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Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox has slammed the Federal Government for stripping $69 million from the Black Spot Program.
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A Mackay woman is ready to make a huge dent into her home mortgage after scoring $150,000 on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket she received from her husband for Christmas. The top prize-winning $10 Unwrap The Cash Instant Scratch-Its ticket was purchased at Nextra Caneland News & Gift, Shop 2066, Caneland Central, 2 Mangrove Road, Mackay.
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While it’s revered around the world as a lucky number, eight ended up being an exhausting figure for our region’s rescue helicopter service.
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Suncorp Group's AAMI brand has conducted an analysis of more than 21,000 AAMI car park insurance claims across Australia to reveal the most dangerous car park destinations.
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Do you have books you no longer need? Or other items that could benefit remote indigenous communities? The Hunters Initiative is a Mackay group inspired to help indigenous communities in remote parts of Queensland.
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Working to improve wetlands within his grazing and sugar cane property has earned local landholder Jason Bradford recognition as a Reef Champion at the 2022 Queensland Farmers Federation Awards.
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It’s time to give a shout-out to the ladies in your life who make a difference. Off the back of a highly successful launch in 2022, the Just Saying Project (JSP) is calling for nominations for its JSP Women’s Awards – and nominations close this Sunday.
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An impressive list of Mackay residents has been revealed for the 2023 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Awards, hosted by Mackay Regional Council. From encouraging others to building resilience, volunteering, excelling in sport or being a voice for others, the list of nominees showcases their dedication to the community.
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Brazen thieves have broken into the shed of a popular Mackay sporting club earlier this week, but the escape seemingly didn’t go to plan. Jock Hansen, Facilities Manager at Magpies Sporting Club said thousands of dollars’ worth of damage had been caused to club facilities and a new ATV.
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Are you a farmer experiencing financial difficulty from recent flooding events, labour shortages or rising input costs? You may be eligible for the Farm Household Allowance (FHA).
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By the end of the school holidays, you may be feeling a little frustrated. The excitement of Christmas has been and gone, finances may be a little tight, and the kids have been ‘bored’ ever since they left school.
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Hi, this is Kay from Muscle Garden. I’m very excited to announce that we will be opening our fourth gym - Muscle Garden Bucasia this April!
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The start of a new year can unveil a mixed bag of emotions for many people. While some are excited at the prospect of a fresh beginning to set themselves up for a better year than last, others struggle with financial strain following Christmas, loneliness of partners returning to work and back-to-school anxiety.
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Switching the painkiller codeine to a prescription-only medicine in 2018 led to a 37 per cent overall drop in its consumption across Australia, according to new findings from wastewater sampling published in the journal Addiction.
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Welcome to 2023! This is my first article of the year and I’m setting the intention in writing that it’s going to be a good one.
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Well, it’s hard to believe the Christmas holidays are over. I hope that everyone had a great Christmas break and that 2023 is prosperous for everyone.
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A day-trip destination which delivers on style, service and spectacular views; Coral Sea Resort Hotel provides a plethora of places to perch for the day, whether you seek shade under an oceanfront umbrella or the sun on the white sand beach loungers.
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The Comedy Circus Stunt Show at Caneland Central proved to be a hit over the school holidays, with children and parents packing in the Centre Court area near Myer to watch free entertainment.
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Friday 13 January 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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The Best of the Bee Gees Show brings a massive catalogue of mega-hits and first-hand stories from original Bee Gees drummer Colin “Smiley” Petersen to the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre on Saturday 4 February at 7.30pm.
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As part of its three-year partnership with the Queensland Firebirds, Australia’s largest rail freight business, Aurizon, brought two top players to meet excited young players in Sarina.
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Applications for $4000 worth of Artspace Mackay bursaries close today (January 13). The $1000 Rick Wood Bursary is open to students in the Mackay region who completed year 12 in 2022. While the $3000 Artspace Mackay Foundation Bursary is open to university students currently studying/enrolled in a recognised visual arts or creative industries tertiary course in 2023.
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ARIA award winning children’s artist, Teeny Tiny Stevies are heading out on the road for their most comprehensive national album tour to date! Fresh off the back of their brand-new album ‘How to be Creative’ the band are hitting the MECC stage on 20 January 2023. Teeny Tiny Stevies are a music group comprising of sisters Bethany 'Beth' and Sibylla 'Byll' Stephen.
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Umpiring at a high-level tournament at Port Moresby is the last thing Mackay Table Tennis president Janice Kent expected leading up to Christmas.
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Nestled in the southern hinterland of the Mackay region, sits a historic homestead offering travellers and day-trippers an oasis to refuel and refresh. The Homestead at Lotus Creek is becoming a favourite place to take a drive, see wildlife as you meander through the bush and then enjoy country hospitality and hearty tucker.
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