We’ve all dreamt of a mid-life crisis where we’ve traded in our dead-end careers in real estate to, instead, become a Dolly Parton impersonator, haven’t we? Just me? Okay. Whatever.
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Airlie Beach Bowls Club has hosted plenty of Christmas Parties in the past weeks, but bowls was the real winner of this merry season. Tuesday afternoon’s social bowls saw Lyn Skein as skipper with Tess Walker at lead and Elaine Kippen at second just manage to beat all comers for the prize money.
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Bowen Bowls Club was host to an excellent contingent of bowlers this week, starting with its Wednesday Social Bowls.Paula Welsted and Jeff Tierney were first in the winners’ circle, beating Jill Brabon and Brett Lampard.
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On Sunday afternoon, two pairs and one triple game was played at Wangaratta Bowls Club.Winners for the afternoon were Gary Kelly and Penny Warren, who defeated Irene Laird and Geoff Danvers.
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Saturday’s competition at Bowen Golf Club was a single-stroke event for the December Monthly Medals for both men and ladies. Men’s winner was Noel Schultz with a 68 nett, followed by runner up Mick Mawson, 70 nett. Pin shots to Rodney Miller, Glenn Wright, Toss Eisemann, and Brendan Wells.
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Tuesday’s Competition at Proserpine Golf Club saw 15 players compete in a stroke event. A very nice 63 nett by Aaron Prosser was too good for Brendan Spann’s 66 nett and John Dodds 69nett. Adam Maggs and Brendan Spann took out the NTP’s.
Read moreIn the heat and humidity Proserpine’s Veteran Golfers tallied up some great scores with 33 players out on the course. The ladies’ winner with a good score of 70 (c/b) was Tina Badenhorst, with second Lyn Muller (70), and in the rundown Jenny Hounsell (71), Beryl Nosworthy (72), Tessa Aitken (74), Jacqui Wall (76), and Leanne Alexander (77).
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The December Monthly Medal for Whitsunday Social Golf was held Sunday in great conditions for a round of golf. A contingent of 21 players took part, with the medal for December went to Ladies A Grade Anna Winterbourn, with runner up Jacqueline Wall.
Read moreThis week’s 9-hole Stableford was won by Chris Bartlett at Whitsunday Green Golf Club, with a great score of 18 points. Running in second was Andrew Gomez on 17 points and coming in third was Glenn Rees with 16.
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The Proserpine Junior Cricket Association’s under 13 Pitbulls side took on the Magpies White on the weekend in the sugar city with rain threatening. The Pitbulls won the toss and elected to bat, with the U13’s batting objective to bat for the entire 25 overs but move the scoring along without losing unnecessary wickets.
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The Airlie Beach Darts Christmas Open Final saw Jamie Woods and Dom Friend battle it out in a best of nine sets for the Christmas crown.First up, though, was the third and fourth place match up, a best of seven sets between Andy Peel and Seumas Rose.
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On Wednesday night, the Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club presented the Queensland LC team with their state shirts. Congratulations to Jy Parkinson, Jacob Bell, Tora Delac, Holly Perrin, Jacob Dewis, Remy Hedges, and coach Mark Erickson for making the Cannons 2022 State Team. They will head to the Queensland LC Championships held in Brisbane from December 10 to 16.
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Decades of community service, voluntary work and supporting youth was recognised last month as Kieran Horsfall was awarded Mackay Man of the Year at the International Men’s Day Breakfast. Kieran’s role as Police Coordinator for Project Booyah Mackay sees him help and mentor disadvantaged youth through issues at home, school and with the law.
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Sharon Fox was looking forward to a road trip with her good friend Helen Barnett earlier this year but before the two could reunite, Helen went missing. 54-year-old Helen of Koumala went missing on Sunday, February 13, 2022, and after thorough searches, no trace of Helen has been uncovered.
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Do you know a Box from an Irukandji? Mackay Regional Council is installing new warning signs at a number of popular beaches to coincide with the beginning of stinger season.
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They say many hands make light work, and these dedicated citizens put it to the test, coming together to spruce up the Mackay City Heart one dirty window at a time. Ahead of tonight’s City Heart Christmas, the Mackay Town Team along with past and present Chamber committee members and Council representatives hit the City Heart last Sunday to make the city’s windows sparkle.
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Last week, Kaley from STAR 101.9 wrote in her column that she's a firm believer in waiting until December 1 to get into the Christmas spirit, and it got me thinking about the different traditions we have.
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The Gargett community gathered for their annual rodeo recently, but it was the half time entertainment that stole the show. Emily Mastropaolo held a raffle and auction at the rodeo, raising funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease, a cause close to their hearts since their brother Phillip was diagnosed last November.
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Christmas is once again upon us and Grapevine Group is reminding the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday communities to keep an eye on mates and loved ones, and to do their bit by learning the 16 warning signs of suicide.
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Six boaties had a lucky escape last week when their vessel sank near Scawfell Island. RACQ CQ Rescue were tasked to investigate reports of a rapidly sinking ship and departed base quickly, with a rescue crewman on board prepared for a possible over water winch retrieval from a sinking boat.
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Residents on the north side of the Pioneer River are about to have a whole lot more choice when that craving for something spicy hits. Popular Mexican quick service restaurant Guzman y Gomez (GYG) has submitted documents to Mackay Regional Council with plans to build its first Mackay location in the carpark of Mount Pleasant Centre.
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The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is leading master planning for the priority Port of Hay Point/Mackay to establish a long-term strategic outlook for the ports, however a group of concerned residents say the plan puts a fragile ecosystem near North Harbour Beach (North Wall) at risk.
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Anglo American’s steelmaking coal business in Australia will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy from 2025, as part of a ten-year deal with Queensland government-owned energy generator, Stanwell.
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Two steelmaking coal mines in the Bowen Basin have been given the green light, bringing with them up to 130 good regional jobs. Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the approval of Futura Resources’ Fairhill and Wilton projects near Emerald was a big boost for the regional workforce and economy.
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Construction for a new Moranbah Hospital is expected to commence early next year, with the new facility providing improved medical imaging facilities as well as a helipad.
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