Queensland Rugby League announced its Under 18 Emerging Origin squad last week with two Mackay locals’ a part of the squad.
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The McDonald’s Mackay Meteors and Meteorettes played host to the Brisbane Capitals in the Crater on Saturday night.
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After recent rain had ripped apart our district’s rural roads, this year’s Club Championships for the Mackay Cycling Club was as much a state of survival as it was about strength and endurance.
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Today will be Shaun Brown’s 28th sprint distance triathlon in a row as he closes in on his goal of completing 50 triathlons in 50 days.
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Friday 27 May Reconciliation Week Movie Screenings – Storm Boy Friday, 3pm to 5pm A time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, achievements and contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Both movies are part of a tribute to David Gulpilil, renowned indigenous Australian actor, and will involve round table discussions afterwards. These events are for adults aged 18 years and older. Bookings are essential. Storm Boy lives a lonely life with his reclusive fat
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After more than 30 years standing proudly in Albert Lloyd Park in Marian, ‘Joe’ the canecutter statue will finally get a facelift.
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The installation of a shopping centre bench wouldn’t normally involve the centre manager and a regional mayor, but this isn’t any ordinary bench – it’s a red bench.
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Mackay Women’s Services (MWS) can now offer more counselling for victims of family and domestic violence, thanks to a second location which was officially opened last week at Caneland Central.
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Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has thanked the people of Capricornia for electing her for a historic fourth term.
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He was on the campaign trail longer than any other candidate for Dawson, but instead of being disappointed for himself, Shane Hamilton says he hopes he didn’t disappoint the people who gave him their support.
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Three days after the election, roughly 76 per cent of the total votes had been counted for the seat of Dawson, with LNP’s Andrew Willcox holding 60.4 per cent of the preference count. The seat of Dawson was considered a safe seat for the LNP and this election matched the prediction, with it being one of the earliest seats in the nation to be called early on election night.
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Crossroad Arts Community Champion ReNew Mackay matched donations raised dollar-for-dollar to donate $5,000 to the Crossroad Arts 2022 Annual Giving Program. Crossroad Arts staff and Artist in Residence Brenden Borellini visited the ReNew Mackay offices to celebrate reaching the first target of $5,000.
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He retired from Mater Private Hospital Mackay in 2008, but former registered nurse Paul Lanigan has continued his career of caring for people.
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A Queensland-first trial has brought two state-of-the-art buses fuelled by local sugarcane to Mackay, all aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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Are you good with your hands? Can you turn trash into treasured art? Mackay Regional Council is inviting expressions of interest from men’s groups to showcase works, craft and creations in next month’s Men’s Health Week Exhibition.
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Mackay Isaac Tourism (MIT) has appointed its new interim Chief Executive Officer and it seems there’s no one more perfect for the job.
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Get your dancing shoes on, Mackay. Be Social Fest is back for its second year and is bringing some big names to our region.
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Timber, tools, tea bags, and Tim Tams. These are a few things you can find in the Seaforth Men’s Shed, along with the friendly, approachable, and skilful men that contribute so much to the community.
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Long-time historian and Mackay Historical Society Member Dr Lyall Ford is launching his new book next Friday as part of the Society’s fifty-year celebrations.
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A large section of Jubilee Pocket went into complete lockdown last Thursday afternoon when 44-year-old Paul Malcom Henderson, who was believed to be suffering an acute mental health episode, barricaded himself in the upstairs bedroom of his unit on Erromango Drive.
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The Whitsundays welcomed a host of new Australians to the rank of citizens over the past week at ceremonies in Bowen and Cannonvale. Seven conferees were officially made citizens at their service at the Queens Beach Hotel in Bowen on Thursday, May 19, and 35 more conferees were welcomed the following Tuesday at the Reef Gateway Hotel.
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A familiar site has returned to the streets of Airlie Beach recently; young travellers with big smiles and backpacks have been trickling into our region, eager to explore and experience our Whitsunday way of life.
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Our much-loved Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor will now become the Federal Member for Dawson following a successful election campaign which saw him receive 48,652 (60.4 per cent) of the votes, followed by his nearest contender Labor Candidate Shane Hamilton with 31,962 (39.6 per cent of votes).
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The Mackay Athletics Club Carnival was held last weekend, in unseasonably cold conditions. The occasional drizzle and chilly wind didn’t deter the athletes, with records falling across a large number of events. Nearly 500 athletes travelled from across Queensland to compete. Competitors from local clubs including Mackay and North Mackay, Moranbah, Sarina, Bowen and the Whitsundays were well represented among the list of record breakers in the 2022 event.
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Despite weather that was more suited to ducks than bees, the Jubilee Community Centre was a hive of excitement last week. In conjunction with World Bee Day, the Choir of the Unheard Voices in Mackay ran an informative ‘Know Your Native Bee Day’ with artwork and handmade creations.
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