In an era where more women are considering egg freezing for future fertility options, the topic of preserving reproductive choices has garnered increased attention among both medical experts and individuals facing the challenges of fertility. While the natural window for fertility spans from puberty to menopause, it's important to recognise that a decline in fertility begins to manifest notably in the mid-30s, and this decline becomes more pronounced with advancing age. NG Gyne Health Care off
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Friday 22 September Significant Other (Live) @ The Burb 6:30pm – 10:30pm Join Souths Suburban Bowls Club for live music by Significant Other! | Free entry. Souths Suburban Bowls Club, Mackay ‘Stepping back in time’ – Guided Walk 10am – 11am Take a step back in time and discover the evolution of plants in the Coal Garden with a free guided walk on - Bring a hat, water bottle, comfortable shoes and camera. To book your spot, contact the gardens on phone (07) 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.ql
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Little Treehouse Lane Is Your New Parenting Partner In the world of parenting, every little thing matters. That's where Little Treehouse Lane steps in, not just as a store but as a haven for parents seeking solutions and celebrating special moments. Nyomi Davidson, the founder of this one-stop-family-shop, understands that raising children can be a rollercoaster of surprises and challenges. With six kids of her own, Nyomi has experienced it all, and that personal touch defines the essence of
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The community are invited to participate in a free and engaging memoir writing workshop which is due to be held at the Proserpine Library next month.Hosted by inspiring local publishers, Julia and Richard Evans, the exciting two-hour session promises to motivate and educate aspiring authors.
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The Mackay Tennis Association celebrated its centenary in style earlier this month, hosting a grand dinner with over 160 attendees, including the evening's keynote speaker, Mr Rob Barty, proud father of former World Number One and multiple grand slam champion, Ashleigh Barty. Gathering for a night of nostalgia, celebration and appreciation for 100 years of Tennis in Mackay, the event brought together tennis enthusiasts, local dignitaries and special guests, including current club Patron Mayor G
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Get ready for the best day of the year, with Zonta hosting their annual Derby Day in November. Held in line with the Melbourne Cup Race Week, the Zonta Derby Day boasts fantastic food, great company, and non-stop laughs.
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Saturday saw Whitsunday Sea Eagles hold their 2023 Season Club Presentations celebrating another brilliant year on field. 2023 saw Sea Eagles Under 17s and Under 12s play in Grand Finals doing a great job for the Club against strong opposition. Senior Men played in Preliminary Finals coming third for the season, whilst Senior Women and Under 14s celebrated their growing skill development with multiple wins on the board.
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Swimming enthusiasts, mark your calendars! An exciting spectacle is about to unfold at the Arc this weekend. Swimming North Queensland and Central Queensland Swimming are teaming up to present an action-packed two-day event that promises to showcase the finest swimmers from both regions. The associations are inviting the public to come along for a fun-filled day of full-on swimming at the ARC from 23 – 24 September to witness the best of the best swimmers in both regions swim it out for the inau
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Gear up for North Queensland's largest senior sporting carnival when Mackay Rangers FC hosts its 40th anniversary 8-a-side tournament. This year's Carnival will be staged from Saturday September 30 to Sunday October 1 at the club’s home base at Eric Homan Park and promises to be an exhilarating weekend of football action. From Brisbane to Cairns, teams are gearing up to participate in the annual event - each bringing their own distinct flair and passion for the game. With unique rules that i
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Mackay’s ARC is set for the highly anticipated North Queensland Athletics Championships, taking place from September 22-24. This event proudly upholds its reputation as Australia's largest regional athletics competition, serving as a key pathway for All Schools and Nationals qualifications. The event lineup features engaging competitions like the Queensland 1-Mile Championships, along with the Hector Hogan and Campbell Miles 100 Yards Memorial races that also double as the Queensland 100-Yard C
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Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night finals September 12, 2023: Division 1: Tibhar (Vince Boeske, Steven Whiting, Tim Shehan) d Joola (Andrew McHugh, Geoff Denman, Janice Kent) 6-4. Tim d Geoff 9, 10, -9, -6, 6. Division 2: Stiga (Tony Bowman, Donna Abbott, Leo Gilbert) d Xiom (Duncan Sheridan, Duncan Treloar) 9-1. Tony d Duncan -6, -9, 7, 10, 5. Division 3: Delta (Val Austin) d Alpha (Ollie Hamelink) 3-2. Val d Ollie -7, -8, 7, 2, 6. Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures September 23, 2
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Sarina State High School Rugby League Academy Sarina State High School's Rugby League Academy has had an exceptional year, demonstrating both on-field success and a commitment to community involvement and mentorship. Led by Academy Coordinator and Head Coach Mr. Brett Watton, the academy's achievements in 2023 are a testament to their dedication and passion for the sport. On-field Success This year, the Sarina State High School Rugby League Academy soared to new heights in the local Mackay Dist
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Earn Prime Minister’s XIII Representative Jumpers Mackay Cutters rugby league trump cards Emma Manzelmann and China Polata have gained selection in the Women’s Australian Prime Minister’s XIII to play Papua New Guinea this Saturday at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The exciting duo were recognised for their strong performances for the Cutters in this year’s BMD Women’s premiership and the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRLW competition. Emerging hooker Manzelmann and class
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A ‘loyalty day’ was held on Wednesday, October 13 for the social bowls, a special event organised by Club President Lidia to allow free play for lady members, with 42 members in attendance for the event. After playing a substantial 21 ends of bowls, the first winner was Margaret Armitage and second winner was Cheryle Corbett. The club was kindly donated two goodie baskets by Goosies Sport and Recreation Club for their special raffle. Excited winners of Thursday’s games, in first place was Sue
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Over 5000 people flocked to the Proserpine Junior Sporting Complex last weekend, for the mammoth Paul Bowman Challenge. This two-day rugby league carnival saw over 80 junior rugby league teams, from all across Queensland, come together for a weekend of social sport, perfecting techniques, and practicing moves, with each of the 1180 players keen to take to the field.
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On Saturday, September 9, the North Mackay Bowls club celebrated 75 years. The club was opened in 1948 with 97 male members and 20 female members. Since then, the club has gone from strength to strength, and now has 16 greens, a restaurant, coffee bar, a large poker machine room and two function rooms. Plans to expand the club further are under discussion. The anniversary was celebrated by a free day for members, with the men playing two games of 12 ends followed by lunch and presentations. Mart
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Big changes are coming to PCYC Whitsundays, with a massive refurbishment of the gymnastics area. Aligned to take place in the September school holidays, by October 3, all new gymnastics equipment will greet children and youth as they partake in PCYC’s gymnastics programs.
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Mackay hosted the U16 Girls State Softball Championships from September 16-18, bringing together players, supporters, and officials from across Queensland. Ten teams from various regions, including Ipswich, Toowoomba, Coral Coast, Rockhampton, Redcliffe, Redlands, Townsville, Maryborough, Suncoast, and Mackay, competed fiercely for the championship. Redlands took out the competition playing Toowoomba in the final. Mayor Greg Williamson expressed the city's excitement in welcoming softball enthu
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As the days get warmer and longer, our bowlers from our little club are getting stronger and we have now got a strong identity in the district with quality bowlers.Tuesday afternoon, Social Bowls saw a very strong win to skipper Noel Crosbie, whose guile with his stick would have recently departed Nik Fernbach have a huge smile up in heaven.
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Over fifty Mackay Road Runners and supporters were hosted by Life Members, Merv and Wendy Shields from their Mount Pleasant residence for the annual Shields Stampede 5km and 12km races on Sunday, 17th September. Runners enjoyed a post-race afternoon tea after the testing, hilly and undulating course through Beaconsfield and Andergrove, returning to the start line in Mount Pleasant. An excellent effort in the 12km based on scratch start by first male, Toby Rule. First female, Abi Sweeney als
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Another Busy WeekSenior Singles Club Competition is now complete. On Wednesday Dale Haack defeated Ken Watts 26 - 7; Sandy Daffara withdrew due to prior commitments. In the first of the Semi Finals, Mike Harrison defeated Luchie Gardel 26 - 16.
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Whether it’s swimming, athletics or lifesaving, Madison Malagueno is proving herself an emerging athlete to watch. The Mackay sensation experienced a recent string of success in representative swimming, athletics and cross country events, setting her on a journey that seems destined for 2032 Olympic glory. A swimmer with Pioneer Swimming Club, Madison qualified for the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships on the back of stellar results at the Queensland Representative School Swimming C
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On Tuesday winners were M Elphinstone, N Adams, and I Laird defeated L Suann, D Retchless, and R Stitt Others were J Vigar, D Walker, and M Drummond defeated I Colenso, B Myers, and A Vigar.
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Twenty-four pairs played in the Mackay Barometer Pairs on the weekend of September 2-3, each pair playing 23 other pairs consisting of five boards per game. Lots of bridge was played with players attending from Townsville, Bowen and Rockhampton. Category A was won by a Rockhampton pair of Jan Randall and Don Cameron. Second place went to Janet Hansen and Diane Morgan with Max Holewa and Diane Holewa in 3rd place. Category B 1st - Faye Wright and Christine Nice 2nd - Jan Harris and Helen Van den
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In a fairy tale ending to the season, both the Premier Men and Women Whitsunday sides took stunning victories in front of hundreds of loyal fans that travelled to Mackay to see the dream come true and history books re-written for the club.
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