Versatile colt Hudson Camilleri has handled the step up in class in the Mackay and District Rugby League senior competitions in 2022. The 19-year-old Brothers utility proved a mainstay for the Leprechauns with wholehearted displays and capped a memorable season when named as the recipient of the Mackay District’s Rookie of the Year Award.
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At Velo Sports Centre, Los Angeles, a Mackay cyclist came within touching distance of a world championship win. Mackay athlete Hamish Wright competed in three events across the 2022 Masters Track Cycling World Championships, bringing home a double of top three ribbons.
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Do you want your kids to learn some invaluable skills for both life and sport? If so, take them to Rugbytots, a non-code associated play program for 2–7-year-olds that teaches the basics of rugby.
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The mixed pairs championship was decided last Saturday. Both finalists had beaten formidable opponents to reach the final, but in the end Marie Bragg and Kees Struik won over Lorraine Silman and John Kennell. Presentation Night has been changed to Friday 21st October due to catering arrangements. Tickets are now available from reception. Cost is $30 per person, which includes a two-course dinner and drinks. Tickets are limited, so book early.
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When Libby Surha was selected as a reserve in the Australian PM’s XIII Women's rugby league team, she wasn’t expecting to play in what was to become a thumping win over the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Women.
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The much anticipated finale for the Mackay Road Runners formal season closure peaked with the running of the Benita Willis 10 kilometre Handicap Trophy. Mackay Road Runners proudly acknowledge four-time Olympian, first time new mum and all round champion athlete and person, Benita Willis as an iconic treasure from the Mackay region.
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Monday 26 September – 5 Table One Winner 1st Monica Darley / Nancy Martin 2nd Faye Wright / Lorna Shuttlewood 3rd Ming Ting / David Ting 4th Antonia Tarradas / Graham Smith
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Pioneer Swim Club hosted their annual long course swimming carnival over the weekend at the Pioneer Swim Centre, with swimmers aged between seven and under to mature age participating. Around 170 swimmers competed over the weekend from Mackay, Townsville, Bowen, Airlie Beach, Yeppoon and Rockhampton swimming clubs.
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In the midst of grieving for a young life lost too soon, the family and friends of Cody Gibbs who tragically passed away from cancer earlier this year, decided to turn their sadness into a positive outlet by raising money for a cause close to their heart.
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An application for a large retail precinct on Shute Harbour Road has been approved at Whitsunday Regional Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, and in turn a new set of traffic lights for the major main road.
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Collinsville is looking to be the centre of a $20 billion renewable energy and ammonia/hydrogen project courtesy of foreign investors. Three of Korea’s largest conglomerate groups – the Han-Ho consortium of Korea Zinc, Hanwha Impact, and SK Gas - have joined forces to develop a scheme to deliver 3000 megawatts of renewable energy and an export supply chain for ammonia from Collinsville to Korea.
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The Whitsunday region has once again toppled previous records by exceeding visitation numbers to emerge as one of Queensland’s most popular holiday destinations. “We are clearly the stand-out region in Queensland, with the highest percentage increase of overnight visitor expenditure, along with record increases in domestic holiday visitors,” said Tourism Whitsunday’s Chief Executive Officer, Rick Hamilton.
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When Kyle Danns and his family became the victims of a scammer, they were left $4,000 out of pocket with a torn-up garden and nowhere to turn. “We’d been meaning to do something with the backyard for a while,” said Kyle. Through a miscommunication, Kyle paid someone he thought was trustworthy to do work on their backyard before the scammer did a runner with his money.
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A controversial Urologist who had previously made headlines across the country for incompetence and unconventional practices has now shot into the spotlight once again following an incident which saw him suspended from duties at Mackay Base Hospital.
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Four sets of stairs, car tyres, six shopping trolleys and a mouthguard were just some of the unusual items collected as part of Clean Up, The Mackay Region. More than three tonnes of rubbish was collected across 11 sites with an impressive 97 volunteers attending.
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Renewable energy, regional services, economic diversification and housing accessibility were on the agenda at the third Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday Regional Community Forum for 2022, held on Monday. The forum, chaired by Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert, began with site visits to the Mackay Substation Project and Resources Centre of Excellence where forum members learnt more about the Stage 2: Future Industries Hub.
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The Cannons continue to host Club Nights on Wednesday nights during the school holidays, with all swimmers enjoying the warmer weather. The Cannons congratulated seven-year-old Eloise Chegwidden on setting a new Club Record of 59.2 seconds for her 50-metre Breaststroke. Prickly Pineapple Swim Star of the Week was Isabella Pisaniello, who was presented with an Upgrade Certificate and the Chocolate Award for the biggest personal best.
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Parkrun may be the name, but you don’t have to run or be a runner to get involved in this free weekly five-kilometre event that takes place at 7am every Saturday morning at Coral Sea Marina. While walkers have always been welcome and celebrated at the 450 parkruns around Australia each Saturday, Pakrun Australia say the month of October will be dedicated to encouraging even more people to walk.
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Three triathletes from Airlie Beach have qualified for two unique world events where they’ll represent Australia across the month of October. Michael Kimpton, Daniel McDonnell, and Alisha Rust – Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island athletes – will head to the United States in October to compete across two outings as international athletes.
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The club is one week closer to finding out who’s name will be on the Premier League trophy at the end of this year’s season. One thing we do know for certain, is that there will be a new name on the cup this year. On Thursday morning, Jamie Maher and Andy Peel played in the first prelim final, with Jamie getting off to a great start taking the first five legs.
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The weekly 9-hole stableford was won this week by Tyson Flavel with 21 points. Terry Kimpton was second with 20 and Rhys Bartholomeus third with 19 points c/b. Friday was Mark Winter who won with 21 points, Brayden Davies in second with 18 points and Clint Paull with 17 third.
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After a few weeks of no comps the Whitsunday Social Golf Club held its September Monthly Medal event on Sunday. Winner for A Grade Men was George Meharry, with runner up Jason Bourke. Mens B Grade winner was Mark McDougall, runner up was Paul Nicol.
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Tuesday results for Wangaratta Bowls Club: Winners for the afternoon were Irene Laird, Linda Smith, and David Madden defeating Sue Shearing, Cath Christopher, and Joe Paynting. Other winners were Maree Brunker, Pearl Ayken, and Mark Drummond beating out Joe Paynting, Bill Parker, and Margaret Wilson. Lyn Madden, Keith Aykens, and Sugar Brunker were the final Tuesday winners, defeating D Beel, Terry Robinson, and Penny Warren.
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Sunday Scroungers Winners: Steve Roome, Jane Gilbert, Tracey Roach, and Gavin Charles. Presentation Night is October 22 at the Central Hotel. Wednesday Social: One card only for Wednesday. There was a drawn game between Paula Welsted, Bev Smith, Tiarna Rogers versus David Moodie Joan Edwards/ Eddie Neylon, Peter Thomson.
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Tuesday afternoon social bowls: Skipper John Trembath was at his absolute best alongside Mario De Martini at lead. Combining with visiting bowler Robyn Roberts, the side beat all comers. Wednesday afternoon social bowls: 24 bowlers competed for first prize, which saw Helen Ward at skipper, with Keith Bates at lead and Tony Kelly playing out of his skin, completely overwhelm the opposition.
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