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Tonight, if you’re anywhere near the MECC, you will be hearing a lot of cheering and fun. No, the kids at Central State School aren’t having a school disco. All the noise and fun will be a part of the Mackay Isaac Tourism Awards. This annual gala night will have hundreds of legends all glammed up as we celebrate what we have in our beautiful Mackay Isaac region.
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Council spends money each year to improve the liveability of the region through its events and conference attraction programs. Bringing sporting events and conferences to our region provides bed nights for our hotels and increased spending in our eateries and retail shops. But as important, it exposes visitors to our region in the hope that it will encourage them to come back for a holiday or even better, decide to move here for the lifestyle. The Mackay region can support thousands more residen
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In short: a lot. The proposed dam and hydro scheme in the Pioneer Valley is expected to provide half of Queensland’s energy needs at its planned completion date in over a decade. This project, which will dwarf the Snowy Hydro Scheme, will employ many thousands of people and, if it goes ahead, will be a major driver of our economy.
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The lessons we learn as kids are the ones that stick with us for the rest of our lives. And one of the best things we can impart on our bubs is the importance of exercise. There are a few ways to make sure the kids are getting out and about in their young days and getting into the habit of moving – regardless of their age.
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There is no denying that the kitchen is the heart of the home – and to keep it pumping and healthy, you need to be giving it some tender loving care. And tender loving care is just what the team at Porters Mitre 10 are great at! Designing or updating your home’s heart is a lot easier when you have Porters Mitre 10 and Principal Kitchens on your side.
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In the wake of Queensland Government state coal royalty tax increases in the June State Budget, there was uproar from mining giants. But now an independent body representing the commercial resources sector is jumping onboard the criticism train: The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) are calling on the Palaszczuk Government to review the decision.
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Moranbah Bulldogs AFC junior Abbey Rankin was awarded the 2022 Troy Clarke Scholarship by AFL Queensland last month, named after the late Brisbane Bears player and AFL Queensland Development Manager Troy Clarke.
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In the Bowen Basin, the people of Moranbah and Dysart - two communities central to BHP’s Queensland mining operations – are having their voices be heard by a multi-billion-dollar company. Home to the new Smart Transformation Advisory Council (STAC), a community-led forum that brings together BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) with community representatives, these two towns are helping the major company navigate the opportunities and impacts of what they call the “fourth industrial revolution”.
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The new Mackay Animal Management Centre was officially opened last week with the help of Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson. Mr Williamson said the new facility would ensure council continues to meet the needs of the community into the future.
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Friday 7 October Morning Melodies 2022 presents 1954: Ella, Etta & Eartha by Western-Dyer Productions Friday, 11:00am Swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch featuring Melissa Western and her band. It's the year 1954. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Eartha Kitt are all at the dizzy heights of their careers. With swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch these three women broke new
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Dave Conway says he is here for a reason. Dave has been nominated for Blind Australian of the Year in recognition of his work throughout the Mackay community and the disability sector. “It feels amazing to be nominated,” Dave said with the widest of grins. “To get a phone call about that, that someone had nominated me, I was just on cloud nine million. “I was just floating.”
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The inaugural Grounded Festival wrapped up last Saturday with the organisers at Third Ground Coffee House elated with the event. “I think it went really, really well,” said organiser Skye Bailey.
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A mega cent sale has raised vital funds for two community organisations when the third, jointly held event conducted by the Sarina Arts and Crafts Centre and Variety, the children’s charity with Arts and Crafts Centre manager Jenny Costello saying it was one of the best,
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As the sun set last Friday and the sky filled with hues of pink and purple, an epic week of wakeboarding action was brought to a close. The finals of Rumble on the Reef wrapped up at Wakehouse Australia with competitors of all ages from all over the country taking to the lake throughout the week.
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Queensland Under 12 sensation Harper Shields will spearhead a strong Mercy/St Patrick’s College contingent at this week’s 40th annual Gold Coast Titans Queensland All Schools Touch Football Championships at Runaway Bay.
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Versatile colt Hudson Camilleri has handled the step up in class in the Mackay and District Rugby League senior competitions in 2022. The 19-year-old Brothers utility proved a mainstay for the Leprechauns with wholehearted displays and capped a memorable season when named as the recipient of the Mackay District’s Rookie of the Year Award.
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At Velo Sports Centre, Los Angeles, a Mackay cyclist came within touching distance of a world championship win. Mackay athlete Hamish Wright competed in three events across the 2022 Masters Track Cycling World Championships, bringing home a double of top three ribbons.
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Do you want your kids to learn some invaluable skills for both life and sport? If so, take them to Rugbytots, a non-code associated play program for 2–7-year-olds that teaches the basics of rugby.
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The mixed pairs championship was decided last Saturday. Both finalists had beaten formidable opponents to reach the final, but in the end Marie Bragg and Kees Struik won over Lorraine Silman and John Kennell. Presentation Night has been changed to Friday 21st October due to catering arrangements. Tickets are now available from reception. Cost is $30 per person, which includes a two-course dinner and drinks. Tickets are limited, so book early.
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When Libby Surha was selected as a reserve in the Australian PM’s XIII Women's rugby league team, she wasn’t expecting to play in what was to become a thumping win over the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Women.
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The much anticipated finale for the Mackay Road Runners formal season closure peaked with the running of the Benita Willis 10 kilometre Handicap Trophy. Mackay Road Runners proudly acknowledge four-time Olympian, first time new mum and all round champion athlete and person, Benita Willis as an iconic treasure from the Mackay region.
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Monday 26 September – 5 Table One Winner 1st Monica Darley / Nancy Martin 2nd Faye Wright / Lorna Shuttlewood 3rd Ming Ting / David Ting 4th Antonia Tarradas / Graham Smith
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Pioneer Swim Club hosted their annual long course swimming carnival over the weekend at the Pioneer Swim Centre, with swimmers aged between seven and under to mature age participating. Around 170 swimmers competed over the weekend from Mackay, Townsville, Bowen, Airlie Beach, Yeppoon and Rockhampton swimming clubs.
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In the midst of grieving for a young life lost too soon, the family and friends of Cody Gibbs who tragically passed away from cancer earlier this year, decided to turn their sadness into a positive outlet by raising money for a cause close to their heart.
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An application for a large retail precinct on Shute Harbour Road has been approved at Whitsunday Regional Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, and in turn a new set of traffic lights for the major main road.
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