The property valuers Herron Todd White put out a very instructive monthly snapshot of real estate prices, and changes, across the nation. It’s based on the numbers, the sale prices, and for those of us who have a bit of an interest in what’s going on in the real estate sector, it is a very worthwhile read.
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In an inaugural community event, a Bowen-based mental health hub invited locals to a day promoting mental wellbeing through information, activity, and fun.
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As Frocktober fundraising events take place all over the country, our own local ambassador for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Jody Euler, is doing her bit by rallying community members for a fun photo shoot that you will have undoubtedly seen colouring your social media feed over the past month.
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How do you take a break? It’s important that we do something for ourselves that just allows us to breath and nurture our mental health. For some, it could be reading a book, attending a concert or going on holidays to faraway places. For me, I try to escape and relax in the natural surroundings of our countryside. I like to camp and, yes, I’m an off-grid camper, so the more remote the better.
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Concluding our story about dairying in the area…
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1. Cardboard stops car fighting – are your children always getting in each other’s space and bickering during car journeys? Simply cut a sheet of sturdy cardboard and place it between each child
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Children of all ages can learn to swim in the comfort of their parent’s arms at the Mackay Aquatic Recreation Complex (ARC) thanks to the Splish Splash lessons which teach babies as young as three months to have a whole lot of fun while learning to be comfortable in the water.
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Being a parent doesn’t mean your children will always do as you ask, in fact it often means you find yourself repeating the same request several times before it is even heard, let alone actioned.
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Catch your kids being good It’s very easy to give attention to your children when they’re behaving badly, in fact it’s impossible not to! It is important, however, that you find ways to give them attention when they are behaving well too.
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Cooinda Family Centre normally looks after children, but on Wednesday this week the Bowen institution invited seniors into its fold.
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After years of pandemic-induced inaction, the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) is about to wrap up an amazing 2022 which was recently recognised at the Mackay Isaac Tourism Awards, winning Best Business & Event Venue.
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FMS Hydrofoil Pro Tour Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30 Mackay will welcome a fleet of the world's fastest kite-hydrofoil racers set to battle it out for the coral crown. With speeds on the water up to 70 kilometres per hour, kiters will foil around the bay, hovering above the water as they fight with challenging conditions. On the shoreline, sponsor tents, equipment demos, and chill-out areas will provide some entertainment between the thrill of the race!
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What do you get when you combine sweet and sassy vocals, trombone, toy piano, guitar and half a drum kit? Lily and King is what; a self-proclaimed “carni-junkyard”.
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Twenty excited children from Gargett, Eungella, Mirani and places in between attended the Crafty Hands Holiday Workshops for Valley Kids held recently at the Gargett CWA hall. Aged from nine to 17, these local kids settled eagerly, and in some cases, nervously, into knitting, crochet, sashiko and basket weaving groups led by members of the Valley Spinners and Crafts Group.
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It’s funny to think that, in the latter days of the superhero genre, where audiences are becoming more and more fatigued after greater than a decade’s worth of Marvel and DC Comics films, a Black Adam movie has finally made it to screen.
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Pioneer Tennis held its second Smash Cancer weekend last weekend, bringing the Mackay community together through a love of tennis to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. Smash Tennis has grown quickly to incorporate a social teams tennis night, singles and doubles tournaments and Bubbles and Brunch morning with over 150 people taking part over the weekend.
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Since the late 1990s, Eskimo Joe have been a band that defined the sound of the Fremantle music scene. Ahead of their performance at Airlie Beach Festival of Music, lead singer Kav Temperley chatted to Sam about the Western Australia scene, one of the biggest singalongs in Australian music history and his niche connection to Airlie Beach.
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The sun shone on the Mackay Community Garden on Sunday as the inaugural Food Forest Fest delivered delightful tunes, delicious food and outstanding vibes. Attendees were treated to live music from Jax and Dani, live art from Celeste, Cynthia, Brooke, Ruby and Sue Nami, sound healing, niche markets, children’s activities and a serving of delectable dahl for lunch.
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One of the lucky few musicians who has been able to perform professionally his whole life, Lloyd Spiegel usually visits 15 countries a year spreading his unique and modern take on Blues to audiences around the world.
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After winning Passport to Airlie in 2019, Lash78 will make their triumphant return to the Airlie Beach Festival of Music this year, bringing an evolved sound but the same enthralling energy. Hailing from Melbourne, Lash78 combines the vocal talents of sisters Lauren and Sheridan Harvey who, with family members entrenched in the music scene, were destined to perform.
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The Airlie Beach Festival of Music is just around the corner, with over a hundred talented musicians from all over the country (some from all over the world!) arriving in the Whitsundays in the coming days.
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Mercy/St Patrick’s College cricketers Jack Muller, Liam Newbery, Lachlan Evetts and Nick Beardmore (pictured) received a thrill recently when they were invited by the Adelaide Strikers franchise to serve as net bowlers during the recent Women’s Big Bash League fixtures at Harrup Park Mackay.
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Blokarting is a family sport, as proved when the club had an outing at Bucasia Beach over the weekend. Members of a family walking along the beach were intrigued and encouraged to try out the sport.
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Mackay’s Emma Widdup was the star of the Australian Veterans Table Tennis Championships in Darwin, taking a swag of four medals and the order of merit. Emma medals included gold in the O30 women’s teams, silver in the O40 doubles, and bronze in O30 singles and doubles.
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The North Mackay Bowls Club gathered at Goosies last Friday to celebrate a terrific year of bowls by all, particularly the achievements of the following bowlers.
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