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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Using innovative techniques and their world-class expertise, Mackay Regional Council’s Water Treatment team has saved ratepayers about $1 million in capital replacement costs.
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International Men’s Day and Shed Happens share similar values and goals: to celebrate the positive impact men have on society, and the role they have in developing boys into quality young men.
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Two local women making a positive impact on the lives and wellbeing of others were recognized at last weekend’s 2022 AusMumpreneurs Awards held in Sydney.
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LIVING ON A RAZOR’S EDGE This week I’m going to talk about trauma. This behaviour is an emotional response to a terrible event in someone’s life.
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Hey there, cu-tea. Have you done something today for you? Hopefully you’re taking five to catch your breath amid a hectic schedule. Self-care is one of the most important parts of your day.
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It’s well known that exercise and movement are beneficial for the body and mind but completing these exercises in nature increases the mental benefits tenfold.
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Last Friday, numerous members of the public were left with lighter wallets after Highway Patrol Officers clocked drivers at dangerous speeds.
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Two popular swimming facilities are re-opening to the public, with the Bluewater Lagoon set to re-open on Saturday, September 17. The Memorial Pool opened earlier this week on Monday, September 5.
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Pam Armstrong says volunteering for Meals on Wheels is an extremely gratifying experience.
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A body was found under the Fursden Creek bridge, between Foulden and Glenella, on Tuesday, September 6.
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Are you passionate about the region's heritage, culturally significant places and buildings? Did you know that council has a Heritage Reference Group (HRG)?
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A cool $2 million win has made a Mackay man in his 20s the region’s newest multi-millionaire after the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.
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The Port of Mackay now boasts a new multi-million dollar purpose-built tug berth facility, with Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey saying the $8.5 million investment shows how well positioned Mackay is for imports and exports.
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RACQ CQ Rescue winched a seriously ill foreign sailor off a bulk carrier anchored at Hay Point last Saturday, battling blustery conditions.
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A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens has played their part in changing the world and contributing to the excellent work of RACQ CQ Rescue.
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Mackay constantly bats above its average when it comes to impressive sporting achievements.
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With whispers of supermarket chain ALDI hoping to open a new store in Mackay by the end of 2022, a lack of development on the earmarked site has residents asking questions.
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Go fast and turn left, it’s not NASCAR, but the thrilling sport of track cycling, where cyclists on a fixed gear bicycle with no brakes propel themselves at speed along a velodrome.
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North Queensland Cowboys player Reuben Cotter has spent his first Father’s Day with daughter Sunny, who gifted him a personalised book for them to one day read together.
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A biennial commemoration of the siege of Tobruk was held at the Rats of Tobruk Memorial in Queens Park last Tuesday, August 30.
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