A team of 24 Cannonvale Cannons travelled to Mackay to compete in the Pioneer LC Transition Meet last week. Coach Ken Crittenden was very proud of all the swimmers and their efforts, especially the young Cannons in the 10 years and under brackets.
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Twilight Race: With a light easterly breeze forecast, the fleet of 18 boats came prepared for a slow race around the waters of Pioneer Bay in the latest Whitsunday Sailing Club twilight race. With a total of 109 crew spread across the fleet, the twilight races are one of largest weekly sporting events in the Whitsundays. The fleet is split into 3 divisions subject to the size and performance of each boat.
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A plan to build the world’s largest pumped hydro scheme in the Pioneer Valley has been met with steadfast opposition by the residents it threatens to oust from their homes. The Pioneer-Burdekin project will affect around 50 homes in the areas surrounding Netherdale, west of Mackay, according to the announcement made by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week.
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One thing that surprised me when I moved to Mackay was the music scene, and this weekend’s bevy of live music is a perfect example of how happening this town is. Over the next week, we’ve got Hockey Dad, Alex Lloyd, Slowly Slowly, The Stone Apes, and The Grogans all coming to town.
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Support worker Savannah Milligan has taken one of her clients to Jamaica Blue at Sydney Street Markets a couple of times and each time they have been met with a rapturous reception. Savannah provides mental health support for clients by assisting them in the community. “With my client, specifically with Jamaica Blue, she just loves how kind they are,” said Savannah.
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A frustrated Federal Member for Dawson has this week vented his disbelief about the lack of consultation he has received by state government in the discussions about the newly announced pumped hydro project.
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After four years of holding senior executive roles with Brisbane City Council (BCC), Scott Owen has been appointed as Mackay Regional Council’s new CEO. As the BCC Executive for City Standards, Mr Owen was responsible for a 2000-strong workforce along with a combined budget expenditure of $900M.
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A Damning Report About Mackay Base Hospital Obstetrics And Gynaecology Unit Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath spoke in Mackay last week to deliver details of a damning report into the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) obstetrics and gynaecology unit.
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An impressive 3.6 million tonnes of product passed through the Port of Mackay last year which illustrates that, despite supply chain challenges and the ongoing impacts, systems and efficiency have led to our local port hitting a new record.
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Two new faces have joined the Mackay Hospital Foundation’s team, and the pair are both diving straight into their roles with four of their biggest events due to be held in the next two months.
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The second annual Giving Day is coming up next week and there are plenty of ways the community can participate. This innovative fundraising day is organised by the Mackay Hospital Foundation and proceeds from the day go towards extra facilities that improve the comfort and overall experience for patients and their families.
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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was in Mackay last week to reveal further details pertaining to her announcement of a $62 billion Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan. The plan includes the biggest pumped hydro scheme in the world to be built in the Pioneer Valley. “This pumped hydro is going to be nation-building and it’s happening right here in Mackay,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
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Mackay Base Hospital’s busiest surgeon, Dr Daryl Stephens, conducts over 100 operations a month and sees 120 patients in clinic every week. When he was suddenly suspended from duty three weeks ago, the national media got hold of the story and dug deeply into his professional career, looking for additional ways to discredit him and add further injury to his story.
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National Police Remembrance Day brought together police from across the region last week as well as family members, special guests and members of the public to honour those officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Police also remembered and honoured staff members, retired police and officers who have died off-duty last Thursday, September 29.
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Tonight, if you’re anywhere near the MECC, you will be hearing a lot of cheering and fun. No, the kids at Central State School aren’t having a school disco. All the noise and fun will be a part of the Mackay Isaac Tourism Awards. This annual gala night will have hundreds of legends all glammed up as we celebrate what we have in our beautiful Mackay Isaac region.
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Council spends money each year to improve the liveability of the region through its events and conference attraction programs. Bringing sporting events and conferences to our region provides bed nights for our hotels and increased spending in our eateries and retail shops. But as important, it exposes visitors to our region in the hope that it will encourage them to come back for a holiday or even better, decide to move here for the lifestyle. The Mackay region can support thousands more residen
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In short: a lot. The proposed dam and hydro scheme in the Pioneer Valley is expected to provide half of Queensland’s energy needs at its planned completion date in over a decade. This project, which will dwarf the Snowy Hydro Scheme, will employ many thousands of people and, if it goes ahead, will be a major driver of our economy.
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The lessons we learn as kids are the ones that stick with us for the rest of our lives. And one of the best things we can impart on our bubs is the importance of exercise. There are a few ways to make sure the kids are getting out and about in their young days and getting into the habit of moving – regardless of their age.
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There is no denying that the kitchen is the heart of the home – and to keep it pumping and healthy, you need to be giving it some tender loving care. And tender loving care is just what the team at Porters Mitre 10 are great at! Designing or updating your home’s heart is a lot easier when you have Porters Mitre 10 and Principal Kitchens on your side.
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In the wake of Queensland Government state coal royalty tax increases in the June State Budget, there was uproar from mining giants. But now an independent body representing the commercial resources sector is jumping onboard the criticism train: The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) are calling on the Palaszczuk Government to review the decision.
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Moranbah Bulldogs AFC junior Abbey Rankin was awarded the 2022 Troy Clarke Scholarship by AFL Queensland last month, named after the late Brisbane Bears player and AFL Queensland Development Manager Troy Clarke.
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In the Bowen Basin, the people of Moranbah and Dysart - two communities central to BHP’s Queensland mining operations – are having their voices be heard by a multi-billion-dollar company. Home to the new Smart Transformation Advisory Council (STAC), a community-led forum that brings together BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) with community representatives, these two towns are helping the major company navigate the opportunities and impacts of what they call the “fourth industrial revolution”.
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The new Mackay Animal Management Centre was officially opened last week with the help of Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson. Mr Williamson said the new facility would ensure council continues to meet the needs of the community into the future.
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Friday 7 October Morning Melodies 2022 presents 1954: Ella, Etta & Eartha by Western-Dyer Productions Friday, 11:00am Swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch featuring Melissa Western and her band. It's the year 1954. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Eartha Kitt are all at the dizzy heights of their careers. With swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch these three women broke new
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Dave Conway says he is here for a reason. Dave has been nominated for Blind Australian of the Year in recognition of his work throughout the Mackay community and the disability sector. “It feels amazing to be nominated,” Dave said with the widest of grins. “To get a phone call about that, that someone had nominated me, I was just on cloud nine million. “I was just floating.”
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