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Mackay is one of five local government areas (LGAs) that disaster assistance has been made available to, following recent flooding activity. This assistance is available through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for counter disaster operations and to repair roads and other essential public infrastructure.
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Between 10:00pm on January 31 and 1:00am on February 1 someone has gained entry into a home on Jardine Drive in Erakala by removing a window screen and forcing open the window.
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A 27-year-old man from Charleville has been arrested and charged with multiple drink driving related offences following several alleged interactions with police on January 22. Mackay police said the following will be alleged.
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The opportunity to join the rural generalist pathway in Queensland has brought self-professed country girl Dr Jessica Chambers up to Mackay Hospital and Health Service. “I’m a country girl from north-eastern NSW, where I grew up on a little farm with a lot of animals,” Jessica said.
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Approximately 300 people gathered on the land of the Yuwibara people at Bluewater Quay throughout the morning of Thursday, January 26 to commemorate Survival Day. The event, organised by Mackay Connected Beginnings (MCB), was the first of its kind to be held in Mackay.
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A new program aimed at skilling locals is offering a solution as Queensland’s Resource and Infrastructure sector grapples with a skills shortage.
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Similar to Code Clearing – As technology in our cars continues to expand - it is helpful to have an understanding of why and how these calibrations play a part in the repair process. You may have heard the acronym ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)
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Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) are building career-based classroom learning with Greater Foundations23, a professional development event for educators across the Greater Whitsunday region. Greater Foundations23 will be held on March 3 at the Resources Centre of Excellence and is aimed at improving educators’ knowledge of the wide range of career opportunities available in the Greater Whitsunday region.
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At Get Real Workwear & Safety, we understand the importance of protection and comfort in safety footwear to avoid injury and exposure to the elements. We proudly stock the largest range of workwear boots in the region, including the market leading safety footwear brand ‘Blundstone’ – known for their comfort and fit.
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Queensland Health has established a supplier panel of major construction companies to accelerate the delivery of three new hospitals and nine major hospital expansions under the State Government’s Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan.
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Australia’s biggest mining company, BHP, confirmed last month that significant new investment in Queensland is on hold because of the State Government’s decision to lift coal royalty tax rates to the highest in the world.
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Recent school leavers and Queenslanders looking to upskill or change careers are being encouraged to enrol in one of the 37,000 Fee-Free TAFE places available in 2023. Almost all courses offered by CQUniversity (CQU) TAFE with Fee Free TAFE funding are available to Mackay residents subject to their eligibility, said CQU Deputy Vice-President VET Peter Heilbuth.
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When you live in NQ, you are sadly no stranger to high insurance costs, but when it comes to insuring homes on working rural properties, farmers are really stuck between a rock and a hard place, and our governments need to get proactive on this issue. We’ve just had a near-miss when it comes to a flood event, but this is North Queensland and floods happen, cyclones happen, and farmers, like everyone else, surely deserve the right to be able to affordably insure their homes against these events,
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An apprentice and trainee program that helps futureproof Isaac region’s skills and knowledge continues to shine as 11 fresh-faced employees start their new careers. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker welcomed the new apprentices and trainees at Moranbah Community Centre last month.
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The Australian Government has earmarked more than $3 million for community infrastructure and signage projects across the Isaac region. The funds will be used towards 18 local assets and existing infrastructure to enhance community wellbeing in the geographically challenging area.
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The wider Nebo community will gather for a weekend of cricket-inspired family fun tomorrow, Saturday, February 4, with a much more important message at the heart of the event. Six Ducks & a Yarn is a community cricket event providing a day of family fun, entertainment and cricket while raising awareness and funds for mental health throughout the community.
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After nine years in Nursing and Midwifery, Amy Kinlyside has taken the next step in exploring her passion for care and compassion. Nude Aesthetics has been operating in Mackay since November 2022 and offers patients a high level of care and professionalism on their cosmetic journey.
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As a kid growing up near Sarina, our drinking water came from an old, galvanised iron tank with rust holes plugged with chewing gum.
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How time flies when you’re having fun! It only feels like it was yesterday that we were unwrapping Xmas presents, eating way too much ham, and sleeping after watching just two hours of cricket on the TV. Fun times.
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If I had taken the Groucho Marx approach when I was offered a job at Gardian I would have made a regrettable decision and missed out on a great opportunity. For those of you aged under 100, Groucho Marx was part of the famed comedy trio of the Marx brothers.
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Skip the awkwardness of Valentine's Day with a first date that lets you both get to know each other without Cupid's interference. A casual outing or taking advantage of a holiday deal can lead to a successful rendezvous. From free desserts at a local restaurant to low-key activities, there's a Valentine's Day option for every potential couple.
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Hoping to make a lasting impression, or looking to re-ignite a spark? Humour can be a great way to break the ice on Valentine’s Day. While these lines may seem cheesy, they can still be a fun way to express your feelings and make someone smile on Valentine's Day. Just be sure to use them with a sense of humour and be prepared for a light-hearted response.
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It has been more than 10 years since the iconic Misogyny speech by the 27th Prime Minister of Australia. And, as was predicted by those attending parliament that day, history was made.
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Friday SUN.sets Every Friday Evening From 6pm Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC. Wake House Australia
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Take two regional creatives from Far North Queensland, Roz Pappalardo and Rachel Terry, inspiration from a series of rocking female 80's musicians, a few 'writing trips' to Port Douglas, and what do you get? A cranking and inspiring part rock concert / part 80's aerobics dance class / part theatre show, telling the story of one woman's epic midlife crisis solved by a touch of time travel and a close encounter with the favourite songs of her youth - All Fired Up.
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