A new report has confirmed the importance of the resources sector to the Queensland economy, with a record $94.6 billion contributed by coal, gas, and minerals producers in the 2021/22 financial year.
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Why didn’t we order all the parts before we started? Let’s break this down a little more! Repair facilities are generally governed by insurance and the scope of works that are initially allowed or approved. This is limited to what is visible at the time of the estimate. We can of course provide an indication of damage we believe has occurred however this is rarely included in the initial approved scope of work.
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Every year, we’re reminded of the incredible Christmas spirit we see spread throughout Mackay for those doing it tough over this period. Get Real Workwear & Safety is a proud locally owned and operated business committed to supporting the community. As part of that, we know that people are doing it tough and there are ways we can all get on board to help.
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Following the success of the first intake of students to complete the Budyubari Bidyiri Kebi Stapal (Big Dream Small Steps) program, the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) is encouraging current Year 10 students to consider applying for the school-based health traineeships.
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A household name throughout Sarina and beyond for 50 years, JT & PA Croyden Pty Ltd celebrated hauling for half a century and reflected on how their business had evolved through the decades.
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The tender for civil works for the eagerly anticipated Woodlands District Park project has been awarded to local contractor, Vassallo Constructions, with works commencing this month. Mayor Greg Williamson said the project was all about improving liveability for residents.
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At least 25 trees have been damaged at Ball Bay in a shocking act of vegetation vandalism. The incident involved the complete removal of some of the trees at Buoro Street and extensive trimming of others.
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More than 70 landholders attended the 11th Annual Healthy Soils Symposium conference last week in Mackay, wanting to learn more about how to create vibrant healthy soils for increased productivity and sustainability.
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Growers and agri-technology representatives gathered in Emerald last week as part of AgTech Month to collectively brainstorm new and clever ways to address cropping challenges with technology solutions.
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As everyone is winding down for Christmas, I’m officially signing off for the year and heading onto maternity leave. It’s such a bittersweet time, as I will certainly miss being on air and working with the awesome crew at Star 101.9, however I’m also very excited to welcome my boy into the world and take a little time to focus on just family.
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They’re there when you often need them most, through births, deaths, marriages and even buying your first home. JPs in the Community are local volunteers, trained Queenslanders who can witness and certify your routine legal documents. For example, wills, affidavits, statutory declarations and enduring documents.
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That’s a common question from people considering putting their property on the market. The truth is that in Mackay there is probably not a bad time to sell and I find that pretty much any time of the year is a good time. The only issue around this time of year is that everything closes down over the Christmas-New Year period.
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It’s December and Christmas is only three weeks away. My year has flown by and as I write this I wonder where 2022 has gone.
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It’s been over one year since Paul “Campo” Campion lost his mother to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). These days, Paul can be heard across the southeast Queensland airwaves on Ipswich-based radio station River949, but he grew up in Armstrong Beach, near Sarina, and says his north Queensland childhood was wonderful.
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Mackay resident Gladys Smart turned 100 years old on November 6, 2022, celebrating her milestone at her daughter Beryl and son-in-law John Ahern’s home in Mackay alongside 105 family and friends. Son Bob and his wife Jan and their family travelled from Bowen and many other family members travelled from as far as Melbourne, Brisbane, Yeppoon, Blackwater and Calliope.
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Banksia Scout Liam Broadbent was recently presented with the Australian Scout Medallion at a Special Ceremony to celebrate the event. Liam joined Banksia Scout Group as a Cub Scout in 2016 and advanced to the Scout section in 2018.
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Christmas Wrapping 9:00am to 4:00pm daily SCOPE ladies and volunteers will be Christmas Wrapping at Home Co between Thrifties and Spotlight starting November 26 until Christmas Eve daily 9am to 4pm. Gold coin plus extra for over-sized gifts. All proceeds go to local charities including Samaritan House, Chances Op Shop (Australian Street Aid Project) and Mackay Animal Rescue Society. Home Co between Thrifties and Spotlight
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A Pair of sculptural bulls made from branded corn beef tins, mythological paintings from the early 1990s and a witty moving-image work by Tracey Moffat are just part of a collection of high-profile artworks coming to Artspace Mackay this week.
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Missy Higgins is one of Australia’s most beloved singer-songwriters. Classic songs like Scar, The Special Two, Steer, Everyone’s Waiting and Futon Couch, plus her unforgettable live shows, have made Missy an authentic household name. Earlier in 2022, Missy released mini-album Total Control, picking up themes of exploitation and female empowerment that run through the TV series of the same name and which also dominated real world headlines last year as a string of abuse allegations emerged
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After a sold-out inaugural event earlier this year, Legends On The Lawn will return in 2023 with an iconic all-Australian line-up. Featuring Paul Kelly, Bernard Fanning, Missy Higgins, Mark Seymour, Vika & Linda and Ian Moss & Troy Cassar-Daley, the one-day festival is back in May and is guaranteed to sell out.
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A great place is one that attracts, inspires and motivates people – a place that people are proud of. And the Mackay region has even more reason to be proud of Fifth Lane, which has won the Great Place category at the 2022 Awards for Planning Excellence.
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In a true display of ‘school’s out for summer’ energy, four students and four staff members from Whitsunday Anglican School had their hair shaped into a mullet on the last day of school, all for a good cause.
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Holy Spirit College welcomed many special guests on Tuesday, November 15 as students were awarded for their efforts throughout the year at the College’s Speech Night and Presentation of Awards.
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Holy Spirit College, a Catholic co-educational college for Years 7 to 12 in Mackay, celebrated their Year 12 Graduation on Friday, November 18. The day commenced with a special Graduation Mass with Parish Priest Fr Stephen Hanly, presiding.
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Teen Shed Mackay are holding a school holidays activity making mats for the homeless out of rubbish bags and need your help! The teens require a lot more bags to make lots of these mats for this great cause.
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