Issue #

Road Runners Succeed In Airlie

The Tassal Group Airlie Beach Marathon Festival drew several members of the Mackay Road Runners to beautiful Airlie Beach last weekend with some very successful results.

Bobongie Shines As Sapphires Claim Fifth At FIBA U17 World Cup

Local basketball star Monique Bobongie shone as she took to the court representing Australia at the FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup in Europe.

On The Greens At Goosies

Monday winners were Pat Elgey and Tony Willesy. Losers draw winners, Narelle Schmidtke and Laura Howland. Lucky draws, Barry Lee and Rob Milburn.

Cutters Squander Early Lead At Home

The Cutters hosted the Ipswich Jets at BB Print Stadium on Saturday night in a battle that pitted 10th on the Hosplus Cup ladder against 13th. Both teams felt their way through the start of the first half with the Cutters the first to strike with Brendan Finnegan setting up Jake Riley in the 14th minute.

Recognition For Mackay Rugby League Ambassador

A chance meeting with rugby league Test great Steve Rogers nearly three decades ago proved a pivotal moment in the sporting career of Mercy College Mackay staff member Matthew Paul.

More Big Bash For Mackay

Mackay will host the opening rounds of the Weber Women’s Big Bash League for the first time with last week’s announcement of the WBBL fixture list for the 2022-23 season.

Harper To Don Maroons Jumper At National Championships

To capture a state title in your chosen sport is a fine feat – but to claim back-to-back trophies is a tremendous accomplishment to be proud of. Celebrating that big achievement is Mercy College Mackay student Harper Shields who recently earned his spurs with the Queensland Under 12 representative touch football team.

North Queensland Crowned Best In The North

Precision, power and performance were on display when the Women’s Northern Challenge took over the Mackay City Bowls Club last week. The tournament saw three action-packed days of women’s lawn bowls between four highly competitive teams from three North Queensland Districts.

AFLW Clubs Debut Pride Round Guernsey

The Eastern Swans women’s team held their first pride round against Bakers Creek Tigers at Etwell Park Oval in Bakers Creek on Saturday. Both teams unveiled their clubs’ first pride guernseys at training the week before after successfully applying for the Toyota Gear Grants.

Wisely Wine & Food Day

League Legends Support Craig Menkins

Wests Tigers have announced a huge line-up of footy greats for the Craig Menkins Sportsman's Dinner in August.

Airlie Beach Festival Of Music Has Big Tenth Birthday Plans

Celebrating its tenth year, the Airlie Beach Festival of Music has big plans to celebrate a decade of unforgettable events. Festival founder Gavin Butlin says the event has brought over 600 bands to Airlie over the past nine years and this year is looking big.

Origin Fever Hits Golden Years

A sea of maroon (with a few dots of blue) filled the Mackay Senior Citizens Hall as Golden Years showed their colours ahead of State of Origin last Wednesday.

Event Guide

Entries Close Soon For Men’s Day Art Show

A fundraising breakfast has opened a platform for men across the region to express themselves in art, with the theme of celebrating positive role models.

PROPERTY POINT

When Mackay people gather for weekend barbies with friends and chat about the issues of the day, the conversation invariably leads to a discussion about the best-looking real estate agents in town.

FASHIONABLE VS PRACTICAL

It is hard to escape the continual blandishments of those behind the microphone, regarding “the jobs and industries of the future”. They wax lyrical in their calls for funding to be directed to facilitate this.

Fellowship Day – Renewal Through Trust

Australian Church Women will celebrate our annual Fellowship Day Service on Friday 29th July at St Paul’s Uniting Church, Macalister Street, Mackay at 10 am.

Crossroad Arts Collaborate With Interstate Artists

Local inclusive arts company Crossroad Arts will continue development of a new touring theatre show thanks to national funding from the Office of Arts.

What A Weekend Ahead!

It’s going to be a busy one. I thought last weekend was busy and I was right. The Cutters, Meteors, Meteorettes, and Crusaders were all playing alongside the entertainment at Queens Park for our Festival of Arts.

Bee Varroa Wise With App

Queensland beekeepers can now use a new form on a survey app to help keep the destructive varroa mite (Varroa destructor) out of Queensland.

Vegetation Vandals Poison Hay Point Foreshore Flora

Five trees have been poisoned at Hay Point, with soil samples linking the vandalism to a similar occurrence in 2020.

Get Your Hands Dirty For National Tree Day

Woodlands Reserve in Andergrove will be the focus of this year’s National Tree Day in Mackay, with Mackay Regional Council calling for volunteers to pull out their green thumbs.

Real World Opportunity For Budding Marine Scientists

Two outstanding James Cook University (JCU) marine science students have been awarded Bachelor of Science scholarships – equipping them with unique real-world experience on the Great Barrier Reef under the guidance of leading marine researchers.

Popular East Point Fishing Spot Remains Accessible

Fishers across the region won’t be losing vehicle access to a popular Pioneer River fishing spot, after the decision was made at last week’s council meeting to maintain access to East Point.