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Some of Mackay’s most promising junior cricketers will pad up for Capricornia at the Queensland State Schoolboys Cricket Championships to be staged in Maroochydore from March 5-8.
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The weekend of February 3 and 4 saw a small tribe of Dolphins head to Emerald for the Emerald Seals Swimming Carnival.
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Marwood Takes On Virtual Cycling's Best In World Championships Last Sunday, ten Australian athletes, including local cyclist Kyle Marwood, geared up for the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, which is the premier virtual bike race in the world. The
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With gears clicking and wheels spinning, the Mackay Cycling Club's Criterium Series, sponsored by Mackay Cycles, has been a thrilling showcase of talent and endurance.
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With a burst of energy and a flurry of activity, the Mackay Athletics Club Summer Series number 3 competition sprinted into action last weekend. Athletes from across Queensland took to the track and field, leaping, throwing, and racing with the skill and precision of seasoned pros. The event showcased a range of athletic disciplines, including the High Jump, Long Jump, Discus, Javelin, Triple Jump, 3000m, 60m, 100m, and the 800m. As runners exploded out of the starting blocks and jumpers soared
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Nominations are now open for Mackay Area Fish Stocking Association (MAFSA) Inc’s premier fundraising event at Eungella Dam, where both Junior and Senior anglers compete for the title of World Champion Angler in their respective divisions.
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Last Friday a woman in her twenties was transported to Proserpine Hospital in a stable condition after sustaining a suspected snake bite to her foot off Shingley Drive at 9.08pm. Local snake expert David Barwell said that at this time of year there are a lot of snakes hatching.
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When Michael Campbell and his father were travelling back from Double Cone Island on the weekend, they spotted a little white bird in the water.
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Hi Everyone, Almost three years ago we started this newspaper with a dream to bring the local community a ‘free voice in print’.
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Countless sightings of Australian pop princess Delta Goodrem have generated many excited conversations around the Whitsundays this week.
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One of the country’s biggest breakfast shows made a series of special drop-ins at locations across the Whitsundays during its daily weather broadcast this week to promote the region.
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Frustrated patients vented their impatience last week about the length of time they have been waiting for a bus service to transport them from the Whitsundays to Mackay Hospital and the Icon Cancer Centre for regular medical appointments.
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A winter wonderland theme will enthral guests at the first ball our new Mayor Julie Hall will host, it will also be the first to be held since the 2019 event held by previous Mayor Andrew Willcox in Bowen.
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A local animal rescue operator is distraught following a series of events that led to Council seizing two of her dogs.
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New Whitsunday Regional Councillor Clay Bauman caused a stir at the most recent Ordinary Council Meeting by declaring a conflict of interest despite receiving legal advice to the contrary. Councillor Bauman submitted conflict-of-interest documents in reference to the Whitsunday Regional Council Planning Scheme Major Amendment last week, stating in
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The dedicated volunteers from Save Our Foreshore (SOF) have gathered more momentum within the community following the announcement that an art exhibition and auction will soon take place to raise much-needed funds for the upcoming court case.
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John Carey joined SKAL Whitsundays, an international organisation promoting global tourism, in 2013 having relocated his business and family to Airlie Beach in 1986. Looking for new opportunities John understood very keenly the potential of the Whitsundays and Hinchinbrook (his hometown) areas to attract visitors.
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Hi all, I was going to wish our amazing community a Happy New Year but wow, I blinked, and we are already in the middle of February!
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Disappointingly, the first sniff of a cyclone sent the media into a complete frenzy with ridiculous headlines like “Horror cyclone head towards Queensland Coast” and the “ominously” named Cyclone Freddie is expected to wreak havoc on Queensland coast. It would be laughable if it wasn’t so damaging to our local businesses, with several reporting cancellations.
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In a preseason exhibition match for the ages the Mackay Cutters will face off against the North Queensland Cowboys’ Young Guns at the Whitsunday Sportspark in a Saturday night main event of what organisers are calling “a festival of footy”.
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Local farmers are set to benefit from $4.47 million in funding which supports the continuation of best management practices (BMP) that promote initiatives that will not only help the environment but also increase the bottom line for many in the industry.
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A new group of school leaders were inducted at Proserpine State High School earlier this month in a special ceremony that also honoured the achievements of last years’ stand-out students. Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Will cox was in attendance and he said that it was great to see the multipurpose hall full house while the school community watched with pride as the new school leaders took their place on stage.
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Australian history was made this week following the decision to block Clive Palmer’s Central Queensland coal mine development. This is the first time a project of this nature has been halted by the government. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek made the initial decision last year and a lengthy public consultation ensued.
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Keeping up with the odd jobs around the home is crucial to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning living environment. By taking the time to regularly perform small tasks, homeowners can avoid major issues down the line that could be more expensive and time-consuming to fix.
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Less than two weeks till Autumn! As the weather starts its journey into the cooler months, it is a very exciting time for the vegie patches in the Whitsundays. April is “the month” to plant a huge variety of vegetable seeds, so now is the time for preparation and there is lots to do.
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