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A Festival Of Health, A Wealth Of Wellbeing

A meaningful and meditative occasion, the Proserpine Health Festival, returned to town this year and organisers said they were excited to see so many people from the community attend and support the event.

Trail Fest To Test The Best

The region’s toughest trail running event saw over 100 participants race across the Conway National Park in a variety of distances last weekend.

“Chairman Meow” Raising Funds For Cancer

A combination of three motives will lead Jessica Aldred’s SsangYong Chairman to the summer Shitbox Rally travelling from Rockhampton to Hobart next year.

Yacht Blaze Believed To Be Arson

Airlie Beach residents watched from balconies and beachfronts as a 42-foot yacht, which was anchored 200 metres offshore, erupted into flames on Friday evening.

Lost Dog Found

When little Brutus meandered out of the open gates of the home where he was staying, he never expected his day to take such an adventurous turn.

Editor's Note

Hi Everyone,Well spring has certainly ‘sprung’ and the warm weather feels delicious, doesn’t it?!

Mayor Hall’s First Council Meeting Sees Simpson Voted Deputy

Whitsunday Regional Council’s newly elected mayor, Julie Hall, oversaw her first Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday at the Proserpine Council Chambers, which involved the induction of a new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Gary Simpson.

“If You Call The Police, I’ll Burn It!”

These were the last words the alleged arsonist said to her ‘on again – off again’ partner, Michael George, as he left the vessel a short time before it was set alight.

A Bloomin’ Good Time At The 80th Annual Flower Show

Colourful blooms, bountiful vegetables and earthy plants decorated the huge school hall for the 80th annual Proserpine and Uniting Church Flower Show and Fete last Saturday.

White Crosses Lest We Forget

On Saturday morning a crowd gathered at the Proserpine Cemetary to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of the first interned local soldier.

A Wonderland Of White On Whitehaven

A decadent long white table, a stunning silica sand beach, the rich tones of a lively marching band and cool water beneath your feet as you disembark the vessel and are instantly handed a glass of chilled French Champagne.

Brave Brothers Capture Under 20’s Premiership

Historic Brothers Leprechauns are the Mackay & District Rugby League Under 20 champions for 2022.

Winners Galore at the Mackay Contract Bridge Barometer Pairs

Eighteen pairs competed in the Mackay Barometer Pairs on the weekend of September 3 and 4 with the winners pictured.

Widdup Undefeated In State Titles

Mackay’s Emma Widdup’s Queensland Veterans Table Tennis Championships form continued into this week’s Tuesday night table tennis fixtures final.

Sue’s Serve A Winner For Jan Meng Memorial

Sue Philp’s serve of the day won the honours in the Jan Meng Memorial Doubles tournament at the Mackay Table Tennis Centre.

On The Greens At Goosies

Monday morning mixed pairs winners were Michele Stockton and Kees Struik followed by Sandra Sommerfeld and Elaine Buckton. Lucky draw winners were M. Leotta and Robert Hall.

The Sausages Weren’t The Only Things Sizzling Last Sunday

Whilst many local runners enjoyed the 28km and 56km Whitsunday Trail Fest at Airlie Beach last weekend, a social run and sausage sizzle was hosted by Mackay Road Runners at John Breen Park.

Mighty Marik Collects Track Gold And League Premiership Medal

Talented Mackay athlete Marik Srsen dreams of one day running out for the Brisbane Broncos in a National Rugby League fixture at Suncorp Stadium.

Global Diversity Celebrated Through Song And Dance

Whitsunday Anglican School (WAS) held its Global Learning Day last Thursday with colourful displays of song and dance representing the different nationalities and cultures that make up the Junior School cohort.

North Mackay Ladies Celebrate Three Finals

It was finals day at North Mackay Ladies Club last week, with close bowling filling the rinks at Goosies Sporting Club for the conclusion of three competitions.

NQ Twenty20 Title Grabbed By Mercy Cricketers

Mercy College Mackay cricketers have added another trophy to their impressive sporting honours list.

Dawn’s Day Out

After the Mackay City Ladies Bowling Club recently voted Life Membership to Dawn Field, she organized “Dawn’s Day Out”. An afternoon of 2 Bowl Triples, sponsored by Dawn herself, filled the green with club members. The lucky winners received generous prizes. Lots of fun was had by everyone, as well as lots of good bowling.

Get Ready To Rumble

Promising big crowds, excellent vibes and world-class skating, FMS Group Rumble on the Reef is just around the corner bringing some of skateboarding’s best talent to the region.

PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE MACKAY TO INFINITY & BEYOND THIS SEPTEMBER!

Australia’s much-loved pop-up mini-golf phenomenon, Pixar Putt, will arrive in Mackay in time for the school holidays when it opens at Civic Lawn Art Space MECC from 16 September through to 9 October 2022.

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