australia Day celebrations by local not-for-profit groups.
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Friday SUN.sets Every Friday Evening From 6pmKnock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVEMUSIC.Wake House Australia
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From dancing in her living room to choreographing recent performances of EVITA in Malaysia, Central Queensland Conservatorium alumni Emma Goding is enjoying a varied career of entertainment.
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The Mackay Cutters will kick-off their 2023 Hostplus Cup season in only two months, with the first game lined up against the Wynnum Manly Seagulls on March 11.The Cutters managed to secure three out of four home games in the opening four rounds of the competition, with rounds two, three and four being played at BB Print Stadium.
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Heat, humidity, blustery breezes, lots of soft sand, snakes and hills all provided unique challenges for more than twenty runners who took part in a New Year’s Day run with the Mackay Road Runners.
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Hi Everyone, Welcome to the first edition of 2023! It’s great to be back after a relaxing holiday and we are all excited for the year ahead.
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This week we were delighted to receive an email from one of our readers outlining his ‘Good Deed’ experience at a local shopping centre in Cannonvale.We loved his letter so much, we decided to print it in full.
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