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In a clean sweep this year, Queens Beach Tourist Village has taken out silver in the Caravan And Holiday Parks category. Owner and operator Jennie Greer was ecstatic at the win.
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The entertainment never stops at the Airlie Beach Hotel, with one of the biggest races in Australia becoming a local extravaganza. And with three legendary superstars joining the crew, what a way to spend Melbourne Cup Race Day!
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This was the first year Tasman Holiday Parks Airlie Beach entered the Whitsunday Tourism Awards, which made the recognition extra special for the local team of hardworking individuals.
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Get your best black and white outfits ready, because the coveted Zonta Club of the Whitsundays annual Derby Day is back, and ready to make sure your Melbourne Cup weekend is perfect. And thanks to local businesses, there are bigger and better prizes on offer at the event this year.
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Airlie Beach Festival of Music is keeping us cool with some of the best music and artists coming to the region for four days of unstoppable, legendary music, so how will you party?Are you the causal listener? Purchasing tickets only for the days you wish, with options to purchase individual Friday, Saturday, and Sunday tickets, between $120 and $130 in price each.
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Don’t miss the event of the year, with PCYC Whitsundays hosting a spook-tacular Halloween disco this Saturday.Perfect for all ages, this will be fun for the whole family!
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Get your best Christmas outfit ready, and begin the jingles, we’re having a rocking Christmas this November!Tiny Homes Project are gearing up for their next iteration of fundraising events, leading us into one of the best Christmas celebrations around. Legend Peter Tilbrook, a massive 60s and 70s musician, and lead vocalist of Masters Apprentice, is ready to rock the afternoon away, bringing his timeless classics and fantastic sounds all the way from Adelaide.
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Year 7 21st Century Learner Award Ellie-Rose DaviesYear 8 Encouragement Award Dihansa WijethungaYear 9 School Citizenship Award Matthew MendozaYear 10 St Vincent de Paul Scholarship Arwen Edwards-BlandFoxx LaMonica
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Primary Commendable Academic Progress Award - Charlee Morris Secondary Commendable Academic Progress Award - Violette Matthews Agnes Pini English Award - Cai Scott-Fitzgerald JCU Academic Encouragement Awards - Sonny Telford & Poppy Thomas
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The regions Swimming clubs have met for the Whitsunday Swimming Club LC Carnival. Jampacked with heats, fantastic swims, beaten personal bests, and a great community effort and dedication, the final carnival served as a great reminder of the community that gathers for such standout events.
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This weekend, the Mackay District Men's Champion of Champion B Pairs was played at Proserpine. The speed of the green surprised a few of the competitors. Many thanks to those who put so many hours and so much effort into its preparation.
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On Tuesday, winners were Bron Tolcher, Merle Elphinstone, and Robyn Stitt defeated Stumpy Adams, Isobel Wheeler, and Deb Retchless. The jackpot didn’t go off.Last week we had our Come and Try afternoon.
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Tuesday consisted of a Mens and Ladies Stableford. Winners were Chris Pham – 37 Points and Rehab Hull with 35 Points. NTP’s Paul Gray, Aaron Prosser, and Kev Cooper.Wednesday Competition was sponsored by Lyn and Viv. 17 Ladies came to play and some great scores were recorded by Pauline Redpath with a nett 66 and Tina Badenhorst with a 70 Nett. Pin Shots with to Karlene Lloyd, Elspeth Scotford and Pauline Redpath.
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A GLORIOUS DAY OF GOLF Numbers may have been down slightly for the Whitsunday Golf Club stroke competition last Sunday, but the scoring was hot to trot. Sixteen players contested the single stroke competition with some very close scoring in perfect conditions, just enough breeze to keep the players cool without interfering with the flight of the ball. Darren Reynolds was the star of the day with an outstanding 79 off the stick.
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This week’s 9-hole stableford saw Fred Tammist come first with 22 pts, second place with 21 pts Donovan Pettiford and third on 20 pts Michael Bond.Fridays 9-hole stableford saw Mark Thompson take the win with 25 pts, second place with 22 pts Louie Archer and third place with 21 pts Andrew Gomez. Great job by all.
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The Cannonvale Cannons had a fantastic week of swimming with 30 swimmers participating at Club Night and 40 swimmers competing at the Whitsunday Family Meet on Saturday. On Saturday in Proserpine, the Cannons were in full force supported by coaches, Ken Crittenden, Rylee Erickson, Jarrod Keys and Shay Wilmot and a team of wonderful parents.
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By Amanda Wright Picture this: a community coming together to champion equal access to top-notch healthcare. In a world where our health knows no bounds, last Thursday marked an extraordinary act of unity, as Mackay Hospital Foundation's Giving Day rallied the masses. The mission was crystal clear: bridge the healthcare gap and ensure every family's health journey knows no disadvantages based on their postcode. With the team from Gardian among many individuals generously donating their time
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This year, Nell Thomsett’s daughter Millie spent two weeks at Mackay Base Hospital on two separate occasions. If it wasn’t for the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Family Room, this challenging time would have been more of a struggle. Diagnosed with a kidney infection, Millie ended up staying five nights in hospital during her first visit. Amidst the difficulties, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Mackay Base Hospital played a pivotal role in alleviating the burden for Ms Thomsett, Millie, and their
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OPINION PIECE It was a historic day last week, as Australians went to the polls for a vote to change the constitution for the first time since 1999. The people have spoken, and their collective voice resonates, clear and unwavering. As the referendum on the Voice to Parliament concludes, the result was no, for the voice of the people is a cornerstone of democracy. Every state and territory, except for the ACT, voted no. It appeared to be a widely understood sentiment that while the nation may n
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This month, Orange Sky Laundromat celebrated the OSA laundry services’ six-year anniversary operating in Mackay and Sarina. The delivery of the service has changed in that time, but the community connections and need for positive conversations has only grown over the years. The United Apostolic Volunteer Foundation’s mission is ‘Giving Hope, Sharing Grace’, with their members actively committed to giving assistance and compassion to those in need. UAVF supports many different groups, suf
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Meet Nicole Pasquale, Leader in Community Education and Disaster Preparedness Deputy Group Leader of the State Emergency Service Mackay Regional Unit, Nicole Pasquale, assists with community education and disaster awareness events. Nicole is a teacher by trade when she is not donning the orange, working for three high schools around the Mackay region. A couple of years ago, Nicole, alongside her colleagues JoAnn, Brenton and Jody, began an educational video series for their Facebook page to in
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In the latest session of Parliament, Andrew Willcox, the Federal Member for Dawson, delivered an impassioned speech addressing the actions of the Federal Government. His speech primarily centred on the recent ban imposed on commercial gillnet fishing, sparking profound concern. With frustration, the MP vehemently voiced his worries about the Federal Government's actions, emphasising the detrimental impact on the livelihoods and economic prospects of more than 90 licensed fishermen in the North
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Prepare to be inspired and empowered at Endeavour Foundation’s Business Solutions Employment Showcase, a remarkable event designed to open doors to fulfilling work opportunities for individuals living with disability. This unique event offers you an exclusive glimpse into the incredible efforts of the Endeavour Foundation team, showcasing their dedication and expertise in various work areas, such as assembly work, document destruction, and even painting of stakes and pegs. It's a chance to witne
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Next year Mackay Regional Council will welcome 15 new employees through its doors as apprentice and trainees. The program is now taking applications for a variety of roles across the organisation. Deputy Mayor Karen May said the Apprentice and Trainee Intake program offered an opportunity for successful applicants to gain entry level pathways not only into council but the wider workforce. “Council is a fantastic place to start your career and we encourage people from all walks of life to conside
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Samantha Munt, well-known by her title, S.K Munt, is a local Mackay author who has made the Amazon Best-Seller list twice in Australian Fiction, for her collection of local ghost stories in her book, ‘And The Memory Remains’. By popular demand, S.K Munt is writing a second book and is currently on the hunt for the spookiest ghost stories in the Mackay and surrounding regions. Samantha has been interested in ‘all things spooky’ since she was a young schoolgirl in the early nineties, spending her
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