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The Whitsundays welcomed a host of new Australians to the rank of citizens over the past week at ceremonies in Bowen and Cannonvale. Seven conferees were officially made citizens at their service at the Queens Beach Hotel in Bowen on Thursday, May 19, and 35 more conferees were welcomed the following Tuesday at the Reef Gateway Hotel.
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A familiar site has returned to the streets of Airlie Beach recently; young travellers with big smiles and backpacks have been trickling into our region, eager to explore and experience our Whitsunday way of life.
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Our much-loved Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor will now become the Federal Member for Dawson following a successful election campaign which saw him receive 48,652 (60.4 per cent) of the votes, followed by his nearest contender Labor Candidate Shane Hamilton with 31,962 (39.6 per cent of votes).
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The Mackay Athletics Club Carnival was held last weekend, in unseasonably cold conditions. The occasional drizzle and chilly wind didn’t deter the athletes, with records falling across a large number of events. Nearly 500 athletes travelled from across Queensland to compete. Competitors from local clubs including Mackay and North Mackay, Moranbah, Sarina, Bowen and the Whitsundays were well represented among the list of record breakers in the 2022 event.
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Despite weather that was more suited to ducks than bees, the Jubilee Community Centre was a hive of excitement last week. In conjunction with World Bee Day, the Choir of the Unheard Voices in Mackay ran an informative ‘Know Your Native Bee Day’ with artwork and handmade creations.
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A dying patient’s last wish to hear live classical music was realised on Monday by Mackay Base Hospital medical registrar Dr Michael Lam.
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From a resilience program targeting Year 6 students in Moranbah, to a lean, green mining bucket, the 2022 RIN Awards crowned some of the region’s most resourceful businesses in Mackay last Friday night.
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The community is rallying to support a young family who has been devastated by the loss of a wife and mother, 31-year-old Casey Munchow.
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A Mackay local will lay it all on the line this weekend working as a protection athlete at the final stage of the 2022 PBR Monster Energy Tour Origin Series in Brisbane.
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One of the youngest contenders at the Queensland Mud Trials Championships also had one of the biggest smiles.
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Members are advised that nominations for the ‘8 a side’ competition for all clubs is on the notice board. Teams for this comp comprise four ladies and four men: make up your own team and nominations close shortly. Nomination sheets for the mixed pairs and fours are up. Pairs games commence on 23rd July, Fours commence 30th July The two bowl triples winners for 2022 are Ian Beveridge, Dave McKendry and Clint Vassie. Congratulations boys. On Saturday our division two men’s pennant teams had two w
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The cream of Queensland’s emerging rugby league and netball talent will be on show when Mackay hosts the 2022 CQUniversity Confraternity and QISSN Carnivals next month.
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A promising batch of St Patrick’s College Mackay rugby league colts are set to realise a childhood dream.
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Mackay Road Runners hosted the 4th Annual Shawn Claydon Memorial 10km Shield in honour of Shawn Claydon, a member who passed away in 2018.
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If you’ve ever heard artist Xavier Rudd’s breezy theme ‘Follow The Sun’, you’ll know that as a singer, he distills the sound of Australiana into his music: the carefree barefoot beaches and love of a sun-blessed country.
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Friday 20 May 2022 Mackay Expo Friday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4:00pm The Mackay Showgrounds will be transformed into the region’s largest outdoor adventure and home and lifestyle event for 3 days in May 2022. Over 130 companies on show. Caravans, Camper Trailers, Boating, Holiday Destinations, 4x4 and Motoring Accessories, Homewares, Kitchens, Camping Gear, Sheds, Firepits, Pools, Spas, and loads more. Plus, daily entertainment and prizes to be won. Tickets available online only. For full event in
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The crafters of the Sarina Fibre Arts Group have pooled their talents to support the Sarina Arts and Crafts Centre.
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Mackay North State High School’s (MNSHS) marching band travelled to Brisbane last month to take part in the 2022 State ANZAC Day Parade for the 28th consecutive year.
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Park benches in Isaac’s open spaces have been painted red to prompt conversations towards ending domestic violence-related deaths in Australia.
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Last year’s patchwork repairs to the Bluewater Lagoon provided a short-term solution to leaks discovered in the lining, but now the Mackay Regional Council are seeking tenders for a permanent fix.
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A twilight dream for seniors to live in their hometown of Clermont in a modernised aged care facility is being strongly advocated for federal funding reality.
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A Mackay year 12 student is well on his way to creating change in our community, getting involved in Queensland Youth Parliament as the Youth Member for Whitsunday.
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Two more people lost their lives along the Bruce Highway in the Mackay and Isaac region within the past week, in what has been a horror month in highway deaths.
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The RSL Mackay sub-branch has donated $4,000 to The Mackay Branch of the 42nd Infantry Battalion Association.
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Global micromobility company Beam will launch up to 300 e-scooters in Mackay following the successful tender application with Mackay Regional Council, with operations to commence in June.
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