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The Queensland Government is introducing a range of new rules for E-rideables this week which include reducing speed limits and handing out bigger penalties. Covering mobility devices such as e-scooters and e-skateboards, the new legislation promises to improve safety and user-awareness on these relatively new and previously un-regulated modes of transport.
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Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox hosted Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Bridget McKenzie in Mackay last week, highlighting several projects that were ear-marked for funding in the Dawson electorate that they say are now at risk in the upcoming Federal Budget.
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Local gymnasts at PCYC Bowen have been enjoying the use of new GoPro video cameras which are allowing them to review their flips and better their skills.
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The Neighbourhood Hub celebrated United Nations Day on Tuesday, commemorating the anniversary of the official creation of the United Nations through the 1945 UN Charter. Inviting community members to mark the annual day of celebration with the weekly World Café group, The Neighbourhood Hub came together to celebrate the UN’s achievements and the important role it continues to play in international peace and security, development and the promotion of human rights.
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Queensland's resource mecca is set to shine the spotlight on critical challenges facing community futures as it seeks to deal with a changing world. Isaac Regional Council has called for 76 other local governments to back five motions at the 126th Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) 2022 Annual Conference which took place in Cairns from October 17-19.
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An Environmental Health Officer has received state recognition for his outstanding contributions to investigating and promoting environmental health compliance at Mackay Hospital and Health Service.
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‘Tis the season to be festive and Bowen’s Pilchers Mitre 10 are launching into the Christmas cheer early this year with their first festive display!
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Over one hundred people gathered at the Northern Beaches Bowls Club last Sunday to celebrate the launch of an 800-page historical ‘book of knowledge’ that has been put together by local author Doug Petersen.
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Skills and knowledge in rural business development and management will be shared with the Farm Business Management Skill Set, visiting Mackay in November. The special UQ Skills ‘for women, by women’ edition of the program was initiated in recognition of International Women’s Day and aims to celebrate and encourage women’s participation in agriculture.
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A local community organisation began their fund and awareness raising campaign for women’s cancer and its research on Wednesday morning.
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I’ve never had such confidence that the time is right for sugarcane to grow beyond its traditional sugar commodity basis and diversify into a range of renewable, sustainable biofutures products.
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Merinda State School students travelled back in time on Thursday last week when they joined the Bowen Mural Society outside Le Sorelle, The Three Sisters Café.
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Ever had that chat to the Police? Nope. You are very lucky. Me, however is a different story. I have and I’ve actually been to ‘jail’ and I came out a better person. Let me clarify. This time last year we decided to start 4MK’s Jingle Jail and help raise money for some beautiful people who help kids 24/7 in Bravehearts.
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There’s plenty to think about when applying for your first job, like when and where you can work. Are you chasing money or work experience? How will you manage work with your other commitments?
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At the culmination of Queensland Mental Health Week, schools and community groups across the state sang a song to highlight the benefits of sharing your voice with others.
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The property valuers Herron Todd White put out a very instructive monthly snapshot of real estate prices, and changes, across the nation. It’s based on the numbers, the sale prices, and for those of us who have a bit of an interest in what’s going on in the real estate sector, it is a very worthwhile read.
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In an inaugural community event, a Bowen-based mental health hub invited locals to a day promoting mental wellbeing through information, activity, and fun.
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As Frocktober fundraising events take place all over the country, our own local ambassador for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Jody Euler, is doing her bit by rallying community members for a fun photo shoot that you will have undoubtedly seen colouring your social media feed over the past month.
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How do you take a break? It’s important that we do something for ourselves that just allows us to breath and nurture our mental health. For some, it could be reading a book, attending a concert or going on holidays to faraway places. For me, I try to escape and relax in the natural surroundings of our countryside. I like to camp and, yes, I’m an off-grid camper, so the more remote the better.
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Concluding our story about dairying in the area…
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1. Cardboard stops car fighting – are your children always getting in each other’s space and bickering during car journeys? Simply cut a sheet of sturdy cardboard and place it between each child
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Children of all ages can learn to swim in the comfort of their parent’s arms at the Mackay Aquatic Recreation Complex (ARC) thanks to the Splish Splash lessons which teach babies as young as three months to have a whole lot of fun while learning to be comfortable in the water.
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Being a parent doesn’t mean your children will always do as you ask, in fact it often means you find yourself repeating the same request several times before it is even heard, let alone actioned.
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Catch your kids being good It’s very easy to give attention to your children when they’re behaving badly, in fact it’s impossible not to! It is important, however, that you find ways to give them attention when they are behaving well too.
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Cooinda Family Centre normally looks after children, but on Wednesday this week the Bowen institution invited seniors into its fold.
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