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Cyclone Saturday This Weekend At Caneland Central

Every year more than 500 packs filled with vital emergency information are delivered to residents as part of Mackay Regional Council’s annual Cyclone Saturday community event.

Marine Science Scholarship Makes A Splash

Local high school students have the chance to kick-start a career in marine science thanks to scholarships being offered by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and James Cook University (JCU).

Sarina Hospital Closed To Visitors Due To COVID-19 Cases

Visitor restrictions at Sarina Hospital came into force earlier this week on Tuesday 15 November, after it was reported that a number of positive COVID-19 cases were recorded.

Calen Needs A Doctor

The rural health crisis is knocking on our back door, with residents in rural areas throughout the Mackay region lacking basic medical care due to having no doctor nearby.

Oakenden Student Wins Farm Safety Calendar Competition

A Year 6 student from the Mackay region has become one of twelve Queensland kids to be selected as winners of the 2023 Farm safety calendar competition.

Top Coach From Scrubby

You’ve heard of ‘Jenny from the Block’, but have you heard of ‘Muss from the Scrub’?

Mini Homes For Big Stories

The Rotary Club of Walkerston is well known for the installation of its Mini Street Libraries, which can now be found across the region, from Eton to Walkerston, Ooralea to Finch Hatton.

The Gift Of Giving

St John’s Catholic Primary School in Walkerston will once again be making the community around them a better place this Christmas, with its annual Christmas Gift Giving appeal.

WHAT IS RADF?

As a councillor, one of the committees I chair is the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Advisory Committee.

Property Point

“We’re not gonna give it away!”It’s the comment sellers have been heard to make on countless occasions in the long and challenging history of real estate sales.

Help Make Someone’s Christmas Special

For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate the festive season and enjoy the companionship of those closest to them.

Preparing For High School

Life can’t get much busier than end of year at work, with holidays coming up plus Christmas shopping. Although, there’s one more factor our family can throw in, high school starts next year.

International Cinema Travelling To Mackay

Travelling Film Festival will bring an enthralling program of Australian and International cinema to Mackay this weekend from November 18-20 at BCC Cinemas Mackay Mount Pleasant.

Showcase Gala 2022

Emerald Student Wins Illustrious ANZAC Experience

Eight Queensland students and two teacher chaperones have won the educational trip of a lifetime, awarded the Premier’s 2023 ANZAC Prize, with one of the gifted students coming from Emerald State High School.

End The Year With Christmas Cheer

From Finch Hatton to Sarina, Dows Creek to Calen, there are a plethora of performances and events to awaken the Christmas spirit.

Cowboys Milk Delivers Fresh Opportunities

You might’ve noticed the logo of your favourite footy club in the milk fridge of the supermarket lately.

Students Racing To F1 In Schools National Finals

Three students from Holy Spirit College (HSC) are gearing up to compete in the REA Formula 1 (F1) in Schools National Competition in Penrith in March 2023 following success in the recent State Finals.

Dancing Away From Being Broken: The Brave Ballerina Tells Her Story

After suffering for decades through the hands and words of others, Broken Ballerina Inc. Founder, Jules Thompson, said the lowest point in her life was having her children taken away from her.

Generous Staff Grant Helps Domestic Violence Charity

Mackay’s Broken Ballerina is able to dance another day thanks to a generous grant from CommBank.

Sparks Will Fly As Firebirds Clash With Lightning In Mackay

An early netball derby is headed Mackay’s way, with the inaugural Suncorp Spirit Cup taking place at the Mackay Multisport Stadium on Saturday, November 26.

Area 14 Toastmasters Step Up For Conference and Speech Contests

The 2022 Annual Area 14 Toastmasters Conference and Speech Contests were hosted by Calen Canefields Club and held at Calen District State College Library on Saturday November 12, 2022.

A Twist On A Christmas Classic

Mackay locals are set to unwrap a special Christmas celebration at Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) this year. Christmas is only just around the corner, and that means one thing: it’s acceptable to play Love Actually on repeat.

Eisteddfod Honours For Gifted Dancer And Vocalist Sophie

Leading the way for Mercy College at this year’s 75th annual Mackay Eisteddfod was gifted 15-year-old dancer and vocalist Sophie Reilly.

Five Queensland Sporting Representatives Honoured

Mercy College Mackay have saluted their five elite State sporting representatives after superb performances in 2022 on the rugby league, touch football and hockey fields, squash court and athletics track.