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You’ve managed to stick to your New Year’s resolution of getting fit to live your best life, but after a few weeks of the grind, you may be wondering how to ease those aching muscles to enable you to keep training.
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CANEGROWERS Mackay Chairman Kevin Borg has welcomed Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles announcement on Monday of significant developments for the Mackay region’s emerging biofutures economy. (More on page 7).
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The 2022 Harvest has wound up, with Plane Creek and Mackay Sugar milling districts now both crushed out, despite a plan to push hard into January.No doubt about it, the 2022 Harvest has presented challenges and lessons for growers and millers alike.
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Mackay Sugar last week called an end to its 2022 crushing season, with all three mills – Farleigh, Racecourse and Marian – crushing out of sugar cane by midnight last Friday.
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In the waiting room of a Mackay doctor’s surgery in the early 1990s, a GP called the name of his next patient, Bente, pronounced “Benta”.When two women who shared the name responded, a decades-long friendship began.
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Last year, Walkerston Rotary Club member Col Baldock joined Rockhampton Fitzroy Rotary club members, other Rotarians and non-Rotarians for a ten-day trip to Cambodia’s Phnom Penh and Siem Reap regions.
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The time has nearly come for the Great Barrier Reef Arena (GBRA) to officially open! With the launch of Mackay’s own world-class sport, entertainment and leisure destination, there’s a chance for you to be a part of history.
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Friday January 20 is my last official day of holidays, and I must now return to work on Monday, and yes, the kids must return to school too! Ha-ha!Let’s just say I’ve had a great couple of weeks off exploring Mackay and the Whitsundays. I’ve been up to Airlie, stayed in a tent at Eungella (before the big wet), drank way too much coffee at home while eating bacon and eggs for breakfast, after sleeping in.
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Firstly, before I begin my column, I would like to take this opportunity
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Kath and Kim Drag Bingo is coming to the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre Friday, February 17th 2023 - hosted by Sydney Drag Queen’s foxiest morons: Prada Clutch and Conchita Grande.
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The RSL Farleigh and Northern Beaches Sub Branch will hold its monthly meeting next Wednesday, January 25 at the Northern Beaches Bowls Club, commencing at 6:30pm.
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The Ambassador Hotel is a stunning entertainment venue in Mackay, renowned for its fascinating historical background. Hosting a variety of special events such as outside festivals, parties and celebrations, corporate events and charity fundraisers, the Ambassador is sure to create an unforgettable experience this Australia Day Eve.
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Wet weather provides a perfect excuse for a game of cards and Mackay Contract Bridge Club are inviting visitors to come and learn the game of bridge on Australia Day.While members will be playing their regular bridge, the Come and Try Day invites guests to come and watch, learn how the game is played and even pick up some cards and have a go.
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Comedian Anh Do brings his best-selling memoir, The Happiest Refugee, to life in a ground-breaking stand-up show. Performed at The Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre for one night only in February, this moving, inspirational and unforgettable theatre experience combines humour, real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell Do’s amazing story.
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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 will be touring both regional & capital cities of Australia throughout January & February.
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Claiming a national sporting title or medal is the ultimate accolade for any aspiring athlete. For Mackay sprint sensation Mikayla Webb, anchoring the triumphant Queensland 4 x 100m relay sprint team at last month's National All Schools Track and Field Championships in Adelaide proved an "early Christmas present."
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So, who are the coaches of the Pioneer Swimming Club? Who turns our fish into Dolphins? Our Club is led by Igor Demin, Russian-born Olympian turned Coach. Undoubtedly, if you have been to the Pioneer Swim Centre, you will have seen Igor and heard his unique whistle blow!
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Local vocal ensemble Tutti is proud to present Summertime and All That... this February at the Conservatorium of Music Mackay. But who is Tutti?
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Hi Everyone,I am writing this Editor’s Note from Mackay where I have been ‘stranded’ for the past four days, working to get this newspaper to print while my five-year-old son asks seemingly endless questions about Minecraft, and other subjects I know nothing about!
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As the floodwaters surrounded our communities and the main highway was cut off, both to the north and the south, much of the Whitsundays became like an island where many people were marooned and unable to return home.
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Following a period of community consultation, the proposed site of the new Cannonvale Fire Station has been approved and will be constructed on the vacant plot of land on the corner of McArthur Drive and Shute Harbour Road.
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Supermarket shelves are bare, tourists have been unable to make domestic and connecting international flights, the hospital has been inaccessible by land and hundreds of motorists have been stranded between flood waters.
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Authorities are warning swimmers to be especially careful in the ocean during stinger season with records showing stinger instances in our region have already surpassed last years’ numbers and that we have over ten times the amount when compared to Mackay.
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Whitsunday Coast Airport is thrilled to announce that new airline, Bonza, is about to make its maiden voyage to Whitsunday shores following its successful partnership with the Sunshine Coast based company.
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The long-anticipated expansion of the only entrance road to Airlie Beach was due to commence this week with preliminary works beginning the long process of transforming the two-lane access road into a four-lane dual-carriageway.
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