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Queensland Police have charged a 37-year-old North Rockhampton man following investigations into the death of a 69-year-old Finch Hatton woman on July 4, 2022. Police will allege that the man struck the woman with a vehicle he was attempting to steal on a Boulder Street, Finch Hatton property at around 6:00pm.
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Heartworm is a serious and preventable disease that affects pets, particularly dogs and cats, across Queensland. It is transmitted through mosquito bites and can be difficult to treat once contracted. As a pet owner in Mackay, it is essential to take precautions to protect your furry friend from this potentially life-threatening disease.
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Are you a fan of winning big? Then you'll want to know about Mackay Regional Council's latest competition! By promoting the use of eNotices, the council is reducing paper waste and increasing community engagement. And the best part? You could win a Porters voucher by participating.
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Last year’s announcement of a $12 billion pumped hydro scheme proposed to be built in the Pioneer Valley by the Queensland Government was met with much local opposition, with hundreds gathering at Bluewater Quay on Saturday to rally against the scheme.
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They say the grass isn’t always greener, but for Mackay couple Denis Cusack and In Sun Park it is, after an impulse purchase that ended in a slice of paradise at Harbour Beach. The pair purchased a property in East Point’s Dunes Harbour Beach, after seeing the lifestyle it offered, only three months after purchasing an existing home in Mackay.
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Debbie and Mark Ahern have turned a lifelong love of fishing into one of Mackay’s most popular and successful seafood empires, and now the business is on the market. Debbie’s Seafood, located at Slade Point, has not only won national awards and industry recognition, but also the dedicated custom of the Mackay community based on decades of quality product and customer service.
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Leaving Jackson Brings Johnny Cash's Iconic Hits To The MECC Get ready to experience the iconic music of Johnny Cash and June Carter like never before!
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Powered by returning naming rights sponsor Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank, registrations for the 2023 Cruisin’ the Coast Sarina Beach Fun Run are now open. Hosted by Sarina Surf Lifesaving Club, the 21 May event has five different run options to choose from, with all proceeds going to support the Club.
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The Mackay City Centre is set to undergo a range of revitalisations with many exciting placemaking projects in the works. From vibrant street art to interactive installations and green spaces, the initiatives aim to inject new life into the heart of the city and create a more engaging and welcoming environment for locals and visitors alike.
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Mackay is getting its first Annual Careers Expo, hoping to make the decisions of school leavers and career-changers a little easier.
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We’ve been talking about adding a new pet to the family for some time and recently my wife and kids went to the RSPCA out off Harbour Road to look at dogs, just browsing they said. A phone call that afternoon to me from the RSPCA, and 4 days later there I was signing the paper for our brand-new cat.
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Love was in the air as the Mackay & District Senior Citizens’ hosted a romantic Valentine’s Dance. The event was filled with couples wearing stunning red and white outfits, moving to the beat of the music.
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What do you do when someone asks to use the toilet during an open house? If the person is asking on behalf of their small child who is bursting to go, you can’t really say no and let the poor kid wet themselves.
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Eight well-known Mackay identities will be lacing up their dancing shoes and taking to the stage as part of the Mackay Hospital Foundation’s newest fundraising initiative. Dancing with Heart will take over the MECC on Friday, March 31 and will see some of Mackay’s biggest personalities, who aren’t necessarily known for their dancing, bust a move.
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I’m the first to admit “Women only” programs make me feel a bit icky and I am conscious of not swinging the pendulum too far to over-correct the historical disadvantages of women towards the exclusion of men from participation. However, the statistics still point alarmingly towards the underrepresentation of women in key decision-making roles across almost all
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On Friday the 3rd of March, millions of women around the globe will unite to mark the annual World Day of Prayer.
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CASA Monthly BBQ Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm Head down for a snag and a yarn. CASA - Community Accommodation & Support Agency Inc.
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The official amalgamation of historic St Patrick’s College and Mercy College in 2023 has revived golden educational memories for old time residents of Mackay. Local identity and decorated Sister of Mercy Denise Hinton took a trip down memory lane this week when she reflected on her days at St Patrick’s Convent High School – a boarding school for post-primary aged girls and secondary school students that opened in 1930.
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When Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert got a table tennis bat in her hand, you couldn’t get it away from her. Julieanne took on local player Emma Widdup and juniors Trent and Erin Day and Oliver Hamelink to try out one of the new tables at the Mackay Table Tennis Centre.
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The Australian Idol journey has ended for the two Mackay singers representing the region this week as they return home after making it to the Top 24 round of the national television series. Mackay locals Noah Cookson and Damien Agius were farewelled by audiences across the country after their final performances, much to the disappointment of Sugar City viewers on Sunday and Monday night.
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From little things big things grow was a great way to describe the growth of Catherine McAuley College, Mackay, according to Principal Jim Ford.
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Hilly scenic views were a highlight for the Mackay Road Runners’ (MRR) second race of the 2023 program as they challenged themselves to an undulating 5/10km Rural View Lookout event. The annual event is surprisingly popular with the local contingent of runners despite the many ascents and descents to test the legs and the lungs.
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Wednesday Ladies Social Bowls played on the 15th February. The winning team was a pairs game with Fleur Warner and Margaret Goldston. Runners up were Gloria Sam, Judith Snow and Wendy McGee. Club Championship pairs is now underway with results in coming weeks. Contributed by Sue Hazledine
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On Saturday, the Mackay Bowls Club played a Ladies v Men Challenge. Congratulations to the men who were victorious defeating women on all rinks. On the day, bowls and the club were the winners with 30 members enjoying an afternoon of good bowls and friendship.
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With an event sponsored by Bushman’s Bakery, it was extremely appropriate that the winning team of Goosies’ ‘Under the Shed’ tournament was named the ‘Dough Makers’! It’s a major event for the local bowls club in North Mackay, attracting bowlers from across Queensland to have a crack at the $12,000 prize pool. As a Bowls Australia Tier 3 ranked event, bowlers know they will face fierce competition in the mission to land nearest the jack.
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