Not long now until we’ll be banging pots and welcoming the New Year. We’re already looking forward to the joint Men’s and Women’s Pennants, which will no doubt make our little club even stronger. This week brought great support across our social games, Business House Bowls and school activities. Tuesday was Remembrance Day, and we certainly showed our fallen heroes they will never be forgotten. It was skipper Arthur McManus, with lead David Meiklejohn and Gary Smith, who finished in third place
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U11s Boys Written by Kate Gibbs The Pitbull pups were back at home to face Walkerston, with Captain Fred winning the toss and electing to bowl. The boys backed him brilliantly, producing energetic fielding and disciplined bowling to restrict Walkerston to 64. Hector starred with 3–6, Jonty took 2–5, and Harrison claimed one, while Fred, James, Luka and William kept things tight. Run outs from William (2), Hector and Luka added to the pressure. Chasing 64, Jonty and Will got the Pitties moving b
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Tuesday afternoon winners came out on Rink 5, with Frank Gordon, Querro, Sue Shearing and Alby Vigar defeating Bron Tolcher, Deb Retchless and Laurie Land. In the other game, Shirley Jones and Cliff Queero defeated Irene Laird and Gavin Charles. The jackpot didn’t go off. Congratulations to Penny Warren, who has been named North Queensland Ladies District Bowler of the Year, and to Denise Wallace, who finished a close runner-up. Penny will receive her award in February. The last of the men’s c
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Social bowls on Wednesday saw six players enjoying the green until rain eventually sent everyone inside. Arthur Griffith, Philip Brown and Mike Harrison defeated Des Ballance (visiting from Airlie Beach), Barry Zillmann and Sandy Daffara, 15–13. On Sunday, we played two games of 3 Bowl Pairs. Alen Sanderson and Heather Brown defeated Trevor Parsons and Sandy Daffara, while Arthur Griffith and Philip Brown drew with Bruce Uhe and Mike Harrison, 17-all. A reminder that Social Bowls is now on sum
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Warm conditions and the occasional cooling breeze set the scene for another successful week of golf at Proserpine Golf Club, with players across all divisions turning in impressive results. Tuesday’s Single Stroke event delivered excellent scores, with Brad Fleet leading the men’s field on 66 nett, closely followed by Peter Lindsay on 67. In the ladies’ division, Jacqui Wall claimed the win with 69 nett ahead of Leanne Alexander. The Vets competitions also produced strong numbers, with Allison
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Mackay Chamber Brings Business Community Together For Networking & Connection Life Publishing Group, producers of Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper, would like to extend a massive thank you to Event Cinemas Mount Pleasant and the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce for hosting a fantastic B2B Brews event earlier this week, where the team proudly unveiled their exciting new rebrand. More than 100 local business owners and team members came together on Tuesday to network, connect and share idea
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Hi Everyone, It was an absolute honour to host our rebrand launch at the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce B2B Brews event on Tuesday. Held at Event Cinemas Mount Pleasant, it was wonderful to escape the morning humidity, connect with new people, and network in the lively main foyer before venturing into Cinema 6, where I had the privilege of presenting. During my speech, I took the opportunity to give the broader business community an update on who we are, what we do, and to formally in
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A local resident’s difficult day took an unexpected turn thanks to the kindness of a KFC staff member at Northern Beaches. After experiencing the loss of a family member, the customer had gone without food and decided to order through Menulog. What was meant to be a simple meal quickly became a frustrating ordeal. “I hadn’t eaten all day, I decided to order Menulog at KFC. I had a driver at the restaurant for about 30 minutes… I messaged them with no response,” the customer shared on soci
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Council is pleased to announce work is about to start on a local road project which will help to ease congestion on Mackay-Bucasia Road during peak traffic periods. The project will also help to accelerate housing development in the area, to meet the housing requirements of one of our region’s fastest growing areas. The project, which includes funding from the State Government’s Residential Activation Fund, will see Reed Street extended through to Norwood Parade in Kerrisdale Estate.
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A Mackay father who went into cardiac arrest at home has reunited with three police officers who saved his life in what doctors described as a remarkable recovery. Andrew was at home when he collapsed and became unresponsive. His braveeight-year-old son immediately called Triple Zero (000), unaware of the weight this brave decision would impact. Constables Joel, Liz and Travis from the Queensland Police Service were the first to arrive. They found Andrew without a pulse and not breathing
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OPINION PIECE Federal Member for Dawson and Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability, Andrew Willcox, says Labor’s plan to drop regional speed limits leaves regional Australia stuck in the slow lane. The ‘roadblock to regional progress’ proposal would reduce the default speed limit on unsigned roads outside of built-up areas, which is currently 100 km/h, down to as low as 70 km/h. “Slashing speed limits isn’t road safety reform, it’s a lazy fix. Instead of pa
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Mackay Gathers For Remembrance Day 2025 Mackay paused to honour its fallen at the 2025 Annual Remembrance Day ceremony, held at the Cenotaph in Jubilee Park last Tuesday, November 11. Marking the 107th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the solemn gathering saw the community observe a minute’s silence at the 11th hour, accompanied by the traditional “Last Post” and “Rouse.” Mackay Regional Mayor Greg Williamson welcomed attendees, while ADF Cadet Sergeant Murray Macgroarty, no
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The Crisafulli Government has brought its fourth Community Cabinet of 2025 to Mackay, taking the opportunity to hear directly from residents, business owners, and community leaders on what matters most to the region. More than 200 people attended the event at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre on Sunday, November 2, where Premier David Crisafulli and Ministers outlined their plan to deliver safety, health services, and economic opportunities for local communities. Premier
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By Hannah McNamara Mackay creatives are making their mark across the nation, and Kylie Ferriday is one of them. At this year’s Derby Day at Flemington, the local artist turned a custom couture gown into a breathtaking canvas celebrating nature and individuality. Amanda Katsadoros, brought the dress to life on the runway, crafted by Anna Dutton Couture and perfectly complemented by a striking millinery piece from Rebecca Share. The gown, designed in black and white to suit the Derby Day t
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Council is proud to announce the successful funding of 20 community-led initiatives through the Make Your Place, City Safety and Façade Improvement grant programs. These grants will inject a total of $80,182 into projects that enhance and activate public spaces, improve public safety and celebrate local creativity. Projects range from an interactive gnome hunt to local cooking demonstrations and a barbecue, craft beer and music festival on the riverfront. Successful Façade Improvement p
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The Mackay RSL Sub Branch Dinner, proudly supported by major sponsor Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, drew an impressive crowd for an evening of fine dining, entertainment, and community spirit. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, live band, prizes, and an auction, all in support of a meaningful cause. The event proved a tremendous success, with a generous amount of funds raised on the night to assist in the development of the new RSL Wellness Centre, a vital initiative aimed at supporting th
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A Mackay woman’s week took an unforgettable turn after discovering she’d won $200,000 on November 3rd, in a Monday Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw. The surprise left her shouting with excitement and declaring her love for the lottery official who broke the news. The North Queensland resident held the 1st Prize winning entry in Lucky Lotteries Mega Jackpot draw 1730, drawn Monday 3 November 2025, securing a dreamy $200,000. “I love you! You’ve just become my instant bestie!” she cheered
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What have Alice Springs, Launceston, Davenport, Burnie, Melbourne and Port Macquarie got I common? They’re the only cities in Australia where the property markets are declining, although Port Macquarie is approaching the bottom of the market. The revelation is featured in the latest “property clock” from property valuers Herron Todd White and gives an interesting insight into the state of play in Australian real estate markets, including Mackay. The HTW property clock shows whether t
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Honouring Our Heritage, Strengthening Our Future By Councillor Nathenea MacRae Over the weekend, I had the honour of attending the Mackay RSL 2025 Gala Dinner, a night that celebrated both our proud military history and the incredible community spirit that defines our region. One of the most moving moments of the evening was seeing the return of the original 42nd Battalion bagpipes, gifted by the people of Mackay in 1916 and carried by our soldiers through the battlefields of France. To
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Mater Volunteer Celebrates Life And Service Mackay grandmother Linda Veurman said she was “shocked and amazed” to be named Mater’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year – but her night of surprises did not stop there. By coincidence, two Mater doctors who helped save her life by diagnosing and removing a tumour growing next to her brain stem were both also honoured at the Mater People Awards evening in Brisbane. After collecting her award, Ms Veurman caught up with Mater Private Hospital Mackay ENT
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By Joseph Borg, Chairman, CANEGROWERS Mackay The Australian sugar industry has long prided itself on resilience, innovation and a sense of collective purpose. However, recent events at the industry owned, not for profit, Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL) Annual General Meeting have cast a shadow over this reputation, sparking outrage across cane communities and industry stakeholders alike. QSL has long served as the central marketing body for Queensland’s sugar exports, acting as an intermed
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Government Delivers Major Boost for Mackay Conservation The Crisafulli Government has announced a $7.8 million investment to support land, soil, water and biodiversity projects across the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions, delivering a major boost for local conservation and community-led environmental initiatives. The funding, part of the government’s Natural Resources Management Expansion Program (NRMEP), will help restore waterways, protect coastal reefs, and enhance wildlife habitat
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A $7.5 million partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and James Cook University (JCU) will deliver a five-year program to advance marine science across four ports. Building on a decade of nationally recognised collaboration, the partnership will deliver world-class monitoring, research, education and training. It will also expand into new areas such as marine habitat restoration research, marine animal studies such as dugongs and turtles, and increasing Tradit
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Managing Risk In A Volatile Sugar Market By Simon Hood Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing Thank you to all growers who nominated Wilmar Grower Marketing as their GEI marketer for the 2026 season. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the growing number of new growers who have chosen Wilmar for the first time. We don’t take any nomination, new or existing, for granted and remain committed to delivering strong returns, flexible products and personalised service to maintain your trust i
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A home loan is one of the biggest financial commitments many of us will make – but paying it off sooner than expected is possible and it doesn’t always mean big changes. At Community Bank Sarina, we’re backed by Bendigo Bank and here to support locals with clear, practical ways to take control of their finances and make smarter decisions about their future. If you’re looking to reduce the life of your home loan, here are a few strategies worth considering: Make extra repayments Adding eve
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