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Mayor Hall’s First Council Meeting Sees Simpson Voted Deputy

Whitsunday Regional Council’s newly elected mayor, Julie Hall, oversaw her first Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday at the Proserpine Council Chambers, which involved the induction of a new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Gary Simpson.

“If You Call The Police, I’ll Burn It!”

These were the last words the alleged arsonist said to her ‘on again – off again’ partner, Michael George, as he left the vessel a short time before it was set alight.

A Bloomin’ Good Time At The 80th Annual Flower Show

Colourful blooms, bountiful vegetables and earthy plants decorated the huge school hall for the 80th annual Proserpine and Uniting Church Flower Show and Fete last Saturday.

White Crosses Lest We Forget

On Saturday morning a crowd gathered at the Proserpine Cemetary to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of the first interned local soldier.

A Wonderland Of White On Whitehaven

A decadent long white table, a stunning silica sand beach, the rich tones of a lively marching band and cool water beneath your feet as you disembark the vessel and are instantly handed a glass of chilled French Champagne.

Brave Brothers Capture Under 20’s Premiership

Historic Brothers Leprechauns are the Mackay & District Rugby League Under 20 champions for 2022.

Winners Galore at the Mackay Contract Bridge Barometer Pairs

Eighteen pairs competed in the Mackay Barometer Pairs on the weekend of September 3 and 4 with the winners pictured.

Widdup Undefeated In State Titles

Mackay’s Emma Widdup’s Queensland Veterans Table Tennis Championships form continued into this week’s Tuesday night table tennis fixtures final.

Sue’s Serve A Winner For Jan Meng Memorial

Sue Philp’s serve of the day won the honours in the Jan Meng Memorial Doubles tournament at the Mackay Table Tennis Centre.

On The Greens At Goosies

Monday morning mixed pairs winners were Michele Stockton and Kees Struik followed by Sandra Sommerfeld and Elaine Buckton. Lucky draw winners were M. Leotta and Robert Hall.

The Sausages Weren’t The Only Things Sizzling Last Sunday

Whilst many local runners enjoyed the 28km and 56km Whitsunday Trail Fest at Airlie Beach last weekend, a social run and sausage sizzle was hosted by Mackay Road Runners at John Breen Park.

Mighty Marik Collects Track Gold And League Premiership Medal

Talented Mackay athlete Marik Srsen dreams of one day running out for the Brisbane Broncos in a National Rugby League fixture at Suncorp Stadium.

Global Diversity Celebrated Through Song And Dance

Whitsunday Anglican School (WAS) held its Global Learning Day last Thursday with colourful displays of song and dance representing the different nationalities and cultures that make up the Junior School cohort.

North Mackay Ladies Celebrate Three Finals

It was finals day at North Mackay Ladies Club last week, with close bowling filling the rinks at Goosies Sporting Club for the conclusion of three competitions.

NQ Twenty20 Title Grabbed By Mercy Cricketers

Mercy College Mackay cricketers have added another trophy to their impressive sporting honours list.

Dawn’s Day Out

After the Mackay City Ladies Bowling Club recently voted Life Membership to Dawn Field, she organized “Dawn’s Day Out”. An afternoon of 2 Bowl Triples, sponsored by Dawn herself, filled the green with club members. The lucky winners received generous prizes. Lots of fun was had by everyone, as well as lots of good bowling.

Get Ready To Rumble

Promising big crowds, excellent vibes and world-class skating, FMS Group Rumble on the Reef is just around the corner bringing some of skateboarding’s best talent to the region.

PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE MACKAY TO INFINITY & BEYOND THIS SEPTEMBER!

Australia’s much-loved pop-up mini-golf phenomenon, Pixar Putt, will arrive in Mackay in time for the school holidays when it opens at Civic Lawn Art Space MECC from 16 September through to 9 October 2022.

Event Guide

MEGA Cent Sale In Sarina

The elves have been busy collecting the goodies for this Sunday’s mega cent sale in Sarina on September 18.

Property Point

These days there are experts in virtually everything and those experts are always happy to voice their options, bestow their knowledge.

Isn’t it just common sense?

At our council meeting on August 24, Cr Martin Bella and I were proud to bring forward a Notified Motion, which saw Mackay Regional Council adopt a Councillor Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy.

A Marathon Effort

In less than 48 hours (about 2 days) I may not be here.That sounds a little dramatic but it's real life.

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

“We have been in our existing home for 10 years now, it’s in a street surrounded by high quality newer homes and ours looks tired and dated. We have seen another beautiful home online which is much more expensive, it ticks boxes although not all of them and we are confused what to do?”

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