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When Lesa Ashford discovered there was no ultracycling record for circumnavigating Australia set by a woman, she said “there damn well should be”. The Brisbane cyclist has taken it upon herself to set the female record, hoping to inspire other women and prove what’s possible.
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Eighteen staff at Mackay transport and logistics business Centurion stepped up to fight breast cancer when they joined the International Women’s Day Fun Run – presented by National Storage – last Sunday March 12.
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The State Government is encouraging irrigators to participate in the Queensland Competition Authority’s (QCA) review of irrigation water pricing. The QCA will carefully consider the supply costs Sunwater and Seqwater recover from irrigators, to make sure these costs are reasonable, transparent and efficient.
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Fishers who support research by reporting tagged mud crabs in Queensland can get their claws on free escape vents. The reports will help researchers track the spawning migration of female mud crabs and learn more about the species.
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It might be called the slack, but it is still a busy time for growers and for CANEGROWERS Mackay, with maintenance work on farm and those important opportunities in training and information events generally programmed for this time of year.
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Regional Queensland's rental market has experienced a slight uptick in rental vacancies as regional migration eases, according to a PropTrack Market Insight Report released recently. The report found that the rental vacancy rate increased by 0.19 percentage points year-on-year, reaching 1.64 per cent in February. This increase is due to the easing of regional migration, which has caused a slight reduction in demand for rental properties in the region.
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Porters have been supporting and working with the Mackay community for 140 years, growing and expanding within the region. Continuing their support for community programs, the Porters Cutters Care program has kicked off for the year.
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As the wet season in Queensland comes to an end, it's the perfect time to start planning and preparing for painting your fence. Painting your fence can not only improve the appearance of your property, but also help protect it from the harsh elements. Here are some tips to help you get started:
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Mackay Safety Pool Inspections is passionate about pool safety so give us a call today. Mick Storch (Pool Safety Inspector) says the biggest issue he sees in his work with Mackay Safety Pool Inspections is faulty pool gates that don’t shut properly or pool owners propping gates open. “(Pool owners) all have an obligation to ensure that the pool barrier, which is the fence and the gate, are compliant,” he said.
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With the Mackay Festival of Arts once again on the horizon, Kucom Theatre is holding auditions for their Festival Fringe event, Perfect Wedding. Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 19 from 2:00pm for the Theatre’s July production, a comedy by Robin Hawdon and directed by Kathryn Evans.
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No market is the same but there is one aspect of the housing market that is very similar no matter where you live in this country. That is rental vacancies. It’s tight out there and there’s very little for tenants to pick and choose from. Rental vacancies have been extremely low, we’re talking under 1 per cent, in Mackay for some time now.
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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. On Friday March 31, eight local identities will take to the dance floor to showcase their individual dance styles in support of local hospitals.
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I pen this story as we are 12 months out from the Local Government elections, and I would like to encourage community members to consider putting their hand up to become an elected representative of Mackay Regional Council (MRC).
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But, I will tell you why it feels different. My Dad was meant to be up from Sydney this week to see the grandkids, but after multiple visits to his doctor, it was agreed that he shouldn’t travel up to the tropics because it’ll be too warm for him and his ticker.
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The Walkerston Rotary club has a very reliable, but also quite exasperating, weather forecasting system. Invariably, when a kerbside numbering day is scheduled, the heavens decide that that would be a perfect day to dump some of that wet stuff on the Walkerston area. Quite a few years ago, the club undertook the project of rural numbering in the surrounding area of Walkerston.
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Mackay seniors will be treated to live music, complimentary tea and coffee, and a share in over 20 lucky door prizes when they attend the upcoming Morning Melodies performance, Blue Bayou, on Friday 24 March at the MECC.
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Nestled at the lower end of Fadden Street lies a way of life that's truly unique - living "on the creek"! For generations, the children of Fadden Street have spent countless hours near or in the creek, waiting in anticipation for the inevitable overflow that comes after a good spell of rain. There was never a dull moment, with activities ranging from constructing makeshift boats out of corrugated iron or rafts from bamboo branches found along the creek bank, to engaging in endless "wars" fought
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Last week, Mackay's premier event on the International Women's Day calendar was a roaring success, with over 550 women, men, and students coming together to celebrate and learn from each other. The Resource Industry Network (RIN) pulled out all the stops to make this a memorable event that highlighted the progress made towards gender equity and the work that still needs to be done.
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Friday 17 March Mackay Connected Beginnings Super Playgroup Friday, 9:00am to 11:00am Talk to organisations and services about building your family strong. Enrol to kindergarten, daycares and prep, register your child’s birth, plus so much more! For more information please contact Fiona Mann Bobongie 0488 550 270 or Latoya Latimer 0421 443 349. Glenella State School
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Division 1: Pelicans (Charlie Payne, Branko Vucurovic, John McGee, Veronica Shepherd) d Magpies (George Camilleri, Delma Knight, Noreen Fredericksen) 10-4. John d Noreen 8, -9, 7, -9, 8.
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A Mackay skate shop teamed up with local musicians and skaters to throw a skate jam at the Sugar Bowl last Friday. Skaters ripped the skatepark to a live soundtrack of punk music courtesy of local legends Inside Lane, Yellowslip and Subservia.
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A six-year bond between two of the finest rugby league prospects in Mackay has blossomed into an enterprising combination for St Patrick’s College whiz kids Xavier Kerrisk and Jaxon Purdue. Saddling up for their final season at the College, the dynamic duo are hungry for success in 2023 and eager to bring home more silverware.
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Schoolboy swim sensations Ethan Banks, Kaiden Neilsen and Mia Bradford were in a record breaking mood at the recent St Patrick’s College Swimming Carnival staged at the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex.
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Saturday afternoon saw the Mackay Bowling Club play Wests Tigers for the Tigers Head Challenge with 52 players competing In Triples and Fours with Mackay Club coming out eventual winners. A good afternoon of bowls was had by all, and some friendships made.
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Winners of our social games today were: Lesley Baumgarten, Narell Schmidtke and Lorraine Lemke. Runners up were: Jan Comelli and Jean Zamparutti. Wednesday was also the final in our B pairs competition with Lyn Tennant and Helen Goldston playing Pam Louis and Helen Fleming. It was anyone’s game to the last end, it was a very exciting game to watch.
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