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In early August, Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated (MRPI) received a call from an Ergon Energy depot with a most unusu al report: a cat had fallen through their Ergonceiling.workers arrived at the de pot one morning to find a ginger cat and a hole in the ceiling, the cat bolting the moment the door was opened. A few days later, the staff could hear meowing and got in touch with MRPI.
“What a fantastic result. “We all love a happy ending.”
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This then drives people towards other avenues. A different career, or perhaps no career. Why work your guts out when you could be spending more time with your family if you have savings? This then compounds the other major issue Australia is facing, a skills and worker shortage.
If older people want to work then good on them, I think that’s fantas tic. I just hope we’re not spiraling towards a future where our older generation have to work, just to It’slive.the vulnerable who are feeling it the most. Beneficiaries, those earn ing lower-than-average wages and those with high debt levels. The only ones who seem to be winning in this situation are the banks and petroleum companies. So who is winning because they are winning? There’s the real problem.
“We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the car ing team at the Ergon Depot for going above and beyond to help rescue this cat from their ceiling.
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One of the MPRI team scaled a three-metre ladder to assess the situation, ultimately setting traps and trail cameras in the ceiling. “The staff at Ergon were amaz ing,” MRPI said in a Facebook “Theypost. are such a friendly, caring group of workers. “They helped us as much as they could, getting ladders, resetting the traps morning and night, etc.” In the early hours of August 12, an unharmed, desexed male cat was found in one of the traps in the Robinceiling.Morgan from MPRI care fully removed him from the trap and the cat happily settled in her arms - this was no feral cat; this was someone’s pet. Fortunately, the cat was micro chipped, and his details were up to date. A call was placed to his owners, 1600km away. The Newcastle residents had given up all hope of ever finding their cat, adorably named Eu Egene.ugene had escaped twice while his owners were travelling from Townsville to Newcastle, his last known whereabouts being Sarina eight months prior. The adventures Eugene em barked on between then and now remain a mystery, but he was fi nally reunited with his owners last “Thismonth.story clearly highlights the importance of microchipping your pet so if it gets lost it can be reunited with its family,” the Facebook post reads.
All sorts of suggestions are being thrown around, from allowing children as young as 13 to work, to reducing the penalty for pen sioners to work, allowing some of our aged yet skilled nurses and teachers to return to work without reducing their pension so severely.
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Mortgage rates and coun cil rates have gone up, which leads to hikes in rent. The cost of petrol is ridicu lous, which then causes the cost of everything else to increase. Food is becoming scarce due to farmers not having the necessary work force to help with harvests, which pushes the price up. We’re all feeling the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis, with no relief in Inflationsight. rose to a high of 6.1 per cent in June, the highest it’s been in 21 We’reyears.not alone, however. Many countries around the world are grappling with rising inflation. The USA, UK, Germany, New Zealand and Canada have all experienced higher inflation than Australia, ranging from 7.3 per cent in New Zealand to the UK’s 9.4 per cent. In comparison, wages rose an average of 2.4 per cent during the March quarter, but a lot of hard-working Aussies didn’t get a pay rise at all this year. It’s hard to stay positive when you reaslise that, due to inflation, you’re ac tually earning less value than you did the year before, despite being a hard-working, faithful employee.
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“There was a robust discussion that only clarified that they (councillors) hadn’t vot ed for the motion as it lay but on their own perception of what it was,” said Ms Hayes.
The second regular Northern Beach es Community Meeting took place last Wednesday, with the Camilleri Street Skate Park one item on the agenda. Approximately 20 community members attended the meeting as well as Council lors Alison Jones, Fran Mann, Laurence Bonaventura, Pauline Townsend, Justin Englert and Belinda Hassan. Northern Beaches resident Bessie Hayes spoke to the agenda item on the night, giving an update on the issue at the meeting and giving councillors an opportunity to provide reasons behind the council’s decision to have the mural paint ed over without community consultation.
“They just wanted to be consulted. “In the purest sense, Wednesday was the opportunity we wanted on July 27.”
The mural painted at the Camilleri Street Skate Park before it was painted over by Mackay Regional Council
“However, they did stay to mingle with community members after, who got the chance to speak to them personally to tell them why they were angry.
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Former Councillor Theresa Morgan, Vicki Blackburn, Jason Costigan (former MP) and representatives from Dig-it! Landscapes gathering at a memorial garden dedicated to Shandee Blackburn on the 18-month anniversary of her fatal walk home. Photo supplied: Mackay Regional Council
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Ms Hayes highlighted inconsistencies in claims made by multiple councillors re lating to the Camilleri Street Skate Park Inmural.the ordinary meeting of council held on July 13, 2022, Councillors Martin Bel la, Englert and Bonaventura stated that an application was made for the installation of public art as a memorial for Northern Beaches boy William Baker. The application, however, makes no men tion of William, as artist Anita Laura clar ified in her address to council in the meet ing. “The intention of this mural is to bright en the space and see a mural with sort of themes of connection in that place,” said Ms MackayLaura.Regional Council Acting CEO Angela Hays agreed, saying it was her and the office’s recommendation that council support the application. “The design of the mural itself does not reference any individual in any way and I understand that it is the family’s strong wishes as well that this is not considered a memorial of any sort,” said Ms Hays.
“Installing these three new towers will also allow for competition and choice in the re gion for both local business and residents, with Optus offering its best network yet.”
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The newly installed Optus-owned sites, located in Mackay City West, Homebush, and Dolphin Heads, will provide Optus customers with greater communication through the improved density of the mo bile network with enhanced coverage and increased network capacity.
As part of a $3.9 million investment into the area, the three towers are located in ru ral, city and beachside locations, enhanc ing the Optus network for the thousands of locals and tourists who live, work, and visit Mackay, a popular destination for travelling through to the Great Barrier DaveReef.
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Another reason given by Council to cover the artwork was the incorrect following of Council’s public art approval process, due to what Ms Laura called a “miscommuni Mscation”.Hayes says the community group will revisit the artwork application further down the track and hopes regular North ern Beaches Community Meetings will see the potential of the northern beaches “Therealised.highlight is that the community is keen to continue the meetings quarter ly and collaborate with some other com munity groups to get some activities and events going,” she said.
The motion to take the decision to com munity consultation was ultimately denied despite calls for community consultation from multiple councillors in the previous “Thatmeeting.reason was for why they were reject ing the application, whereas they didn’t give any reasons as to why they were re jecting community consultation,” said Ms “ItHayes.was a beautiful piece of art…it kept ob scenities from being scrawled all over there by graffiti…so there’s my rates not going to the clean-up of graffiti, getting something that’s beautiful for the kids going on, that tiny percentage of Will’s family and friends get their own meaning out of it and they can visit and that can mean something to them, but for 10, 20, 30 years, that’s art work for everyone and not graffiti and ob scenities for everyone.”
The three new towers will join Mackay’s Blacks Beach tower which was turned on in November 2021, further providing sup port across the region for Optus customers to strengthen their connectivity.
“We’re proud to be providing our custom ers with much-needed access to our fast 5G network from the Mackay City West, Homebush and Dolphin Heads towers,” Morrisey said.
The investment to expand Optus’ telecom munications infrastructure and mobile coverage is part of an ongoing project to improve coverage, reliability, and speed across the Optus mobile network.
“The introduction of Optus 5G for the first time in these areas will enable customers in the region to take advantage of an en hanced Optus network, where they can ex plore the innovations that come with this latest technology through faster download speeds and an enhanced user experience.”
Moreover, similarities have been drawn between this application and past memo rial applications made by the community for Shandee Blackburn. “I voted to have the memorial at Camilleri Street skate park taken down because council policy doesn’t allow public me morials – one example is an application for Shandee Blackburn that was denied,” Councillor Englert wrote in Mackay Life in our August 5 edition.
Mackay Regional Council posted a pho to of a memorial garden to Facebook on August 8, 2014, with the Community and Client Services Monthly Review for 4 Au gust - 7 September 2014 describing the im age as “Image of Cr Theresa Morgan with Shandee Blackburn’s mum for the launch of the new garden installed by council and a local contractor.” “They said that they had rejected that me morial wall and, quite clearly, they haven’t rejected that wall and they actually funded it,” said Ms Hayes.
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Morrissey, Optus Territory General Manager for Northern QLD, is pleased to be providing the local community with greater mobile competition and choice through their network projects.
“I’m not comparing the two…one is a memorial funded by council for the right purpose; this one is public artwork, com munity funded; they’ve added the bias of the memorial to it.” Ms Hayes addressed council at the ordi nary meeting held on July 27, 2022, asking council to go to community consultation.
A new Optus tower in Blacks Beach is one of three new towers being switched on by Optus in the Mackay region Mackay residents will benefit from enhanced mobile coverage and 5G capabilities, as Optus switch es on three new towers across the region.
Austin Engineering To Acquire Local Mining ManufacturerEquipmentMainetec
Region is home to the largest horticultural winter produce growing region in the country, valued at $450 million annually, and Mr Willcox says the agriculture and food processing sectors estimate the current workforce shortage at over 170,000 workers.
“Mainetec is a technology led business that has developed the Hulk range of buckets suited to demanding applications and has also become a key supplier in Australia for dipper buckets used on rope shovels,” Mr Singleton said. “Dipper buckets are typically the largest used in the industry and we will be able to introduce these upgrades through our operations in the much larger Americas markets. Mainetec’s presence on the East Coast of Australia will also support our re-energised activity in that region.
Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox warns labour shortages are driving the price of groceries up and escalating the cost-of-living crisis.
“There are a lot of lighter duties…you don’t have to necessarily have a lot of phys ical dexterity to be able to work on farms,” he said.
In response to cost-of-living pressures and soaring fuel costs, the previous Australian Government temporarily halved the fuel excise in March which is set to run out this month.
Willcox Warns Of Food Shortage Crisis
“The acquisition has clear synergies for both companies. Mainetec complements our core business offering and Austin is able to integrate more competitive supply chain economics and cost synergies into the Mainetec
Threemillion.further earn-out payments will be made if Mainetec achieves agreed perfor mance hurdles in the three years following Thecompletion.acquisition will give Austin Engi neering access to Mainetec’s Hulk range of high-performance mining buckets, in creasing the potential customer base in all of Austin’s markets.
Austin also plans to offer Mainetec’s high value dipper buckets into its global mar kets, particularly North and South Ameri ca, where there is high demand and a large dipper bucket market. Austin CEO and Managing Director, Da vid Singleton said: “The key benefits of this acquisition for Austin are the ability to expand our mining bucket offering in Australia and then to offer that into our other markets around the world.
Austin Engineering Limited (ASX: ANG) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Australian mining equipment manufacturer, Maine tec Pty Ltd, for an initial amount of $19.6
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The Hulk buckets complement Austin’s re cently-launched JEC bucket range and the dual product offering will increase Austin’s bucket market share in Australia, especial ly on the East Coast where Mainetec has a well-established presence.
“Additionally,business.inMainetec we gain a very talented team as well as some leading design IP. I am pleased to welcome the founders of Mainetec and their workforce to Austin, with the determination that Austin will assist them to continue prod uct development that will enable further growth and success in Australia and be yond.”
He has called on the Australian Govern ment to reinstate the Ag Visa, saying the Government’s reliance on the Pacific Aus tralia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme will fall short of the industry’s current “Itneeds.can also be a pathway, if successful, to be able to stay in Australia,” he said.
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“That way we have the farmers train the people, get the benefit out of their work force, but then actually have some lon gevity in that so they can actually keep a trained workforce going forward.”
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox says reinstating the Ag Visa and continuing to half the fuel excise will relieve cost-of-living pressures for the families of Dawson
“We’re on the verge of a food shortage cri sis,” Mr Willcox said. “This is the time when farmers start to buy seed and plan for their next year’s crop and they’re very concerned about the labour shortages…which means food is rotting on the ground, rotting on the vine, not be ing picked, which means, for the average person, they’re paying a lot more in the Thesupermarket.”GreaterWhitsunday
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Mr Willcox is calling on the Government to continue the fuel excise cut. “We’ve got the cost-of-living crisis right now, so let’s see what we can do to help the average mum and dad now and then we can have a look at other options as we go further,” he said. “If we don’t get this sorted out, it’s going to be a lot more expensive for the average mum and dad…and they’re going to feel it in their hip pocket.”
Mr Willcox says there should also be a plan to allow veterans and pensioners to be able to work on farms without it affect ing their payments.
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CEO of Kickass Women, Jo Sainsbury has presented the Mackay Women’s Services with a $5,000 cheque following the success of the Shades of Women event short weeks after the success ful ‘Shades of Women’ event, local women’s advocate and CEO of Kickass Women, Jo Sainsbury has present ed the Mackay Women’s Services with a $5,000 cheque and $6,000 worth of emer gency hope bags. The combination of both dedication and passion, Jo proudly delivered the proceeds and 12 hope bags to support women and children affected by domestic violence in the region across their services of Mackay Women’s Centre, Domestic Violence Re source Service and Sexual Assault Service – with an overwhelming response. “Incredible. That’s the only way we can describe the impact this will have in giv ing women and children the relief, secu rity, and opportunity to survive the first 24-48 hours. For some, it will be their only chance,” said Tersia Mouton, Mackay Women’s Service’s Service Delivery Man Overager. 120 local women, sponsors, and community representatives came together on Saturday 9 July at a Gala Event held at Magpies Sporting Club to raise funds and highlight the severity of the issue that re quires ongoing vital resources for the re gion of
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and she had an exciting announcement about the second “It’sevent.my absolute pleasure to welcome Dal rymple Bay Coal Terminal as the Present ing Rights Sponsor for next year’s event. I cannot thank them enough for their sup port and backing of Shades of Women.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the sponsors of this year’s event who got behind the concept and helped bring it to life. It takes a collective effort to make an event happen, and it’s humbling to al ready be watching the growth and impact ramping up for 2023,” she said.
Jo said that she had started Kickass Wom en to empower and advocate for women and the Shades of Women event was an extension of the ethos and values to sup port women within our region – when they need it most. Tickets for Shades of Women 2023 will be on sale later this year. Follow Kickass Women’s Facebook Page for updates facebook.com/KickassWomenAustraliawww.
Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson relished the opportunity to be a tour guide last week, showing Governor Her Excel lency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM the sights and sweet delights, as she conducted a visit to the region. During her visit to the Mackay region, Dr Young and Mr Williamson, along with Dr Young’s husband Professor Graeme Nim mo, attended a variety of events and com munity visits.
Million Dollar Revamp To Iconic Hotel
Prof Nimmo, who is a patron of the Queensland Men’s Shed Association, says this was his third Men’s Shed visit.
“We’re really honoured that our mayor has agreed to represent us as a patron.”
The renovations at The Metropolitan in Mackay follow a number of extensive ren ovations by Australian Venue Co across Queensland including the recently re opened Boomerang Hotel in Mackay.
Last Tuesday, August 23, Dr Young and Prof Nimmo were welcomed to the region at a Civic Reception at the MECC.
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“The Men’s Shed is much more than hand icraft; it’s fellowship, it’s companionship, it’s community, and that’s probably the great strength of this organisation so I commend you and your committee and chair for all the good work that you do.
“Australian Venue Co is investing into Metropolitan Hotel’s renovation so that locals can enjoy quality live entertainment and a delicious food and drink offering as part of a contemporary pub experience,” he Theadded.Metropolitan Hotel is expected to ful ly reveal all renovated areas in early 2023.
Works have also started on the pub’s sports bar and re freshing the gaming room and bistro are scheduled to follow soon, with these areas remaining open for the time Withbeing.
“With an impressive new beer garden and revitalised bistro area, the Mackay pub will soon be the ultimate celebration destina tion for local residents of all groups and sizes”, said Mr Ellison. “The Metropolitan will also be home to an exciting lineup of entertainment, with an upcoming calendar jam packed with inter state and local acts locked in. We are look ing forward to the venue also becoming a hub for functions and events.
Governor of Queensland Dr Jeannette Young, Professor Graeme Nimmo and Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson visited Iona West Men’s Shed last Wednesday. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
The official party was then taken on a guided tour by Mr Miller and Media Of ficer Allen Grant, followed by a morning tea and meetings with the members of the Men’s Shed.
Established in September 2010, Iona West Men’s Shed currently has 27 members and is planning to expand with new facilities in the future.
“The Governor and I are very pleased to be patrons of such a unique and worthwhile organisation,” he said. “It’s a wonderful initiative.
“It’s indeed an honour and a privilege to have (the official party) visit us this morn ing to meet with some of our members and have a look at our facilities,” said Iona West Men’s Shed Chairman Geoff Strange.
The Metropolitan Hotel is undergoing a $1.6 million renovation Afavourite watering hole in Mack ay’s CBD is undergoing a $1.6 mil lion renovation to revitalise the building’s beer garden, entertainment and bistro Mackay’sspaces.Metropolitan Hotel is set to be come a new hub for Mackay locals, with renovations already underway. The ‘new and improved Met’ will include a new beer garden, which will become the perfect spot for locals to grab a few drinks and a bite to eat before or after a live show.
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“We’re excited to be refreshing the look and feel of The Metropolitan Hotel, giving the tired venue a modern upgrade”, says Craig Ellison, Chief Operating Officer of Australian Venue Co.
“Please keep it up and please keep grow Ionaing.”
West Men’s Shed also took the oppor tunity to surprise Mayor Greg Williamson with a certificate of patronage, presented by president Bruce Miller.
“It’s great that we have some esteemed visitors to come and visit our humble shed,” said Mr “HumbleMiller.asitis, it’s a very important part of the members’ lives and an important part of the community.
“I am pleased to announce that our ap plication for incorporation was approved a couple of weeks ago and hopefully this will put us in a better position to apply for land for an existing building to expand our activity,” said Mr Strange.
The next part of the tour took the official party to the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens for a community lunch.
the eagerly awaited facelift, so too comes an epic new menu. It will be packed with classic pub favourites that locals love but there will also be delicious new dishes to tempt hungry customers, including snacks and lighter food Operatoroptions.Australian Venue Co is undertaking the exten sive renovation to position The Metropolitan Hotel as the new social and entertain ment hub for Mackay residents.
The next day, they travelled south to Sa rina for a Community Breakfast at the Sarina Sporting and Services Club before being treated to a private tour of the Sarina Sugar MakingShed.their way back to Mackay, the tour then took the official party to the Iona West Men’s Shed.
Ms Moran-Green has assisted these schools to introduce communication boards, supporting students with complex communication needs, severe speech diffi culties, younger siblings or kindy students not yet at school.
Secretariat Director Michael Nayler said more than $2.4 million was distributed through QATSIF in 2021-22, leading to great results for the students in “Fivevolved.of the last seven 7 News’ Young In digenous Achiever Awards were awarded to QATSIF students – including two over all Queensland winners,” Mr Nayler said.
“We’re trying to support people with com munication difficulties, which can come about for anybody; anybody can have a communication difficulty at any point in Beaconsfieldtime.” State School was the first to introduce communication boards to en courage interaction between peers, staff and “Lotsstudents.ofkidstook to it without us even re alising we have quite a few students with what we would call complex communica tion needs,” said Ms Moran-Green.
The boards were custom designed by speech pathologists and school staff with simplicity, purpose and sentence flow in Themind.signs were then manufactured by a lo cal signwriter and can be found through out the school available to students of all “Mostages. of our students with these commu nication difficulties are in our lower year levels but we wanted to send out a message that we want you here the whole time so this is available in all of our year levels,” said Ms Moran-Green.
“And 18 of the 22 students named in the Peter Doherty Outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM awards have also been QATSIF scholarship stu dents,” he said. Students who graduated in 2020 have gone on do well, with 87.3 per cent in employment, education and training last year, compared to 80.5 per cent of all Queensland students and 61.5 per cent of other First Nations students.
“It helps with comprehension and provid ing language input at their level and trying to bridge that gap,” said Ms Moran-Green. “Sometimes if they’re not quite under standing what you’re saying, visuals can help with that.
“We had a non-verbal child attend a kindy transition who couldn’t speak, they went to the board to indicate that they wanted a drink by using the pictures, so it’s the in cidental that’s fallen out of this,” she said.
“Everybody’s really embraced it.”
L-R: Andrew Wilcox – Federal Member for Dawson, Lainey Wilson - Senior Cultural Captain of Mirani State High School, and Samay Zhouand, CEO of the Public Trustee, Queensland. Images supplied Students who attended the QATSIF Scholarship Graduation ceremony
Ms Laird says Speech Pathology Week is an important time to recognise the ser vices of speech pathologists in the school
“Wecommunity.areso lucky to have the services of Haley,” she said.
Around 100 stu dents from Central Queensland came together in Mackay last week at the Queensland Aborigi nal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) Schol arship Graduation ceremony to celebrate graduating se Annior.incredible 98.24 per cent of QATSIF scholarship stu dents graduated from Year 12 in 2020, compared to 83.1 per cent of all Australian students and only 64.8 per cent of oth er Queensland First Nations Queensland’sstudents.
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Haley Moran-Green is a Speech-Language Pathologist in the education sector work ing with schools all over the region.
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Public Trustee works with the QATSIF Board of Advice to invest and distribute scholarship funds.
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“It’s clear the Foundation is making a mas sive difference to outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students,” he QATSIF’ssaid.
Ms Laird says she has received amazing incidental feedback.
“Parent feedback is amazing…it’s all those fallout effects from something that we were trying to do to introduce communication to peer-to-peer and adult-to-student.”
The boards came about after a discussion between Ms Moran-Green and Beacons field State School Principal Lisa Laird. Other schools in the region are now work ing towards getting boards installed, in cluding Eimeo Road State School, Victo ria Park State School, Mackay West State School and Mackay District Special School and Ms Moran-Green is advocating to have more signs installed in local parks.
“We’re finding the need for a speech and language pathologist is of utmost impor tance and it starts, basically, at that prep foundation level.”
In the education department, Ms Mo ran-Green works with students and staff to improve communication skills.
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With Speech Pathology Week wrapping up last week, there is no better time to highlight the work of speech pathologists and the breadth of the services they provide.
The CEO of the Public Trustee Samay Zhouand said QATSIF is helping 266 Mackay students through senior this year by providing them with scholarships so they can continue their studies in Years 11 and 12.
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“Initially, we saw kids leading other kids over to the board trying to talk to each “Iother.think it’s just become second nature be cause we’ve also spread the use of visuals throughout the school.
“QATSIF has been running for nearly 14 years now, and the Public Trustee is proud to be associated with its amazing work,” he said. “Of 2,000 QATSIF scholarship students across the state, there are 202 in lead ership roles this year, including 22 school captains and 10 Vice Captains – a great achievement. “Of the highest achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Queensland, five of the seven named are QATSIF scholarship students.
“It’s just expected that you will see it in the school now and when there is that com munication breakdown everyone knows there’s something close by to turn to.”
“I feel like I do as much work with staff as I do with students, which I think has also led to a lot of the success of the communication signs as well,” she said.
Speech-Language Pathologist Haley Moran-Green and Beaconsfield State School Principal Lisa Laird with one of the school’s many communication boards. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
Billa Taya from Gardian Property Management and his young family like to celebrate with a family dinner (below)
Brian McCall Gardian Principal enjoys a beer for Fathers Day with his son. (above)
Mick McLeod from Gardian Real Estate has enjoyed the footy DayslastFinalsGrandforthefewFather's (left) David Fisher from Gardian Real Estate Father’s Day in the Fisher house is a reminder for the children to give thanks for having their mother’s looks. See how they smile (above)
Hamish Rogers from Gardian Financial Planning always plays ball on Fathers Day with his two young sons. (above)
Luke Phillips from Gardian Insurance and his two boys love to have breaky in bed on Father's Day (above)
Joe Rickman from Gardian Real Estate - in our house means Dad having a beer, mowing the lawn and watching sport. (above) Mason Stubbs from Gardian Real Estate is excited as this is his FIRST Fathers Day (above)
Chris Bonanno from Gardian Commercial Sales & Management always celebrate with a family gathering. (below)
Jack Weston from Gardian insurance likes to light up the BBQ for lunch (below) Peter Phillips Gardian CEO Father’s Day means brekky in bed for Pete with love, kisses and cuddles all day long from his three beautiful girls xxx (below) Ben Phillips from Gardian Finance enjoys time out on the islands snorkelling with his three girls (below)
Patrick Daley from Gardian Real Estate Fathers Day usually involves local footy finals for our whole crew (above)
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Ben Kerrisk from Gardian Real Estate and his family like to take a family holiday to celebrate Fathers Day (below)
“Each tag has a dedicated ID number and if any angler catches a tagged barra they should take a photo, record the length of the fish, date of capture and if the fish was again released. That info can be phoned through to the mobile number on the tag.”
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At the Sunwater Kinchant Dam Open Day on August 20, members of Mackay Area Fish Stocking As sociation (MAFSA) transported 200 bar ramundi to the dam for release. These fish were purchased by MAFSA using funds generated by the INDT 2022 World Sooty Championship event held at Eungella Dam on the May Day weekend. MAFSA runs this event annually (Covid permitting) and the funds raised supple ment those grants obtained under the Stocked Impoundment Permit scheme and all funds are used exclusively in the Mackay area. The 200 barramundi averaged 330mm in length and were purchased from a local Itsupplier.isunusual to release large fish, but as the fish were tagged MAFSA decided to use larger fish to increase their chances of survival to legal (580mm) size or better. In that way better data should be able to be MAFSAobtained.Chairman Tim Swann said, “This is the first tagged barra release in Kinchant Dam and we are seeking data on growth rates of barra in the dam.
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Coastal vegetation has been vandalised in front of Hodges Road, Shoal Point. Image supplied: Mackay Regional Council 200 barramundi were released into Kinchant Dam by members of Mackay Area Fish Stocking Association. Photos supplied
“Darcy MacFarlane caught a 1150mm barra in Constant Creek almost seven years after it had been released by MAFSA above Marian Weir when it was a 243mm fingerling,” Mr Swann added. “I urge anyone catching a tagged fish to re port the details and all anglers should use the MAFSA App in our stocked fisheries.
“For further info on tagging, fish stocking, sooty grunter spawning membership, con tact us via our Facebook page or through the local tackle shops. “Help us live up to our motto ‘MAFSA for a better fishing future’.”
Environmental vandals have caused considerable damage to environ mentally significant Melaleuca trees along the Shoal Point foreshore, with Mackay Regional Council saying it will take stern action to rectify the illegal Inbreach.all,11 trees were damaged in front of 100 Hodges Road, with three trees, includ ing one cluster, being removed completely.
Kinchant dam is a fairly stable impound ment, that rarely overtops the wall, so these tagged fish should stay in the dam for many years and hopefully grow to over a metre in length. Anglers who catch them and record the details will be assisting MAFSA gather better knowledge of the results of the stocking in the dam. The numbers of huge barra over 1200mm long already in the dam have proven to be a major drawcard for locals and visiting anglers alike. Kinchant dam has featured in many national publications and is part of the ABT Barra Tournaments each year. “MAFSA also has a dedicated catch data app for Eungella Dam, Kinchant Dam, Teemburra Dam and the Pioneer River “Weweirs.stock these with various species main ly barramundi and sooty grunter, and this info is vital so we can build a data bank on them all. Any fishing in these areas should be logged on the app, even doughnuts, as the more data we have the better we can target stocking rates,” Mr Swann said.
Deputy Mayor Karen May said this dam age to the foreshore vegetation was classi fied as “extremely significant” and council would deliver the full weight of its vegeta tion vandalism policy.
“This is a real shame – those Melaleuca trees are iconic to Shoal Point and are very, very old,” Cr May said. “It looks as if someone has used a chainsaw to clear the view of the beach, and in doing so have removed several trunks and major limbs, which will leave those surviving trees susceptible to disease,” she said.
“We will be replanting the area at a rate of three-to-one, meaning 33 new plants for that location, and we will be installing a 1800 by 3600 millimetre billboard sign to educate the public on the importance of our coastal Developmentvegetation.”Compliance officers are cur rently investigating a registered complaint in the area. As part of the investigation, they interviewed the adjacent developer, however no evidence was obtained to as sist with the vegetation vandalism inves Alsotigation.atShoal Point, a group of at least 10 trees look to have been poisoned in front of Belangason Way. Council will be replanting the area at a rate of two-to-one (20 plants) and, because of the remoteness of the location and time since the suspected poisoning, a medium sized educational sign (600mm x 900mm) will be Anyoneinstalled.withevidence or information re lating to these acts of vegetation vandalism is encouraged to contact council’s Health and Regulatory team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).
Tagged barra have been previously re leased upstream in the Pioneer River and tag returns show some of these barra mi grate to saltwater during floods. Records show they migrate north and south of the Pioneer system and a recent return pro vides further proof that MAFSA is im proving Mackay’s saltwater barra fishery.
While netball has long been a sport popular with women, mixed netball is rising in popularity with more and more men playing every year. It’s a fast-moving game and requires an element of teamwork that will see you meld with teammates in a way that is difficult to achieve in any other sport.
“It helps us to bring that more personal level to our clients, in that we are just everyday women and if we can do it, everybody can achieve whatever they want to achieve.”
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“Myself and one of my other coaches, Billie, are both national placing athletes in our own sports so that helps us in knowing what our bodies are capable of,” said Linda.
The team at RPTM can help improve your everyday fitness and achieve your fitness goals. Photos supplied: Linda Rankin
The qualified and talented team at RPTM knows how to get the best out of exercise and has expertise in training, strength and conditioning and other exercise fields.
“Any kind of resistance training, be it body weight or physical weight, it’s going to increase that lean muscle mass which, in turn, is going to benefit the way you can move as well as have a positive impact on the rate at which you burn calories. “The more muscle mass you have, the stronger your body is to be able to do everyday movements like walking, bending and lifting things, even just lifting the groceries or the kids.”
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Want to be the next Johnathan Thurston but afraid of the contact? Touch football and touch rugby league are great ways to get your footy fix and improve fitness, strength, agility and teamwork.
“If you’re getting into fitness and want to give it a real hot go and make it part of your lifestyle then you need to find some thing you like in an environment you feel comfortable,” said Linda.
“No obligations afterwards, just come and see if we’re the right fit for you.”
Lawn bowls is a low-impact sport enjoyed by people of all ages, providing a fun and therapeutic exercise improving fitness, coordination and mental wellbeing. It also has the added social element of allowing for plenty of time to chat with teammates and opponents.
To find out more, visit rptm.net or phone Linda on 0403 520 544.
When balancing a job, family, friends and other commitments, exercise can often go by the wayside. It can be hard to find time to look after your phys ical and mental well-being and, when there is time, it can be hard to find the motivation.
TENNIS Tennis is the ultimate social sport. People of all ages and backgrounds play social tennis, so it’s a great way to meet people from all walks of life. While not too strenuous, tennis can be an excellent workout for the legs, arms, mind and coordination. There is nothing quite like the sense of accomplishment and camaraderie on the court after an epic rally.
Personal training is often associated with professional sport and weight loss, but there are many everyday benefits to personal training and group fitness that can improve your lifestyle and prolong your mobility.
Social sport is an excellent way to exercise, keep the mind active and make new friends one afternoon a week after work. Due to its social nature, it’s a terrific way to try something new and learn new skills in an uncompetitive environment. Give some of these sports a try.
Not unlike tennis, squash is a sport for people of all ages and all abilities. Squash can require a lot of energy and improves cardiovascular health, strength, coordination, and agility. It’s a fast and active game that will see you running, leaping and diving all over the court.
Results Personal Training Management (RPTM) offers a variety of different classes, exercises and sessions catering to all fitness levels. Classes are never the same and change each session, including weights, cardio, kettlebell, circuits, ropes, tyres, body weight activities, boxing, HITT and much more. “They’re all really designed to get people moving outside of their normal movement patterns, but it all benefits their everyday movements as well,” said RPTM Owner Linda Rankin.
“We try to create that space where we’re very welcoming and non-judgemental so people feel they have that safe space that they can work out in and they can feel good about themselves,” said Linda.
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RDA GW CEO Robert Cocco said jobs and skills development and strategies need to be integrated across local, regional, state and national scales and “at present, the jobs and skills development environment seems disconnected across geographic “Solutionsscales”.
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• Investors needing financial and tax in centives to support more active investor •confidence.Howhigh deposit rates for some re mote and rural postcodes for dwellings are linked to default risk ratings, following the regional economy and commodity down •turns.Increasing construction of aged care residential facilities to accommodate the aging population in regional areas, and how this could make housing/dwellings •available.Reduction in green and red tape for de velopers of urban estates and provision of one-stop-shop support services program to aid developers at a local government Forscale.more information, contact RDA GW at www.rdagw.org.au.
Regional Development Australia Greater Whitsunday (RDA GW) and other RDAs across the nation met with the Minister for Regional De velopment, Local Government and Terri tories Kristy McBain to discuss the skills shortage affecting regional Australia. This is also a key focus for the upcoming National Jobs and Skills Summit, to be held at Parliament House in Canberra on September 1-2.
are not just about increasing skills for jobs of the future, they’re re quired solutions for today’s jobs needs as well – balanced regional community de velopment caters for all types of jobs and skills,” said Mr Cocco. “Jobs and skills development solutions are not meeting regional employment needs, as many regional areas face a fundamental issue of lack of people to fill jobs. “Many regions highlighted very low un employment, high workforce participation rates and high levels of full-time work for those already in jobs.”
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• The potential for increasing investor confidence to build dwellings for sale/lease in many regions – a considerable challenge in many regions where reginal economies are dominated by fewer commodities and thus are impacted by prosperity of those dominant commodities through their ups and downs.
The Minister and RDA GW also discussed further incentives and programs to sup port regional population attraction and retention, including improved levels of in ter and intrastate migration to regions and the opportunities aligned to international immigration and more active immigration policy and programs supporting skilled workforce attraction.
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If teachers or parents are interested in this free resource, head to www.canegrowers. com.au and find student resources under the Resources menu. Also available there are videos and fact sheets that can be useful for careers advice or as source materials useful to many sub ject areas that offer insight into our indus try. We are pleased to say that by December, CANEGROWERS and PIEFA will release a Year 9-12 resource that builds on our middle school offering. It is positive to see growing careers promo tion for agriculture and its related areas, such as CQUniversity and Sugar Research Australia’s sugarcane offerings within the National Careers Institute-funded Excited for Careers in Agriculture program, that offers professional development for teach ers as well as some great teaching resourc es for years K-10. Go to www.excited4ag careers.com to register. Another positive point of access for schools looking to connect students with the sugar industry is via the Queensland Agricultural Workforce Network Central Queensland officer, who recently, with funding support from Mackay Regional Council, co-ordinated a bus trip for 50 stu dents to visit farming and sugar industry organisations to experience career possi Ourbilities.kids need to learn about our agricul tural industries so that we can continue to develop, to do things better, smarter, stronger together.
When our kids look out the bus window at cane fields while heading to school, what do they see? Do they see opportunity and renewability, or just another problem around chemicals and the reef? In a lot of ways, it comes down to educa tion: from schools, from the media, in the CANEGROWERShome. Mackay can see a grow ing future for cane. We have a whole host of possibilities open to us as an industry, across farming, agronomy, science and technology, engineering and manufactur ing as we begin to reach into biofutures. There are opportunities across renewable energy and fuels, food and fabrication. Sugar Plus is the Sugar Industry Roadmap, developed in collaboration across milling, research, government and grower repre sentative organisations. But it isn’t just about the sugar industry. It’s not just about growers, or millers, or It’sinnovatorsajourney for our whole regional com munity, proud of our industry. If we want to see a regional economy that has diversity, we need generations of young people to see the positivity and pos sibility of the cane industry for our region, and want to work within it, whether it’s in the field, in processing, in the lab. That comes down to education. Our in dustry is working to support teachers, not just in the agricultural education courses, but across the spectrum, helping young people learn about our industry, how we grow and what we are doing in terms of Best Practice, and its place in the economy.
There are programs such as the geogra phy/science curriculum-aligned resource Sugarcane: One Plant, Many Products. Designed for Years 5-8, the six-lesson re source is a collaboration between CANE GROWERS and the Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA). It combines information about how the sugarcane industry works, but also the place of value-add products.
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“Our research found the fungus can only infect flaxleaf fleabane, while all non-tar get plant species tested were resistant to it. Based on this research, the fungus is deemed to be safe and has been approved by the Department of Agriculture, Fisher ies and Forestry for introduction to Aus tralia,” Dr Gooden said.
Flaxleaf fleabane (Conyza bonariensis) is a fast-spreading weed from South America that damages cropping and grazing areas across Australia and impacts the liveli hoods of many farmers.
• Watery Biosecurityeyes.Queensland is asking farmers to report suspected cases to the Emergen cy Animal Disease Watch Hotline imme diately by phoning 1800 675 888.
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Jim Kirchner Cane Supply Manager Plane Creek Region Weekly production figures Wilmar Sugar Plane Creek Mill Week 10, Week ending 20 August 2022 This week Season to date Cane crushed 66,353 438,883 Average bin weight 3.93 3.86 CCS 13.19 12.40 Cane variety performance for region Variety % CCS Variety % CCS Q183 28.8 12.97 Q242 6.8 13.24 Q208 22.1 13.36 KQ228 5.5 14.09 Q240 11.7 13.41 Q138 5.3 12.17 Q253 9.5 13.05 Q250 2.1 14.14
The disease causes painful body lesions and would significantly impact animal production if it were to enter Australia.
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Dr Ben Gooden, CSIRO research scientist, surrounded by fleabane weed. Image: GRDC Farmers now have a new biocontrol tool to help fight one of Australia's most challenging agricultural weeds, flaxleaf fleabane, which causes grain crop revenue losses of more than $43 million each Researchersyear. from Australia's national sci ence agency, CSIRO, are piloting the re lease of a fungus from Columbia to help farmers tackle the weed.
GRDC Manager Weeds, Dr Jason Emms, said grain growers had been battling flax leaf fleabane for many years as the weed competed for soil water across multiple stages of the crop cycle, which directly im pacts “Flaxleafproduction.fleabane can run rampant during the fallow phase as there is little compe tition for light or moisture. Once estab lished it is very difficult to control,” Dr Emms said. “A biocontrol agent for this problematic weed is very exciting as it may help to re duce overall populations when integrated with existing weed management strate gies,” he said.
The highest CCS honour for the week was shared between a rake of KQ228 1R from the Ilbilbie productivity area and a rake of Q242 3R from the Turnors Paddock productivity area both with a CCS of 15.5 units.
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Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a highly infectious disease which affects cat tle and water buffalo. Originally limited to Africa, the global distribution of LSD is increasing the risk to Australia. Since 2019, the disease has spread through China and Southeast Asia. In 2021 the disease was confirmed in Viet nam, Thailand and Malaysia. In March 2022 it was officially reported by Indonesia on the island of Sumatra. The disease is spread primarily by biting insects such as certain species of flies, mosquitoes and possibly ticks. It can also be spread by fomites through such things as contaminated equipment and in some cases directly from animal to animal. It does not pose a risk to human health.
The major cause of lost time for the week was a shredder tip change on Wednesday afternoon. This coming week, there will be a 14 hour planned maintenance stop on Tuesday 23 August. There was a modest 0.26 of unit improvement in CCS over the previous week, taking the weekly CCS figure above 13 units for the first time this season. Average bin weights continued to improve.
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Flaxleaf fleabane grows up to one metre and is a prolific seed producer. Each plant can produce over 100,000 seeds and these can disperse long distances with the help of wind, water, animals, and vehicles, ex plaining its rapid spread not just within local districts but into southern and west ern cropping and grazing regions in recent Thetimes.Grains and Research Development Corporation (GRDC) was one of the sup porting organisations for the research.
Signs to look out for include:
• Swollen limbs, brisket and genitals.
A cow exhibiting signs of lumpy skin disease. Source: Biosecurity Queensland Season to date Cane crushed 58,781 497,664 bin weight 4.02 3.88 CCS 13.56 12.54 region % CCS % CCS Q208 27.8 13.55 KQ228 3.7 14.52 Q183 22.2 13.52 Q252 3.4 13.83 Q253 13.1 13.34 SRA9 2.8 13.71 Q240 11.7 13.45 SRA13 2.8 14.09
• Scabs in the centre of the nodules. When the scabs fall off, large holes are left which may become infected.
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Comments: Just under 59,000 tonnes of cane were crushed for the week, bringing the season total to almost half a million tonnes. This was a reasonable weekly throughput, given there was a 15-hour planned maintenance stop on Tuesday and an unplanned stop the following day due to failed sprocket on the prepared cane elevator. On Friday, the factory undertook a shredder tip turn combined with a chemical clean on No. 4 evaporator. Weekly average bin weights exceeded four tonnes for the first time this season, taking the season-to-date average bin weight to 3.88. CCS levels continued an upward path resulting in season-to-date CCS closing out just above 12.50 units. The highest CCS was 16.50 units from a rake of Q250 1st ratoon from the Koumala productivity district.
Comments: Plane Creek Mill crushed just over 66,000 tonnes of cane for the week, bringing the season total to nearly 439,000 tonnes.
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• Firm, raised nodules up to 50mm diameter around the head, neck, genitals and limbs.
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Weekly production figures Wilmar Sugar Plane Creek Mill Week 11, Week ending 27 August 2022 This week
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CSIRO weed ecologist, Dr Ben Gooden, said flaxleaf fleabane is one of the most dif ficult-to-control weeds in grain cropping systems, and is estimated to affect nearly three million hectares of land in Australia.
“We identified a rust fungus called Puc cinia cnici-oleracei in Colombia which in fects flaxleaf fleabane and restricts it from growing by destroying the plant’s tissues,” he Thesaid.fungus was imported into CSIRO’s high-security quarantine facility in Can berra where scientists studied it extensive ly to determine if it would be safe to in troduce to Australia as a biocontrol agent.
“As flaxleaf fleabane has developed resis tance to some herbicides, we hope that the biocontrol agent will be effective in reduc ing its populations across the country,” Dr Gooden said.
The point is that there is a property for ev eryone. It’s a matter of priorities and find ing that property that meets a buyer’s key Forpriorities.some people it is about getting into the market and paying as little as possible, hence those sales near a factory or on a busy Oftenroad.abuyer won’t mind a busy road (“Mate I know it’s a busy road but I grew up next to a train line so I don’t care”) and they focus on other attributes the particu lar property might have, say its big block with a shed or terrific side access for vehi cles. It’s a matter of priorities.
Leadership can be displayed in lots of different ways. A true leader is some one who can gather people around a shared vision and purpose. We know that when we work together, we can achieve great things. Leadership is like a promise you undertake, and you must deliver.
– don’t let the noise in your head limit your ability to perform at your best or stop you from taking opportu Honestynities. and integrity – it’s so easy to slip below the line, particularly in this day and age of social media. It takes a lot of tenacity not to play in that keyboard coward space and help others rise above that as well.
I would like to finish with a few messages:
We’ve got a big block and a pool but it’s not a large, modern home. Again, it’s about priorities and, for me, it’s about having the outdoor lifestyle I want at my doorstep and convenient, super-quick access to ev erything I need.
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Reputation – always act with integrity. In my role, having a good reputation is para mount and ensures I have a strong voice for the people of this region.
Unconscious or personal bias – once you are aware of your bias, you can learn how to manage it. Too often bias is allowed to dominate conversations at the expense of the Fearoutcome.andself-doubt
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Owners Sonya and Barry Scoble unveiled the newest member of their bovine fami ly with complimentary cupcakes adorned with the MAD Cow logo last week. It has been a three-year campaign to destigmatise Mixed Anxiety and Depres sion - the MAD in MAD COW - for Son ya and Barry, who started the business as a tribute to their son Aiden after he sadly died by suicide. With MAD Cow, Barry and Sonya have created a legacy for Aiden by continuing to tell his story over coffee and raising aware ness for the issue of suicide in regional ar eas, as well as providing an ear for those who have a story of their own.
Over Saturday and Sunday there are rides around town, rides out on the highway, and rides that go for so long that you wish you brought a packed cut lunch and a swag. To everyone who is jumping on the saddle, we wish you well and I certainly hope all goes well. If you are doing the ride on an e-scoot er, I hope you have charged it the night be fore and you have plenty of credit on your phone to pay for it. Do not forget to put the hard hat back and make sure it is parked in the right area. One of the other grandiose things happen ing is on Saturday when the Mackay Hockey grand final is on. Hundreds of people will be down at Harney St to cheer on their favou rite teams, but just so you know before you head down, I will not be playing. My team lost in the first week of finals so we will not be there on the pitch. You will find me at the bar. Come and say hello. Finally, Sunday it is all about the dads of Mackay. Father’s Day will be an exciting time for kids to say thank you for all that dad’s do for their kids around Mackay and the YouWhitsundays.willwantto get out of the house and go exploring after you open the boot load of presents you will get. Maybe drive up to Eungella and have a bite to eat at the Chalet. Maybe even have a swim at Finch Hatton. Then have a swim on the way back at one of a hundred or more swimming holes. As you can see it is a busy weekend. Enjoy it. I know I will. Oh, by the way, if my kids are reading this. I like chocolate. Espe cially chocolate that is bought from any of those shops at Canelands. There are heaps to pick from. Just saying. You can join Rob Kidd from 5am weekday mornings on 4MK 1026 AM in Mackay and Proserpine, 91.5FM in Airlie Beach or just ask your smart speaker to play 4MK on iHeartRadio!
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I’ve sold houses on busy roads, across the street from noisy factories and next door to a neighbourhood junkyard. Other properties have had large, man icured blocks or ocean views or been peacefully located alongside a bubbling Somebrook.were in town, others in a rural set ting surrounded by nature.
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There’s the Shamrock Hotel and a couple of bowls clubs for entertainment and a meal, Parkside shopping, a few cafes … and it’s about four kilometres to my CBD office.
If you’re doing your shopping or catching up with mates for a coffee at Canelands look for me and a whole bunch of beautiful souls in our jail and come and say gudday. It could change your life, and really, it will save the lives of kids all over Mackay and the Whit sundays.
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The annual River to Reef bike ride raising money for the local CQ rescue chopper is a chance for thousands of people to ride for fun and raise money for an organisation that helps us every day of the year.
This weekend there will be plenty of deadly two wheeled bikes riding for charity and we love it!
“We’ve managed to connect in some really positive ways in the community over the three years,” Sonya said.
Everyone has different priorities and one of the fun things about selling real estate is that I know that whatever house I have got to sell on a given day there will be someone who will have their reason for wanting it. My job is to get that person and that house together.
Opportunities- It is important that when opportunities do come, we are ready to take them on. If you don’t back yourself, how can you expect others to back you?
Can you believe that in one month it’ll be Christmas Day! Amazing right! It’s a time of reflection on what’s im portant to you, spending time with family, helping the community and of course Santa. But before we get there, we have to have our ducks in a row. One easy way is to volunteer your time. I do it and I love it. I volunteer at the PCYC, Blood Bank, YIRS, Mackay Tourism, Zonta, Meals on Wheels, Mackay Basketball, plus many Actually,others.tomorrow at Canelands we’ll be helping a great group of people at Brave hearts with 4MK’s Jingle Jail. We’ll have a makeshift jail in the centre and over the course of the day we’ll have Mackay’s movers and shakers in the “jail cell” with me rattling the donation bins so that they can be “bailed I’llout”.have our Mayor Greg Williamson com ing down, Derek Davis from Ezy Group, Steve Eden from City Fitness, Mackay Isaac Tourism’s Tas Webber, Paul Rutland from the Creperie Restaurant, Col Meng from Rotary, Adrian Westcott from Mack ay Hockey, plus a mystery detective from Mackay Police! How much will we raise? Who knows? How much fun will we have? Heaps!
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Bravehearts want to make Australia the saf est place in the world to raise a child. You’d think that’d be easy right? Well not exactly because of a variety of factors, but we can all do our small bit, and Saturday 27th tomor row is when we can all help.
For other buyers it is about having a stylish contemporary home with the latest fittings and fixtures, such as those in the modern estates of Richmond or Erakala.
Others need size and “value for money”: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two liv ing areas, side access and room for a shed. Andergrove, Glenella or Mt Pleasant will be on the cards there depending on the Forbudget.me, it’s about location. Location means different things to differ ent people. For some people, it’s about be ing near a school or close to work. For oth ers it needs to be near the beach (welcome to East Mackay, Bucasia and Shoal Point). Some people just want to be close to every thing they need; the CBD, schools, shops etc, which is why Mt Pleasant, Glenella, North Mackay and South Mackay are so Ipopular.livein West Mackay and it is largely about location and character. It’s close to everything but it’s also got a stylish sense of Wehistory.livea couple of minutes’ walk from the Botanic Gardens, which I have got to say is a wonderful feature of this town. I run through the gardens, take the dog for walks along its pathways, went riding there with the kids on weekends when they were young and whenever I am there it is a calming, uplifting experience.
If you’re wondering who Bravehearts are, well put it this way. They help kids. Plain and simple. Kids around our region and more.
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“We’ve become a recognised source of help for people, and if someone doesn’t know where to go, they can come and see me and I’ll make them a coffee and we can sit and talk it out together and we let them know they’re not alone.” Sonya says that, even though she’s not a professional counsellor herself, she knows the role that just listening and lending an ear can have. “We know of 39 suicides we have directly prevented, and a number of stories where we’ve allowed people to open up to their loved ones after hearing our story or at tending an event.”
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• to have a friend, you need to be a friend • on this journey of life, we must make sure we look after ourselves and others around us • ensure that you recognise and be coura geous enough to accept the opportunities that come your way • take time to celebrate your successes • most importantly, wake up every day and be the best possible version of yourself.
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Cowbells called the newest member of the herd to the Mackay Farm er’s Market for the launch of MAD Cow Coffee’s full-fledged coffee cart, ‘Dai sy’, part of the udderly good coffee crew’s third birthday celebrations.
Daisy’s launch also celebrated MAD Cow’s upcoming ‘Project Engage’, which Sonya says will local community key AssociationPartners,Mackay,Me,Daisypartwasand
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Lunchwere. time introduced everyone to anoth er fun cooking activity, hotdogs in milk cartons which proved to be a great hit.
funding has provided a vital boost to our local communities where the need to back local jobs and boost economic growth has never been more important,” Ms Landry said.
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Other works planned for the park include: • a ‘hang-out space’ for older kids, com plete with a table tennis table • drainage works • extension and restoration of the skatepark’s half-pipe • new and more accessible footpaths • additional seating, bins and fencing • a drinking bubbler and dog bowl • additional shade trees. The project will now move into detailed design and construction is expected to be completed this financial year, weather per Federalmitting.
Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said the Australian Government had contributed $700,000 towards the Al satia Park playground upgrade and it was money well-spent to benefit the commu “Thisnity.
Atsuccess.theend of the day, they enjoyed time around the campfire with a yarn, a song and time for reflection on the day’s activ Mostities. of the camp enjoyed a good night’s sleep, but a shower of rain caused some is sues for a few.
The camp was up and about early on Sun day morning with everyone looking for ward to a hearty breakfast.
Their task: to follow the compass trail, col lect all the letters from each checkpoint and work out what the scrambled words
In their rush to get to camp, the group discovered that some vital camping equip ment was lost.
Goodbyes were said with promises of do ing it all again next year.
The first activity of the weekend was a wide game to scour the local area for pad dle pop sticks which had their equipment written on them.
A construction activity had the Cub Scouts building their part of a corral to yard their ‘cattle’ in. They also needed to build their herd, so some cattle rustling was in order (i.e. Rob the OnceNest).everyone had an established ranch, they had to come up with a name for their property and a brand for their beasts.
Alsatia Park in Walkerston is set to undergo exciting upgrades this fi nancial year, with a detailed con cept plan released today (Friday Septem ber 2).
A hike was on the cards after breakfast, and once everyone had returned, the Cub Scouts set about packing up their gear while the Leaders participated in a
AfterSeeonee.morning tea, another wide game was conducted, and the Cub Scouts participated in some compass instruction.
The Cub Scouts, and some Leaders, learned how to cook eggs in a zip lock bag to accompany their bacon and toast.
Under clear, crisp winter skies, 40 Cub Scouts and 20 Leaders and parent helpers from across the district made the journey to Rowallan Park for the first District Cub Scout camp in many years.
“The children’s playground will be relocat ed to the opposite side of the park, and it will be increased in size to cater for a wider age range (0 to 14 years),” he said. “Shade was also a major focus of com munity feedback, so the area will be fitted with new shelters offering covered seating for parents and shading to the small chil dren’s play equipment.
“The half basketball court and skatepark will also get a facelift and football posts will be installed in the park’s open space.”
The Cub Scouts enjoyed a tumbleweed re lay and collecting some firewood before afternoon tea and tried their hand creating a plaited keyring, with varying amounts of
“I want to congratulate Mayor Greg Wil liamson for ensuring the needs of locals are being met in challenging times brought on by COVID-19, bushfires, floods and other events,” she said.
Cub Scout Benji Spann from the Proserpine Group showing the clove hitch. Photo supplied: Mary Wallace
With tummies full, everyone set about completing camp break.
The design is based on feedback that was gathered during the community consulta tion period in February/March this year. Mayor Greg Williamson said the consulta tion period revealed support for the chil dren’s playground to be moved away from the skatepark and for the playground to be larger and more visible.
The theme for the weekend was ‘Wild West’ and, after a frantic land grab and assignment of positions, the boisterous group enjoyed a variety of games and ac tivities fitting the theme.
“It was feedback we received loud and clear,” Mayor Williamson said.
In traditional wild west fashion, promi nent features of the surrounding area were used for ranch titles.
Gordon White Library Opening night - four exhibitions at Artspace Mackay Friday, 6:00pm Join in the opening night of four exhibi tions, to be officially opened by Mayor Greg Williamson. ‘Tales of the Lyre Bird’, curated by Helen Cole and Ron McBurnie brings together more than two decades of work produced by the Lyre Bird Press, on show in the Main Gallery. In the Foyer Gallery, ‘Figuratively Speaking’ takes an interesting look at figurative works from the Mackay Regional Council Art Collec tion. ‘D Harding: The Wall’ features work from Harding’s Artspace residency. Open ing in the Foundation Gallery, ‘Veronika Zeil: Echo Forest – The Eloquence of Trees’ encourages visitors to contemplate human impacts on the environment. Bookings are required to attend.
Friday, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Does your mind feel overworked, over stimulated and technology-reliant? Are you finding it increasingly difficult to re tain information, recall short-term mem ories and concentrate on what’s in front of you? By quietening the mind and focused breathing, you will learn techniques that can help you become present in the mo ment and find clarity. Bring own towel or cushion to sit on during this tranquil ses sion.
Artspace Mackay SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER Sunday Live Music Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Music every Sunday from 2pm - 5pm. Head down to the Seabreeze Hotel this Sunday for some fresh tunes, delicious food, and ice-cold brews.
Seabreeze Hotel 2022 Australian Poetry Slam Central Queensland Heat Sunday, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Think you've got what it takes to become Australia's next poetry slam champion? All you need is an original poem and two minutes on the mic. The winner goes on to the state finals, with the chance for a shot at the nationals. Everyone is welcome to compete. Both competitors and spectators need a ticket - so grab yours today!
The Grove TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER RSPCA Queensland Community Morning Tea Tuesday, 10:30am to 12:00pm Hear from your local RSPCA Inspector as they talk about their inspiring work in res cuing and rehoming animals in the Mack ay region. There will also be a presentation on the Home Ever After program that provides care for much loved pets in emer gency situations, a Q&A session about the RSPCA and much more. Join the RSPCA and other animal lovers at this free com munity event. RSVPs are essential, please call 07 3426 9937 or email supporterday@ rspcaqld.org.au. Botanic Gardens Café Minibeasts – Entomology Tuesday, 3:45pm to 5:15pm Are you interested in learning how to pin and preserve the insects you find? This class will teach you how to do just that!
Dudley Denny City Library WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Mackay Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday, 6:30am to 10:30am
MECC SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER BMA River 2 Reef Ride Festival Saturday and Sunday Whether you’re a beginner, cycling fanatic or simply want to have fun with the kids, the River 2 Reef Ride Festival provides all that plus raises funds for two important and local charities, CQ Rescue and Mack ay Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Associ ation. Saturday gives kids the chance to ride along the Botanic Gardens while be ing covered in colour, while Sunday is for cyclists to complete 30,60 or 100km trails, starting and finishing at the Botanic Gar dens Amphitheatre. Find all details via the website.
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Learn how to pin, label and preserve your insects for years to come. This event is for young adults aged 12 to 18 years.
Kids Take Over Caneland Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music Mexican Night Friday, 7:30pm Get your wardrobe ready and come cel ebrate Latin Roots Mexican Night at The Gallery Lounge and Bar. The Gallery Lounge and Bar Mackay Musical Comedy Players Presents ‘Chicago’ Friday, 8:00pm and Saturday, 2:00pm and 8:00pm Mackay Musical Comedy Players, who brought you the smash hit Mamma Mia and Shrek The Musical earlier this year, in association with Ma’s Pizza Kitchen, present Chicago. Featuring hits from the roaring twenties, such as Cell Block Tango, Razzle Dazzle, All That Jazz, this show is sure to dazzle audiences.
The market is a showcase of our region’s amazing produce direct from the farmer.
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Wake House Australia Film & Arts Mackay Friday Film Night: Delicious Friday, 7:30pm Writer/director Éric Besnard’s mouth-wa tering historical comedy Delicious indel ibly pairs Grégory Gadebois and Isabelle Carré as a gifted chef and his unlikely protégé, who must find the resolve to free themselves from servitude.
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Bluewater Quay Sugar City Rock and Roll Mackay Club Wednesday Night Lessons Every Wednesday, 7:00pm Why not come along and learn to rock ‘n’ roll in a friendly and fun atmosphere with the Sugar City Rock ‘n’ Rollers Mack ay Club? Previous experience is not re quired. Everyone learns at their own pace and, even better, the first lesson is free on your way to learning the four step style of rock ‘n’ roll. $5 for members and $8 for non-members after that. The club caters for social activities for club members with regular dances with live bands in atten dance and away trips. For further enqui ries call 0408 983 911. 58 Macalister St, Mackay
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Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Curators’ talk – Tales of the Lyre Bird Saturday, 10:30am to 2:30pm Join curators Helen Cole, former Coor dinator of the Australian Library of Art at State Library of Queensland, and Ron McBurnie, Townsville based artist and educator, as they provide a closer look at artworks and themes in Artspace Mackay’s latest exhibition, Tales of the Lyre Bird.
Every Friday Evening From 6pm Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.
As part of Child Protection Week the Mackay Family Support Alliance is host ing Kids Take Over Caneland. Come along and enjoy free children's activities during the day and youth activities in the evening. Over 20 service providers will be sharing information throughout the day.
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Caneland Central Andy B's Elvis Tribute Show Thursday, 6:30pm Andy B will be performing his Elvis trib ute show on the "Reflections of the King tour". It's a colourful, exciting tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time, Elvis Presley. Seabreeze Hotel Mexican Night River 2 Reef Ride Festival Minibeasts – Entomology Kids Take Over Caneland
While the entire music industry was re-emerging from a diffi cult few years, Beccy Cole was suffering one of the worst years of her life personally.
Adam: Yeah, wow. Then I think the first tour we ever did, you’d just had Ricky and he was in the pram, and I remember I’d stand backstage and rock the pram back wards and forward while you were on do ing your thing, Bec, and I’d rock him to sleep. I still remember that.
Sam: Beccy, you clearly don’t shy away from sharing your personal life when performing. Can you tell me how Adam’s friendship has helped you through your ups and downs and how it birthed this al bum and tour?
Beccy: I was going through a fair trauma in the first part of this year. I didn’t know if I was going to be able to make it through, to be honest…Then Adam did that thing that mates do, you know. R U OK? Day is coming up and that’s when we’re encour aged to ask our mates and our friends, are you alright? Adam did that quite constantly throughout that time and he said, “is there anything I can do?” and I said “yeah, you can tour with me,” because they’re some of my favourite times and he said, “mate, I’ll tour with you until the wheels fall off.” I knew if I got through it, that he’d take me on the road. Divorces cost a lot of money, I’m realising now how much, so obviously there’s that aspect of it but also to bring my smile back on my face. My favourite place to be is on stage and I can’t think of anyone else that I love be ing on stage with as much as with Adam. He took it one further than the tour and sug gested the album as well and orchestrated the whole thing, changed his year around for me, and pretty much orches trated the whole thing so I owe him a lot for that.
Adam: It was pretty scary, to be honest…I honestly didn’t think that she’d be here to day, and I just kept annoying her and an noying and annoying and checking on her and talking to her. Then, to see her now… she’s got her spark back, and she’s just full of this positive energy again and smiling, it’s just so good to see.
WHAT: Adam Harvey & Beccy Cole ‘The Great Country Songbook Volume III’ Tour WHEN: Friday, September 9 from 7:00pm WHERE: Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club
TICKETS: Eventbrite
Sam: Mackay gets the release day show which is exciting. What do you have planned for the Northern Beaches Bowls Club and for the rest of the tour?
Adam Harvey and Beccy Cole are performing at the Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club on Friday, September 9. Photos supplied
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Sam: Can you tell me the origins of your relationship and how it got where it is today?
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Sam: Adam, what were you seeing at the time?
Adam: What is it, Bec…“You make them laugh, make them cry, scare the hell out of them and send them home,” isn’t that your Beccy:motto?Yep, that’s it. These days I’ve thrown in “and send an invoice,”…We’ve got the band coming, a really lovely bunch of peo ple that played on the record as well. We’re doing songs from the first album that we put out together as well and a couple of our individual hits but mainly we spend the night on stage together which is what people have come to see…There’s no two shows that we do that are the same, that’s what I love about Adam and I. You never know what you’re going to get, we never know what we’re going to do, it’s not really planned…Adam’s always made me a bet ter performer because he makes me rise to the occasion and we raise the bar on each other each night and I think it’s good fun. We’re on the edge.
Adam: Which can be dangerous at times.
I always say that Bec’s the best entertain er I’ve ever seen and when you’re on stage with her it’s amazing but it’s also scary be cause you never know what she’s going to do next or what she’s going to say next. It’s kind of like a rollercoaster, you just hang on and roll with the punches.
Beccy: Always. We’ve got too much dirt on each other not to uncover some of it, at least. This will be our 13th national tour together in 20 odd years. It’s a great friendship story and supporting each oth er through all sorts…we’ve gone through births, deaths, marriages, divorces, you name it, it’s happened. It’s as cheesy as it sounds but we’re mates that enjoy making music together.
Adam: I think we first met in Tamworth, Bec, at the festival. I think you were preg nant with Ricky at the time, your son. How old’s Ricky now, Bec? Beccy: Ricky’s 23, so there you go, that’s how long ago that was.
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Good mate Adam Harvey sug gested that cutting an album with an old friend could be the best medicine, and The Great Country Songbook Volume 3 was born, along with a national tour to match. Released on Friday, September 9, The al bum is about two best friends getting to gether again to record some of their fa vourite classic country songs. The pair are playing at the Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club and Sam had a chat with them ahead of their tour.
Sam: And will you be peppering the Adam and Beccy story throughout?
“If you don’t win, what happens? You get encouraged,” he said.
Nominations for the 2022 Mackay Man of the Year Award are open until September 1 and can be made through the Shed Hap pens Facebook page.
On Wednesday mornings, the music is provided by a four-piece band including drums, piano and tenor and alto saxo Pianistphones.Olive
“It’s so important to support these kinds of events and to support our local artists be cause they are reflecting back to you your world and what is happening in our world and they’re communicating things that are sometimes difficult to say or difficult to Artwrite.”Show winners will share in $3000 prize money, with the piece voted most popular artwork to be donated to Shed Happens to auction. Finalist works will be displayed at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens La goons Café from Wednesday, August 31 to Sunday, October 2 with awards to be an nounced on Friday, September 16.
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Mr Cowell says he hopes the Art Show will raise awareness for Shed Happens, Inter national Men’s Day and the Mackay Man of the Year Award, urging people to nomi nate the men in their community.
“I was really interested in work that said something that we might not expect about what it means to be a man in our society and what it means to be a good man, so they were the kind of things I was looking for,” said Ms Heathwood.
“The community in volvement’s been fantas tic; the council, the art section of council, has been fantastic, the RADF (Regional Arts Develop ment Fund) committee have been fantastic.” Entries were received across three categories with finalists from each category to be displayed in the Mackay Region al Botanic Gardens La goons Café.
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Convenor Frank Cowell says the idea for an art show came to him in the middle of the night.
Mackay Masonic Dancers meet every Wednesday and Friday. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie L-R Artspace Mackay Director Tracey Heathwood, Mackay Regional Council Deputy Mayor Karen May, Shed Happens Convenor Frank Cowell, Mackay Art Society’s Ben Ranson and Councillor Laurence Bonaventura L-R Ms May, Mr Ranson and State Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm. Photos supplied:ArtMackaySociety
The works were judged by Mr Cowell, Councillor Fran Mann and Director of Artspace Mackay Tracey Heathwood.
President Alex Dawson has been dancing for nearly 30 years and emcees the pro gram twice “(Attendees)weekly.getachance to socialise, and they all enjoy dancing so they get to do the dancing,” he said. “The age group is getting fairly high, and you can see how dancing is good for you because we’ve got some nearly 90-yearolds here and everyone’s getting up and says the number of attendees is “Everyone’sdropping. just getting older and young people aren’t coming through,” he said.
The Shed Happens International Men’s Day Art Show was officially opened last month with all entries displayed at the Mackay Art Society and finalists announced. The theme for the show and subject for the artists was the first pillar of International Men’s Day, ‘Celebrating Positive Male Role TheModels’.Art Show was officially opened by Mackay Regional Council Deputy Mayor Karen May who says it’s a fantastic initia “Itive.think to express what a positive male role model looks like through art is just fantastic,” she said.
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Friday September 2nd 2022 Old time and new vogue sequence dancing is held on the ground floor of the Masonic Building in Wood Street every Wednesday morning from 9:00am to 12:00pm and every Friday night from 7:00pm to 10:30pm. Sequence dancing involved all dancers performing the same steps at the same time around the dance floor. There are hundreds of dances done throughout Australia with the Mackay group doing around 60 of those.
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Leet has been playing piano at dances since she was eight years old. “It keeps me off the streets,” she laughed. “I love it.”
To register your interest in learning to dance, contact Kevin on 0417 326 634.
“I was woken up at 2 o’clock and a voice said to me, ‘art show’,” he said.
Dancer Anne Kelly says dancing is a lot of fun and Masonic Dancing provides a friendly atmosphere to learn.
“No one goes backwards with encourage ment and that’s my job, every day, is to en courage every bloke I come in touch with, and I do it as best I can.”
“It’s a great hobby to keep you fit, improve your memory, balance and coordination,” she said. A six-week lesson block was recently held to introduce newcomers to the dancing scene and the group is looking to hold an other one block of lessons if there is suffi cient interest.
“I woke up, heard it again, got up and went to the computer, tapped out an outline for about an hour and went back to bed.” Mr Cowell says he got in touch with the Mackay Art Society and the idea grew from there.
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“I’ve had the privilege of going to Shed Happens meetings and I see the number of gentlemen that go there and the com radeship that is formed within that organ isation, it can do nothing but good for our Shedcommunity.”Happens
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SectionFinalists1: Rebetzke Homes Award (Art on Canvas)
All dancers are looking forward to the chance to dress up for the Spring Ball, held tonight, Friday, September 2 at the Mason ic Hall from 7:00pm.
Hayley Patterson – Treasure Ben Ranson – Someone To Look Up JanetTo Ambrose – Peter Roberto Catelli – Wide Bowled, Well Played, Well Umpired Section 2: Shed Happens Mackay Award (Art on Paper) Brigette Zimmerman – Still Good Catherine Clark Dowden – I’ve Got SharonYou Drew – Writing Home Stephanie Allen – Helping Hands Section 3: 2iT Technology Award (Emerging Artist Age <25)
Every year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has brought children and books together across Aus tralia through Book Week. During this time schools and public libraries spend a fun week celebrating books and Australian children's authors and illustrators.
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2022’s book week was held August 20-26 and the theme was ‘Dreaming with eyes open’.
Abook is always worth a look. It’s where our imagination takes hold and leads our mind on adventures only known to us. Despite rapidly evolving technology, most of us agree, the tactile emotion of flicking pages, even that ‘new book smell’, can’t be replaced by a screen.
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Dinosaurs and bears, princesses and explorers, butterflies and bugs; you could find them and many other colourful and creative book characters at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens last week for the annual Book Week event, Picnic in the Gardens.
Classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians create colourful displays, develop activities, run competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading.
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CELEBRATING THE CITECON WAY With fairy lights strewn above, live music pumping and drinks pouring, CiteCon celebrated its business launch last Friday among family, friends, clients, sub-contractors and sup Thepliers.newly established construction com pany entered the market in 2019 from the home office of Brad and Bec Gardner. They’ve since relocated to their pur pose-designed premises in Paget, where the launch was held, and taken on massive projects for very satisfied clients. CiteCon has already made waves and, more importantly, valuable relationships throughout the industry. The atmosphere on Friday night proved just how appreciative they are of these re lationships and vice versa. credit:
There were sterling contributions from ris ing swimmer Breanna Renehan and John son who finished runners up in the Under 13s Age Championship plus the versatile John, who finished number two behind good mate Jack Renehan in the Under 15 TheBoys.talented trio underlined their depth in the squad with Breanna and Zac both win ning the Flags and ultra-competitor Ryan clinching the Board race and grabbing sec ond in the Surf Swim, Iron Man, Flags and Beach Sprint events.
Eight of the nine Mercy team members – Jack and Breanna Renehan; Keira and Chase Higgs; Saye, Gall, Keune and John all hail from the Sarina Surf Lifesaving Club with Zac Johnson the lone Mackay Surf Club representative.
Other team members Keira Higgs (third Under 15yrs Girls); Lars Gall, 15 (third in Flags); Johnson (third Iron Man, third Surf Swim and third Board) and Breanna also domi nant in the Iron Man, Surf Swim, Beach Sprint and Board races.
Triumphant Mercy College team members standing L-R: Keira Higgs, Breanna Renehan, Matt Keune, Adrianne Mifsud (team manager), Lars Gall, Chase Higgs, Jack Renehan, Zane Saye and front Zac Johnson and Ryan John proudly display their Secondary Schools Surf League trophy SURF
Road Runners Take On Sandy Slade Point
Itmedal.wasa tremendous team effort from the Mercy College crew who defeated Cath erine McAuley College, Holy Spirit Col lege, North Mackay High and Northern Beaches High to claim their first-ever Surf League trophy.
The Mercy College team of Jack Renehan, Ryan John, Zane Saye, Lars Gall, Zac John son, Chase Higgs, Matt Keune (Boys) and Breanna Renehan and Kiera Higgs (Girls) showcased their surf lifesaving skills at Mackay Surf Club in the prestigious schools event to bring home the champi onship trophy. For outstanding duo Jack Renehan and 13-year-old Saye there was double reason to celebrate with the pair being named Age Surf Champions in their respective Superdivisions.fit Jack,14, was dominant in the Under 15yrs section – winning the Surf Swim, Iron Man, Flags and Beach Sprint events as well as finishing second on the TheBoard.talented Saye won the Iron Man and Board events and finished second in the Surf Swim and Beach Sprint and third in the Flags to clinch the age championship
Mercy College team manager Adrianne Mifsud said the students were outstanding ambassadors for the Surf League with an incredible skill set.
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Approximately forty runners basked in the challenge of the Slade Point Reserve course on Sunday morning, a pop ular training and racing course throughout the Club’s history for some years. The soft sand and even softer dunes coupled with scenic bush trails and ocean views was a great start to the Pre-Father’s Day weekend which was also the last Lost Bunyips Trail Series event with Mackay Road Runners for First2022.runner home Paul Mackenzie made light work of the 12.9km dis tance as he prepares to taper for the Cairns Ultra Marathon 120km this Injuryweekend.woes couldn’t keep Joe Grech away as he claimed second place in the three-loop course marginal ly ahead of fast-finishing Michael FirstFeenaghty.female Emily Dalglish steamed over the 4.3km distance taking the lead from start to finish line, whilst Carmel Mahon claimed a win in the 12.9km Excellentdistance.performances also came from Robin Stinson, Tim Magoffin, Julie Whibley, Shane Dodds, Martin Lambert, Werner Van Der Linde, Geeta Ariani, Carol Dawes and Alan Zamparutti, with a mighty effort from Greg Dawes. Race Directors from the Lost Buny ips Jaylene Harrison and Ainslie Heinke and their team did a great job hosting the event with a deli cious post-race sausage sizzle and a kids run to wear out the little Lost ThisBunyips.weekend, the Mackay Road Runners will join the ParkRun crew for their Saturday morning run com mencing at 7am from the usual Bo tanic Gardens Playground precinct. There will be no Sunday run on Fa ther’s Day for Mackay Road Run ners, so come along and enjoy the camaraderie of the successful and popular ParkRun phenomenon.
Peter Shuttlewood (left) and Thomas Wendt (right) escort their children in the kid’s cross country race Andrew Short tackles the course with ease even after assisting with the early morning setup. Photos supplied: Janelle Tilse
Greg Dawes, Carol Dawes and Paul Mackenzie ready to race the three loop Slade Point Reserve course consisting of soft sand, undulating dunes and forest trails First female in the 4.3km Emily Dalglish tackles the final hill with Alan Zamparutti before the welcoming downhill stretch to the finish line
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Mackay students rule the surf and sand after recently being crowned Secondary Schools Surf League champions for 2022.
Mercy College also swept the cameron and beach relays to consolidate their number one Jackranking.Renehan and John repre sented Queensland earlier this year at the National Surf Life saving Championships at North Kirra on the Gold Coast with Jack achieving a top 20 finish in the Surf Swim. At the Queensland State Cham pionships at Alexandra Head lands on the Sunshine Coast, the capable Saye finished seventh in the 1km Beach Run. Breanna and Jack Renehan, Ryan and Zane have all repre sented Sarina Surf Club and Zac (Mackay Surf Club) at the North Barrier Branch Carnivals in recent years where they have posted impressive victories.
Young Surf Stars Named Age Champions In Schools Surf League
The Mackay Cutters travelled to Port Moresby to take on the PNG Hunters in the Hunters’ first home game since 2019. Photos supplied: Mackay Cutters
The Hunters hit back in the 50th minute thanks to a forceful run from Emmanuel TheWaine.home side extended their lead in the 57th minute when Sherwin Tanabi jumped on a crafty Kingstimer Paraia grubber. Gehamat Shibisaki brought the Cutters back into the game, crossing the line in the 63rd minute before they reclaimed their lead in the 70th minute when Laitia Mo ceidreke found the corner. With three minutes left on the clock, live ly ball play saw the Hunters make a break down the right side. The crowd erupted when brilliant support from Wartovo Puara saw the Hunters’ hooker score the match winner in the last set of the game, the Hunters defeating the Cutters 30-28. Just two days before the match, it was un certain whether the game would go ahead in Port Moresby.
Hunters’ first game in Papua New Guinea since 2019 started with the visitors scoring first when Jayden Morgan barged his way over the line in the 16th minute.
The Cutters were in again three minutes later when Kyle Krisanski-Kennedy found space down the Cutters’ left edge. Momentum swayed back the way of the home side with Hunters centres Rodrick Tai and Benji Kot scoring in the 27th and 34th minutes.
On Thursday, August 25, Queensland Rug by League issued the Cutters with a notice of intention to terminate their Participa tion Agreement after the club advised it would not provide a team to play in the final round of the Hostplus Cup season.
“Through no fault of our own, our prepa ration was terrible.” The round 20 fixture ends Mr Elliot’s ten ure as head coach. Reflecting on his year with the Cutters, Mr Elliot says he’s proud of the improvements made on last year’s result.
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“I was really proud of the way we per formed in a fair bit of adversity,” said de parting Cutters head coach Dave Elliot.
“Results have certainly improved,” he said. “Again, we’re a young squad so I think, in dividually, players have improved as well.”
“They’ll always have a spot in my heart that they will continue to improve and go from strength to strength.”
The Cutters Board of Directors responded later that day with a statement saying they were “extremely disappointed” that the QRL issued the notice.
CUTTERS SEASON COMES TO AN END
“We note that the travel warning to Port Moresby has been in place since the 27th of July 2022 and is still listed as of today, 25th of August 2022. We further note the previous two Hostplus Cup rounds to this region have been cancelled by Queensland Rugby League (QRL) while this warn ing has been in place. This concerned the Mackay Cutters Board and has been criti cal in decision making.”
In true Hunters fashion, some exciting play and clever offloads down the right edge saw Liam Joseph score in the righthand corner to give PNG a 14-12 lead at Thehalf-time.Cutters reclaimed the lead early in the first half when Luke Wembley crossed in the 44th minute.
The Mackay Cutters wrapped up their 2022 Hostplus Cup campaign with a closely fought loss to the PNG Hunters in Port Moresby last Satur Theday.
After assurances from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Defence Force, the match went ahead as scheduled.
“I’d like to think our footprint within our community has improved as well, and our connection to the community.”
“At all times our only concern is the wel fare and safety of our players and staff. We look forward to continuing discussions with the QRL regarding this weekend’s fix ture,” the statement reads.
Mr Elliot says it’s sad to be leaving but he’s excited for what the next opportunity “Iholds.hope that the Cutters can just continue to improve, I really do,” he said.
Promising utility forward Saxon Crofts again worked like a trojan in attack and defence and was close to Mercy’s Most Valuable Player this series.
Mercy levelled the scores when forward Hunter Harris latched onto a kick in the in-goal to grab his side’s second try with McSherry’s conversion attempt swinging wide.
Photos: Contributed Neil McCabe of the Capricorn club with his blokart at Cape Hillsborough Greg Oakes of the North East Windsport Club of Wangaratta, Victoria, with his blokart at Cape Hillsborough
Blokarters line up at the start of a race on a picture-perfect Cape Hillsborough beach, where the Central Queensland Blokart club holds regular races.
The club also sails at Bucasia Beach every second week when the tide is suitable.
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Playmaker Logan Deininger proved the hero for Kirwan with two moments of magic after rival five eighth Adam McSherry had potted a clutch field goal to give Mercy an 11-10 advantage with less than sixty seconds left on the clock. From the ensuing kickoff Deininger caught the Mercy defence napping when he regained his short grubber-style kick to launch a final Kirwan attacking raid. As the siren sounded, Deininger threw a cut-out pass to bustling winger Don Pai yala who twisted through tackles before planting the ball in the corner for a sen sational match-winning try.
KIRWAN State High School scored a last gasp try after the full-time bell to sink Mercy College 14-11 and lift the Cowboys Challenge Shield trophy at the Mackay Junior League Fields.
New Zealand representative blokarter Ash Rawson gave lessons on land sailing and there were competitors from Victoria and South Australia as well as locals enjoying the races with 27 blokarts on Cape Hills borough, where spectators can get up close to the action.
Blokarters from as far afield as New Zealand competed at the recent Cape Hillsborough regatta.
Paiyala had earlier nabbed Kirwan’s opening try after a passing rush before Mercy half back Kooper Shears pounced on a loose ball to score with McSherry adding the extras for a 6-4 lead close to the break.
CJ Tapaitau set up Kirwan’s second try after a powerful surge and off load to Brooklyn Ivey who crossed in the cor ner with Deininger converting from the sideline for a 10-6 lead.
Talented hooker Hudson Clark was a tower of strength for Mercy College in their heartbreaking Cowboys Challenge Grand Final loss recently to Kirwan State High
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But the talented five eighth thought he had wrapped up a thoroughly deserved premiership for Mercy when he booted a field goal under extreme pressure to give his side an 11-10 lead in the dying Themoments.devastating loss was sheer heart break for Mercy coaches Ian Schifilliti and Matthew Paul and the players who performed strongly throughout the 2022 Challenge series. They suffered a huge blow in the lead up to the Grand Final when star forward Cohen Jackson, a Queensland Under 15 representative, was ruled out with injury.
Young and old alike can get into this exhil arating sport, contact George Camilleri of the Central Queensland Blokart Club on 0418 982 292.
Crofts, who helped the Souths Sharks qualify for the finals in the Mackay Ju nior League U/15s premiership this sea son, has developed into a team mainstay - earning the tag of “Mr Perpetual Mo tion” on the football field. A versatile colt, Saxon also shone at half back for the Sharks in a 20-10 elimina tion final loss to the Magpies last Satur day at Mackay Junior League Fields. Other Mercy players to impress were hooker Hudson Clark, centres Toby Woodall and Lachlan Whippy, forwards Hunter Harris, Reuben Saron, Mark Morrow, Javen Ramsamy and halves McSherry and Shears. By Chris Karas St Patrick’s College and Mercy College Mack ay may have suffered heart-breaking losses in school boy rugby league Grand Finals over the past fortnight, but the talent pool remains very deep. On the cusp of an historic Aar on Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge Shield premiership double, both teams produced lion-hearted performances in recent title deciders – only to stumble at the final sporting Ithurdle.wasa case of so close but yet too far for the Mackay rug by league giants as Townsville powerhouses Kirwan State High and Ignatius Park Col lege spoilt the fairytale finish by posting dramatic victories in their respective finals. Despite the Grand Final loss es, the future looks very bright for both St Patrick’s and Mercy College who will play under the one banner when the schools amalgamate in 2023. With its thriving Rugby League Academy, the schools continue to unearth a wealth of talent in the boys and girls ranks that should keep the College in good stead for many years to come.
Speeds At Cape Hillsborough
Mixed Fours Champions: Lorna Bow ers, Lois Deguara, Bevan Cooper and Ron Bowers. An excellent pennants result for our divi sion 2 players who won the division and step up to division 1 next year. The last time we won this division was in 2016, and we stayed in division 1 for only one year. Hopefully we will stay in division 1 for longer this time. Results of the mixed pairs were not known at this stage.
Club Pairs champions: Neal Blucher and Ian McDonald. Club Fours champions: Doug Dun gavell, Peter Miller, John Stronach Ray McCarthy. Two Bowl Triples: Ian Beveridge, Dave McKendry, Clint Vassie.
Adam has fond memories of his Colts days with Queensland and playing a NSW side at Sydney’s Glenn McGrath Oval that in cluded a fresh-faced Mitchell Starc and Nic KnezevicMaddinson.laterspent two summers in the United Kingdom playing for the Egling ton club in the Northern Ireland Premier League and for Bristol in county crick et where he bagged over 80 wickets and peeled off two centuries.
With the club championships over, the results are: Club champion: Chris Banney who also won the title last year.
Three Bowl Triples: Alex Cameron, Peter Grant, Clive Wales.
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Senior Singles: Bert Hobbs. B Singles: Ken Lane. B Pairs: John Stronach, Ray McCarthy.
Ladies Results Master Triples Champion of Champions was played at Wests on Wednesday August 24, the title went to North Mackay Club ladies, Helen Fleming, Lorna Bowers and Lorraine Lemke. Zone Fours was played at South’s Subur ban club on Saturday August 27, between Mackay and Leichhardt (Emerald) North Mackay club valiantly lost by 1 shot to Leichhardt. North Mackay team: Ann Peet, Maryanne Bartolo, Jean Schmidtke and Lydia McCarthy. Ladies social games on Wednesday Au gust 24 results: winners was a pairs game of Lesley Baumgarten and Bev McDonald. Runners up was a triples game with Gloria Sam, Fay McCubben and Daphne Offield. Contributed by Tony Allsop and Suzanne Hazledine
Local cricket legend Adam Knezevic has been appoint ed Head Senior Coach of Mackay Whitsunday Cricket for the 20222023 season. It is an exciting new role for the Mercy College Mackay school teach er who will prepare the club’s first grade team for the upcoming Bulls Mas ters Twenty20 Country Challenge and North Queensland Alliance Cricket 50 over Champi Knezeviconships. will also over see the club’s Under 18 and Under 21 youth team operations when the new season gets un Thederway.Bulls
26 Sport Friday September 2nd 2022 Bert Hobbs won the Senior Singles this year Neal Blucher, pictured bowling, won the Pairs title with Ian McDonald
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He returned to Mackay Cricket Associ ation for a second stint with Walkerston and helped the club win premierships in all formats – captaining Mackay-Whitsun day representative teams to a Twenty20 ti tle in 2016, reaching three finals and being named Cricketer of the Year.
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With his vast experience and ability to con nect with players, 36-year-old Knezevic was a logical choice for the Head Senior coaching role. When it comes to our national sport, the decorated left arm swing merchant is something of a hero to the local cricket Knezevicfraternity.is a Mackay product and played his junior cricket from the age of 10 with the Walkerston Cricket Club before mov ing to Brisbane at the tender age of 18 to carve out a first-grade cricket career with HeBeenleigh/Logan.representedQueensland at schoolboy level and in the Maroons’ Under 16, Un der 17 and Under 23 Colts teams alongside cricketers of the calibre of master blast er Chris Lynn, Alister McDermott and Twenty20 Big Bash specialist Ben Dunk.
A career highlight for Adam was win ning State titles for Mackay-Whitsunday representative team with great mate and work colleague Chris Dunn, a legendary all-rounder from the Brothers Cricket TheClub.pair have also tasted success as ju nior representative coaches with Mack ay-Whitsunday squads - teaming up with Adam as coach and Chris as manager of the triumphant U/16 and U/19 sides that clinched State titles in recent summers.
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Masters Twenty20 Coun try Challenge will be staged in Cairns from October 1-3 and includes teams from Mackay-Whitsunday, Central Queensland, North Queensland, Far North Queensland, Wide Bay, Darling Downs and the Gold Coast.
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The North Queensland Alliance 50 over Championships will be held over two weekends with the opening round in Cairns on October 22-23 and second round in Mackay on November 5-6.
Adam also achieved success with the Queensland Country representative side – grabbing bulk wickets to help capture a national championship in 2016.
When Adam is not teaching students or aspiring players on the finer points of cricket, he can be found promoting his coaching business Elevate Cricket with plenty of zest in the Mackay area.
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Mackay Cycles have won the teams category more times than any other team and this year was no different, with the team taking line honours once again.
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Zach Mach founder Peter Lister delivered his tenth and final Zach Mach last weekend. Photos supplied: Zach Mach Adventure Challenge
Pamela Finger won the Anne Hird Memorial Novice Trophy 2022. L-R: President Noel, Lorna Shuttlewood, Pamela Finger and Eric Goodchild
1st Jan Harris / Janelle Conroy 2nd Debra Goodchild / Eric Goodchild 3rd Edward Kliese / Nancy Wix 4th Frances Brown / Robert (Bob) Ellis
Mackay athletes Kurt Brunker and Josè Short took out first place Male and Female solo competitors
Pamela Finger won the Anne Hird Memorial Trophy, playing with Eric Goodchild, Lorna Shuttlewood and Barbara Tait, three different players over three weeks. To encourage novice players the Anne Hird Memorial Trophy can only be won once per player.
1st Josie Crowley / Barbara Tait 2nd Terrence Sheedy / Eric Leivesley 3rd Susan Wright / Patricia Garner 4th Lorna Shuttlewood / Janet Hansen
It’s been nine years between drinks since the Zach Mach Mackay Adventure Challenge was last won by two local ath letes from Mackay. In its 10th year, the Zach Mach was plagued by bad weather forcing postponements, but also making it unique, is that it is the final year that race founder Peter Lister will be in 10Mackay.Years ago Peter Lister hon oured the life of MCC student, adventurer and friend Zach Roberts to create the Zach Mach adventure race in the iconic Pioneer Valley. Over the years, the Zach Mach has evolved, but at the heart of the race, Peter has worked tirelessly and passionately to deliver the race and then to create a shorter version for the next generation, the Mini organisers say they have big shoes to fill in ensur ing the continuation of the iconic race. “We are privileged, and hon oured to continue this epic event, you have left big shoes to fill, and like you say, it is supposed to be a challenge! “On behalf of every adventurer and multisporter that you have created over the past 10 Years, thank you Peter!”
BRIDGE Monday 22 August 22 – 8 Table Mitchell Green Points – Anne Hird Memorial Trophy (Novice Players) Week 3 of 3 N/S E/W 1st Susan Ross / Toni Large 2nd Rober t Carless / Anne Lutz 4th Cheryl Machen / Frances Brown 3rd Terrence Sheedy / Ian Gaskell 5th Pamela Finger / Barbara Tait 4th Nancy Mar tin / Marilyn Wilson-Nicolls 6th Elrae Trueman / Monica Darley 5th Lorna Shuttlewood / Vicki Howard Friday 26 August 22 – 6 Table Mitchell Green Points – Nation Wide Pairs 16 of 22 N/S E/W 1st Joy Robinson / Monica Darley 1st David Ting / Ming Ting 2nd Terrence Sheedy / Noel Bugeia 2nd Rober t Carless / Maria Setiyawan 3rd Helen Van Den Broek / Don Poole 3rd Julie O’Neill / Ann Whitmore Wednesday 24 August 22 – 8 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Maria Setiyawan / Frances Brown 2nd Max Holewa / Diane Holewa 3rd Noel Bugeia / Doone Mitchell 4th Eric Goodchild / David Ming Tuesday Evening 23 August 22 – 3 Table Mitchell Green Points 3 N/S E/W 1st Marilyn Wilson-Nicholl / Jan Harris 1st Helen Van Den Broek / Terrence Sheedy 2nd Janet Hansen / Diane Morgan 2nd Janelle Conroy / Eric Leivesley 3rd Eric Goodchild / Noel Bugeia 3rd Sandra Morris / Mick King Saturday August 22 – 6 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Joy Robinson / Ken Seaniger 1st Faye Wright / Terrence Sheedy 2nd Monica Darley / Kath Poole 2nd David Ting / Ming Ting 3rd Diane Stokes / Ann Whitmore 3rd Lorna Shuttlewood / Doone Mitchell Anne Hird Memorial Trophy Results after the final three weeks 1st Pamela Finger 2nd Susan Ross 3rd Ian Gaskell 4th Marilyn Wilson-Nicolls 5th Sandy Patterson WEEKLY RESULTSBridge Trophy In Memory Of Avid AdventureTakeMackayPlayerAthletesOutZachMachRace
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The Mackay Cycles team once again took line honours in the team categoryThe Mini Mach is gaining popularity as children and their parents take part in a mini adventure challenge
Mackay athletes Kurt Brunker and Josè Short took out first place Male and Female solo competitors. They individu ally rode a 40km mountain bike ride, kayaked 10km, ran 11.8km in the rainforest and then rode 28km on a road bike.
Anne Hird was an avid Contract Bridge player and had many bridge partners. The Mackay Contract Bridge Club said in a statement that Anne was a wonderful per son and friend.
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Anne’s husband David gives the winner and partners Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) Beanies to promote the MHF Beanie for Brain Cancer campaign, funds going towards vital brain cancer research and support to patients and families suf fering the disease.
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The home and extensively rock landscaped resort style gardens and pool area are set privately on a hill commanding views East towards the coast and West across the patch work of cane fields and into the Aranges.Second well maintained high set residence will provide a handy rental income or options for intergenerational family living. Set up for stock grazing with stockyards and fencing for rotational grazing. The seller will consider selling their herd of quiet beef cattle. Ample water provided from large dam, bore and rainwater tanks will keep the amazing garden and veggie patch looking green. Two farm sheds (one beside each residence) will provide ample workshop and machinery garaging. Under 15 minutes to Mackay City Gates or Marian Shopping Centre and school. If you seek a country estate a cut above the rest inspection prior to Auction is a must. Royce Dunn Auction on site Saturday 15/10/2022 at 12 noon Open: Sat: 1.30 – 3.00pm
Situated in the heart of the Mackay’s Pioneer Valley @ Pleystowe you will be delighted to find this architecturally designed home on 55 acres of lush tropical pasture.
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07 4963 2500 | 43 Wood St, Mackay | blacksrealestate.com.au 85 Masottis Road, Homebush 3 2 2 Lot 234 Bogga Road, Mt Pelion 0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn 0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn DIVERSIFIED 102 ACRES CREEK FRONT FARM & FORMER TOURIST VENUE 55 acres Tidal Creek frontage • Diversity is key to this 102 acres farming and formerly tourist business property on Sandy Creek, under 20 minutes to Mackay at Homebush. • Broad range of sturdy structural improvements include a 3 bedroom & sleep out home, large masonary block garden centre/tourist attraction (formerly Orchid Ways), modern 6m x 9m high clearance zincalum over steel frame shed & various other out buildings including well constructed poultry & aviary runs. Set in pleasant well established gardens, running down to include the fantastic swimming hole. 55 acres with a combination of cultivated land and timbered ridge country. Absolute frontage to the tidal Murray Creek at Mount Pelion. Keep growing sugarcane or convert to lush pastures. Pleasant views from the elevated ridge would make a nice home site. Old one room cane cutters hut at present unlivable. Power along the bitumen road frontage. Five minutes to public boat ramp for incredible fishing and crabbing. ExpressionsInterestofOPEN Sat: 11 - 12.30pm 0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn Pinevale Road, Pinevale RIVERFRONT- CANE & CATTLE • 888 acres over 4 titles with a wide frontage to the Pioneer River at Pinevale West of Mackay. Cane Production Area of 153 acres with additional 86 acres formerly cultivated now established to irrigatable Rhodes grass pasture. Balance mostly lightly treed open forest ridge country with Signal, Rhodes & Stylo well established. Stock fencing in good order provides 5 paddocks. • Fibro house needs renovation. • Main shed/workshop of 387m2 with high clearance harvester bay and second open front machinery shed. Auction on site Saturday Inspection17/9/2022at2.00pm By SaturdayAuctionAppointmentonsite17/9/2022at11.00amInspectionByAppointment OPEN
0409 095 703 | pfrancis@blacksrealestate.com.au | Peter Francis 0428 182 569 | rural@blacksrealestate.com.au | Royce Dunn 07 4963 2500 | 43 Wood St, Mackay | blacksrealestate.com.au 0409 635 724 | ablack@blacksrealestate.com.au | Andrew Black 60 Moonlight Drive, Sarina 3 2 2 37 Formosas Road, Pleystowe 5 3 2 151 Rosewood Drive, Rural View 4 2 2 A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY – 2 ACRES RURAL RESORT ON 55 ACRES @ PLEYSTOWE WHY WAIT TO BUILD WHEN YOU CAN BUY NOW!!!! • Escape the city for 2 acres or rural bliss with a 2017 built home and room for a horse or cows. • Generous open plan living flowing to patio with tranquil rural views. • Kitchen boasting ample cupboard space and walk-in pantry. • Master bedroom with ensuite and WIR, and built-in robes in other bedrooms. • Extras include; fully airconditioned, freshly painted, study nook, 3 rainwater tanks and a fully fenced block. • Situated in the heart of the Pioneer Valley you will be delighted to find this architecturally designed home on 55 acres of lush tropical pasture. • The home and extensively rock landscaped resort style gardens and pool are set privately on a hill commanding views towards the coast across cane fields and into the ranges. • Second high set residence will provide rental income or options for intergenerational family living. • Set up for stock grazing with stockyards and fencing. • Built in 2020 by Hotondo Homes this seamless lowset residence is sure to impress and is a must to inspect. • Air-conditioned main bedroom boasts WIR and chic ensuite. • Open plan lounge/dining area flows to the outdoor patio which makes entertaining a breeze. • Fully fenced 630 sqm block with room for a pool or shed • Convenient location within close proximity to schools, shopping, bowls club and golf course. Inspection$610,000 By Sat:Sat:AuctionAppointmenton-site15/10/22@12noonOPEN1.30-3.00pm$519,000OPEN10.30-11.00amOPEN
0419 781 816 | rbrunke@blacksrealestate.com.au | Roy Brunke 0401 835 806 | dcronin@blacksrealestate.com.au | Dan Cronin 07 4963 2500 | 43 Wood St, Mackay | blacksrealestate.com.au 0427 423 553 | gwilson@blacksrealestate.com.au | Glenis Wilson 47 John Oxley Drive, Rural View 3 1 4 55C Coles Road, Andergrove 3 2 2 776 Mount Martin Loop Road, Mount Martin 6 2 4 PERFECT STARTER ! LAST ONE REMAINING… MAKE IT YOURS! CATTLE BREEDING PROPERTY • 3 Bedroom lowset brick residence situated on a massive 1275 sqm allotment. • All bedrooms & living area air conditioned. • Low maintenance tiles throughout the living areas & new carpet to all bedrooms. • Plenty of shed space on offer – 2 bay garage, 2 bay open carport & 7 x 6m lockable powered shed. • Fully fenced with access to the backyard via the garage. • Perfect location with close proximity to Coles and Woolworths at Andergrove as well as Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre and Mackay CBD! • No Body Corporate Fees! • Current rental return of $495 per week with lease to 15 November 2022! • Two car garage PLUS parking space at the front of the townhouse! • PERFECT if you are downsizing, purchasing your first home or looking for an investment property! • 110.36 hectares (272.7acres) cattle breeding property with sheds, yards and two houses. • Mostly cleared and pastured with signal, humidicola and Rhodes. • Rotationally grazed through four main paddocks. Good 4 barb fencing. • Currently carrying 70 Droughtmaster breeders, two herd bulls and thirty odd calves. • Current carrying capacity is light. The property will comfortably carry 80 to 100 breeders $380,000OPEN Sat: 11.00Offers11.30amfrom$399,000OPEN Sat: 11.00Sat:Auction11.30am1/10/22@noonOPEN2.30-4.00pmOPENOPENOPEN
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Blacks Real Estate is now offering these prime residential lots for sale in one of the most convenient locations available in Mackay. All allotments are level parcels of land and are ideal for entry level buyers, downsizers and investors alike given the price and proximity to major amenities. Available lots range in size from 375 sq m to 715 sq m and are priced from $180,000 through to $215,000. Furthermore potential buyers in Somerset Park can have the comfort that design guidelines are in place to ensure the integrity and visual appeal of the estate will be maintained at a premium level. Somerset Park is located just 5 klms north of the Mackay CBD and is well known for its clean and green image , neighbourly spirit, parks and recreation, as well as its close proximity to public transport and a multitude of amenities.
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Some of these amenities include a total of 9 public and private schools , both primary and secondary, childcare, sporting fields, Mackay Golf Club, 2 major shopping centres, 2 local shopping centres, and under 15 minutes drive to some of the best beaches Mackay has on offer. TO
Residential Land For Sale
Do you want a really big block with fantastic side access to a shed? Would you like a cute cottage that’s in good condition? How about within walking distance to The Gooseponds? Then look no further than 4 Elizabeth Street in North Mackay.
www.gardian.com.au 07 4957 7424@gardiangroup @gardianmackay In partnership withBen0435Ryan04080407MickBen0435Ryan04080407MickKerriskMcLeod514983777971Patton825323KerriskMcLeod514983777971Patton825323 30 Sologinkin Road, Rural View 4 Elizabeth Street, North Mackay BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT 222143
The house itself is clean, tidy and very liveable as the astute buyer will see how easily it can be renovated and turned into a chic cottage with modern bedrooms and kitchen. Set on a 986sqm block, this cottage with modern touches throughout is perfectly located in a quiet part of North TheMackay.property sits central to some of Mackay's best schools, Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre, and only a 5-minute drive to the CBD. So, make sure you take the time to inspect this quality cottage.
Cute Cottage and Shed Near The Gooseponds
By Negotiation By Negotiation
Lowset Family Home in Convenient Location
This modern air-conditioned family home is positioned in the forever popular Rural View. Perfect for the growing family this 4+ bedroom home has a certain standard of comfort, a dedicated office and second living room allows for the largest of families. 30 Sologinkin Road is perfect for the growing family being close in proximity to both primary and secondary schools and the Northern Beaches Shopping precinct, yourself and the kids are but stones throw from some of Mackay’s best beaches and is still only 15 minutes away from Mackay CBD.
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This outstanding rural home is built by renowned builder ‘Rebtzke homes’ and features key elements for the whole family to enjoy; 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and multiple generously sized living areas and more.
The home is ideally located in the ever-popular estate Pioneer lakes. The estate, set in the heart of Mirani, is only 10 minutes from the Marian Town Centre and only another 35 minutes from Mackay. Mirani is a small-town community with many major city conveniences.
Outdoor living and entertaining are a delight at this home, as it offers a covered outdoor entertainment area and manicured low maintenance backyard. The home is fully fenced and has 2-bay garage.
$665,000$975,000
www.gardian.com.au 07 4957 7424@gardiangroup @gardianmackay In partnership withBen0435Ryan04080407MickBen0435Ryan04080407MickKerriskMcLeod514983777971Patton825323KerriskMcLeod514983777971Patton825323 343 Alfred Street, South Mackay 51 Clive Rogers Drive, Mirani OPEN SAT 9:00AM - 9:30AM OPEN SAT 9:00AM - 9:30AM 222254
Privacy is paramount here and an amazing feeling of free space is represented by the unique design. The construct of the home incorporates high ceilings and glass panel windows allowing an abundance of natural light and ventilation to fill the home. Tiled flooring and carpet flow throughout the home with the black accents complementing the open plan living and dining area that spills out onto the entertainer’s patio that overlooks the breathtaking countryside.
Would you love a huge family home that offers multiple indoor and outdoor living areas set on the fringe of the CBD? Would you also like a home that offers all that plus potential for a home-based business including off-street parking… then look no further.
Rural Home for the Family on a Hectare
343 Alfred Street offers one the opportunity to live in the city. There is no lack of living areas inside either, as the home offers a family room with living and dining areas and a second generous, light-filled enclosed patio, in addition to 5 generously sized bedrooms.
$520,000$380,000
www.gardian.com.au 07 4957 7424@gardiangroup @gardianmackay In partnership withBen0435Ryan04080407MickBen0435Ryan04080407MickKerriskMcLeod514983777971Patton825323KerriskMcLeod514983777971Patton825323 15 Montys Place, North Mackay 18 Margaret Street, Walkerston OPEN SAT - 10:00AM - 10:30AM BY APPOINTMENT 232143
A relaxed atmosphere is what you will feel when you enter this immaculately presented North Mackay residence. The property boasts a light and bright appearance throughout accentuated by open plan living internally and externally designed to host a number of guests. With its quality finishing and neutral colour palette, it’s clear that this property coupled with the prized location being within close proximity to the Mater Hospital, the home won’t be around for long. North Mackay is the perfect location for couples or growing families. Within a short drive you'll find Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre, great public and private schools and only a short drive to Mackay’s CBD. Simply one of this popular area’s best valued properties ensures that 15 Monty’s Place is a must see for any fastidious purchaser! Its quality and style will be sure to impress all. This quality home is located in the highly sought-after suburb of Walkerston. Having undergone a freshen up of vinyl flooring through and repainted. Original style high set home, hosting 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom upstairs with multi-purpose rooms downstairs and all on a big block with a great shed. Walkerston is sought after by many families due to its proximity to local schools and a number of shopping precincts and only a short drive to the CBD, Sporting fields, restaurants, cafes, local shops provide additional services.
Quality and Style near the Hospital Great Location with a Great Shed
Overall, this feature packed property in its prime location represents a great opportunity. Whether entering the property market, investing, or even retiring, an inspection is a must. Make sure to book your appointment today!
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Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay Phone: 07 4898 1909 12 Emma Drive, Richmond 12 Emma Drive is a stunning masterpiece of open plan living, of opulent taste and of serious entertaining. Amassing approx. 545m2 under roof, there is undoubtedly room for everyone and certainly for the growing family. Set on 2128m2, it’s refreshing to see a property that has a big back yard and yet also all the other amazing attributes. A full sized, fully lit tennis court, a resort style 12m pool with gorgeous mosaic tiling and a place you can entertain here or you can entertain on the back deck keeping an eye on all the fun happening right in your very own yard. This residence is a home owners dream come true. Auction 19th of September at 6:00pm at 224 Victoria Street. Price Auction Explore 10:00-10:30amSaturday BED BATH CAR POOL 3 2 Y6 Ben Chick 0418 764 399 Fresh Listing
Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay Phone: 07 4898 1909 SOLD EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES WITH MAXINE RICHARDSON 0422 108 116 8 Martin Street, North$950,000Mackay "Couldn't find a better agent in Mackay than Maxine, got the job done on time, thanks very much for being there for us during the selling of our property. She understood what was required as a seller. Cheers Maxine, Shania and the rest of the team at Explore." Alex, Seller
Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay Phone: 07 4898 1909 34 Macartney Drive, Marian Situated in Marian, the gateway to the Pioneer Valley, known for its peacefulness and serenity, plus its exceptional neighbourly spirit, is this 4-bedroom, character filled modern home. Boasting its convenience and space, as it showcases a double bay shed with side access, a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area… there is endless space, ideal for large families. Looking to entertain? With a large undercover outdoor entertaining area, plus a large, fully fenced pool… this is more than recommended. Enjoy your weekends relaxing with family and friends while having a BBQ and taking a dip in your private pool. Price By Negotiation Explore 9:30-10:00amSaturday 2 4 YY BED BATH CAR POOL SHED 4 RichardsonMaxine 0422 108 116 EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES WITH MAXINE RICHARDSON 0422 108 116 SOLD 13 Froghollow Dr, Ooralea - Over 20 groups through in the first 7 days! - Over 2000 online views! - High demand location! - BUYERS WANTING TO PURCHASE TODAY! Price$770,000
This is the one you've been waiting for. The shed, the pool, the entertainer’s area and the fantastic spacious home that accommodates the whole family. Here it is, 37 Stevic Street has got it all. When you find a home like this best to jump on it. The versatile living space will be perfect as the family grows. Designed perfectly with the Master Suite located away from the other 3 bedrooms. All bedrooms are apart from each other and designed in a way that makes everyone feel that they have their own space. and move in ready, don't spend a dollar on and make this home the one for your next chapter.
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Price Offers Around $599,000 Explore 1:00-1:30pmSaturday BED BATH CAR SHED POOL 2 4 Y Y4 Stacy Brand 0415 134 717
Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay Phone: 07 4898 1909 EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES WITH STACY BRAND 0415 134 717 EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES WITH STACY BRAND 0415 134 717 SOLDSOLD 26 O’Riely Avenue, Marian 4 Hawkins Street, Bucasia “Market knowledge is paramount. Stacy and her team Darci and Amy excel in this field… We so appreciated their extreme professionalism on all counts. We have no hesitation in recommending Stacy Brand.” Lyn and Max, Sellers “Stacy is Friendly, professional and delivered a prompt stress free experience. Provided a professional no nonsense approach. I appreciated her honesty and market knowledge.” Joel, Seller PricePrice $450,000$650,00037 Stevic St, Walkerston
1909
This character filled home is nestled high in Rural View and minutes' walk to Eimeo State school. Upstairs you are greeted by high ceilings, skylights and original polished floorboards in the living area. Casement windows are featured throughout the home and are waiting to be restored to their former glory. The kitchen has been previously updated and there is a deck for outdoor living situated off the main living zone. The house features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an internal laundry upstairs. Homes of this style are seldom come across in the northern beaches and present the opportunity for buyers to restore and rejuvenate. Auction 6pm 19th September, 224 Victoria Street, Mackay.
Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay Phone: 07 4898
1704 Bruce Highway, The Leap 1 McHugh St, Rural View
Enhanced by the picturesque surrounding mountains and presenting to the market for the very first time, this premier acreage property on over 20 acres is a relaxing family haven and the perfect entertainer! A stunning kitchen with WIP, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a separate study (or 6th bedroom), three living areas, a huge entertaining zone, and an 18m x 8m powered shed with an 11m x 6m awning, are a line-up of attributes rarely found. Raising your family here will be a beautiful blessing! Auction; 6pm Monday 19th September in the Explore Property Auction Room. Offers prior to the auction are welcome.
PricePrice AuctionAuction ExploreExplore 9:00-9:30amSaturday10:15-10:45amSaturday 3 102 Y4BED BATH CAR SHED BED BATH CAR 5+ 4 DanielMarkCiaraHiggins 0400 257 229 0431 005 726
With your nearest neighbours 200m away and almost 6 acres to call your own, rural living so close to all life’s conveniences is waiting for you here at 21 Muggleton Street Sarina. Across this property you’ll enjoy a generously sized two storey home with three bedrooms, living spaces and bathrooms across both levels, double lock-up garage and two bay shed, an endless list of fruit trees and many other great features. There is bore water supply to the house and fruit trees with 8 taps and a rainwater pump as well, plus this home runs efficiently with a 5kW solar and solar hot water system.
1909 21 Muggleton
Sitting proud in a quite area of Bucasia, this high set home offers endless opportunities. Open plan kitchen, dining and living area, with covered rear balcony and views. 784m2 allotment, with side access available and an existing 3 bay powered shed for the tools and toys. Within walking distance to groceries, public transport and shopping village, or a short drive will have you at schools or the magnificent Northern Beaches. Inspections are a must, for those buyers looking for value for money in our current market. Owner encourages offers for consideration prior to auction. Auction to be held Monday September 19th at 6.00pm, 224 Victoria Street, Mackay. Queensland style cottage on high-density 645m2 allotment, offering 2 street access. Good sized bedrooms, plus potential for additional accommodation with sleepout. Kitchen has previously been improved and now so has the bathroom and laundry. Split system air – conditioning exists throughout the home, with new roof recently added as well. Single carport for your vehicle, or use for covered entertaining space if preferred. Owner’s instruction of a sale is clear, with signature ready to be offered to the savvy purchaser. Offers prior to auction are encouraged. Auction Sept 19th 6.00pm, Explore Property 224 Victoria St.
PricePricePrice Offers From $599,000 AuctionAuction ExploreExploreExplore 11:45-12:15pmSunday10:30-11:00amSunday11:30-12:00pmSaturdayBEDBATHCAR 1 1.52 1 44 YY 2+ 33 Ben Chick 0418 764 399 BarnesLuke 0418 188 697 BarnesLuke 0418 188 697 BED BATH CAR SHED BED BATH CAR SHED
Address: 224 Victoria Street, Mackay Phone: 07 4898 St, Sarina 35 Bezzina Ct, Bucasia 16 Forth St, South Mackay
