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Repurpose A Piece Of Pinnacle Playhouse History

The Pinnacle Playhouse will turn into a big haberdashery in July as the Valley Theatrical Players give away their treasure trove of old materials and costumes.After months of sorting by president Jan Lindbergs and Secretary Diane Blines, the theatre will be filled with costumes, pieces of fabric and other pieces of history, all being given away or for sale at a low price.

The Art Of Peaceful Protest

A newly formed group of environmentalists are inviting those who want to peacefully protect the natural environment to an interactive full day workshop.While members have all been lifelong environmentalists, recent events led them to form CQ Collective in October 2022 to ensure the environment remains a priority.As the announcement of the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project came to light last year, the group opted to “sit back and observe for a while” before making themselves known.

Katanak Visits The Lights Of Mackay

Brisbane musician Dylan Cattanach, AKA Katanak, is no stranger to Mackay. He’s an avid believer in regional live music and will be bringing his glistening indie pop sound back to the sugar city in July following the release of his new single, ‘Lights of Tokyo’, playing alongside a star-studded north Queensland line-up. Sam had a chat with Dylan ahead of the show.

KUCOM’S FINAL PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR

Things I Know To Be True, directed by Victor Scott, will be Kucom Theatre’s final production for 2023.Celebrated WA playwright Andrew Bovell (When the Rain Stops Falling, Lantana) exposes a tumultuous year in the life of an Australian family that digs deep into the heart of household dynamics and how we react to change.

Migrants Invited To Meet And Greet

The team at the Neighbourhood Hub is known for its support to the community, particularly their assistance to migrants in their transition to life in Mackay.New and established migrants are invited to an informal ‘Meet and Greet’ evening hosted by the Neighbourhood Hub to connect with others and meet the staff.

Isaac In White-Hot Form As Meteors Sink Heat

Champion Mackay point guard Isaac White is a basketballer in a big hurry.The Meteors trump card continues to dazzle opponents in the NBL1 North Conference with his range of skills, durability and vision on court.White is a key signing for the Brisbane Bullets’ 2024 NBL campaign but has one immediate goal – to lead the Meteors into this year’s finals series.

Late Tweed Heads Try Breaks Cutters’ Hearts

It has been a case of so close but yet too far for the embattled Mackay Cutters rugby league team in this year’s Hostplus Cup competition.Languishing near the bottom of the table, the Cutters have produced some courageous performances in recent weeks – only to be overpowered in the dying moments.Tweed Heads Seagulls found a way to snatch two competition points over the Mackay combination last Saturday night at BB Print Stadium when they posted a hard fought 32-28 triumph.

Hamilton Shield Handicap Showcases Fast Finish On Revamped Course

The Mackay Cycling Club held its highly anticipated annual Hamilton Shield Handicap last weekend, providing riders with an exhilarating challenge on the newly redesigned Stockroute Loop course. Departing from tradition, the finish line was strategically relocated outside the clubhouse, offering competitors a swift and level sprint finish fuelled by a favourable tailwind. The revamped route, which now incorporates Lorne Road, passing by McLennan Park, proved to be a game-changer, eliminating the

Local Golf Amateurs Mix It With The Pros

The Mackay region recently hosted Australia’s best golfers for three legs of the adidas PGA Pro-Am Series. Tournaments were held in Sarina, Mackay and the Pioneer Valley, completing the five-round North Queensland Series.“It’s giving local amateurs the feel of playing with these professionals that they see on TV,” said PGA Australia Queensland and Northern Territory Tournament Coordinator Garrett Skinner.

Mackay Bowls Club News

Mackay Bowls Club held the B4 Carnival with 14 teams from around the district playing four games on Saturday and three games on Sunday.Good close bowls were played all weekend with lots of laughter and banter.First place went to Barry Paskins, Jim Wallace, Col Stevens, Peter Carter.Runner up team of Jim Lette, Des Berges, Luke Mills, Ivan Butson.

HSC Competing With Schools’ Netball And Rugby League Elite

Holy Spirit College’s First VII Netball and Confraternity Rugby League Teams are gearing up to join the Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball (QISSN) and Rugby League (QISSRL) Carnivals in Brisbane from 25-30 June 2023.

Trip Down Memory Lane For High Achieving School Principal

Kangaroos internationals Martin Bella, Wendell Sailor, Brett Dallas, Shannon Hegarty, Daly Cherry-Evans and former Dally M Player of the Year Ben Barba share one thing in common.All are products of Queensland’s famous rugby league nursery at St Patrick’s College Mackay and were ‘discovered’ by talent scouts while competing in the schoolboy ranks.

At The Table

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures June 13, 2023:Division 1:Farrari (Lee Brake, Andrew McHugh, Robbie Richards) d Mercedes (Tony Bowman, Mark Sleeman) 9-1. Andrew d Mark -9, 9, 4, -10, 8.

Mackay Contract Bridge Club Weekly Results

Remembrance Pairs was held during May. Members played with a different partner over three weeks leading to a single winner. Well done to the Under State winner Sandy Patterson, playing with Mick and Marilin Robins and Margaret Jennings. Over State winner Frances Brown playing with Sue Ross, Janelle Conroy and Alan Brown.

Cracking Weekend In Cannonvale For Pioneer Swimming Club

The Pioneer Swimming Club travelled to Cannonvale for the Cannons Winter Short Course Meet on Saturday 17 June. Twenty Dolphins experienced the perfect weather – a glorious sunny warm winter’s day.

Runners Conquer Northview Gardens' New Course

Just over forty runners completed the 5k, 15k, 30km event from Northview Gardens early Sunday morning. The new course was announced by Vice-President, Brendan Bishop who did a great job explaining the twists and turns with the 30km runners heading out to the Harbour via a West Mackay loop to the Botanic Gardens.

Cannonvale State School Under 8’s Day

$50M FOR BOWEN JETTY

The future of the Bowen Jetty is looking more certain thanks to a significant cash injection which will ensure the longevity of the iconic wooden structure as it transitions to a new and exciting future purpose.Coal mining royalties and the recent State Budget have allocated $50 million to future proof this vital asset, the government recognising the importance of the wharf for recreation and tourism.

Raising Money And Hope

The Whitsunday Dirt Riders community is rallying around to support Proserpine local and Supermoto Australian Champion Andy McLiesh who suffered severe injuries following a motorbike accident earlier this month.

Editor's Note

Hi Everyone,They say that when something awesome is about to happen, something else comes along to challenge you, to make sure you really deserve the prize.This week it was an ear infection, specifically my son’s ear infection, a week before we are due to fly to Thredbo for a snow holiday.

Tiny Homes, Big Success!

The Tiny Homes Project has been given a big financial boost this week with news that an $82,500 FutureSteps grant will inch them one step closer to their goal of $750,000.

Ngaro Sea Trail Opens Islands

The Whitsunday Island tourism offering is about to get even more diverse following the announcement in the recent state budget that $3.9 million has been awarded to upgrade the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail.

A WHALE OF A WELCOME

The inaugural Welcome To The Whales Event took place on the Airlie Beach Foreshore on Friday night and hundreds of people gathered together to celebrate the arrival of these majestic mammals in our region.

Airlie Beach Hosts National Anaesthetists Conference

Over 90 Anaesthetists visited Airlie Beach last week to attend an annual conference that was organised by a small and dedicated team of doctors from Mackay Base Hospital.

First Police Buggy Arrives On Hamo

Hamilton Island Police have announced the release of a police issued buggy for use around Hamilton Island.Buggies are the only mode of transport permitted on the island, with private vehicles limited and motorcycles, mopeds and e-scooters banned. In recent years, there has been a number of critical accidents involving buggies on the island, resulting in major injuries and sadly one death.