Sixty per cent of people who own shares identify as male, and sixty-one per cent of women agree with the statement “I find investing confusing”, versus forty-one per cent of men.
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The Australian Government announced that they will be donating 70,000 tonnes of thermal coal to Ukraine in an effort to support the war-torn country’s energy sector earlier this week.
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It is a regular occurrence that high school graduates will be lamenting on missing out in the final round of university offers at the beginning of March, but research suggests it’s no time to stress.
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Calling all university students; now’s your chance to get a head-start on your career through Mackay Regional Council’s popular academic bursary program.
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I had the great fortune of living in Melbourne for about 10 years and there is a lot to love about that town. Superb restaurants, cool bars, a compelling brand of football, excellent arts culture and layered clothing among the delights.
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Residents and visitors are encouraged to have their say to help chart the next phase of one of the Isaac region’s premier recreational hubs.
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Mackay Regional Council’s Councillor Alison Jones donated part of a recent pay rise to local not-for-profit arts organisation Crossroad Arts earlier this week.
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Last week was World Delirium Awareness Day (16 March), bringing an opportunity to acknowledge the multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and promote delirium recovery.
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The Regional Queensland Council of Mayors is looking forward to working with the first Regional Education Commissioner to ensure regional residents have the same education and employment pathways as south-east Queenslanders.
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Community groups may feel a little foolish if they let April 1 pass by without applying for a council Community Grant.
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Mackay Police have put a call out to motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads today (Friday 25 March) as ‘ride to school day’ will see an increased number of bicycles on the road.
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Like a lot of you, I'm doing home quarantine at the moment with Covid, and if you're in the same boat, I hope you're doing ok.
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Our very own Mayor, Greg Williamson, said he will be channeling his best John Travolta impersonation at this year’s Mayor’s Charity Ball, even if it means his wife, Annette, may disown him. It’s all part of the fun of the disco-inspired theme of this year’s gala event, to be held at the MECC on 14 May.
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In early March, a collection of average blokes from Shed Happens Mackay assisted a man living in a Government Housing unit to move to the St Vincent De Paul’s Men's Hostel.
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The lure to live by the beach is as strong as ever, evident by the rapidly growing cluster of subdivisions forming Mackay’s Northern Beaches. However, the idyllic lifestyle comes with a catch. There is only one road in and out, which becomes clogged and congested during twice-daily peak hours.
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Two of Australia’s most iconic singers, songwriters, and guitarists are coming to Mackay next month.
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Saturday saw AFL return to Airlie Beach with the 2022 AFLQ Mackay Preseason Carnival hosted by the Whitsunday Sea Eagles at Whitsunday Sports Park.
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At a surprise ceremony on Monday evening, Whitsunday Touch Footballers welcomed a 45-year touch football legend to the rank of their club life members.
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Wednesday afternoon bowls rolled off with Rick Galea’s team of Mark Mawson lead and Graeme Herd visiting from Atherton.
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Results for the week started with Tuesday as S Shearing and P Warren defeated R Stitt and D Wallace.
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On St Patrick’s Day weekend, beer was flowing and darts were flying, and the only question was whose luck was in on the day.
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Some great scores in this weeks' Prawn Run, with the winner Terry Kimpton on a count back over Brad Low, both with scores of 25 points, and Tyson Flavel also had a good round with 22 points.
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Wiffle balls, wiffle balls and more wiffle balls were the case on Saturday morning with three courts of action.
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Tennis is a social activity and a great way to achieve and maintain your general health for all ages; that's why every Monday afternoon, Jill and Geoff and Paula and Rob, hit the court at 6pm for their weekly fix of fun, friendship and fitness.
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Despite the stormy start to the Cannons’ 2022 Club Championships, the event was completed on Wednesday with some awesome racing.
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