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Keys To The City For 2500 Shows

July 28, 2022

After 12 years of breakfast radio, Jay and Dave from Triple M don’t need an alarm clock. Their bodies are finely tuned machines, always prepped and ready with all the latest news and views for and from the region, from 5am.

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Tom Turns 100

July 28, 2022

You might remember Tom Barry. Mackay Life published a story about Tom in our May 6 edition earlier this year, speaking to him about his incredible life story and his telling of it in his memoir ‘The Prodigious Leap’. Tom raises his bat next Monday, August 1, celebrating his 100th birthday with a book launch this weekend.

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Event Guide

July 28, 2022

Friday 29 July Seniors Friendship Group Every Friday, 9:00am to 11:30am The Senior Friendship Group meets every Friday and hosts a range of activities from Bingo to Morning Tea to Lunch. If you would like to join this group or have any queries, please phone (07) 4957 2626. The Neighbourhood Hub, 4 George Street, Mackay

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Postponed Ag Trade Expo On Track To Be Bigger And Better

July 28, 2022

The Countdown is on for the 2022 Mackay Sugar Ag Trade Expo, hosted by Western Suburbs Leagues Club (Walkerston), and it’s gearing up to be a massive feast of all things agricultural.

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Five Steps To Turn Your Dreams Into A Reality

July 28, 2022

Feel like a lack of funds is holding you back from achieving your dreams? Whether you are dreaming of purchasing a car or a house – here are our top five steps to make those dreams a reality.

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Queensland Invention Saving Property Owners Thousands

July 28, 2022

When storm season hits and power from the grid fluctuates, the last thing you need is damage to your home and property infrastructure, resulting in the need for electricians, insurance claims and new equipment.

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Rural Property Sales On The Rise

July 28, 2022

With the promise of a laidback lifestyle, quality tropical pastures and regular rain, it’s no surprise demand for rural residential properties has skyrocketed in the region over the past two years.

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Getting The Most From Your Soil

July 28, 2022

Did you know that 95% of all life on earth resides in the soil?

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Shake Your Groove Thing

July 28, 2022

We all love a good boogie on the dance floor, but did you know dancing and movement are known to have a broad range of benefits including improving body image, self-esteem, focus, and communication?

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Walkerston Woman Bags Big Keno Win

July 28, 2022

A Walkerston woman has shared she was too shocked to speak as she watched her special numbers appear in front of her eyes, bagging her an amazing $82,000 in a recent Keno draw.

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Hike For Healthier Futures

July 28, 2022

Have you dreamed of traversing some of the most spectacular scenery in Tasmania while on an intimate guided tour?

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Best Buddies Up For Adoption

July 28, 2022

A kitten has taken an abandoned puppy under his paw, giving her warmth, comfort and a reason to live.

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Shoal Point Enchanted By Open Air Cinema

July 28, 2022

By day, Shoal Point Waters is home to hundreds of residents who love the nearby beaches.

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Outspoken Doctor Leads Protest

July 28, 2022

Dr William Bay brought his State Undemocracy Tour to Mackay last week calling for a “return to democracy and medical freedom”.

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Shape The Future of Sarina Beach

July 28, 2022

Our coastline communities need to be protected, so they can be enjoyed into the future.

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Vandals Force Closure Of Track To Popular Fishing Spot

July 28, 2022

Vandals have damaged more than 500 metres of fencing along the East Point access detour forcing council to close the track until further notice.

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The 2022 Mackay Sugar Ag Trade Expo

July 28, 2022

It’s the popular two-day celebration and showcase of all things agriculture across the regions of Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday.

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Drug Drivers Will Be Caught, Police Warn

July 28, 2022

Fourteen drivers were caught by police for drug driving across the Mackay police district on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July, with police warning that drivers impeded by drugs are a risk to the community.

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ADF Cadets Fire Up For Jubilee Games Challenge

July 22, 2022

A clash of forces will occur this weekend when five Units of the Australian Defence Force Cadets come together on Sunday for the Mackay Region’s annual Tri Service Challenge. With last year’s event being such a success, the Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets are going all out to win the Champion’s Trophy for their Unit in 2022.

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Colourful Sea Eagles Pride Round

July 21, 2022

Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams celebrated AFL Pride Round at home this week with rainbow colours splashed around the ground playing North Mackay Saints.

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Tennis Whitsunday

July 21, 2022

The Saturday afternoon social tennis group were stoked when they had the chance of winning a special edition tin of tennis balls direct from Wimbledon! After an afternoon of superb doubles tennis, the draw was made and David was the winner.

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Pickleball Whitsunday

July 21, 2022

Thursday afternoon Pickleball was at its best with three courts of phenomenal rallies. Match of the day was between Frank and Stuart taking on the girls, Sheridan and Kate.

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A Marathon Success

July 21, 2022

Airlie Beach was host to a rapid weekend as over 460 runners took part in the Tassal Group Airlie Beach Marathon Festival in distances from the colossal 42.2km marathon down to the 1km Kids Run.

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Proserpine Golf Report

July 21, 2022

On Saturday over 100 players took part in the Scramble. The winners on the day were Izaac Vandenberg, Trish and Ross McNeill, and Nathan Sothmann.

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Bowen Golf News

July 21, 2022

Wednesday’s competition was a Single stroke event for the July Midweek monthly medals. Ladies’ winner on a countback Elona Lynch 70 nett, runner up Lisa Raisbeck 70 nett, while Men’s winner was Glyn Blackbourn 63 nett, runner up Clifford Querro 68 nett.

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