A young mum with a severe spinal cord injury is currently adjusting to life as a quadriplegic and coming to terms with being confined to a wheelchair every day.
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PROSSIE STATE MARKS 125 YEARS By Celebrating Milestone At School Fete
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A Whitsunday organisation celebrated two impressive milestones last week on both a local and national scale.
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The Great Endeavour Rally Pulls In At Airlie Beach A total of 45 rally cars arrived at Endeavour Foundation’s Cannonvale Learning and Lifestyle day service on Tuesday afternoon and they were greeted with fanfare by staff and clients who were ready to wash away the dusty red dirt of the Australian outback.
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Frances and Alan Brown starred at The Yeppoon Pairs and Teams Congress. Frances and Alan came third overall (Category A) pairs and the Brown team - Alan and Frances Brown, Janet Hanse and Diane Morgan came first in the team’s event.
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The Marian Ladies Master 4s were held between August 15 and 17 and was a great success, with the team of Robyn Deveraux, Dealia Walsh, Val Pilcher and Gail Meng finishing as victors.
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The Mackay Basketball NBL1 Presentations were held last month at the Northern Beaches Bowls Club.
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Meet the new Mackay flash, Mikayla Webb (pictured) who continues to light up the athletics track with record-breaking sprint performances.
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All roads lead to Eric Homan Park at Cremorne on the October long weekend when Mackay Rangers Football Club hosts its annual 8-a-side soccer tournament.
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The Mackay Cutters Hastings Deering Colts squad wrapped up their season last weekend with a 40-20 defeat in the sudden-death final against the Sunshine Coast Falcons.
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Mackay’s widely respected rugby league identity Michael Comerford (pictured) relishes a challenge.
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The BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival returned for its 12th year over the weekend, providing a great opportunity for family fun while raising funds for local charities.
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Mackay Road Runner Paul Mackenzie had a magnificent outing over the weekend at the Cairns to Port Douglas 120km Ultra Marathon including the iconic Kuranda Railway Station and Kuranda ranges.
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Junior squash players from all over the state were given the chance to shine at the Mackay Junior Squash Tournament at Squash 52 last weekend.
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When Mackay opened its regional gallery in 2002, artist and master printer Tate Adams AM made a donation that helped establish the gallery as the artists’ book powerhouse it is today
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A significant historical recognition was made in the country town of Nebo last month, with the unveiling of the John and Margaret Shannon memorial. The memorial coincided with the 150-year anniversary of Salt Bush Park, which was purchased by John in 1872 for £600.
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The final performance for DBCT Kids’ Theatre Season 2022 will take place at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) this Friday and Saturday.
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Lifeline Mackay $2 Clothing & Book Sale Friday, 9:00am to Saturday, 2:00pm Lose yourself in the tables upon tables of pre-loved books, DVDs and clothes, all for just $2 apiece. With men’s, women’s and children’s clothes on offer, you can refresh the whole family’s wardrobe and maybe start your Christmas shopping early. Plus, it’s all for a great cause – funds raised go towards the 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Support Line
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Is there any better way to spend a belated Father’s Day than enjoying pancakes and play in the park? The men’s group, International Men's Day Mackay Incorporated, incorporating Shed Happens Mackay, is celebrating Father’s Day in partnership with Northern Beaches Neighbourhood Watch this Saturday, September 10 with a day of pancakes and family games, sponsored by DGH Engineering.
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Gone are the days when libraries were silent, dusty places, with rather stern looking women shushing even the slightest noise. Modern libraries are busy and vibrant centres for knowledge and community. This is certainly the case with our local council libraries.
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The final design for the Finch Hatton Trailhead has been unveiled and it is packed with features you would expect from a world-class trail network.
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Just recently we were talking about hobbies on Star Breakfast, and the more I thought about it, having a hobby makes you more interesting, gives you an escape from work… and home if you need it.
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It’s time to dust off those rods and reels – Mackay Isaac’s Lucky Catch & Snap competition launched last Saturday on September 3.
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As a member of the Zonta Club, I am delighted to let Mackay & Whitsunday Life readers know about our activities and events each month. But first, I would like to address some of our most frequently asked questions…
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Growers dealing with fall armyworm (FAW) can now access the latest online resources using the new FAW engagement eHub, which features information on pest management, moth activities and research results.
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