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Do you know what can go into our recycling bins?This National Recycling Week (November 11 to 17), Mackay Regional Council is encouraging residents to check out the new sorting guide available on council’s website.
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Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank has provided a $20,000 community grant to fund a new trailer fit out for the 131 Army Cadet Unit (ACU) Sarina, creating an off-grid headquarters for field training activities and community events.
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A fast-moving vegetation fire broke out in West Mackay on Thursday, November 7, blowing thick clouds of smoke across the area as emergency services from multiple agencies assisted on scene.
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Year 6 students at Bucasia State School are putting their creativity and business skills to work, transforming old toys into renewed treasures to help raise funds for their school.
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Council would like to advise residents in the Devereux Creek area that their bin collection day will be changing.The change will take place on Monday, November 18, with both the general waste and recycling bins being collected on this day.
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Walkerston State School students recently paid tribute to Australia’s heroes with a vivid chalk art display in honour of Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11. Covering a wall with colourful illustrations, they created intricate drawings of poppies - both red and purple - symbolising soldiers and the animals that served alongside them. Crosses, flags, and wreaths also added a meaningful touch to the artwork, reflecting a deeper understanding that radiated through their creative expressions.
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A devastating house fire on Wednesday, November 6, has left a single mother and her five young children with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Firefighters arrived at the Napier Street home just after 2pm to find it fully engulfed in flames. While the fire has left the house in ruins, it is believed to have been caused by a faulty electrical appliance.
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The long-awaited transformation of North Wall Beach is one step closer to reality, with the final design officially revealed. North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) CEO Brendan Webb, who first announced the project back in April, confirmed that the design is now heading to tender for construction.
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Moranbah’s much-anticipated new hospital is nearing the finish line, with staff currently moving furniture and equipment into the modern facility. The hospital’s interior design features neutral tones of light blue, timber, and marble, creating a calm and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
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Taking a break from making others shine, digital marketing agency Rebel Nation recently celebrated its own glow-up with a fresh re-brand. As Mackay’s first marketing agency and the first to offer digital marketing services in the region, their origin story is nothing short of legendary. Now, they’re ushering in a bold new chapter.
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The annual Mackay Children’s Christmas Party at the Showgrounds welcomed up to 1,200 children with special needs, invited through schools and care providers. This long-running event, held for over 30 years, catered to children with serious illnesses, physical or intellectual disabilities, and complex needs.
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Wilmar Sugar and Renewables has reached the three-quarter point of the 2024 crushing season, with its eight North Queensland mills collectively processing 11.78 million tonnes of cane. This represents 77% of the estimated 15.34 million tonne crop for the season.
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There is nothing like an ‘over the fence’ whisper to travel like wildfire through sugarcane – the ever-reliable speed of the bush telegraph if you wish. You can rely on these back-paddock conversations to get the goss on nearly everything going on in the industry.
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As I approached the front door of the old West Mackay cottage I could see an elderly woman through the fly screen. She was sitting in a lounge chair and I could hear the unmistakable sound of the cricket commentary. It was very loud.
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A hotly contested final on Saturday saw the team of Kees Struik and Marie Bragg defeat Nuggy Pratt (still playing like a champion) and Alan Cooney who was subbing for Tony Allsop in a seesawing battle. Marie Bragg should be very happy with her contribution towards the win.
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Mackay Road Runners Club is taking training to the next level with a splash of something new this season. Under the guidance of Club Captain and Life Member Jim Ford, the off-season program now includes a swim leg—a first in the club’s history.
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The Mackay Whitsunday Cyclones Men’s representative team suffered back-to-back losses in the North Queensland Cricket Mens Open Zone championships at George Gorrie Oval last weekend.
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The 2024 Pan Pacific Masters Games recently wrapped up on the Gold Coast, bringing together over 16,000 participants across 40+ sports from November 1st to 10th. The aquatic events, held from November 6th to 10th, kicked off with 800m and 1500m races and included a full range of strokes up to 400m over the following days.
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Division 1:Pixel Paddles (George Camilleri, Pam Joyce, Judy Zahn, Kevin Abbott) drew Code Crackers (Doug Dungavell, Delma Knight, Noreen Fredericksen, Coral Morgan) 7-all. Judy d Doug 5, -6, -9, 5, 10.
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Twenty-one members attended the Airlie Beach Congress (Red Points) on Friday 8th November. Mackay place getters were in Section A 2nd Janelle Conroy and Terry Sheedy, 3rd Diane and Max Holewa.
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Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club recently hosted the 34th annual North Australian Titles, which saw over 1500+ lifesavers, water safety, carnival officials and spectators descend on Mackay’s beautiful Harbour Beach.
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Mackay Christian College’s F1 in Schools teams have delivered an outstanding performance at the state finals, making a clean sweep across multiple categories. The event, which took place in Mackay, saw teams from across Queensland, including Townsville and the Gold Coast, come together for a thrilling showcase of innovation, engineering, and speed.
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This World Kindness Day, the B Kinder Foundation hosted a "Stand and Walk for Kindness" event at Cannonvale Beach, uniting people to celebrate the values of kindness and community spirit.
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The Whitsundays has been named the Best Adventure Destination in Australia and New Zealand at the 2024 Adventure Tourism Awards, held in Brisbane on Thursday, 7 November.
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Hey Everyone! Rachael is currently in the Hinchinbrook region preparing for the launch of the new newspaper in two weeks, which is why I'm stepping in to assist with the Editor's Note in the meantime.
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