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Nurturing Nature And Connecting Community At The 2024 Food Forest Fest

Food Forest Fest, a cherished local grassroots festival, is orchestrated by the dedicated volunteers of the Mackay community gardens. It seamlessly blends elements of permaculture, entertainment and education, offering attendees a multifaceted experience that celebrates sustainable living and community connection. The festival's diverse attractions include children's activities, educational workshops, bustling local markets, and performances by talented musicians, all set against the backdrop

Unlock life-saving skills with safeTALK training

Assisting an individual who is experiencing suicidal thoughts can be challenging without the correct knowledge and skills, that’s why Grapevine Group are holding a free safeTALK suicide prevention training session to equip you with the tools to potentially save a life. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8th, at 9:30 am and register for the Dudley Denny City Library's session in Mackay, for this invaluable opportunity that is completely free of charge. During this session, participants will

Abandoned To Adored

In a heart-warming coincidence, a malnourished kitten on the brink of death, was discovered by two backpackers in Clermont late last week. Weak and fragile, the kitten was taken in by the compassionate couple who took care of her to the best of their ability. After a week of dedicated attention, they soon realised that they couldn't provide her with the ongoing care she needed, thus, they reached out to Mackay Pet rescue Inc and ultimately surrendered her. Late Saturday afternoon, ‘Little Lou’

Mackay Awaits The Talented Twin-Duo Pierce Brothers

The anticipation is rising as the Pierce Brothers gear up to grace Mackay’s Seabreeze Hotel on June 6th and Airlie’s Magnums Hotel on June 7th, marking their thrilling return to North Queensland after their stellar performance at last year’s Airlie Beach Festival of Music in November. Riding high on the success of their chart-topping album, 'Everything Is Bigger Than Me' and a string of sold-out shows across Europe and Australia, the dynamic duo is eager to bring their unique sound to the regio

Cutters Rugby League Women Celebrate Unique Championship Double

Mackay Cutters have secured a historic rugby league championship double after capturing the 2024 BMD Womens Premiership. In a unique feat the Cutters women showed their champion qualities to sink Norths Devils 16-6 in an absorbing Grand Final at Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium to bring home the club’s second piece of silverware in the space of five weeks. There were jubilant scenes last month when the Cutters lifted the inaugural Harvey Norman Under 19s Womens trophy with an 18-16 Grand Final triumph

Rejuvenated Cutters Slam PNG In Hostplus Cup

MACKAY Cutters returned to the winners list in Hostplus Cup action last weekend with a rousing 40-26 triumph over the PNG Hunters at BB Print Stadium. The Cutters produced a spirited second half revival to sink their opponents and chalk up a fifth win from ten games played. PNG led 20-10 at the break but failed to contain a rampaging Mackay line up that stormed to victory in the second stanza with a five try rout. Hunters prop Junior Rop burst over to score the opening try of the match after

31 May Event Guide

Friday 31st May Safety Conference 7.15am Interested in safety leadership? The 2024 Safety Conference is the region's premier safety event. The Safety Conference offers a multifaceted, comprehensive platform for sector leaders and safety professionals to discover the latest industry information and emerging trends from leading safety experts. Come along to the 2024 Safety Conference and prepare to make better safety choices. This year's Safety Conference theme is 'The Why of Safety'. Standard

Pace Setting Brothers Sink Magpies In Top Of The Table A Grade Clash

Mackay Brothers earned bragging rights in the 2024 NQBE Mackay Junior League A Grade competition after toppling the Magpies 24-10 in their top of the table clash last Sunday at Sologinkin Oval. The unbeaten Leprechauns turned in another polished performance to register their fifth consecutive win of the season and open up a four-point gap from their rivals. Brothers scored four tries to two with crack centres Rydge Smith and Jayden Batchelor, second rower Declan Laird and hooker Daniel Kelly p

Mackay Contract Bridge

Friday saw the second week of the three-week 2024 Remembrance Pairs competition. This competition is to remember past players and members who are no longer with us and who contributed to building the club into what it is now. It is also to remember present members who have and continue to contribute, as well as to welcome and mentor our newest members to the club. Weekly Results Monday 20 May 2024 – 6 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Janelle Conroy / Terry Sheedy 1st David Ting / Eric

Kayo Sports Partners With Mackay Century Cricket Competition

Fans across Australia can now watch the Mackay Century Cricket Competition thanks to the renewed broadcast partnership with Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports, Australia's premier sports streaming service, will stream matches at Great Barrier Reef Arena which includes three games on Friday and Saturday, plus the two finals on Sunday, live and free on Kayo Freebies. “This is our third year working with Kayo Sports to broadcast our senior competition, and we’re thrilled to partner with them again as we he

Two Aussie Olympic Icons Will Attend BMA Mackay Marina Run

Two of Australia’s most celebrated Olympic legends will be heading to the BMA Mackay Marina Run on Sunday 2 June 24. Olympian and London Marathon Age World Record holder, Krishna Stanton will pace out the 21.1km half marathon in Mackay at a time of 1 hr and 45 minutes while Athletics Australia Hall of Fame Inductee, Benita Willis, will also attend as an ambassador. Krishna represented Australia at numerous World Cross Country Championships, World indoor Championships (3000m), the Commonwealth

Four Dams – One Day By Dan Stampa

With the more popular State & National Masters Championship events now in the recent past the club turned its attention to a more challenging and adventurous activity according to some members. A short time ago our secretary insisted we should be enjoying our back yard more and swimming some local waters. Thus, the “Four Dams in One Day” concept was launched in Summer but actioned on Saturday 25th May with a few short days of our northern autumn remaining. A quick ring around and NQ Truck and Ca

AT THE TABLE

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures May 21, 2024: Division 1: Green (Tim Shehan, Lily Boland, Leo Gilbert) d Blue (Will VanDeKaa, Steven Whiting, Lee Brake) 7-4. Lily d Lee -15, 11, 8, -6, 8. Purple (Emma Widdup, Tony Bowman, Robbie Richards) d Red (George Camilleri, Anne Sheridan, Graeme Walker) 9-2. Robbie d Graeme -4, 15, -5, 9, 9. White (Andrew McHugh, Neil Brown, Mark Sleeman) d Orange (Donna Abbott, Janice Kent, Geoff Denman) 7-4. Neil d Janice -9, -5, 12, 7, 8. Black (Goncalo

New Office Opening Marks Exciting Growth and Strategic Merger

Century 21 Coast to Coalfields is thrilled to announce the opening of its new office in Moranbah, QLD, marking a significant expansion of its services. This growth is further enhanced by a strategic merger with esteemed real estate agent Vikki Oldfield, who brings 24 years of industry experience to the team. Under the joint leadership of Luke Curtis and Vikki Oldfield, the new Moranbah office is set to deliver exceptional real estate services to the community. Luke expressed his enthusiasm about

BEST FREE NEWSPAPER IN QLD! State Awards Validate Your Local Paper

The team at Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper are beyond thrilled to announce the news they have just taken out three top gongs at the annual Queensland Country Press Awards which were held in the Sunshine Coast over the weekend. The accolades include Best One-off Commercial Feature, Best Locally Produced Advertising Campaign and the most significant award of the night, Best Free Newspaper.

Biggest Cook Islands Morning Tea

Proserpine Community Centre hosted their Biggest Morning Tea event last Friday. The theme for the event was ‘Come to the Cook Islands’ and bright colours and traditional Cook Island ‘ei katu or flower crowns were all in sight. Every guest was greeted with a handmade flower crown, the room was filled with them, and Tivaevae quilts adorned the walls, coconuts and flowers decorated the tables, all items bringing together a vibrant tropical theme. During the morning, there was of course morning t

No Crisis Accommodation In Bowen

Stories of a family with a newborn baby living in a tent in Bowen have compelled Member for Burdekin Dale Last to call for urgent assistance to the current housing crisis that is sweeping the nation. Mr Last is asking for the issue to be addressed immediately, demanding a response to a recent Question on Notice from the Housing Minister which, he believes, proved the people of Bowen had been left with broken promises in their hour of need. “We have waited for this response from the Minister i

National GP Shortage Blamed For Bowen Surgery Closure

The latest victim of severe staff shortages in the medical industry is the Bowen Herbert Street Family Medical Centre which announced this week that it will close its doors at the end of June. Over 200 GP clinics in Australia have closed down in the past year, many of them citing the same reason – they simply cannot get enough GPs. Bowen Herbert Street Family Medical Centre is operated by the Girudala Community Cooperative Society, which is a non-for-profit organisation which predominantly ove

Reconciliation Week Across The Region

Local events to mark Reconciliation Week took place across the Whitsundays this week, beginning with a special ceremony hosted by Whitsunday Regional Council and held in Proserpine on Monday. Mayor Ry Collins was in attendance and said he was honoured to participate in the ceremony held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, which marked the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. "The ceremony was a poignant reminder of our shared history and the importance of reconciliation," he said.

Doco On The Dock Coral Sea Marina Launches Documentary-Style Series

As part of World Boating Day, Coral Sea Marina are launching their own documentary series which will showcase the Whitsundays and display why it is the ultimate cruising destination. There will be three episodes and they’ll all be relevant to anyone interested in boating in the Whitsundays. The first episode, “Your Whitsunday Home Port”, explores the top-notch facilities and services offered at Coral Sea Marina, as well as delving into what’s on offer in Airlie Beach and the surrounds. Epi

Leading The Way: The First Social Enterprise Conference

Two forward-thinking local individuals and leaders in their field have brought their industry together by creating the inaugural Social Enterprise Conference which took place in the Whitsundays last week. Inviting 120 Neighbourhood and Community Centres from across Queensland to the conference, Bec Woods of Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre and Steph Cora from Bowen Neighbourhood centre Cora led the inspiring two-day event. Beginning with a day in Cannonvale, participants were involved with a se

New Health Facility Well Under Way In Proserpine

Work on a refurbished community mental health facility at 32 Chapman Street in Proserpine is progressing well with contractors now busy on the internal fit-out of the Greater Whitsundays Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs service. Currently operating out of the Proserpine Hospital, this service will now re-locate and have its own space on Chapman Street, creating a hub for assistance within the community. Meanwhile, the vacated space at Proserpine Hospital will now make way for a new Renal

New Bike Track In Collinsville Is Complete

The much-anticipated new Collinsville Pump Track in Darcy Munro Park is complete and open for public use. This welcome community activity will see the youth of Collinsville enjoy outdoor recreation at this purpose built facility. Pump tracks are similar to BMX tracks and the new track provides opportunity for enthusiasts of any age to use the track at their leisure and hone their skills. It’s a great place to create new friends that share a similar passion for bike riding. The circuit is d

Under 8’s Day Delight At Proserpine State School

Councillor Jan Clifford and Principal Leanne Riley Abel Mickyle Kahu Yolanda Hansen Michael Bonanno Peter Lock Corbin and Jacinta Jacob, Tyde, Max, Chelsea and Rose Pippa Serenity, Hudson and Malakai

Cruisin’ Car Club Show and Shine at the Coral Sea Marina