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Bright Future For Suns In Mackay

August 4, 2022

AFL fans can look forward to cheering on top level teams in Mackay for another four years.

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Event Guide

August 4, 2022

Friday 5 August Friday SUN.sets Every Friday Evening From 6pm Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC. Wake House Australia

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From Reel To Reef

August 4, 2022

Celebrating its 10th year of hosting the Mackay International Film Festival, Film & Arts Mackay has curated another exhilarating program of award-winning film titles from across the globe which will screen this weekend at BCC Cinemas in Mt Pleasant.

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Robertson Brothers Bringing ‘60s Nostalgia To Mackay

August 4, 2022

Do you dream of reliving the good old days? Well do not miss THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS 1960's TV VARIETY SHOW with special guest Simon Brook McLachlan - from the original cast of the hit musical Jersey Boys.

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Mackay Army Cadets Win Champion Unit Shield

August 4, 2022

A clash of forces occurred last month when five Units of the Australian Defence Force Cadets come together for the Mackay Region’s annual Tri Service Challenge.

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Mackay Isaac Tourism Photo Competition Winners Announced

August 4, 2022

Over 400 photo entries were received from budding photographers in the Mackay and Isaac region for the 2022 Mackay Isaac Tourism #visitmackay and #ourisaac photo competition.

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Christmas In July At Goosies

August 4, 2022

As Goosies filled with tinsel, Santa hats, baubles and over a hundred smiling faces, it could only mean one thing: the Mackay 50’s & Better Christmas In July Luncheon.

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Slade Point Boat Ramp Open

August 4, 2022

The first ever vessel was launched off the new Slade Point public recreational boat ramp last Thursday to mark the boat ramp’s official opening.

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More Mackay Schools Powered By The Sun

August 4, 2022

More than 7,500 solar panels have been installed at Mackay state schools to help slash electricity costs and cut carbon emissions.

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Mackay Disability Expo Moves To The Big Shed

August 4, 2022

The Mackay Disability Expo, coming up on Friday, August 12, has almost doubled in size since the inaugural expo in 2021.

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Vibrant Isaac Wetlands Set For Revitalisation And Protection

August 4, 2022

A partnership is set to take flight to help protect the Isaac region’s premier wetlands, which boasts more than 250 bird species.

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Willcox Addresses Parliament For Local Veteran Support

August 4, 2022

The Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP has called on the Labor Federal Government to honour the Coalition’s pre-election promise to commit $5 million to Veteran Wellbeing Centres in the Mackay region.

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Australian Becomes Canadian In Australian

August 4, 2022

In the Canadian province of British Columbia, around 30km south of a town called Quesnel, you’ll find a community called Australian.

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Beam Scooters’ Boomer First Month

August 4, 2022

Mackay residents have been mostly on board when it comes to the new Beam e-scooters.

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New Flare Disposal Service

August 4, 2022

Boat owners in Mackay and surrounding areas will be able to dispose of their expired marine flares as part of a new service operated by Mackay Regional Council.

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Water Security Strengthened At Valkyrie State School

August 4, 2022

After six years of dry taps and taking plastic bottles to school, a rural Isaac region school now has a more secure water future, thanks to charity Rural Aid.

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FREE RATS For Concession Card Holders

August 4, 2022

Free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits are now available to eligible Commonwealth concession card holders at nine Mackay Hospital and Health Services facilities across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday communities.

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Inland To Island Rescues For Busy Chopper Rescuers

August 4, 2022

The end of July was a busy one for our region’s rescuers, with two primary missions on one day taking them from Inland Isaac to an island off the coast of Mackay.

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Father-Daughter Duo On Target For Mackay

August 4, 2022

Local Mackay Rifle Club junior, Kylah Norris has been selected to represent the district at the North Queensland Pennants Team shoot, on August 6 and 7 in Townsville.

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Celebrate International Beer Day With Red Dog

August 4, 2022

Since opening in April, Red Dog Brewery has poured countless quality beers for patrons seeking something more flavourful from their brew.

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Skate Park Scandal

August 4, 2022

The Mackay Regional Council’s decision to cover a piece of public artwork at the Camilleri Street Skate Park has been met with “extreme community reactions” said Mayor Greg Williamson.

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Sea Eagles Hit Magpies

August 4, 2022

Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams made the trek to Mackay Magpies to take on the locals with some fantastic results for the day.

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Raiders Wrestle The Points From Brothers

August 4, 2022

Round 17 of the Mackay Rugby Union season saw the Mama Africa Raiders host Brothers Mackay at their home grounds in Jubilee Pocket.

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Bowen Golf News

August 4, 2022

Saturday’s competition was the Men’s August monthly medal, with winner Greg Carlyon 64 nett, runner up on a countback Craig Van Veen 66 nett.

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Airlie Beach Darts

August 4, 2022

With the week’s rapidly running out, every match seems to have an extra sense of importance to it.

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