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Prepare your costumes, Mackay, for Mack PopCon is back in 2023.This year’s event is shaping up to be another great convention full of pop culture, cosplay, celebrity guests and entertainment.President Matthew Perna said there’ll be something for everyone, with cosplay workshops and competitions, games, virtual reality, exhibitors and market stalls, a photo booth and panel discussions.
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Whether you’re an amateur cultivator or an orchid expert, the Mackay and District Orchid Society Inc invites you to the annual Winter Orchid Show.Orchids will be available for sale as well as pots, potting mediums, tags and more accessories.
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Mackay Senior Citizens recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a luncheon at Souths Leagues Club.Members and guests gathered to enjoy the celebrations in a lovely afternoon enjoyed by all.
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The Farview Tavern came alive with music and dance recently, as the Beaconsfield Ukulele Strummers hosted an afternoon extravaganza on Saturday, June 24.150 folks enjoyed a great afternoon of singing, dancing and entertainment and excellent hospitality and meals from the Tavern.
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Mackay is eagerly anticipating the return of one of its own musical prodigies. Glenn Christensen, a talented violinist and native of Mackay, has garnered international acclaim for his virtuosic performances. With his upcoming series of highly anticipated concerts in his hometown, Glenn is set to captivate audiences once again with his mesmerising talent and unwavering passion for music.
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Holy Spirit College is proud to present Disney’s High School Musical on 20, 21 and 22 July 2023 in the Father Bucas Centre, located at the College. Students have been busy rehearsing and the excitement is building as performance dates approach and the cast and crew can’t wait to entertain the Mackay community. Lily Warner, Cultural Events Coordinator, is directing the production and said, “We have very talented students that shine in what they do. Come and see the magic of High School Musical co
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Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book, Possum Magic has enchanted children for 40 magical years. Possum Magic is the best-selling children's book in Australia. With sales of over three and a half million, the story has become a classic in children's literature.
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Emerging out of a global lockdown, Gerringong surf rockers The Terrys have been kicking goals over the last few years, including releasing their debut album ‘True Colour’ and appearing on triple j’s Like a Version. The boys are preparing for their next career milestone: performing in north Queensland for the first time at Sugardrop Festival, and guitarist Lukas Anderson had a chat with Sam about it all.
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State of Origin series-winning captain Daly Cherry-Evans is the toast of Queensland after his inspirational deeds for the Maroons this season in the representative arena. Like a good wine, the Mackay native and St Patrick’s College graduate gets better with age and has struck a purple patch of form in 2023 since returning from the United Kingdom with Australia’s all conquering World Cup-winning rugby league squad.
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The highly anticipated King and Queen of the Mountain event took place last weekend, putting the endurance and strength of both runners and cyclists to the ultimate test as they tackled the steep inclines of the Eungella Range. With gradients reaching approximately 12 per cent, the challenge proved to be gruelling for all participants.
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Veteran Mackay Meteors basketball forward Bradley Rassmussen remains a vital cog in the club’s NBL1 North Conference finals charge.
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Eli Thomsett entered the Twin Track Mud Racing Queensland Titles as an underdog.The 12-year-old was one of five Sarina junior drivers to travel to Kabra near Rockhampton to compete in the titles.After an unfortunate ending to his Mud Trials campaign in Sarina in May and mechanical hiccup after mechanical hiccup since, he had a point to prove.
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Two Mackay athletes have returned from Germany proudly bearing bronze medals after a successful campaign at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.Chloe Hosa and TJ Straw both represented Australia in basketball, playing in different teams but achieving the same amazing result. The pair were selected in their teams following a series of local, state and national titles.
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The search is on for our sporting heroes, both on and off the field, with nominations now open for the North Queensland Sportstar Awards.From athletes and coaches to administrators and club members, the awards recognise the achievements of those individuals and volunteers who symbolise the very best in sport.
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The Mackay Club will be hosting the Championship Men’s District Fours on the weekend of July 22. Spectators and club members are invited to watch some top games of bowls.
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Get ready for the upcoming Pride Round for Whitsunday Sea Eagles, with all five Sea Eagles team’s competing. Celebrating the LGBTIQA+ community, the pride match has become a staple for regional AFL with the 2023 Pride Round being hosted at the Sea Eagle’s home ground, Whitsunday Sportspark.
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A family’s on-water home erupted into flames on Monday morning, with four adults and three children fleeing onto a neighbouring boat.Named ‘Priority’, the 47-foot boat caught fire two nautical miles off the coast of Daydream Islands.
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A 50-year-old Townsville man died in a collision between a fully loaded coal train and the Toyota Landcruiser he was travelling in on Tuesday evening in the Bowen area.Queensland Ambulance Services say the incident took place on Peter Delemothe Road, near Bogie, shortly after 9pm and four patients were assessed at the scene.A man in his 40s was transported by ambulance to Bowen Hospital then airlifted by rescue helicopter to Mackay Hospital in a serious condition.A man in his 50s was assessed in
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Hi Everyone,Sadly, this edition of the paper reports about some tragic events that have unfolded in our region over the past week.Our hearts are with everyone effected, especially the family of Proserpine local, Gavin Hussey, who lost his life in a road accident on Tuesday.
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Being able to help in an emergency takes quick thinking, the ability to perceive danger and the knowledge on how to act quickly to control the situation.The crew of Sundowner Cruises experienced this firsthand earlier this week when they spotted an upturned boat in the water.
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The community is mourning the loss of one of its own this week with the tragic news that Proserpine local, 47-year-old Gavin Hussey, passed away following a traffic accident on Shute Harbour Road on Tuesday morning at 7am.
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Residents of the Whitsundays will now be able to access free transportation down to Mackay Base Hospital for outpatient medical appointments thanks to the new Whitsunday Patient Transfer Service.
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A 29-year-old Jubilee Pocket woman has been charged for indecent treatment of a child and being involved in making and distributing child exploitation material. She is one of seven individuals charged with 44 child sex offences, as part of a police investigation, codenamed Operation Uniform Amigua.
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History has been preserved for future generations thanks to the newly restored mural on the wall of the Bowen Hotel.The mural depicts the two original Denison Hotels of the 1940s and was painted in 1996.
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This past week, NAIDOC Week celebrations were held across the region, with schools and community centres acknowledging and recognising First Nations cultures, histories, and traditions.
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