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Fast X

The cult classic is back in cinemas and fans could not be more excited. Addressed to both new and old fans, this 2023 instalment of the massive franchise is a welcome reprise to much loved characters and sees the ending of the chapter beginning.

THE MECC’S ULTIMATE TICKET GIVEAWAY

The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) has reached the impressive milestone of 100,000 customers in 12-months and the team are celebrating with the ultimate ticket giveaway. Mackay locals will be given the opportunity to win a share in more than 100 tickets via the MECC’s 100K Competition, simply by uploading any photo or video of them attending an event at either the MECC or BB Print Stadium Mackay. The milestone marker is a cause for celebration, with the strong attendance numb

LOCAL CHARITY EVENT CRACKS $1 MILLION MILESTONE

The Mackay Mayor’s Charity Ball has now donated more than $1 million to local charities since the creation of the event. The Ball was formerly organised by Sunrise Rotary Club of Mackay and raised about $600,000 over 15 years before the reins were handed over to council, the MECC and a community committee. It has since raised about $410,000, including about $91,000, to be split between two local charities, earlier this month at the MECC. Mayor Greg Williamson said it was an amazing achievement a

CREATED IN CLAY

FUELLED BY FIRE AND WOOD Ahead of its special 20-year exhibition openings, which took place last month, Artspace Mackay reached out to the community to borrow some very special pottery pieces. That pottery is the beautiful, woodfired works of Arthur and Carol Rosser. Artspace director Tracey Heathwood said the Rossers took up pottery full time in the 1970s after spending a year in Japan. “They purchased a neglected farm at Dalrymple Heights and spent decades re-foresting the property by planting

Queensland Day Flavours Of Bowen Festival

St Patrick’s Netball Teams Book Spots For Vicki Wilson Championships

By Chris Karas Emerging netball goalkeeper Shayla Pershouse will realise a childhood sporting dream when she dons her beloved Queensland attire at this year’s School Sport Australia Netball Championships. The defensive dynamo produced superb performances for the Capricornia representative side at the recent Queensland School Sport Netball Championships in Brisbane to earn her maiden State honours. Shayla will now line up for the Maroons at the School Sport Australia Netball 15yrs and under Na

Thunder Tame Meteors To Maintain Top Spot

Logan Thunder have confirmed their status as championship favourites in the NBL 1 North Basketball Conference. The competition front runners demonstrated their title credentials when they rolled a courageous Mackay Meteors outfit 96-83 last Saturday night at Mackay Basketball Stadium. It was the Thunder team’s twelfth win from 13 fixtures with former star Meteors guard Shaun Bruce playing a pivotal role for the visitors. The outstanding number seven produced a classy display to finish with 14

Mackay School Flavour A Feature Of The Addams Family Musical

By Chris Karas Mackay Musical Comedy Players are celebrating the resounding success of their latest production The Addams Family Musical. Three sell out performances at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre is a testimony of the talent of the hard-working local cast and creative team behind the scenes. A feature were the efforts of the St Patrick’s College Mackay alumni and current staff and performing arts students that continue to make an impact in the wider community with their stro

Whitsunday Raiders Report

The Whitsunday Raiders held a night of rugby on Friday 2nd June, this saw the start of the 2nd round for the MRU senior men against Bowen, as well as a long-awaited game for the senior women’s team.

From The Table

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures May 30, 2023: Division 1: Jaguar (Tim Shehan, Barry Patterson, Anne Sheridan) d Mercedes (Geoff Denman, Graham Drury, Mark Sleeman) 7-4. Graham d Barry 5, -9, 4, -7, 10. BMW (Ivan Perkins, Emma Widdup, Ian McKay) d Lexus (Steven Whiting, Vince Boeske, Graham Brake) 7-4. Graham d Ian 7, -12, -4, 8, 5. Ferrari (Andrew McHugh, Robbie Richards, Tony Bowman) d Audi (Neil Brown, Janice Kent) 9-2. Andrew d Neil 8, 9, -7, -7, 10. Division 2: Isuzu (Steve Mathie

Sea Eagles Winning Streak

Whitsunday Sea Eagles hosted the Mackay Magpies at home on Saturday for a great day of AFL.Sea Eagles Senior Men made it three on the trot defeating Mackay Magpies 79 – 49 in what was a high pressure and skilful game.

Whitsunday United Weekly Football Report

After a lot of narrow defeats this season, the Premier Men side delivered a much-needed gritty win getting up 2-1 against a very organised and competitive Wanderers side. Wanderers didn’t go away and equalised in the 45th minute.The second half saw Whitsundays dominate play creating chance after chance Ben Smith.

Marina Run Celebrates 15 Years

Known for its stunning waterfront views and vibrant atmosphere, the Mackay Marina Run attracts participants from all over the region and beyond, with the 2023 edition being no different. Runners from across the region, with some coming from far-flung corners of Australia and at least one from New Zealand, participated in last Sunday’s 15th annual Mackay Marina Run. More than 3,100 runners of all ages from every state in Australia lined up at Mackay Harbour to compete in the Half Marathon, 8km

Picklers Return From Townsville With Medals

Seven Whitsunday pickleball players joined 80 players in the Queensland Pickleball Tour (QPT) event in Townsville over the weekend. With most playing in a tournament situation for the first time, the Whitsunday team were ecstatic to win silver in the men’s doubles 30 and under, women’s over 60’s doubles event and over 60’s mixed doubles.

Whitsunday Sailing Report

By the time the fleet headed out on the water for the Whitsunday Sailing Club’s twilight race on Pioneer Bay, the strong winds had abated and the 15 knot south easterly was ideal for racing.

Win Big And Support Local Netballers

Raising funds for their Boys and Girls Queensland Independent Secondary School Netball (QISSN) teams, St Catherine’s Catholic College are welcoming members of the community to a round of bingo.

Whitsunday Touch Football-212

WTA’s Preliminary Finals have delivered the final four teams to contest the Grand Finals next Monday.There were four exciting games last Monday night all but one decided by the slimmest of margins. Two games required extra time to decide on a winner.Preliminary Finals Results:

Airlie Beach Bowls Report

Can you believe that it's winter already, how fast this year has flown and this week we had our green fixed from all the holes in the bowls area of delivery.The good news was that the repairers were fantastic and only took 2 days to complete their work, so Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls was hastily arranged.

Bowen Bowls Report

Results of Competition Games: Singles: Gus Munro defeated Tiarna Rogers.Triples: Herb Dalton, Gus Munro, and Shane Spann defeated Ron Gould,Doc Fordham, and Peter Bruce.

Rejuvenated Cutters End Drought

Sunshine Coast Stadium proved a lucky charm for the embattled Mackay Cutters rugby league team last Saturday when they toppled the Falcons 16-10 to chalk up their first victory in the QRL Hostplus Cup this season. Not only did Michael Comerford’s under siege Cutters break their duck egg but they snapped a demoralising ten month win drought that stretched back to last August. Euphoric scenes enveloped the stadium when half back Brendan Finnegan and centre Josh Smith crossed for late tries in th

A Feast Of Bowls

With Pennants complete and the Australian Open on the horizon, there was a huge push this weekend to play lots of our competition bowls and there were some great bowls played over the weekend.

Mackay Bowls Club News

Mackay Club Ladies Pennants won their Division game against North Mackay. On Tuesday June 6, they travelled to play Arlie Beach then backed up on Thursday to play Sarina. The Mackay Club is holding the B4 Men's Carnival on June 17-18. All the information is on the notice board. We currently have 14 spots filled and need two more to fill the 16 spots, so if you are a B grade Bowler and wish to nominate a team contact the club. Friday June 16 the Club is holding Cut Throat 3 Bowl Pairs (any gender

Wangaratta Bowls Report

Fantastic News, last week our Ladies Pennant Teams - Wangaratta/Noorla played like champions as they are and won the Blue Pennant in Townsville. What an achievement, with 7 Match wins out of 9, they defeated the Townsville teams of Suburban (Runners Up), South Townsville and Thuringowa Clubs. To add icing to the cake Penny Warren’s team which included Denise Wallace, Linda Scells and Linda Smith took out the Wilma Berryman Trophy for the best performing team with 7 out 9 wins.

Local Cricket Mentor Named Queensland Schoolboys Coach

By Chris Karas Mackay cricket legend Adam Knezevic has been appointed coach of the Queensland Schoolboys team for the annual Under 19s Cricket Challenge against NSW later this year. The St Patrick’s College educator will prepare a strong Maroons X1 for a series of limited overs and Twenty20 fixtures against the Blues at Cudgen Cricket Club grounds in Kingscliff across the border. Knezevic is Head Coach of Mackay-Whitsunday Cricket and continues to spearhead the Walkerston first grade attack w

Darts Report

There were only 4 matches to report on this weekend, one of which was a top 4 match between last year’s finalists Dom Friend and Jamie Maher. Jamie came flying out of the blocks in the 1st leg, averaging in the 80’s thanks to back-to-back 140’s, and finding the triple 20 on regular visits.