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Mackay Women’s Services (MWS) can now offer more counselling for victims of family and domestic violence, thanks to a second location which was officially opened last week at Caneland Central.
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Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has thanked the people of Capricornia for electing her for a historic fourth term.
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He was on the campaign trail longer than any other candidate for Dawson, but instead of being disappointed for himself, Shane Hamilton says he hopes he didn’t disappoint the people who gave him their support.
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Three days after the election, roughly 76 per cent of the total votes had been counted for the seat of Dawson, with LNP’s Andrew Willcox holding 60.4 per cent of the preference count. The seat of Dawson was considered a safe seat for the LNP and this election matched the prediction, with it being one of the earliest seats in the nation to be called early on election night.
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Crossroad Arts Community Champion ReNew Mackay matched donations raised dollar-for-dollar to donate $5,000 to the Crossroad Arts 2022 Annual Giving Program. Crossroad Arts staff and Artist in Residence Brenden Borellini visited the ReNew Mackay offices to celebrate reaching the first target of $5,000.
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He retired from Mater Private Hospital Mackay in 2008, but former registered nurse Paul Lanigan has continued his career of caring for people.
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A Queensland-first trial has brought two state-of-the-art buses fuelled by local sugarcane to Mackay, all aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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Are you good with your hands? Can you turn trash into treasured art? Mackay Regional Council is inviting expressions of interest from men’s groups to showcase works, craft and creations in next month’s Men’s Health Week Exhibition.
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Mackay Isaac Tourism (MIT) has appointed its new interim Chief Executive Officer and it seems there’s no one more perfect for the job.
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Get your dancing shoes on, Mackay. Be Social Fest is back for its second year and is bringing some big names to our region.
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Timber, tools, tea bags, and Tim Tams. These are a few things you can find in the Seaforth Men’s Shed, along with the friendly, approachable, and skilful men that contribute so much to the community.
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Long-time historian and Mackay Historical Society Member Dr Lyall Ford is launching his new book next Friday as part of the Society’s fifty-year celebrations.
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A large section of Jubilee Pocket went into complete lockdown last Thursday afternoon when 44-year-old Paul Malcom Henderson, who was believed to be suffering an acute mental health episode, barricaded himself in the upstairs bedroom of his unit on Erromango Drive.
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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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