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Ross Noble On The Go At The MECC

June 9, 2022

Perhaps one of the world’s most successful cult comedians of our time is headed to the Sugar City this June, bringing with him his freewheeling and fanatic brand of humour.

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Event Guide

June 9, 2022

Friday 10 June Made by You Workshops: Teacup Bird Feeders Friday, 9:30am to 10:30am Upcycle your old teacups into something useful, by making your own teacup bird feeder at this workshop. This event is for adults aged 18 and above. Mirani Library

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Minecrafters Wanted To Take On Championships

June 9, 2022

Do you have what it takes to bend a digital world to your will and build something worthy of taking out the Queensland Minecraft Cup?

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May Retains Deputy Mayor Position After Motion To Vacate

June 9, 2022

Cracks showed in a seemingly splintered Council at this week’s Mackay Regional Council Ordinary Meeting when Councillor Martin Bella put forward a motion to declare the position of Deputy Mayor as vacant.

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Purple Power Scoots Through Mackay

June 9, 2022

A new carbon-neutral, affordable and fun form of transportation for both visitors and locals alike hit the city streets earlier this week, with Global micromobility company Beam commencing a one-year trial in Mackay.

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Record-Equalling Trade For Port of Mackay

June 9, 2022

Premier Palaszczuk and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert visited the Port of Mackay last week to announce $4M in funding to upgrade Wharf Five Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visited the Port of Mackay last week, as the Port rockets towards a record-equalling year of trade, the best in 10 years

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Caught Ya!

June 9, 2022

Congratulations to 11-year-old Jett Howard who caught this impressive 85cm Giant Trevally out at Double Cone last weekend.

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Pickleball Whitsunday

June 9, 2022

On Thursday afternoon, fantastic numbers turned up for plenty of rallies in this week’s instalments of pickleball.

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On the Water

June 9, 2022

Twilight Race: light winds were the order of the day last Wednesday for the Whitsunday Sailing Club twilight race on Pioneer Bay. With a fleet of 15 boats competing in 3 divisions, all was set for a pleasant afternoon on the water.

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Big Weekend For Cannons

June 9, 2022

The Cannonvale Cannons sent 12 swimmers to Pioneer Short Course Carnival in Mackay, as well as four swimmers competing at the Cooktown Development Carnival and two swimmers participating in an ocean swim in Townsville.

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Tennis Whitsunday

June 9, 2022

This week Tennis Whitsunday celebrated French Open Tennis Whitsunday Style with tournaments across their squads.

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Whitsunday Basketball

June 9, 2022

For the second week in a row the Proserpine Pirates were the only undefeated team on the night in round four of the all-new Friday Nights Under Lights basketball competition.

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Airlie Beach Darts Report

June 9, 2022

Round 10 is just past the halfway mark of this year’s Premier League season, and with a three week break on the horizon, all players would love nothing more than to with a victory on Sunday at Mika.

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Airlie Beach Bowls Report

June 9, 2022

Airlie Bowl’s week started with Ladies Pennants teams Division 1 travelling to Sarina, skippered by Betty Nicole, Ladda Purdie, and Margo Stanley.

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Wangaratta Bowls

June 9, 2022

Sunday: E Dunn, George, W Reddec played B Beel, I Wheeler, P Warren. D Retchless, C Reddit, K Armstrong played P Breakwell, K Coad, L Knight.

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Bowen Golf News

June 9, 2022

Wednesday’s competition was a single stroke event for the June midweek monthly medals.

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Veteran’s Golf Report

June 9, 2022

Proserpine Vets really turned on the weather to host Pioneer Valley Veterans for the first round of the Croker Shield for 2022.

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Brahmans Dig Deep Against Miners

June 9, 2022

Whitsunday Brahman’s were at home last weekend, facing off against the Moranbah Miners at Les Stagg Oval.

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Make New Friends At F45

June 9, 2022

Welcome to a fitness community with heart and soul located at a venue where you can reach your health goals at your own pace while training with others in a team environment.

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Airlie Beach Parkrun

June 9, 2022

On a stunning Saturday morning, 80 people ran, jogged and walked the 5km oceanfront course. 17 were first timers in Airlie Beach and 10 recorded new Personal Bests. Well done to Kadon, Carly, Jodie, Aaron, Laura, Dean, Susanne, Libby, Braxton and Barbara. Byviana travelled from Sydney to complete her 25th parkrun in Airlie Beach.

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Hard grind for United in Mackay!

June 9, 2022

Whitsunday United travelled to Mackay on Saturday to face tough opposition across all age groups.

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Go Wild At Festival’s 10th Year

June 9, 2022

The Airlie Beach Festival of Music has been keeping this news caged up for weeks, but finally it is free to run wild – The Animals are set to take to the stage at the 10th anniversary festival from November 4-6 this year.

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Fundraising Dinner Supports Local Family

June 9, 2022

A community dinner will be held at The Creek Whitsundays in July to help raise funds for the Edwards- Bland family who tragically lost their 12-year-old son Stirling in a car accident in May.

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What’s New At The Show?

June 9, 2022

In a week’s time the annual Show Whitsunday celebrate its 110th festivity with a repertoire of new attractions, as well as familiar favourites returning to the fold on June 17 and 18.

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Rock And Grohl At The Pub

June 9, 2022

Come as you are to The Pub when one tribute show recreates the performances of two of the world’s most iconic bands, The Foo Fighters and Nirvana, all in one afternoon.

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