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The steam on the horizon symbolises the prosperous season for Proserpine as the local sugar mill begins crushing - cane farmers are recouping some of the rewards of their dedicated labour and the energy of the expanded workforce creates a bountiful buzz
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As the 2022 crushing season gets underway, cane harvesters will become a prevalent sight in the district. As you watch these technologically sophisticated cane harvesters with air-conditioned cabs move up and down the paddocks, spare a thought for the cane cutters of the past when harvesting the crop was a vastly different process.
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The Eden Lassie station agave farm south of Bowen has welcomed local government’s tick of approval to move forward with its $25 million planned distillery.The Top Shelf International farm, located on former grazing land received unanimous approval from Whitsunday Regional Council to construct a distillery, production facility, and visitor centre on site.
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The Mayoral candidates continue to trickle in with local businessman Phil Batty announcing his nomination, joining Councillor Al Grundy, Councillor Jan Clifford, Acting Mayor Mike Brunker, Peter J Hood and Julie Hall in the race to be the next Whitsunday Mayor.
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Lions Charity Golf Day Hosted by Whitsunday Green
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It's been almost four weeks since the election and on Wednesday, June 15 at 1pm the seat of Dawson was finally declared and Andrew Willcox was officially offered the top job as our new Federal Member.
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Airlie Beach has been recognised for its commitment to visitor excellence following the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) annual awards where it won the Top Small Tourism Town in Queensland 2022.
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It’s been 27 months since the last cruise ship moored out in Pioneer Bay, bringing with it thousands of tourists who would enjoy activities, dining experiences and purchase souvenirs from local businesses.
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Residents are reminded to take care driving around in golf buggies following a serious accident on Hamilton Island where a 30-year-old Townsville tourist fell from the moving vehicle, smashing his head against the bitumen.
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Regional athletes will have the opportunity to run, jump and throw among the best in the Pacific this week, with a strong contingent of Mackay region athletes selected in the Regional Australia team for the 2022 Oceania Athletics Championships.
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This week at the Mackay Contract Bridge Club saw many players competing in Club, Zone and Nationwide competitions. Monday was day three of the three-week Remembrance Pairs Competition
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North Mackay Bowls Club Wins The Men’s Division 2 Pennant On Sunday, team manager Chris Banney fronted up with his three teams to play Northern Beaches at our club. The winner of this game looked likely to win the pennant, with Northern Beaches a few points ahead of North Mackay holding second place.
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MACKAY’S all conquering St Patrick’s College netballers are a team on a mission in 2022.
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And we’re off for Mackay Turf Club’s TAB Amateurs Race Day! Seven races and plenty of smiling faces on the track in Ooralea for the first premier race of the year – and the potential pay day.
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Perhaps one of the world’s most successful cult comedians of our time is headed to the Sugar City this June, bringing with him his freewheeling and fanatic brand of humour.
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Friday 10 June Made by You Workshops: Teacup Bird Feeders Friday, 9:30am to 10:30am Upcycle your old teacups into something useful, by making your own teacup bird feeder at this workshop. This event is for adults aged 18 and above. Mirani Library
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Do you have what it takes to bend a digital world to your will and build something worthy of taking out the Queensland Minecraft Cup?
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Cracks showed in a seemingly splintered Council at this week’s Mackay Regional Council Ordinary Meeting when Councillor Martin Bella put forward a motion to declare the position of Deputy Mayor as vacant.
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A new carbon-neutral, affordable and fun form of transportation for both visitors and locals alike hit the city streets earlier this week, with Global micromobility company Beam commencing a one-year trial in Mackay.
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Premier Palaszczuk and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert visited the Port of Mackay last week to announce $4M in funding to upgrade Wharf Five Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk visited the Port of Mackay last week, as the Port rockets towards a record-equalling year of trade, the best in 10 years
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Congratulations to 11-year-old Jett Howard who caught this impressive 85cm Giant Trevally out at Double Cone last weekend.
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On Thursday afternoon, fantastic numbers turned up for plenty of rallies in this week’s instalments of pickleball.
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Twilight Race: light winds were the order of the day last Wednesday for the Whitsunday Sailing Club twilight race on Pioneer Bay. With a fleet of 15 boats competing in 3 divisions, all was set for a pleasant afternoon on the water.
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The Cannonvale Cannons sent 12 swimmers to Pioneer Short Course Carnival in Mackay, as well as four swimmers competing at the Cooktown Development Carnival and two swimmers participating in an ocean swim in Townsville.
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This week Tennis Whitsunday celebrated French Open Tennis Whitsunday Style with tournaments across their squads.
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