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• MACKAY LOCAL NEWS
Thursday, 26 August, 2021
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THE CQUniversity Agri-tech Education and Extension team travelled to North Queensland as part of the Kids to Farm project delivered in collaboration with the AgForce Schools to Industry Partnership Program The three-week roadshow travelled to Mackay, Townsville and Charters Towers, to increase primary school aged childrens’ understanding of agriculture and its importance to Australia’s way of life.
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QUEENSLAND’S Ballistic Beer Co has launched Low Ha Low Carb Pale that is destined to turn the Australian craft beer world on its frothy head. Only 2.2 carbs, 100 calories, in a can, Ballistic claim Low Ha is Australia’s first low carb craft beer. From the team that created the popular Hawaiian Haze, Ballistic’s new Low Ha is a bright, easy going, full flavoured Aussie Pale Ale. With a full malt body and a lively fruity aroma – it is low carb with real taste.
By JULIANO OLIVEIRA
FARMER David Luke and his bulldozer – an inseparable pair and no stranger to the pages of Mackay Local News – are back on mining giant, Adani’s, radar. Maintaining he is a victim of chance and denying any deliberate action, Mr Luke’s trusty yellow partner broke down in the middle of Moray Carmichael Boundary road, the only available access connecting the mine to the neighbouring cattle properties. An active voice in the community, Mr Luke has been fighting a long battle against the miner, claiming Adani’s Bravus Resources had not paid its bills and honoured contracts to build an access road to the mine. In a bold move in March, Mr Luke threatened to use their bulldozer to block the mine-access road and stop thousands of trucks and the Carmichael coal mine construction. Destiny apparently has acted in Mr Luke’s favour, as his truck ended up blocking the road for a few hours. As a result, the police were called to assist with the vehicle’s removal. In a note to the press yesterday, Adani said that “at approximately 8.30 am, the dozer was removed, and the road has now reopened.”
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BULLDOZER: David Luke on his big machine earlier this year. “We continue to work with Isaac Regional Council and Queensland Government to resolve the final design features for specific sections of the Mine Access Road, and this process is nearing completion,” the statement said. Despite the incident, Mr Luke’s unhappiness with the coal mine still grows. He claims that the company is falling short of its commitments in delivering an alternative road. Added to this is the safety question involving the whole community in the area.
“There is the noise, body light, and safety of animals or horses across the road in front of a house.” Hundreds of trucks and cars use Moray Carmichael Boundary road daily to reach the mine, hardening even further the residents living in the region. “(The road) is vital because it’s my right to get here or get past it to get to the properties. Now, they (Adani) are using the road as a mining access road. So it is no longer a
country road,” Mr Luke pointed out. Bravus has told Mackay Local News that it had, “agreed to fund some fencing and a temporary road away from Mr David Luke’s property, which Isaac Regional Council will construct. “The permanent road upgrade, which will be even further away from Mr Luke’s property, will be built as part of the overarching Mine Access Road upgrade that is currently underway,” the statement said.
Award-winning cat heading to Mackay ALL we want for Christmas is a new day-tripping tourism operator. And multi-award winning company, Red Cat Adventures, are playing Santa! Mackay’s stunning coastline and surrounding islands will finally be given the showcase they deserve with the launch of a new tourism player in the region. Company Directors Asher and Julie Telford said they were beyond excited to be expanding their innovative, world-class brand into Mackay. They encourage locals to visit the new website – live from today – and book a tour on Wildcat. “Our brand new ‘Wildcat’ catamaran is going to provide locals and tourists with a ‘Pure Escape’ experience out to some
of the unique, pristine islands off the Mackay coast in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park,” Julie Telford said. “Guests will get to discover untouched beaches at a variety of locations to suit the winds and tides of the day; snorkel at coral-encrusted reefs and swim with diverse marine life – all while fully catered and crewed on our newly built custom-designed catamaran.”
Flying high, Highlands fling-style LOCAL TALENT: From the Highland Fling to guitar solos, cello recitals to tooting flutes - the second week of the 2021 Mackay Eisteddfod was a feast for lovers of the arts during the past week with competitors taking to the stage at both the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) and Central Queensland Conservatorium, at CQUniversity’s Ooralea Campus. Once again, We are incredibly grateful to Keeara and Reece Photography for the wonderful images we are able to share with you this week! GO TO PAGE 30
Built with assistance of the Palaszczuk Government’s ‘Growing Tourism Infrastructure’ grant fund, Wildcat (pictured above) is a one-of-a-kind vessel blending technology and practicality. “Local knowledge has been integral to our design process and in creating a suite of unique itineraries, perfectly suited to Mackay’s tides, winds and topographical features,” Ash-
er Telford said. “Departing the Mackay Marina each morning, no two days aboard Wildcat will be identical, as we shape each tour to make the very most of what this spectacular region has to offer that particular day. “Destinations like Cockermouth, Brampton, Keswick, St Bees, and Scawfell islands, as well as some secret, hitherto unexplored spots, are all within comfortable reach of Mackay’s new fast cat, available for day tours, private functions, corporate hire, edu-tourism and eco-initiatives.” Scan this QR code to see videos of the tour via our YouTube channel.
