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Connection and camaraderie were front and centre on Saturday when Mackay’s emergency services came together for Mackay Fire & Rescue's Annual 60km Swim Challenge. Now in its third year, this year’s challenge was the first to pit the services against each other and while there was a competitive element to the day, the ultimate goal was to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health, a topic prevalent in the first response world.
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On the morning of Saturday, March 17, 1962, residents of Townsville awoke to find a peculiar figure painted atop their beloved Castle Hill. It wasn’t the first time an out of place painting appeared on the hill as university students had painted a question mark there the year before, which had since been painted over.
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Mackay’s smallest and most vulnerable babies will be given the best start possible in life thanks to a collaboration on the use of a new state-of-the-art cot for neonatal transfers to the Mackay Base Hospital from the Mater Private Hospital.
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North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has completed major infrastructure works at the Port of Mackay with the completion of Wharf Five. The Port’s newest wharf now boasts a $4 million western approach deck, positioning the Port to continue to take advantage of future trade opportunities.
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Local builders Anthony and Lynelle Wolff from Hotondo Homes Mackay are celebrating after Hotondo Homes’ night of nights, walking away with the prestigious 2022 National Display Home of the Year Award. Inspired by the Australian coastal lifestyle, their award-winning Seacoast 259 design elegantly captures the essence of relaxed family living.
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The giving tree at Mackay’s Explore Property is back again in 2022, gathering goodies and gifts for children in need. The toy drive is collecting presents for girls aged 10 – 13 and boys aged 9 – 11 which will be donated to the Pyjama Foundation.
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Cape Hillsborough is one of the Mackay region’s most popular destinations with its kangaroo and wallaby experiences, bushwalks and stunning views on the bucket lists of many. Cape Hillsborough Nature Tourist Park provides a central point for backpackers, travellers and families to stay while visiting the National Park and the popular nature-based visitor holiday park may get a facelift soon after being acquired by NRMA Parks and Resorts.
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Every Thursday night, a group of savvy and enthusiastic teenagers meet to share life skills, laughs and lessons. They are the PCYC Emergency Services Cadet Unit. Cadets is a fun and encouraging program that equips its participants with skills and knowledge to take into the world, whether the participants choose to pursue the emergency services or not.
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It’s the largest community infrastructure project in more than 20 years for the Mackay Regional Council, which is set to greatly benefit one of Queensland’s fastest-growing communities upon completion.
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Safety Must Be Number One By Kevin Borg, Chairman, CANEGROWERS Mackay
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One of the World’s Worst 100 Invasive Species has been detected in Mackay, posing a serious threat to biodiversity. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has confirmed the presence of African big-headed ants (Pheidole megacephala) in Mackay. These ants will displace most native insects through aggression.
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When Tia Gostelow visited Times Square for the first time earlier this year, she never imagined her face would be displayed across the towering electronic billboards mere months later. The indie-pop darling, who started her music career in Mackay, was spotted on the iconic big screens of New York City over the weekend after being selected in YouTube’s Black Voices Class of 2023.
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With the PBR Australia 2022 season finale happening this weekend, a couple of Mackay locals will once again take centre stage at the toughest sport on dirt. Shane “Maddog” Simpson and Jason Dittmann are two of Mackay and the Whitsundays most famous names in bull riding and will be joining the 22 riders in the arena at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre.
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Each year, during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we take part in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign.
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Have you seen Christmas lights in your street yet? I understand councils having to get a head start on Christmas decorations, given the amount of ground they need to cover but what in the Mariah Carey are people thinking?! IT’S STILL NOVEMBER.
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The Salvation Army is launching their annual Christmas Appeal for 2022 with the aim of raising $3.1 million in Queensland to ensure no one is left in need during the festive season.
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Relax, unwind and bring in the new year at the annual New Year’s Eve River Party! Say goodbye to 2022 and kick off the new year with a bang on Saturday, 31st December. The ever-popular NYE River Party brought to you by the Mackay Regional Council is back at Bluewater Quay from 6pm - 9pm.
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Providing housing has historically been a State Government responsibility. This has been supplemented by the outstanding efforts of churches and charities. Conditions now demand that we, as a council, enter the fray.
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How busy is your Christmas calendar right now? I just had a look at mine and it’s getting very full, and I love it. Oh, with today being the 25th, that means Xmas is exactly a month away! Yay!! This time of the year is perfect. The weather is great, the days are long and there’s Xmas songs being played over the loudspeakers wherever you go! So much to love!
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The Valley Spinners and Craft Group held its Christmas function recently at the Railway Hotel in Marian. The special day was made more personal with members exchanging hand-made craft gifts.
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A Mackay entrepreneur made his red-carpet debut at the premiere of his documentary at BCC Mount Pleasant last Thursday. Adam Broadstock is the star of ‘The Man About Town’, a short documentary about carving a career through his business ‘Adam’s Special Deliveries’, a play on the acronym for ‘autism spectrum disorder’, the condition Adam lives with.
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A Night With The Firebirds Friday, 5:30pm Join for a night with the Queensland Firebirds to go behind the scenes with Head Coach, Rebecca Bulley and star players including Kim Ravaillion and Gabi Simpson. A night not to be missed in Mackay where you will hear first-hand on the season ahead and also unique stories from all. $65 for this money can't buy experience which includes dinner and drink on arrival. Souths Leagues Club Mackay
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One chapter ends as a new one begins for 56 year 12 students at Whitsunday Anglican School. The students sang the school song for the last time last Friday, November 18, before walking through a ‘Walk of Honour’, bringing a close to their schooling years. School Captains Medha Dammalapati and Charlie Webb said the occasion was “extremely bittersweet”.
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Mackay Christian College Graduates of 2022 Formal Photos: Supplied by Mackay Christian College
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Mercy College rugby students etched their names in the record books last week after bringing home a Mackay Schools Rugby Cup championship double. Competing for the final occasion in Mercy colours before the school’s amalgamation with St Patrick’s College in 2023, the Year 7/8 Boys and Year 9/10 Boys registered emphatic Grand Final triumphs at the Quarry Hills Rugby Grounds in North Mackay.
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