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Yuliia Kuzma spent four days travelling across war-torn Ukraine to bring her 12-year-old adopted son Maxim home to Proserpine last Thursday. Separated by 13,000 kilometers for almost two years during the Covid pandemic and then by the outbreak of war in the Ukraine, Yuliia was finally reunited with Maxim – her biological nephew - in the city of Kremenchuk last week.
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Last Tuesday the annual ‘Tony’s Triples’ competition was played. This is sponsored by Tony Allsop, is open to North Mackay Bowls Club members only, and is aimed at bringing members together for a fun day. This year 60 members took part; a good effort considering several members were away for Easter, and others had covid.
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Mackay Surf lifesaving Club, the Guardians of Harbour Beach since 1950 are best known for keeping the beachgoers of our community safe.
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Mackay’s Ky Hamilton showed the bull riding world what he’s made of earlier in the month, winning the PRCA sanctioned San Angelo Xtreme Bulls Championship in Texas, USA.
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Mackay school student Hannah Nicolas has been scoring goals in her young water polo career this year.
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Classical music fans, prepare to be delighted when the Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns to the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) this May.
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April Photo Walkabout Workshop at the Botanic Gardens Graeme Connors is ‘Back After A Short Break’ Live At Lamberts 2022 Bugs Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
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Keen for a Roman holiday with a Fair Lady or perhaps Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Crossroad Arts is thrilled to be hosting another excitingly unique fundraiser, Audrey’s Roman Holiday Party.
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Are you interested in a new career? The Mackay Jobs Fair will provide people looking for work with the chance to explore current job opportunities and connect job seekers with employers and employment service providers in the region.
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Isaac’s premier art space will transform into a private collection of historical military memorabilia as a moving tribute to Australian and New Zealand service personal.
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It’s a slam dunk! The new full-sized basketball court at Northview Park is now open.
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This week, the Mackay Chamber of Commerce held a candidate’s debate, and I wanted to cover a few key points on what’s important for our region, for the benefit of those who could not attend.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce was in Mackay last Tuesday to speak on several issues in the lead up to the May 21 election.
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Adrenaline pumping, crowds cheering, and the sound of thundering hooves on wet sand. You can already feel the surge of energy that’ll hit Mackay Harbour Beach this June when the city welcomes back one of its most highly anticipated and fun-loving spectacles: the Mackay Beach Horse Races.
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It's a slam dunk! The new full-sized basketball court at Northview Park is now open.Located on Schapers Road, Glenella, the newly upgraded Northview Park is sure to be a favourite amongst Mackay families.
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Stage two of The Great Barrier Reef Arena (GBRA) Development has been announced, with the expansion looking to accommodate a broader range of multi-use facilities.
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A new mural has been funded through the Mackay Regional Council AMP grant to breathe fresh life into a dull part of the CBD, adding to the city’s colourful laneway culture.
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Australia’s brightest cricketing stars took to the field last week to compete in the Cricket Australia U19 Male National Championships.
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It was a slow start to the season for the Marian Ladies Bowls Club, with the club’s green undergoing maintenance for longer than expected. However the ladies were back rolling out last weekend and reported that the improved green is starting to run well.
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Well over fifty runners and supporters from Mackay Road Runners enjoyed the hospitality of the Zambreros Restaurant in the City Centre after their 5km or 10km run. After Easter festivities, runners relished the opportunity to fuel with food other than chocolate
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The new club uniforms have arrived and already many members are wearing them with pride. Ladies’ uniforms are now the same design as the men, with a new top and bottle green shorts and long pants. I have heard many comments that a change was due, and the green pants are generally much preferred to the white ones. Pennants games are commencing this weekend. Good luck to our three divisions.
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MACKAY’S Emma Widdup came within points of realizing a dream in the Mackay Open table tennis championships on the weekend.
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Friday 22 April Conversations with Art Third Friday of each month, 1:00pm to 2:30pm Join Artspace staff as they guide a casual conversation about traditional and contemporary artworks from the Gallery and Museum Collections. Artspace Mackay
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Holy Spirit College, a Catholic co-educational College for Years 7 to 12, welcomes you to their Year 7 in 2023 Information Evening next Thursday 28 April, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. As you learn about the College, there will be family fun activities and a free sausage sizzle.
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Walk a long way – or just a little – every step counts for Rotary Mackay Corporate’s Lift the Lid Walk on Sunday April 24 in Mackay.
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