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Weekly Sugar Market Overview

Positive Steps To A Bio-Economy

A strong bio-economy will prove to be an important way to value-add to our already vibrant sugar industry, and to diversify the regional economy.

Nominate An Inspirational Rural Woman

Australia’s leading award to celebrate and acknowledge exceptional women from rural industries and communities is now open for applications.

Go For The Coffee, Come Back For The Conversation

“Where happiness is homemade and coffee is always a good idea.”Meet the café where a smile is a side delivered with every order.

The Pull Of Magnetic Island

Year 6 Walkerston State School students were drawn to the magnetic attraction of one of Queensland’s best island vacation spots for their school camp earlier this month.

Walkerston Student Wins Public Speaking Competition

Speaking in public is something many of us fear, but Miley Weller from Walkerston State School is showing there’s nothing to be scared about.

It was a race night like no other to raise money for a local charity making a difference.

We were always taught in school PE to warm up and cool down before and after exercise but it is easy to fall into the habit of skipping these routines.

Riding For A Cause

It was a race night like no other to raise money for a local charity making a difference.

Ease Arthritis Pain With Movement

When arthritis threatens to immobilize you, exercise keeps you moving.

Meet Mackay’s Newest Radio Star

Since April, Jacob Nicholls has been guiding Mackay and Whitsundays listeners through their mornings with infectious energy and positivity on hit100.3 Mackay.

Children’s Charities Urged To Apply For Flagon And Dragon Grants

The Mackay community fired up for the recent 30-year celebration of Flagon and Dragon, the region’s bi-annual fundraising luncheon which aims to better the lives of sick and disabled children.

Stay Safe This Magpie Season

As we rapidly approach the peak of magpie season, Mackay Regional Council is reminding residents that we share our parklands and reserves with many native bird species, including a small number that display aggressive behaviour at nesting time.

Fatal Traffic Crash Claims Life Of 19-Year-Old

A 19-year-old Mirani man died following a two-vehicle crash in Marian last week on September 10.

New Orleans Couple House Hunting In Mackay

A couple relocating to Mackay from New Orleans has enlisted the assistance of American reality TV series House Hunters International to find their perfect Mackay home.

Mackay Barista Named Coffee Club’s Best

If you’re a regular Mackay’s Coffee Clubs, you probably already know you’ve been drinking some of Australia’s best coffee made by some of Australia’s best baristas.

RSL Donates To Local Cadets

The RSL Mackay Sub Branch has made donations to local army, air force and navy cadet units as part of an RSL Queensland initiative to support youth development.

London Bridge Is Down

The Commonwealth was rocked last week by the sudden yet peaceful passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

In the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the international community mourns the loss of a beloved mother and family member, Sovereign of the member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, and an active woman of Christian faith whose steadfast devotion to duty arose from her deep Christian conviction and commitment.

On Deck With Declan

R U OK, Constant Reader? Yesterday was a special day when we asked each other how we were feeling. An opportunity to have an open and honest conversation, you and I

Plans For New Affordable Homes Underway In Proserpine

A group of dedicated and proactive individuals have banded together to create a tangible and practical solution for affordable housing in our region and it is hoped that this project will act as an example for others to follow.

On The Track With Declan Durrant

Anne-Marie Kehres is championing the sport of mountain biking for the Whitsundays in more than one way.

Airlie Beach Bowls Club Report

Monday, August 29: Airlie Beach Bowls Club hosted its Spring Fling Carnival with 10 teams participating.

Bowen Bowls News

Bowen Bowls Club claimed third place at Airlie Beach Bowls Club Spring Fling Carnival with a team of Gavin Charles, Steve Roome, Sue Fox, and Helen Jacobsen.

Wangaratta Bowls

Monday Triples: Winners for the afternoon were Ken De Wallace, Chris Frew, and Peter Donoghue.

Proserpine Junior Cricket’s Ripper Start To The Season

Back in August, the first game of the year was a belter remainder for Proserpine State High School student cricketers where they travelled to Mackay to bring the season in against Mercy College.