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Youth representation in our region is in safe hands thanks to the recent announcement that Year 12 Proserpine State High School Captain, Sam Rogers, will be the next Queensland Youth Parliament Member for the Whitsundays.
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Do you know why Post Graduate Training in an Automotive Facility is so Critical? Interestingly a recent question posed by a Local Leader in the Training industry prompted this article. How as an employer do I bridge the gap in training modules from what is learned in an Panel Technician Apprenticeship? To what is required in the industry today? This question highlights a number of issues - the most important one:
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A veteran Girl Guide leader was congratulated for her 50 years of service to the community group at the Proserpine Guide Hut earlier this month.
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We all know how important our eyes are, but how many of us wear the correct eye protection? With 45% of all head injuries being to the eye, and 90% of eye injuries being preventable with the use of appropriate safety eyewear it is essential that workers have the correct eye protection for their job. At Get Real Workwear & Safety, our range of safety eyewear meet all industry requirements for protection from sun damage, dust and particles. Our range of glasses offer a wide range of functions from
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Hi all,We’ve got so many exciting projects happening at the moment in Division 4.
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“We have all the parts, but not the people,” is a common declamation of Mackay business owners as they face the continued lack of tradespeople. Northern Queensland is not alone in experiencing a significant shortage of skilled workers – a lingering challenge for Mackay’s economy and particularly its small business owners. So, why is that the case?
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After a successful inaugural event last year, Shed Happens Mackay are once again celebrating International Men’s Day (IMD) with its annual Art Show. Partnering with the Mackay Art Society, Shed Happens are expanding IMD 2023 celebrations this year by opening the Art Show to more youth with two groups in the Emergent Artist categories. The theme for IMD 2023 is the third pillar of IMD, ‘Health and Well Being of all Generations of Men’, and this will be the theme for artists to address in their wo
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The first Get Set for Work information night ahead of the second intake for the intensive employment and training assistance program for 15- to 19-year-olds was a major success for its facilitators as they record several direct enrolments.
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Saturday 8 April Shannan Fitzgerald Live at the Seabreeze Hotel Saturday, 8:30pm to 11:30pm Dance the night away with live music from 8.30pm - 11.30pm. Seabreeze Hotel
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Export diversification is a critical aspect of modern agriculture, particularly for small-scale farmers who are often vulnerable to market fluctuations and price volatility.
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With plenty of handy people donning the tool belt and getting stuck into jobs around the house this Easter, the community is urged to be electrically safe to avoid turning DIY into DIE.
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Business owners in Proserpine attended a lively networking afternoon on Friday and organisers were thrilled to see such a positive turnout for what they hope will become a monthly event.
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Off the back of their record-breaking triple j Hottest 100 appearance, seeing three tracks in the top six of the countdown, beloved outfit Spacey Jane has announced a regional Australia tour bringing the iconic indie rockers to Mackay in June.
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Tired of waiting for Tradesman to call you back or turn up? Dissatisfied with previous work or the mess that was left behind? Time to call Superior House Painting Specialists/Superior Concrete Resurfacing.
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A local activist group’s fight against an approved high-rise development in Airlie Beach took an artistic turn last week as the association organised an art exhibition and auction to raise funds for its court case.
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Kucom Theatre has announced the cast of its July production, Perfect Wedding, a comedy by Robin Hawdon directed by Kathryn Evans. Lani Seaton and Zachary Trounson will fill the leading roles as bride and groom alongside Michael Brennan, Asta Ryan, Carolyn Roche and Kristyn Everett. A Mackay Festival of Arts Fringe event, Perfect Wedding opens on Thursday, July 6 with early bird tickets available from Humanitix from Monday, April 24.
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While we might complain about the pitfalls of travel today – delayed or cancelled planes, rough potholed roads and constant highway stoppages – spare a thought for our forefathers and the challenges they faced while trying to navigate even the simplest of journeys.
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Mackay Choral Society is proud to present The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan. Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera is packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes. Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head-over-heels in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technic
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Retired and former Queensland mine and quarry workers in the Whitsundays Region can access free lung health checks on the Heart 5 Mobile Health Unit, 26-27 April in Bowen.
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John Wick: Chapter 4 is bit like Christmas lunch: every year, you go round to your parent’s place, you sit down, and somehow, every succeeding course is better than the last.
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“Hands / Touchin’ hands / Reachin’ out / Touching me…”. Don’t say you didn’t start humming along; everyone knows the words.
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North Mackay Athletics sent its team of 19 athletes up the highway to take on the Little Athletics State Championships in Townsville on the March 27 weekend. The local club came home with a series of spectacular results, not only as a number of its athletes achieved personal bests in their chosen events, but also as a number of the young stars made it through to the finals. Many of the club’s athletes competed for the first time in an eye opening and valuable experience for them to carry into
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Tougher the challenge the stronger the response – that is the inspiring life motto for Mackay’s outstanding netball prospect Shaylah Pershouse. Netball is a way of life for dedicated Shaylah, who is one of the rising young stars at St Patrick’s College and the Mackay Netball Association.
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One of the shining jewels of Airlie Beach’s restaurant and cocktail scene has added rooftop functions to its venue’s repertoire of ocean views, delicious food, and daring beverages.
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March was a very busy month for the Mackay Bridge Club. Mackay Match Point Pairs Section A 1st - Diane & Max Holewa, 2nd- Noel Bugeia & Terry Sheedy, 3rd- Monica Darley & Nancy Wicks. Section B 1st- Patricia Garner & Helen Van Den Broek, 2nd- Annie Lynch & Diane Stokes. Section C Sandy Patterson & Geoff Cowan. Encouragement Award – Susan Ross & Vicki Howard.
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