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Ahoy! All aboard for sustainability. Hoist your sails, grab your ores and get ready for the Recyclable Regatta. Set to be a day of environmental fun, full of competition and creativity. The Recyclable Regatta is one of the festival’s favourite events that brings the community together. The rafts, which are created by recyclable materials, including bottles, plastic pipes, crates and more are prepared ahead of the event. While rafts must be made of recyclables, any type of oar or paddle can be us
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Simon Hood Wilmar Manager Grower Marketing We recently completed a roadshow through Wilmar’s four milling regions with senior sugar traders, Peter Bingham and Neil Foo. Peter and Neil work with Wilmar International and travel to Queensland once a year to meet with growers who choose Wilmar to market their GEI sugar. Peter is based in London while Neil is based in Singapore. Their overarching message was for growers to be conscious that we may not see the elevated prices we witnessed in the la
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A comprehensive lung health check is available at no charge for former Queensland mine and quarry workers local to Mackay, when the HEART5 truck returns in August. The service is operated by Heart of Australia in partnership with Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ). The B-double truck is packed full of state-of-the-art medical screening equipment and travels around regional and remote Queensland offering tests that detect mine dust lung diseases. Free checks are available to former Qu
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This Tradies Health Awareness Month (August), optometrists are warning tradies in Mackay to better protect their eyes from injury on the job site. This comes after new research commissioned by Specsavers* reveals three in five (61%) tradies admit they have worn everyday sunglasses in place of protective eyewear on the worksite. With a large number (68%) of tradies witnessing an eye injury or an eye safety hazard while on the job, subbing sunnies for safety eyewear is putting their eye health
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The Greater Whitsunday region is set to experience a significant boost in digital capabilities with the launch of the Greater Digital Skills Program. This region-specific training program is tailored to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in addressing workforce challenges and skills gaps. Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) Chief Executive Officer Ms Kylie Porter said the Greater Digital Skills Program was one of five successful projects to receive round two of Jobs Queensland ‘Grow Y
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Tuesday Night Trivia Every Tuesday night, Laffos Bar & Pizzeria turns into the go-to spot for enjoyable, family-friendly fun with its Free Trivia Night! Starting at 7pm and finishing by 8:30pm, this event promises a great time with three rounds of 10 questions each. The trivia is expertly hosted by the legendary Joel, who has been at the helm for eight years, while the questions are crafted by Dave Peters, a familiar voice from Mackay’s Triple M radio station. For bookings, call 4898 112 no
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Don’t waste another morning on a regular breakfast! Discover the perfect start to your day at Ocean International with their delightful breakfast menu. Open every day from 6am, Oceans Bar & Restaurant offers a refreshing breakfast experience where guests can enjoy the gentle ocean breeze and a relaxing ambiance by the serene pool. Whether it’s a morning meeting over coffee or a family breakfast with the kids playing at the nearby park, Ocean International provides an ideal setting. Take the
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For just $29.90, Fusion 128 offers a delightful lunchtime special featuring a choice of six main meals, plus a complimentary dessert! The options include a selection of delicious dishes featuring mouth-watering Pork Belly, cooked to perfection with your choice of a Creamy Pasta, Pork Belly with vegetables and mash, Pork Belly with chips and corn ribs, Pork Belly with cheese rolls, Pork Belly Ramen, or Pork Belly with Spicy Korean Noodles. Each lunch special comes with a complimentary Crème Br
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There’s a lot happening this weekend that I want to tell you about, and I can tell you now, you will absolutely love it. If you love sport, then this weekend you will have the biggest smile on your face. Harrup Park is coming alive from today until Sunday with the Century Cricket Competition going off. There are stacks of BBL players competing in this one too. Our local Rays team will certainly show the rest of Australia how good we are. Airlie Beach has their Barrier Reef Festival kicking off
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I’m not sure who first said that but I heard it recently from a client who had a property I was selling. The relationship an agent has with sellers is a hugely important one because it is quite a journey we embark on, with plenty of ups and downs that we share and work through along the way. I do feel it is a team effort when working with sellers because that’s what creates the most successful outcomes. There are times that, as the agent, I need the sellers to provide information that I know wil
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Council is providing free buses to Daly Bay Illuminate this year to allow residents to access the showcase Mackay Festival of Arts event with greater ease. For four nights, from Thursday, August 8, to Sunday, August 11, Queens Park will be transformed into a stunning showcase of art, light and creativity. Each night from 6pm to 9pm, Daly Bay Illuminate will explode with bubbles, glow with fun and wonder, and vividly highlight the historic landmarks and natural beauty of Queens Park.
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Friday 2nd August Public Art Walk Tour 4.30pm Hosted by Artspace Mackay Public Art Officer, Jennifer Dalton-Smith, this free city art walk for all ages begins at Artspace Mackay and takes you through the city centre. Bring friends, family members, or come by yourself - wear a hat, comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water, and arrive promptly to Artspace Mackay as the group will depart on time. This is an all-ages FREE event, but requires booking to secure a spot. Artspace Mackay, 61 Gordon
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Don't miss the Opening Night Gala screening of La Chimera, followed by Italian themed refreshments at 7:00pm, this Friday night at Birch Carroll & Coyle Mt Pleasant Cinemas! Picture this… an enchanting romantic adventure, an ethereal spiritual journey and a ripping heist movie like no other, this captivating new fable of lost love follows a young British archaeologist who gets caught up in an international network dealing in stolen Italian artefacts. Saturday and Sunday will see films from Fr
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Get ready to sweat, smile, and make a difference at the Harpertastic 1km Travelling Burpees Challenge. Returning for its fourth year, this event is set to make an even greater impact in 2024. This annual event, dedicated to raising funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute, promises to be a major highlight, building on the momentum of last year’s fundraising success. At just two years old, Harper Flynn was diagnosed with two rare gene mutations called CACNA1E and HK1, both of which
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Overview from Mackay Choral Society Life is full of ups and downs, so come and enjoy songs that will leave you feeling on top of the world! There will be something for everyone, as you hear a mixture of music that will have you tapping your feet and singing along. There's a little swing, some classics from movies and musicals and a few pieces that may be new to your ears, but will ring true to your heart. The beautiful harmonies of the choir will be expertly conducted by Nicole Thomson with th
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Last Saturday night's NBL1 North semi-final was one for the record books, as the McDonald's Mackay Stadium saw its biggest-ever home crowd. An impressive 1,200 fans packed into "The Crater" to watch the McDonald's Mackay Meteors secure a thrilling victory over the Southern Districts Spartans with a final score of 100-90. Isaac White led the charge with a stellar performance, scoring 32 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists. Todd Blanchfield also shone, contributing 28 points, 13
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The Mackay State High School Cowboys Challenge Rugby League Team, comprised of talented male students from Year 9 and 10, is making waves in the Cowboys Challenge competition, one of the premier rugby league competitions in Queensland and Australia. This competition features teams from Townsville (Kirwan, Ignatius Park), Cairns (Trinity Bay, Mareeba, and St Augustine), and Mackay (St Patricks, Holy Spirit, and Mackay State High School). The Mackay State High School Cowboys Challenge Team, led by
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Mackay Cutters Rugby League have unearthed one out of the box in rising hooker Xavier Kerrisk. The eighteen-year-old former Queensland Schoolboys representative impressed in his top-grade run-on debut for the Cutters last weekend in a 32-18 loss to premiership pacesetters Norths Devils in Hostplus Cup action at Denison Park in Bowen. Kerrisk, a local Mackay junior who is contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys, showed his class in the number nine jumper with his vision and ball skills in an
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Mackay’s veteran table tennis players starred on their home tables in a state championship event last month. The Queensland Veterans championship was hosted by Mackay and Queensland Table Tennis at the Bridge Rd Centre over four days, attracting players from throughout the state. Mackay’s Emma Widdup won gold in over 30 singles, in which training partner Anne-Louise Stewart was runner-up. Emma also took gold in over 40 women’s, in which Mackay’s Anne Sheridan won bronze. Mackay players also w
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After three weeks of competition, The Founders Team winners have been decided. With eight wins and only one loss, team Holewa has taken out the competition. Team Holewa members were Diane Holewa, Max Holewa, Terrence Sheedy and Lorna Shuttlewood.
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Born with success in her bloodline, Madison Malagueno has continuously represented her hometown of Mackay in a multitude of sports and has just secured another outstanding achievement to add to her collection of accolades. Growing up, Madison was much a water baby and according to one of her biggest supporters and mother Tahnie Malagueno, who is also the secretary of the club, says her daughter Madison has “always loved swimming ever since she was a baby.” While she finds enjoyment and fun in
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Paul MacKenzie was the highest handicapped runner on the park at the Eimeo Pacific Hotel event with a huge thirty-six minutes and 10 second wait for his start time. Despite the congenially frustrating wait, Paul bolted from the gates, eager to make his mark on the testing undulating course after reeling in half the competitors. Paul’s excellent condition will serve him well in a major upcoming international endurance event at the end of August. Mackay Road Runners Club President, Brendan Bisho
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Last night a multi-agency search and rescue operation successfully saved three local men, who were out fishing from a sinking 6.9-metre vessel near Block Reef, about 70 nautical miles offshore. The men were rescued after a mayday call was received at 10:15pm. Water Police, Volunteer Marine Rescue Association Queensland (VMRAQ), and a civilian boat were all involved in the rescue operation. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) also received an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
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In a surprise announcement, Julieanne Gilbert, the Member for Mackay, announced that she will not be contesting the upcoming State election in October. Mrs Gilbert said that it has been an honour to represent Mackay in State Parliament. “The world has changed immensely during this time, increased use of social media, the global pandemic and now we are combating the global cost of living pressures. I have loved working in our community,” she said. “I have decided that it is time for me
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Detectives from Argos have charged a 29-year-old Mackay man after an investigation targeting offenders on the dark web using cryptocurrency to purchase child abuse material. The investigation enlisted assistance from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Mackay man was arrested following the execution of a search warrant on Friday and charged with 21 counts of soliciting child abuse material by using a carriage service, 19 counts of transmitting to himself child abuse material by using a c
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