This weekly competition at Whitsunday Green was won by Tyson Flavel with a whopping 21 points. Coming in second place was Glenn Rees on a very close 20 points, and wrapping up the week in third place was Terry Kimpton, taking home 19 points.
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This week 93 people ran, jogged, and walked the course, of whom 18 were first timers and nine recorded new personal bests. Well done to Ben, Robert, Van, Nadine, Declan, Warren, Jai, and Jessica on achieving new record runs, as well as Cassie for completing her 50th parkrun.The event was made possible by 15 wonderful volunteers: Joanne, Nick, Nathalie, Daniel, Ken, Ronald, Wendy, Dennis, Laura, Lynne, Greg, Kara, Lilliana, Michael, and Susanne.
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Families gathered at Airlie Beach Swim School by Danielle over the weekend to celebrate their 10 years in business with a lively pool party. Pool toys and inflatables saw children of all ages jump into the water for some fun.
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The Cannonvale Cannons sent seven swimmers to participate at the seven-day-long Queensland LC Championships in Brisbane, starting last weekend. The Cannons fielded two relay teams at the championships: a Female 16 years and Under 200-metre Free team and an Open Mixed 200-metre Freestyle side. Holly Perrin, Remy Hedges, Tora Delac, and Tiana Bell comprised the Female U16s, while Holly Perrin, Remy Hedges, Jy Parkinson, and Jacob Dewis represented in the Open grade.
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The Whitsunday Triathlon Club held its annual Awards and Christmas Breakup in early December to honour the efforts of its athletes across the year.The local club attracted over 30 attendees for its ceremony which celebrated the achievements of its triathletes who represented the Whitsundays in competitions as high-tiered as the World Championships in the United States.
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A climbing unit and hammock swing located in Iluka Park playground in East Mackay will be temporarily closed while council waits for replacement equipment to arrive.
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People Power Demonstrates Local Significance Of North Wall Mackay locals said ‘NO’ to draft port expansion plans released by the state government, saying the expansion would put fragile environmental sites including multiple turtle nesting sites at severe risk.
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MP Calls Out Transport Minister For Lack Of Community Consultation The Member for Whitsunday, Amanda Camm MP, is calling on Mark Bailey, Minister for Transport and Mains Road and his department, Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to listen to the locals.
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The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Mackay, with locals sharing daily stories of good deeds and good will. From free coffees in the Maccas drive-thru and people offering to pay for someone else’s groceries to hundreds of hampers and toys for charity drives, there’s no shortage of generosity despite the tough times many are facing with the rising cost of living.
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I did my first music interview in 2017 and I don’t know if I’ve ever been more nervous. It was with Lachlan Denton from Melbourne band The Ocean Party, a band that means a lot to me and is unfortunately no longer.
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Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox questioned the Federal Government’s plan to address the cost of living crisis burdening Australians at the moment. In his speech to Parliament he said that constituents in Dawson are facing tough financial choices as the cost of living continues to increase.
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While Christmas is a time of family, friends, presents and prawns for some, it can be a harsh time for others, a reminder of hardship and loneliness.
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Showing off the homemade handicrafts of Mackay’s talented teens, the Teen Shed Mackay market stall at City Heart Christmas last Friday proved popular for many reasons. While it was an opportunity for crafty youngsters to display and sell their work, it was also the drop off point for an upcoming school holiday project for the teens.
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When Regional Development Australia (RDA) Greater Whitsundays completed a regional strategy for economic development and growth earlier this year, housing or a lack thereof was a key issue identified.
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“Happy retirement, buddy,” a postman yelled as he scooted past Reg Butler on his last day as School Crossing Supervisor at Fitzgerald State School.
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After more than five years on the Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) board, Mackay business leader Jordan Miller has decided to step down from his directorship. Mr Miller, director of Explore Property Commercial, has been a director of GW3 since its inception in January 2017.
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Mater Private Hospital Mackay is investing $7.3 million to refurbish and expand its perioperative theatres to meet the growing health needs of the community.
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The Maltese Corner Fundraising Group Inc reached a milestone last week with the signing of a contract to begin construction of three statues to be located in the Mackay CBD.
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Residents driving 4WD vehicles and motorbikes on beaches have been damaging turtle nesting areas and putting hatchlings at risk, Mackay Regional Council reported.
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Join Coral Cay Bar & Grill for an unforgettable night of Christmas delights. Freshly refurbished with tropical elements, Coral Cay Bar & Grill invites Mackay locals to celebrate the end of year with friends, family or team members.
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It was reassuring to have the efforts of the sugarcane growing industry – through programs like Smartcane BMP and Six Easy Steps- acknowledged in the UNESCO Report On The Joint World Heritage Centre/IUCN Reactive Monitoring Mission To The Great Barrier Reef (Australia), released at the end of November. Climate change remains the Reef’s major threat.
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Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has revealed details of a $15 million project to develop a national soil information system, aimed at improving the sustainable management of one of the nation’s most precious assets.
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The future looks even brighter now for two local Sarina students as Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank announced Zali Hooper and Chelsea Trusz as the recipients of the Sarina State High School (SSHS) Senior Schooling Scholarship.
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Sarina residents may have noticed changes to the skyline along Brewer’s Road as work on the new $31.5 million Sarina Hospital picks up pace.
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Applications are now open for scholarships available to those passionate about the future of Australian rural industries and Sarina-born and bred student Sarah Hamblin can’t recommend the program highly enough.
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