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New opera ‘Do We Need Another Hero?’ is coming to the Whitsundays this weekend. Described as a joyful celebration of songs about bravery and heroism, there will be songs by popular artists like The Beatles, David Bowie, John Farnham and more, intertwined with opera classics like the famous Beethoven. The music will have you dancing in your seat with its pop to opera and country to classical mashups. In the performance audiences will be delighted and then be encouraged to question and reflec
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Performing this Friday and Sunday at the Jubilee Tavern please welcome Matt Angell. Originally from the Pilbara region in Western Australia, he can’t stay away from the Whitsundays and had been visiting the region since 2001 before finally deciding to settle down here. Throughout his adult life, he has earned a living through his music. “Music is my art, my expression and my dreams... without all three, life is pretty pointless,” he said. Matty has always loved music, but originally he onl
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Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind. Plucking little seedlings out of the ground, roots and all, is something I still struggle with today but it is essential for a strong, pest and disease free vegetable garden. Over planting is going to reduce air flow, encourage fungal growth, cause root competition and prevent foliage from being exposed to sunlight which is needed to dry off moisture and will reduce your plant’s ability to produce starches and sugars that give your vegetables flavour.
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The Whitsunday Brahmans hosted their first home game for the 2024 Season against Wests Tigers. A game which doubled as the Annual Sponsors Day which gave the community the chance to thank the clubs sponsors for their generosity and support. Unders 20's After a nervous and rough start in their Round 1 game against South's, the 20's were ready to turn the tables and put on a performance in front of a home crowd for their first home game of the season. Starting the game a little nervous again
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Exciting news for new players and those wanting to refine their skills. Skills Sessions started this Monday and will continue for another three weeks under the direction of Bernard Woods. These sessions will highlight the important skills that will suit C Graders, Family Graders and those new to Touch. Juniors start at 4.45pm, Seniors – 5.15pm at the Sports Park. And it is FREE. Round Nine Results - Monday April 22 Mixed A Raiders A 3 d G.E.T. Touch 2 Vipers won on forfeit In The Crear
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Tuesday afternoon saw the annual Alison Holmes Day, which was a huge success . Third place went to Wendy Pomeroy’s team of Lyn Graham and Bev Taylor, second place went to Joan McGrath with Maureen Barnard and Elaine Kippen . The winners of the day went to Margo Stanley’s team of Lane Telford and Alison Holmes, whilst Dawn Dowel took home the lucky door prize. Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls saw Andrew Butler’s team of Lu Rogan and Christine Lawson win. Wednesday night Corporate Bowls com
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In the Club Pairs Gus and Ray defeated Kevin and Gordo. During the Sunday Social: A. Delic, R. Gould, G. Charles defeated B. Neal, J. Gilbert, J. Wright. K. Kirk, W. Coles, L. White defeated A. Williams, H. Jacobsen, M. Wright. R. Scanlon, Glen. R, A. Peebles had a drawn game with I. Thatcher, Gordo, L. Welsted. At the Wednesday Social: D. Tuttle, R. Stitt, G. Charles defeated ME. Pratten, R. Scanlon, K. Jewell. E. Neylon, H. Jacobsen, S. Roome had a drawn game with P. Wilson, W. Coles,
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On Saturday morning two Club Championship Singles games were played. Andrew Bell defeated Bryan Davy 25 - 14 and Scott Hamilton defeated Wayne Handley 25 - 22. On Saturday afternoon two short games of Social Bowls were played. Patricia Bownds and Andrew Bell defeated Alen Sanderson and Heather Brown 11 - 9; Jim Bownds, Philip Brown and Gavin Milne defeated Arthur Griffith, Barry Zillmann and Gavin Noonan 11 - 7. On Sunday afternoon Alen Sanderson, Bruce Uhe and Sandy Daffara defeated John An
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Results for social play on Tuesday: Deb Retchless, Sue Shearing, Geoff Danvers defeated Merle Elphinstone, Irene laird, Greg Colquhoun and Bron Tolcher, Gavin Charles, Lyn Danvers defeated Stumpy Adams, Robyn Stitt, Penny Warren. Barefoot bowls: We had a few new players and also a visit from the Capricornia Tourers who were visiting Bowen for the week and took time out to visit and play at the club. Sunday afternoon, winners were Denise Wallace, Merle Elphinstone, Penny Warren defeated Jim
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We start of this week’s Premier League action with the match between Kameron Reason and Naomi Mitchell. Although the 7-1 score line in favour of Kam would suggest total dominance in the tie, there were encouraging signs for Naomi who smashed her highest match average this season by almost 10 points. That win for Kameron, in which he also scored his highest match average of the season, takes him in to second place on the premier league table. It was a good day for Dom Friend who had back-to-b
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On Wednesday, we played a single stableford for a club trophy. Ladies’ winner Grace Nott 38 points, runner up on a countback Carol O’Connell 35 points. Men’s winner on a countback Brendan Nott 40 points, runner up Mark Russell 40 points. Saturday Results, sponsored by Glenn Merrick Constructions. Men's Winner Craig O'Meara 42 points, runner up Dylan Nott 39 points, 3rd Place on a countback Brendan Nott 38 points. Ladies' Winner Nell Riley 41 points, runner up Tracey Cousemacker 36 points, 3
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In Tuesday's stroke competition, Gary Scotford had a 66 nett to chase down Ryan Wilkes who had a one under par round for a 68 nett. Robyn Whitham edged out Heather Luvis, both with 68 nett. Pins went to Aaron Prosser, Gary Scotford, and two to Leanne Alexander. Ann Gardel took out Wednesday's PDLAW monthly medal with a 77 nett, ahead of Tina Badenhorst on 78. Pins went to Tina Badenhorst and Heather Luvis. Thursday's stableford A division winner was Scott Mason with 41 points, two ahead of G
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Twenty players competed in the postponed March MM last Sunday. Peter Fox had an outstanding game with a nett 66 and most players scored better than of recent times with the course still drying out. The cored greens on the back 9 made putting a little more erratic for some.
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The weekly 9-hole stableford saw Donna Henderson take first place with 27 points, second place with 22 points c/b was Josh Frederiksen and third place with 22 points was Matt Burke. Fridays 9-hole stableford saw Brad Low take out first place with 23 points c/b, second with 23 points was Eric Gruszczynski and third place was Craig Kennedy with 21 points. This Sunday 28th April will be our 18-hole Monthly Medal, hope to see you all there. Contributed with thanks to Kate Cross.
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Cannonvale resident and Head Coach at the Next Stars Sports Academy, Tim Oberg, has been joined by a four-time Paralympian, the Head of AFL Queensland and the President of the Royal Life Saving Society in signing onto help Australians Play Well as part of the nation’s first co-designed Sport Participation Strategy. They are part of a 14-person group of experts announced as the Play Well Leadership Group that will oversee the implementation of the strategy and deliver on its vision that ‘everyon
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The Cannonvale Cannons are preparing to host their own swimming carnival this weekend. The annual carnival is normally run in January, but this year the carnival was postponed due to the threat of a cyclone. The highlight of the swimming carnival is the Skins events where swimmers have an opportunity to win cash prizes. On Wednesday, 30 swimmers participated in the second last Club Night for the swim season. Congratulations to Leo Mulliss, Matilda Nicholes and Pippa Laguna for achieving Club
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By Amanda Wright With the scent of fresh mountain dirt in the air as tyres tore through trails and the hum of wheels sliding across the high-speed pump track, the Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Trails were officially unveiled in a community ceremony last Sunday. This opening marked not just the inauguration of a new outdoor attraction, but the birth of a haven for mountain biking enthusiasts and the ticket to increased tourism potential for the Pioneer Valley beyond its natural assets.
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In a momentous week for our beloved Mackay, we've witnessed the unveiling of two projects that herald a new era of prosperity and vitality for our region. With Prime Minister Albanese’s visit earlier this week, Mackay's Riverside Revitalisation Project was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new river pontoon, transforming what was once an industrial precinct into a vibrant hub for locals and visitors alike. It's the start of a significant plan for River Street, which will e
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During the months of January and February, Harrup Park committed to supporting the Far North Queensland flood relief. For every main meal served in the Bistro during this period, the venue pledged to donate $1 towards the cause. This initiative stemmed from the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper, which devastatingly caused destruction to numerous residential communities in Far North Queensland last year. Each main meal ordered by guests and members during January and February contributed directly
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With an estimated 6,000 homeless defence personnel in Australia, the issue of veteran homelessness is a pressing concern that demands attention. Shockingly, only 1.1% of veterans access homeless support services, compared to 3.4% of the general population. Current and former service personnel experience homelessness at a rate three times higher than the broader population, highlighting a significant issue that most are unaware of. 16-year-old cadet, Murray Macgroarty has taken on the mission t
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Following the announcement of the Mackay Base Hospital expansion project and subsequent relocation of the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Mackay, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) North Australia are proud to announce a major extension for their care of sick and injured children in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays region. The Charity has introduced the launch of the RMHC Hospitality Cart, operating at the Mackay Base Hospital to continue servicing families with sick and injured children wh
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In the lead up to ANZAC Day, RSL Queensland launched its ‘Postcards of Honour’ initiative for the second year, encouraging Queensland’s youngest generation to express their personal connection to ANZAC Day through writing and illustrations. Secretary of the Walkerston/Pleystowe RSL Sub Branch, Dan Peters paid St Johns Catholic Primary School a visit to share his stories and insights on ANZAC day while educating the students by answering their questions and teaching them about the importance of
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“The Albanese Government promised programs to support the regions, but after almost two years there is nothing to show for it.” These are the words of Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox who believes the Dawson community is suffering from the government’s failure to allocate grants for much needed community infrastructure projects. “The Labor Government in Canberra has imposed a two-year funding drought on regional communities as a result of the Prime Minister’s decisions to abolish progra
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The Festivals Australia program, administered by Australian Government, is injecting $1.4 million into festivals across Australia, including the Mackay region, to support a diverse array of artistic endeavours. One recipient of this funding is the Mackay Film Festival for Youth, which will host the Pioneer Valley Acting and Screen Production Weekend Community Workshop. This workshop aims to enhance digital storytelling skills, covering scriptwriting, acting, producing, directing, editing, an
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Mackay Regional Council announced last week that the Bluewater Lagoon will close from Monday, April 29, until early September 2024 for significant upgrade work. Contractors will be completing work to replace the existing surface of the main and top lagoons with a new lining and tiles. Council said that the existing Quartzon lining of the lagoon’s floor is being replaced with a Polyvinyl Chloride membrane system that will reduce maintenance requirements at the facility. This follows on from the w
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