A 29-year-old New South Wales woman, who was only days into married life, died in a golf buggy accident while honeymooning on Hamilton Island earlier this week
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A 12 Metre Sperm Whale Washes Up At Cape Gloucester Local fishers made a grim discovery last weekend when they witnessed the brutal side of nature; several tiger sharks eating the carcass of a sperm whale at Cape Gloucester. It is believed that the whale became stranded on a sandbank and by the time rangers arrived the following morning, it had died. A large crocodile was also seen nearby and rangers were unable to move the carcass, but tissue samples have been taken for scientific analysis.
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Over 500 BMX riders from all over Queensland will travel to Mackay and Sarina this weekend to compete in the 2022 AusCycling BMX State Series. Round 3 of the Series will take place at Sarina BMX Club on Saturday, July 25 and Round 4 at Mackay and District BMX Club on Sunday, July 26.
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One of Mackay’s favourite musicians, Tia Gostelow, announced her first hometown festival Sugardrop Festival earlier in the year, aiming to bring a new bevy of musicians to our town.
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Motorists and airport users are advised that this weekend from 6pm, Friday (June 17) to 6pm, Sunday (June 19) the intersection of Milton and Archibald streets will be closed. A temporary full road closure is required for the contractor to complete pavement works as part of the intersection upgrade.
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They’re not bobsleds, they’re not bicycles, they’re Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) and students from all over the region raced them last weekend as the Whitsunday Festival of STEM launched last Friday.
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Round 11 on June 11 of the Hostplus Cup was a game where Mackay Cutters had it all to prove against a Redcliffe Dolphins side that had leapfrogged them on the ladder the week before.
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The Crater will be rumbling tonight when the Mackay Meteors and Meteorettes take on Townsville, with the Meteorettes taking the court first for a special cause.
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Social ResultsMonday morning mixed pairs 2-4-2 winners were Alan Brown and Kees Struik. Second were G. Fahry and Marshall Howland. Lucky draw winners were Pat O’Neill and Sandra Somerville.
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Mackay netball legend Kelly Beckingham will take a trip down memory lane when the CQ University Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball Carnival returns to the region this month.
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Four former Mackay rugby league players took the game’s biggest stage last week, helping the Maroons to a State of Origin game one win in Sydney.
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They are valued rugby league ambassadors and exceptional role models that share a connection to one of the Mackay region’s finest sporting organisations.
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There’s no need to “run to paradise” because Queens Park will be as close as you can get on Saturday, July 16.
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Australia’s six-foot something songstress, Prada Clutch will pay tribute to the world’s greatest divas in the show of a lifetime when her sweet show comes to the Sugar City.
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Sugar Drop Festival is happening tomorrow at Harrup Park and is bringing local musicians to the Mackay stage for the first time.
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Friday 17 June Seniors Friendship Group Every Friday, 9:00am to 11:30am The Senior Friendship Group meets every Friday and do 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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Following the resounding success of its 2018 Vicar of Dibley season, Kucom Theatre is proud to present The Vicar of Dibley 2, adapted from original TV scripts by Richard Curtis.
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Everyone is welcome to attend the induction of a new Anglican priest, the Venerable Dr Rosemary Dunn, as Archdeacon of the Mackay Region at a service at Holy Trinity at 9am on Sunday 19 June.
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Six members of the Scouts Queensland Hibiscus Coast District (HCD) received Long Service decorations in recognition of their voluntary service at the Annual Management Seminar last weekend
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Two guitars signed by illustrious rock band the Foo Fighters went for an incredible $20,000 each at a live auction during the Mackay Mayor’s Charity Ball last month, which helped the fundraising event to reach an astonishing $135,121.80.
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What was your favourite novel as a child? Do you think you could have read and memorized five novels to take part in a competition?
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A new inclusive all-abilities playground is set to be built as part of the first stage of Woodlands District Park between Beaconsfield and Andergrove. Construction of the playground is expected to start next financial year after the drainage and earthworks are finalised.
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Ensuring menstruation isn’t a barrier to education, Education Minister Grace Grace visited Pioneer State High School last week and welcomed the installation of the school’s Dignity Vending Machine to provide students access to free period products at school.
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Two cyclists passed through Mackay last week on a week-long endeavour from Brisbane to Cairns raising funds for dementia research in honour of their good mate Al ‘Midget’ Forsyth.
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