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Christ dies, and Christ lives. Sure, but what difference does it make to my life? Well, the Easter story is actually about everyone’s life. Jesus endures what all of us face at some time: betrayal, injustice, hurt, insults, suffering.
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No skater starts knowing how to ollie, kickflip, or even just move forward on the board – and that’s where Bowen PCYC’s free Skateboarding Workshop comes in.The local not-for-profit organisation is inviting enthusiasts of all ages and all abilities to head to Queens Beach Skate Park this weekend for live demonstrations, tutorials, and a free sausage sizzle.
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It was one year ago that the Mackay community excitedly came together to check out the new watering hole in town, Red Dog Brewery. Offering fresh and flavourful beers made onsite, as well as a unique range of independent spirits and drinks, Red Dog clearly filled a gap in the market because, one year on, the brewery is going stronger than ever and is excited to invite everyone back for a big first birthday celebration.
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Hundreds of Whitsunday locals attended Quota Whitsundays’ Dementia Morning Tea fundraiser and raised between five and six thousand dollars in support of Proserpine Nursing Home residents who are living with the devastating condition.
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Friday 31 March Autumn Orchid Show Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am to 3:00pm Mackay and District Orchid Society Inc presents their Autumn Orchid Show at the Sporting Wheelies Hall. Orchids for sale. Pots, Potting Medium, Tags etc. Orchid Culture Demonstrations. $2 coin donation. Raffles Email: mdos.secretary@gmail.com. Phone 0435002990. Webpage: www.mdos.com.au. Sporting Wheelies Hall, 78 Bridge Road, South Mackay
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Local families were feeling fortunate after a full day of free fun at Proserpine’s Pioneer Park for the Whitsunday Regional Council Get Active Family Fun Day.
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Entries are now open for Mackay`s prestigious Woollam Art on Show Awards. Mackay Show Association announced the launch of Mackay`s highly popular, non- acquisitive 2023 National Art Prize, returning August 4-7, with new additions to further highlight art and culture in the region. Celebrating seventeen years of art excellence, The Mackay Show Association’s initiative behind establishing The Art on Show Awards was to take the arts to a higher level of professionalism within the context of a com
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Wheelchair rugby league allows the beautiful game to be played by anybody and everybody, allowing people with and without disabilities to play on the same team The inclusive rugby league variation was founded in France around 2008, being taken up by Queenslanders in 2016 and seeing a steady growth ever since.
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Mackay Hospital Foundation is well-known for signature events that bring the community together, and Dancing With Heart is no different. Tonight, Friday March 31, eight local identities will take to the dance floor to showcase their individual dance styles in support of our local hospitals.
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The final games of the Mackay Junior Cricket Association were underway last weekend, with four Proserpine Pitbulls teams across the age groups playing off for Premiership Shields.The Under 11s between the Proserpine Pitbulls and Mackay Norths Devils started captain Kobi at the helm of the Proserpine side.
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Whitsunday United’s Division One men were hopeful of upsetting the visiting Rangers Squads on Friday night with games at home, but were caught flat footed.In the first 20 minutes, Rangers piled on five goals, and despite United rallying, the side couldn’t match the speed and work rate of the young Rangers squad, 1-8. Division Two was a different story with the teams more evenly matched, but Whitsunday struggled to capitalise on periods of good possession, losing 1-3.
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Basketball fans turned out in force as the Mackay Metorettes and Meteors kicked off their NBL1 seasons last Friday night. Welcoming Rockhampton to the Crater for Rivalry Round, it was the Meteorettes taking on the Cyclones first in what ended up an absolute thriller. With each team taking the lead throughout the first quarter, the Cyclones took control of the game early, going into the first break with a 15-26 lead
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The Proserpine Whitsunday Rugby Union Senior Men kicked off their 2023 season last Saturday with a Grand Final rematch away from home against the Bowen Mudcrabs. Both teams started nervously, until the 29th minute, when Raiders Jesse Reichelt took a quick penalty tap and crossed the line for the first try of the match.
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Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night results March 23, 2023: Division 1: Donic (Graham Drury, Andrew McHugh, Barry Patterson) d Tibhar (Mick Ruhl, Allan Edwards, Vince Boeske) 6-5. Andrew d Mick 8, 5, -3, -8, 4. Joola (Emma Widdup, Neil Brown, Robbie Richards) d Victas (Geoff Denman, Anne Sheridan, Steven Whiting) 6-5. Rob d Geoff -7, 9, -2, 9, 8.
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A young Whitsunday local has been picked for the Under 12’s Girls North Queensland Touch Football team on her third consecutive attempt to win a place.Proving that determination truly pays off, Lanie Hazeltine was successful at trials in Ayr earlier this month.
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Mackay bowls club launched into full competition last week with rinks holding social or competition bowls. This Saturday, teams will be competing in Wilma Plane Creek Shield. Teams: C Molloy, G Luck, P Molloy, B Bridger B Williams, T Crocker, C Marks, R Dunstan K Tranberg, J Crocker, G Edmonds, N Wilson.
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles Senior Men and Women kicked off their 2023 Season campaigns on Saturday with openers against Eastern Swans at Rogers Oval.The first match of 2023 for the Sea Eagles Senior Women saw a different looking team with nine new players coming into the team - some moving up from Juniors and others new recruits.
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Tuesday’s Winners were Stumpy Adams, Laurie Land, and Kevin Jewel against Gwenda Lydom, Denise Wallace, and Penny Warren at Wangaratta Bowls Club.Tracey Stanford, Deb Retchless, Robyn Stitt, and Marg Wilson joined the winner’s circle for the Tuesday competition, defeating Bron Tolcher, Merle Elphinstone, Sue Shearing, and Isobel Wheeler.
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Returning to BB Print Stadium for the second week in a row, the Hostplus Cup Mackay Cutters were once again unable to capitalise on a close match, finishing off a huge day of local rugby league last Saturday. The Townsville Blackhawks were off and racing early, with fullback Jodeci Baker-Tiraha scoring in the second minute.
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Proserpine Bowls Club bowlers attended the annual Northern Challenge played at Northern Beaches in Mackay last weekend.North Queensland came out overall winners with Mackay taking second and third place, with five Proserpine players taking roles in the Mackay teams.
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Mackay State High School are the Mackay School Sport Girls Year 7/8 Rugby League champions for 2023. The Milton Street school staved off a spirited challenge from St Patrick’s College in wet conditions to claim the title with a 20-6 Grand Final victory at the Mackay Junior League Fields. Bolstered by the recruitment of ace playmaker Vitea Parter from St Patrick’s in recent weeks, the Mackay State High girls showed their class and power to bring home the trophy.
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Tuesday afternoon Ladies Day at Airlie Beach Bowls Club hosted a spectacular display of bowls by Regina Aqualina, and Robin and John Brown in an impressive victory. Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls had a huge winner in John Askew’s team of Tony Kelly and Eric Barnard.
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Six of Mackay’s best young rugby league prospects will showcase their skills in coming weeks at one of the State’s best showpiece schoolboy tournaments. Emerging St Patrick’s College colts in halfback Jaxon Purdue, hooker Xavier Kerrisk, fullback Will Shears, lock forward Kayne Smith, centre Tenzin Cantor and prop Tyler Shandiman are players to watch when they line up for the Capricornia 18yrs team at the Queensland School Sport State Championships in Townsville on May 22-23.
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The first round of the three-round-three-person ambrose sponsored by Whitsunday Concrete Constructions and Proserpine Golf Club was played last weekend with 30 players forming teams to compete.
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The weather was the winner last week at Proserpine Golf Club, defeating everyone on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Club managed to head back on the course on Friday for the 9-hole social competition where Paul Gray led the way, winning the Metropole Hotel Voucher on 20 points, and narrowly defeating Harry Milne on a countback.
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