A new multisport cycling complex in Mackay is in the planning stages, with the combined forces from three local cycling clubs leading the charge to create one of Australia’s best multi-use facilities.
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A wish-list item for Whitsunday mountain bikers could finally be on the cards as a local club announced its plans to develop a “world-class mountain biking” course alongside local developers.
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Budget airline Bonza began test flights to Mackay this week, with its distinctive purple planes spotted landing at Mackay Airport. Australia’s newest and only independently owned budget airline was announced last October and welcomed its first Boeing 737 MAX, which has since been christened as ‘Shazza’, to its Sunshine Coast base in August.
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Many local businesses are struggling to find staff or operating understaffed - one Airlie Beach cafe even had a sign up saying ‘sorry we’re shut, no chef’.
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The Mackay Conservation Group (MCG) has engaged with local National Australia Bank (NAB) branches, calling on the bank to cease funding of fossil fuel projects and accusing it of “greenwashing”.
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The Hibiscus Coast Scout District (HCD) held their annual district Jamboree weekend on October 15 and 16 at Rowallan Scout Park. This was a District run event with all Scout and Guide sections invited for the 65th Jamboree-On-The-Air (JOTA) and the 26th Jamboree-On-The-Internet (JOTI) as a joint event.
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Most people have received their annual super statement to 30th June 2022 in the last few months. Most returns have been negative for the last 12 months on the back of higher inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions around the world. This often leads to people questioning if they’ve got the right fund. There are three main types of super fund, Industry Super Funds, Retail Super Funds and Self-Managed Super Funds.
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A Mackay man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has just taken home the first prize in the Luck Lotteries Super Jackpot Draw. Purchased online and using just two lucky numbers which were drawn at random, the man said he was bewildered but thankful for his good fortune.
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Emergency services from throughout the region will face off in a 60km Swim Challenge to raise awareness and funds for men's health in November. Now in its third year, the challenge differs from the previous two years in that the services, Queensland Fire Service (QFS), Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Police Service and the Mackay Airport Fire and Rescue, will race each other to the 60km mark.
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64% Disengaged employees in 2020 66% Disengaged employees in 2021 68% Disengaged employees in 2022
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The Queensland Government is introducing a range of new rules for E-rideables this week which include reducing speed limits and handing out bigger penalties. Covering mobility devices such as e-scooters and e-skateboards, the new legislation promises to improve safety and user-awareness on these relatively new and previously un-regulated modes of transport.
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Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox hosted Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Bridget McKenzie in Mackay last week, highlighting several projects that were ear-marked for funding in the Dawson electorate that they say are now at risk in the upcoming Federal Budget.
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Local gymnasts at PCYC Bowen have been enjoying the use of new GoPro video cameras which are allowing them to review their flips and better their skills.
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The Neighbourhood Hub celebrated United Nations Day on Tuesday, commemorating the anniversary of the official creation of the United Nations through the 1945 UN Charter. Inviting community members to mark the annual day of celebration with the weekly World Café group, The Neighbourhood Hub came together to celebrate the UN’s achievements and the important role it continues to play in international peace and security, development and the promotion of human rights.
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Queensland's resource mecca is set to shine the spotlight on critical challenges facing community futures as it seeks to deal with a changing world. Isaac Regional Council has called for 76 other local governments to back five motions at the 126th Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) 2022 Annual Conference which took place in Cairns from October 17-19.
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An Environmental Health Officer has received state recognition for his outstanding contributions to investigating and promoting environmental health compliance at Mackay Hospital and Health Service.
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‘Tis the season to be festive and Bowen’s Pilchers Mitre 10 are launching into the Christmas cheer early this year with their first festive display!
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Over one hundred people gathered at the Northern Beaches Bowls Club last Sunday to celebrate the launch of an 800-page historical ‘book of knowledge’ that has been put together by local author Doug Petersen.
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Skills and knowledge in rural business development and management will be shared with the Farm Business Management Skill Set, visiting Mackay in November. The special UQ Skills ‘for women, by women’ edition of the program was initiated in recognition of International Women’s Day and aims to celebrate and encourage women’s participation in agriculture.
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A local community organisation began their fund and awareness raising campaign for women’s cancer and its research on Wednesday morning.
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I’ve never had such confidence that the time is right for sugarcane to grow beyond its traditional sugar commodity basis and diversify into a range of renewable, sustainable biofutures products.
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Merinda State School students travelled back in time on Thursday last week when they joined the Bowen Mural Society outside Le Sorelle, The Three Sisters Café.
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Ever had that chat to the Police? Nope. You are very lucky. Me, however is a different story. I have and I’ve actually been to ‘jail’ and I came out a better person. Let me clarify. This time last year we decided to start 4MK’s Jingle Jail and help raise money for some beautiful people who help kids 24/7 in Bravehearts.
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There’s plenty to think about when applying for your first job, like when and where you can work. Are you chasing money or work experience? How will you manage work with your other commitments?
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At the culmination of Queensland Mental Health Week, schools and community groups across the state sang a song to highlight the benefits of sharing your voice with others.
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