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Urgent Action Needed To Address Housing Crisis

Tattention and proactive solutions. With the cost of building a home set to rise on October 1, 2023, the timing couldn’t be more critical. As we grapple with the housing shortage, the Master Builders Association says the decision for the Queensland Government to introduce livable housing and energy efficiency provisions adds an extra burden to an already challenging situation. While other states have recognised the economic climate and housing crisis and postponed changes, the Queensland Government has chosen a different path.

The Master Builders Association added that the ramifications of these changes are substantial, potentially increasing the cost of building by $20,000 to $30,000. This comes on top of the 42 per cent rise in costs over the past three years. As the housing crisis deepens, adding further complexity and financial strain on prospective homeowners seems counterintuitive. Despite the economic challenges, local builders celebrated earlier this month at the Mackay & Whitsunday Master Builders Awards. You can read about some of the success on pages 10 – 13.

Music Festival Makes Huge Donation

In light of these challenges, it’s heartening to see efforts on the community level to address the housing crisis. The recent Greater Whitsunday Housing Summit gathered over 150 stakeholders to delve into the multifaceted housing issues in the region. Acknowledging the complexity of the situation, the summit aimed to formulate solutions in line with community priorities. Collaborative efforts involving all levels of government and the private sector are essential to tackle this crisis head-on. You can read more about this on the opposite page. As we face the housing shortage, I believe all levels of government, businesses and individuals must come together to offer realistic and actionable solutions. The crisis impacts every aspect of our economic development, from attracting a skilled workforce to ensuring affordable housing for all demographics.

The housing crisis is a call to action, and now is the time for our leaders to step up and provide the necessary support and solutions. The welfare of our communities and the future prosperity of our region depend on it.

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NQ’s Rock’n Country once again delivered a weekend of loud, energetic, and boot-scooting live country music last weekend.

The music of Shannon Noll, Morgan Evans, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Adam Brand was heard across the city of Mackay, emanating from the busy hub of the Mackay Showgrounds.

While locals and visitors alike enjoyed a weekend of country bangers, they were also playing their part in raising funds for Variety - the Children’s Charity of Queensland.

NQ’s Rock’n Country made a donation of $30,000 to Variety which will be used to support children who are sick, disadvantaged, or who have a disability.

Money was also raised through auctions and donations throughout the day.

The festival aligned with the 2023 Variety Bash, travelling from Toowoomba to Cairns, with the Variety Bashers stopping in and dancing their lay day away. Congratulations to all who contributed to this great cause!

NQ’s Rock’n Country donated $30,000 to Variety Queensland. Photo supplied

Critical Summit In Response To Housing Crisis

More than 150 stakeholders in attendance at the Greater Whitsunday Housing Summit last week were presented with a comprehensive schedule of information outlining the multifaceted housing crisis confronting the Greater Whitsunday region.

The aim of the Summit was to seek to develop solutions to the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions’ housing issues in line with the priorities identified at the Housing Roundtable in December 2022. As major event sponsors, Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank Director Ann Fordyce said the material presented and discussions highlighted what an “extremely complex dilemma” housing is –both currently and in our region’s future. “Housing is critical for our economic and community development,” Ms Fordyce said.

“Our population has grown significantly in recent years, and housing and infrastructure has not kept up with the demand.

“With more people moving to the area, additional pressure is being applied to the region’s increasing demand for social and affordable housing.”

The Summit was an initial working step in formulating and implementing solutions that will take into account the many facets of the housing crisis.

“Collaborative solutions are required. This is not a situation where one organisation will be able to provide a complete, all-over solution. There are many important issues to be taken into account and actioned, such as housing availability to all demographics, diversity of choice and the required infrastructure support relative to population growth.

“Finding workable solutions will require buy-in and action from all levels of gov-

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ernment, as well as the private sector, because this critical housing issue impacts every aspect of our region’s economic development.

“As a community bank, Community Bank Sarina supports a collaborative approach to identifying solutions to our region’s housing crisis and we look forward to seeing the strategic outcomes.

“We see the next steps being realistic and actionable solutions enabling partnerships to coordinate, promote and facilitate opportunities to increase housing supply, including the delivery of social and affordable housing outcomes.”

Amanda Camm MP, Member for Whitsunday congratulated the Greater Whitsunday Communities for hosting the Housing Summit.

“To see the breadth and diversity of stake-

holders who made valuable contributions to the discussions, highlights the real impact the housing crisis is having across community, industry and development sectors in the region,” Ms Camm said. Ms Camm said it was disappointing that the State Housing Minister was only able to attend the opening.

“And didn’t make time to hear from the locals in the room who clearly outlined the impacts the crisis was having on the region and also provided local solutions that may help alleviate the problem,” she added.

“Until this housing issue is addressed the challenge for all industries will be the challenge of attracting workforce to our region. It is going to take a collaborative, region specific approach to finding a solution.

“The Government must let regional stakeholders drive the response and not just dictate a one size fits all response from Brisbane.

“The Labor Government’s ongoing announcements and lack of delivery have been disappointing over the last two years.

“We have a 2-billion-dollar housing investment fund and not one cent has been used to build a home in regional Queensland.”

Deputy Mayor Karen May, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm and Carol Norris, Executive Officer of Greater Whitsunday Communities attending the Greater Whitsunday Housing Summit

Serious Accident At Alligator Creek

Investigations continue for a two-vehicle car accident near Alligator Creek, just past 7am on Friday, August 18.

Initial police investigations indicate that a Hyundai Palisade was turning onto the Bruce Highway from Perry Road, when it collided with an oncoming Toyota Landcruiser, which was travelling north.

The Toyota swerved before losing control and rolling multiple times down an embankment.

The three occupants of the Toyota were taken to Mackay Base Hospital.

The 19-year-old male driver and one passenger, a 45-year-old man, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The second passenger of the Toyota, a 29-year-old man, was later transported to Townsville Hospital, after sustaining critical injuries in the accident.

All three men are from Sarina.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 30-year-old Sarina woman, was not physically injured.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any relevant footage is encouraged to reach out to police.

Commemorating The 50th Anniversary Of The End Of Australia’s Involvement In The Vietnam War

Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

Celebrating Women In STEM

Mrs Charity Oceania Hosts Confidence Boosting Pageant

When local model Jenna K took on the role of Mrs Charity Oceania 2023, she vowed to use her platform to raise money and awareness for causes close to her heart and help women of all ages with their confidence, mindset and self-love.

The Whitsunday STEM Challenge invited young women and their families to learn, network and become inspired at a Women in STEM event earlier this week.

Hosted at Whitsunday Anglican School as part of National Science Week, the event aligned with the national theme of ‘Innovation: Powering Future Industries’.

Event Coordinator Leanne Williams said Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) was important for students in this contemporary world with the rise of new technologies.

“This is to inspire our next generation to think outside the square on different available careers,” she said.

“Students need to learn the ability to understand and apply data and develop solutions to complex problems and this event aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits, especially among our young women.” Students were offered the opportunity to take part in activities linked to STEM careers including virtual reality, robotics, drones, and forensics.

Four guest speakers of different backgrounds also presented to the group before engaging in a panel discussion and Q&A, including keynote speaker Nicola Grobler (Careers with STEM), Rebekah Rhoades (mechanical/CPEng accredited), Emma Jones (Environmental Management) and Kirtee Nadaraja (medical science).

Mechanical Engineer at BMA’s Broadmeadow Mine Rebekah Rhoades hoped to

inspire the next generation to follow a career in STEM, saying “you can’t be what you can’t see.”

“I didn’t have the understanding of the resource sector growing up and wasn’t guided in that direction at all,” she said.

“I want to make it visible that we’re (women in STEM) are in existence.

“Our biggest benefit is the lower high school age bracket, so they can start studying the prerequisites and feel safe to do that.”

Year 11 Whitsunday Anglican School student Kashmala Kahn was eager for the opportunity to network and learn about STEM careers, an opportunity she said is rare.

“There’s not many opportunities like this where you get to meet other women who are interested in STEM, specifically robotics,” she said.

“Hopefully I can help my younger friends see that it’s alright to take part in this type of things.”

One aspect of this mission was the Beeyoutiful Charity Pageant, an event held on Saturday, July 22 offering the people of Mackay the opportunity to improve their confidence while raising funds for BreastScreen Queensland.

Entrants were invited to a confidence and mindset masterclass throughout the morning, before returning that evening to show off what they’d learnt.

17 participants aged between seven and their late 60s entered across four categories: Little Miss Beeyoutiful, Junior Miss Beeyoutiful, Ms Beeyoutiful and Classic Beeyoutiful.

“I was mindful that the people who were entering might not have done anything like that before, so I wanted to provide each entrant the best chance possible to show their

Kennedy, Wren Forbes was named Junior Miss Beeyoutiful, Ms Beeyoutiful went to Crystal Sweeney while Judy Cook was crowned Classic Beeyoutiful.

The event raised $2,038.95 for BreastScreen QLD Mackay through the Mackay Hospital Foundation.

“It was an amazing event and it definitely helped to have the event with my current title to show that I’m not just someone who wears a crown and sash but I’m actually someone who wants to make a difference in her community and to other people’s lives,”

Excellence in Music from Preparatory – Year 12

James Morrison Quartet • View photos from the concert at Whitsunday Anglican School

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Back row L-R Wren Forbes, Judy Cook, Jenna K and Crystal Sweeney, front row Madison Kennedy. Photo credit: Marty Strecker Photography

17 women aged between seven and their late 60s participated in the pageant

Councillor Michelle Green (Emcee) with guest speakers Rebekah Rhoades, Kirtee Nadaraja, Emma Jones, and Nicola Grobler

Students from Mackay, Sarina, and Proserpine attended the event, partaking in robotics, VR, drones, and forensics

Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

Diverse Expertise Unites As New Hospital Board Appointed

BY AMANDA WRIGHT

Steering the course for enhanced healthcare in the region, a fresh chapter unfolds as a new six-member Board takes the helm of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

With a diverse array of expertise spanning emergency medicine, business, nursing,

and law, these board members herald a promising era of leadership. Their appointment marks a decisive step following the dissolution of the previous Board in November 2022, signalling a renewed commitment to quality healthcare and community well-being.

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman has announced the new board, which will be led by Helen Darch OAM, an experienced board member in government and not-forprofit sectors.

Membership also includes highly respected emergency physician Associate Professor Dr Luke Lawton, and Head of Nursing and Midwifery at James Cook University Dr Maureen Chapman.

The new board, which will set the strategic direction and oversee the management of Mackay HHS, consists of:

• Helen Darch OAM (Chair)

More than 13 years of Board experience, including with Metro South HHS

• Kerry Maley (Deputy Chair)

A qualified Advanced Social Worker with over 25 years’ experience in community service delivery in the public and private sectors

• Dr Maureen Chapman

Based in Mackay, she completed a Bachelor of Nursing in the US in 1995 and also holds a Master of Nursing Studies and Education Doctorate

• Associate Professor Dr Luke Lawton Formerly Director of Emergency Medicine at Townsville HHS, Dr Lawton’s experience includes serving as an independent expert witness providing opinions to state coroners’ courts, top tier national health panel defence firms, Crown law, and major plaintiff firms

• Dr Peter O’Mara

A General Practitioner specialising in Indigenous health. He is the past President of the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association

• William Cooper

Mr Cooper has strong governance, legal and finance and board experience across a range of Mackay based organisations and community groups and was named Mackay Citizen of the Year in 2005

Minister Fentiman said the appointment of the new Board is a crucial step forward in driving service improvements and cultural change within Mackay HHS.

“I’m pleased Mackay HHS has been able to attract such experienced, knowledgeable and well-respected people to the Board and I know they will make a positive impact,” she said.

The new board takes over from the Mackay HHS administrator Karen Roach, who was appointed in November 2022 following the dismissal of the previous board.

“I want to thank Karen Roach for her work as Mackay HHS administrator, which has been instrumental in ensuring appropriate governance is in place for the Mackay HHS,” Minister Fentiman said.

“Ms Roach will continue to help with the transition to the new Board as an adviser appointed under the Act for one month.”

The establishment of the new Board follows the appointment in June of experienced health professional Susan Gannon as chief executive.

Minister Fentiman also said the new board and chief executive will play a critical role in overseeing the implementation of reforms stemming from the Mackay HHS’ obstetrics and gynaecology review

A new Mackay Hospital and Health Service board will be led by Helen Darch OAM

Body Found After Fire Destroys Mackay House

Police are seeking the assistance of the public as they investigate a fatal house fire that claimed the lives of the sole owner-occupant and his two dogs. Emergency services were called to a property on Grant Street at 6:30pm, Saturday, August 19, after neighbours reported flames coming from the building to triple zero.

The body of 59-year-old Mark Gallagher was located inside the destroyed dwelling over 24 hours later once the fire had been extinguished and the property was certified safe for police to investigate.

Mr Gallagher, an employee at a local club, lived at the property alone with his two dogs.

Police investigations have established that he finished work at around about 8:30am that morning and was sighted at IGA West Mackay at 9:30am.

“What police are asking for assistance with is anyone who may have had any contact or seen Mr Gallagher between the hours of 9:30am on Saturday morning and 6:30pm when that fire started,” said Detective Acting Inspector Chris Eaton.

A Win For North Wall Turtles

BY AMANDA WRIGHT

In a shellebration of conservation, Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has given local turtles a fin-tastic win by expanding the protective boundaries of the Mackay Port to include the North Harbour Wall.

Police believe the fire originated centrally in the dwelling and are awaiting forensic examination results to confirm the cause of the blaze.

“It’s an old Queenslander style house, so when those particular buildings are destroyed by fire, it’s quite difficult to establish and does take some time for our forensic people,” said Mr Eaton.

Mr Eaton said Mr Gallagher had lived in Mackay for some time and was well known in the community.

His next of kin, both locally and interstate, have been contacted.

“We’re really trying to establish, was he at home throughout the course of that day, had he been out, that will just narrow down our time frame and hopefully assist our investigators.”

If you have any information regarding Mr Gallagher, contact Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 1800 333 000.

Quote this reference number: QP2301377124.

This flipper-friendly decision ensures that Mackay’s turtles will continue to nest and hatch in their coastal haven for generations to come.

Member for Mackay, Julieanne Gilbert, celebrates this decision as a triumph for the local community.

The Port of Mackay, Queensland’s fourth largest, plays a pivotal role in servicing the region’s mining and agricultural sectors, boasting one of the world’s largest bulk sugar terminals.

In October 2022, the State Government began consultation on the master plan for the port, seeking input from the community about how the Port can further drive economic prosperity for central Queensland.

Over the 14 weeks, four community information sessions were held, with over 160 submissions received by the Transport and Main Roads Department.

In response to the community feedback received, the Queensland Government has taken action to protect a Queensland icon, the turtles of Mackay.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads

Mark Bailey said that having travelled extensively in Mackay, speaking with the local member and the community, he heard

how important it was to protect the turtles that nest and hatch along the North Harbor Wall of the Mackay Port.

“That is why I have added this area to the Port’s environmental protection zone, which will ensure the Mackay turtles have a safe place to call home for generations to come,” Minister Bailey said.

Assistant Minister for State Development and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert said that hundreds of turtles are known to nest and hatch along the North Harbor Wall of the Mackay Port.

“The master planning that is being done is an exciting opportunity for Mackay, bringing with it future development, jobs and prosperity for the Region,” Mrs Gilbert said.

“I am proud to be part of a government that balances the needs of our growing community, while also protecting our beautiful natural environment.

“That is why I welcome the Transport Minister’s decision to protect the Mackay turtles, including the nesting and hatching area in the Mackay Port’s environmental protection zone.”

Minister Bailey said in the coming months he would share future news about the Port of Mackay’s master plan.

Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert is celebrating the Transport Minister’s decision to include the North Harbour Wall of the Mackay Port in the environmental protection zone of the Port to protect local turtles

A Grant Street property was destroyed by fire last weekend, claiming the lives of 59-year-old Mark Gallagher and his two dogs

Detective Acting Inspector Chris Eaton is calling on members of the public for information. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

Meet Your Accountant

Inspire Accounting Welcomes New Director

With a passion for client satisfaction, Kate Paton has developed a varied and successful career with Inspire Accounting and Business Services, recently being announced as the firm’s newest Director.

Kate joined the Inspire team over ten years ago, starting as a trainee accountant straight out of school.

Now, at 28-years-old, she is the firm’s youngest Director and has become a driving force, a beacon of inspiration within the firm.

“My team at Inspire are like my family,” Kate said, reflecting on the last decade fondly. “The development they’ve given me, I don’t think I would’ve got anywhere else, and I wouldn’t have progressed so quickly anywhere else.”

With two children under three years of age, Charlotte and Luke, Kate’s work-life balance is a busy one, but she said she couldn’t do it without the support of her husband, Lochlan, her parents, and the rest of her network.

“I’ve got a big support team, my husband, my parents, everyone who helps out, who I wouldn’t be here without,” she said.

Celebrating Industry Titans 2023 RIN Awards Finalists Revealed

Managing over 150 clients throughout the region, Kate has a talent for mentoring medium to large sized businesses, with expertise in strategic planning and coaching.

She genuinely cares about her clients and wants to help them succeed both professionally and personally, saying the most common issue she sees is clients not getting their accountant involved early enough.

“What we try and drill into our clients is if they’re ever going to do anything or they think there’s a problem, we’re just a phone call away and we’ll try and get on the front foot,” she said.

Contact Inspire Accounting and Business Services on 07 4914 2400 to learn more about their services.

The stage is set for a celebration of our region’s industry movers and shakers as the finalists of the 2023 Resource Industry Network (RIN) Awards step into the spotlight.

With keen eyes and careful consideration, the judging panel has unveiled an impressive lineup of 17 finalists spanning seven categories. These awards stand as a testament to the unwavering dedication of the local resources services sector and its intricate supply chain.

The Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday region proudly houses a dynamic METS hub, and the RIN Awards stand as a grand salute to the outstanding contributions that keep the industry, the community, and the region thriving.

As anticipation mounts, the RIN Awards Gala Dinner, slated for September 1st at the MECC, promises an exceptional evening to honour and applaud the individuals and businesses that make our region soar.

The 2023 RIN Awards finalists in each of the seven categories are:

Safety Foremost Award (sponsored by Diacon Australia)

• Aurizon

• Ausgroup Industrial Services (QLD) Pty Ltd

• QCCS Pty Ltd

Connecting in the Community Award (sponsored by Local Buying Foundation)

• Wisely Group

• Field Mining Services Group

• BOQ Mackay

Manufacturing Excellence Award (sponsored by Queensland Manufacturing Hubs Program)

• Torque Enterprises

• Linked Group

• Field Engineers

Standing Out from the Crowd Award (sponsored by Onsite Training Australia

• Melissa Egan – BOQ Mackay

• Charlotte Nash-Stewart – Field Engineers

• Joseph ‘Joey’ Lewis – Sojitz Blue

Striving for Diversity Award (sponsored by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance)

• Wisely Group

• Mackay Sugar

• Vex Engineering

Innovation for Export Award (sponsored by Trade & Investment Qld)

• Village National

The finalists reflect a broad range of initiatives around innovation, manufacturing, diversity, community, culture, safety, and individual excellence.

“As an organisation that represents the resources services and manufacturing sectors, we value the effort it takes to submit nominations and we wish everyone the best of luck on the awards night,” Resource Industry Network general manager Dean Kirkwood said.

RIN has secured media personality, journalist, and broadcaster Tony Squires as the keynote speaker for the gala dinner, with comedian Kat Davidson as emcee.

Inspire Accounting and Business Services Director Kate Paton

Legacy Week Approaches

Centenarian and Order of Australia Medal recipient, Allan Quartermaine, has encouraged the community to get behind the 81st annual Legacy Week, happening from August 27 to September 2.

As 2023 commemorates a century of Legacy Australia, the former Legacy Mackay President remains a beacon of unwavering support for Legacy Week, an enduring national initiative established in 1942.

The week-long event galvanizes vital funds to underpin Legacy’s mission: caring for the families of Australia’s dedicated service personnel.

Rooted in a promise forged among diggers during WWI to protect and support one another’s families, Legacy and its dedicated volunteers, known as Legatees, have upheld this vow for generations.

A living embodiment that age is merely a number, Mr Quartermaine is a staunch advocate for the cause, rallying the community to contribute to Legacy Week’s impact.

Over six decades, he has tirelessly championed Legacy’s cause, leaving an indelible mark on roles such as Secretary and Chairman of Legacy Sunshine Coast, Trustee of Legacy Brisbane, and President of Legacy Mackay.

Allan’s commitment as the organization’s longest-serving Legatee endures, as he lends his insights as a consultant to the present management committee.

Allan’s journey of service began early, en-

Ex Servicemen Donate To Seven Local Charities

listing in the Royal Australian Navy at a tender age of 17.

His responsibilities encompassed perilous minesweeping duties in the Pacific during WW2 before, post-war, his focus pivoted towards community service.

Yet, it’s his dedicated work with Legacy that he deems the pinnacle of his contributions.

Legatees and volunteers will be selling badges and other memorabilia at stalls across Caneland Central, Parkside Plaza, Marian, Proserpine and Sarina from August 27 to September 2.

Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project

Mackay and District National Servicemen’s Association has donated a massive $17,000 to seven local charities.

The National Servicemen Association of Australia (NSAA) Mackay and District Branch was formed in Mackay in 1996, with 40 former National Servicemen in membership, who were a part of the 19511959 National Service Scheme and the 1964-1972 National Service Act.

On Tuesday this week, the NSAA Mackay and District donated $17,000 for local charities, with CQ Helicopter Rescue re-

ceiving $5,000, while Meals on Wheels Mackay, Ronald McDonald House Centre, Prostrate Cancer Support Group, St Vinnies Men’s Hostel Mackay, Salvation Army Mackay Corps, and Domestic Violence Resources Services Mackay all receiving $2,000 each.

These donations ensure the continued work of these organisations to the support local Mackay and District residents.

To learn more about the NSAA Mackay and District Branch, contact the Branch on priestfam1937@spin.net.au

Stakeholder Reference Group EOI now open

A Stakeholder Reference Group

How to apply

• Visit qldhydro.com.au/community

• Read the Terms of Reference and selection and eligibility criteria

• Complete the online application form. Expressions of interest close on Sunday 3 September 2023.

If you would like more information or a printed copy of the application form, please drop in to a community information session or contact us on the details below.

About the Project

The Pioneer Valley and adjacent ranges in the Burdekin Catchment have been identified as a preferred site for longduration pumped hydro energy storage. The proposed Project will be capable of producing 5,000 MW power and providing up to 24 hours of energy storage.

The Project is currently in the investigation phase to better understand its impacts and benefits.

Centenarian, Order of Australia Medal recipient and former Legacy Mackay President Allan Quartermaine.

Photo supplied

The NSAA Mackay and District gifting their donations to seven charities. Photo supplied

Mackay Builders Raise The Roof At 2023 Awards

From much-needed community facilities and retail projects to beautiful family homes and seaside abodes, the Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday 2023 Housing & Construction Awards showed off craftsmanship and stylish detail in construction.

The best of the best in the building and construction industry were celebrated at the Awards held at the Mackay Convention Centre on Saturday, 12 August.

Fergus Builders dominated the Construction Awards, scooping a third of the awards on offer by taking out the Community Accommodation for Specialist Disability, Aged Care and Nursing Homes, Commercial/Industrial Building from $5 million up to $10 million and Commercial fitout up to $5 million categories. Fergus also won two Housing awards to take its grand total to five, winning the Display Home over $550,000 and Best Use of Steel Frame Housing categories.

Michelle Thompson from Porters Glass & Aluminium was awarded the Women in Building title.

Morris Constructions snapped up the

prestigious House of the Year Award for the coastal luxury home, The Coral Sea House.

Paynters delivered a landmark project with the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, winning them the McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year, as well as the Best Sporting Facility Award.

Dixon Homes took out the Individual Home from $500,000 up to $750,000 for its Sugarfield Residence in Ooralea.

Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Regional Manager, Malcolm Hull congratulated the winners across all 28 categories.

“The spirit of achievement, dedication and exceptional quality of workmanship has inspired our 2023 Housing & Construction Awards program – Shining Bright. This year’s projects prove our members are truly innovative and dedicated to building the best for the region.

“This year’s field is diverse, from stunning renovations and beautiful new builds to important community facilities like the TAFE Agricultural Centre and Great Barrier Reef Arena – there’s really nothing

Master Builders can’t accomplish. “It doesn’t matter whether they’ve taken an Award home this year or not. Each of our 2023 entrants is a part of the Master Builders family and helps cement why we’re so widely trusted and respected,” he said.

Master Builders Association

Major awards

McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year – Paynters for Great Barrier Reef Arena (Mackay)

House of the Year – Morris Constructions QLD for The Coral Sea House (Airlie Beach)

Fergus Builders Celebrate 40 Years

With Slew Of Awards

Building the dreams of clients is what has kept Fergus Builders going from strength to strength over their illustrious 40-year history.

Taking pride in designing and delivering high-quality new homes as well as commercial and industrial premises for Mackay and surrounding districts, Fergus Builders’ dedication was recognised at the recent Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards, receiving a massive five awards for the Mackay & Whitsunday regions.

Each accolade clearly highlights Fergus’ diverse capabilities on a wide variety of projects, whether it be display homes, community accommodation or industrial facilities.

A highlight of the evening came from receiving the Display Home over $550,000 award for ‘Palmview’, located in Beaconsfield.

The build was carefully designed to incorporate Accessible Housing requirements and Fergus is proud to showcase the final product.

‘Palmview’ is a homely, generously proportioned and positioned house, with the finishes of the display home proof that Fergus take pride in attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Fergus are frequent contributors to the patchwork of Mackay’s urban expanse, their craftmanship on the South Mackay Community Home project receiving Best Use of Steel Frame Housing and Community Accommodation for Specialist Disability, Aged Care and Nursing Homes awards.

The construction of the home adhered to strict guidelines for disability access that was inspected and approved at design, rough-in and final stages.

A unique challenge then came in the form of the Jaws Facility in Paget, for which Fergus was awarded the Commercial/Industrial Building from $5 million up to $10 million award.

Being over 18 meters from ground level to gutter height, the facility is now one of the highest industrial sheds in Paget.

The height coupled with the proximity of the building to rear and side boundaries meant Fergus Builders had to work closely with the neighbouring premises for access when installing wall sheeting and roof drainage to the factory but, with the support of local suppliers and trades, Fergus Builders were able to deliver this project on time and within the client’s budget.

Fergus’ versatility was again showcased through receiving the award for Commercial fit out up to $5 million.

The timeline of the project was critical to allow the client sufficient time to move out of their current premises and into the new office space by a fixed date.

Throughout the project, Fergus Builders were able to facilitate several design and material changes that allowed the project to be completed on time and offer cost savings to the client without taking away from the design intent of the project.

Fergus Builders has been part of the pres-

tigious Master Builders Awards since 2008 and prove their versatility and dedication year on year.

Celebrating 40 years in 2023, Fergus Build-

ers continually proves itself as a leader in providing buildings of high quality, innovative design, and superb value.

Fergus Builders 2023 Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards

Display Home over $550,000 – Fergus Builders for Palmview (Mackay)

Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – Fergus Builders for South Mackay Community Home (Mackay)

Community Accommodation for Specialist Disability, Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Fergus Builders for South Mackay Community Home (Mackay)

Commercial/Industrial Building from $5 million up to $10 million – Fergus Builders for Jaws Industrial Facility (Paget)

Commercial fit out up to $5 million – Fergus Builders for Mackay Office Fit Out (Mackay)

Fergus Builders received five awards at the recent Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards

BUSSQ Building Super President’s Award – Lowcock Builders for Queens Bay Home (Bowen)

Dixon Homes Detail Award-Winning Home

Dixon Homes is very proud to receive the 2023 Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Award for Best Individual Home from $500,000 up to $750,000. This award and our many other awards in previous years (including Best Display Home, Best Renovation, and other individual home category awards) is testimony to Dixon Homes’ ability to be versatile, on trend and accommodating.

Our team worked tirelessly with our client to design and create this truly beautiful custom designed home, focusing primarily on storage and space for a young family whose desire was to build their forever home. Particular attention was concentrated on materials and products that would have an everlasting appeal and durability. Most importantly, the home was designed to suit our Queensland climate, with the southward facing alfresco which opens up entirely through corner stacking doors to the internal living/kitchen/dining area. The high raked ceilings with fixed windows on the higher points allow plenty of natural light into the living space. Large openings to the bedroom wing of the home and to the media room add to the spacious outcome. There is definitely no shortage of storage throughout the home with large walk-in robes to the children’s bedrooms and

massive his & hers robes for the master. The walk-in linen is a bonus along with storage both in media and the children’s retreat.

The kitchen and butler’s pantry are what most women dream of with functionality, open to the living area, plenty of light and the centrepiece of the home. A perfect combination of Polytec Woodmatt finish, laminate and stone that are complimented by matt black trimmings.

Alpine Grigio Lappato Tiles were the durable choice of flooring in the entry and living areas with a cosier choice of carpet for the bedrooms and media. Allowing more light and maintaining the on trend look, this house welcomes you with a fully glazed aluminium front entry door.

Although a franchise, Dixon Homes are and have been a family owned and managed construction company in Mackay since 2003. We are proudly debt fee and are quality assured with ISO.9001:2015 management systems for home design and construction.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Master Builders Queensland, the judges and all the Dixon Homes staff, subcontractors, and suppliers for helping us to achieve this award.

Sugarfield Residence

Sugarfield Place, Ooralea

Master Builders & Rural Life

Leading Woman In Building Awarded

2023 is already a year dotted with highlights for the Porters Group, as the local family-owned hardware business celebrates 140 years, and Michelle Thompson has just added to the rich tapestry of family history.

A member of the Porter family, Michelle is the Commercial Estimator in the Glass and Aluminium Division, and recently received the Women in Building Award at the Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards.

“It’s a really nice honour to be recognised,” Michelle said.

“There are so many women coming through in this industry.

“It’s encouraging to see women in construction across various roles, so it’s really nice to be acknowledged for the part that I’m playing.”

Michelle’s role involves quoting new jobs and following them through the manufacturing stage all the way to installation. With a willingness to grow and learn within the business, she has earnt the respect of her customers, colleagues, and

FREE NATIVE PLANTS

industry professionals through a focus on building relationships and following things through to ensure positive outcomes.

Michelle’s role comes with variety, collaboration, and innovation, and she loves what she does.

“We can work on anything from day care centres to schools to retail, so no two jobs are the same,” Michelle said.

“Some are smaller, some are bigger, and we work with various different builders locally and from out of town.

“I don’t do my job on my own, I’ve got a really great team that I work with so that makes it easier to do my job.”

Find out more about the Porters Group at www.porterscando.com.au.

Mackay Regional Council’s free native plant program gives ratepayers the opportunity to add a native touch to their gardens with the ability to receive up to four free plants of their choice per year. For those in a rural locality, it’s a good opportunity to get top value locally native plants for your creeklines and windbreak areas.

Simply come along to the Mackay Natural Environment Centre at 6 Swayne Street, North Mackay and bring your rate notice and a bag/box to take your plants home.

Open days:

Friday, August 25, 9am to 3pm

Saturday, August 26, 9am to 12pm

Extra plants can be purchased for $3 each (eftpos only) by ratepayers and non-ratepayers.

Weekly production figures

Comments:

Just over 61,000 tonnes of cane was processed for theweek, bringing the season total to 393,228 tonnes.

This was a reasonable weekly throughput, given there was a 17-hour planned maintenance stop on Thursday.

Weekly CCS fell slightly to 13.80 units. The season-todate CCS edged higher and settled at 13.26.

The highest CCS was 16.30 units from a rake of Q208 2nd Ratoon from the Ilbilbie productivity district.

Growers and haul-out operators are once again reminded to take care when approaching cane rail crossings, particularly on farm occupational crossings

Jim Kirchner Cane Supply Manager Plane Creek Region

Michelle Thompson received the Women in Building Award at the Master Builders Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards. Photo supplied

Big Birthday For Little Pioneer Valley School

Pioneer Valley’s longest-established educational institution Eton State School celebrated its 140th anniversary in style last weekend, demonstrating that while it may be small in size, it’s big in heart and heritage.

A large gathering of 250 including former pupils from bygone eras and their families flocked to the historic landmark to mark the school’s important milestone.

Visitors basked in the brilliant winter’s sunshine as they took a trip down memory lane – enjoying a school tour, time capsule, performances from current pupils, a fascinating memorabilia room display, cake cutting and delicious afternoon tea and dinner.

Cake cutting featured members of the Burgess and Sutton families who can boast five

generations at the school.

Samuel Levi Edward Sutton – known as Ted – was a pupil in the original Eton State School class followed by Edward Thomas ‘Eddie’ Sutton; Leslie Robert ‘Bob’ Sutton; Emily Jane Lette; Sienna Jane Lette and Maggie Jade Lette.

The Burgess family features Madeline Butt (nee Larson), Iris Frease, Margaret Burgess, Nathan Burgess, Justin Burgess, Heath Burgess, Owen Burgess and Rylen Burgess.

Eton State School opened on August 20 back in 1883 with an enrolment of fifty students.

Through the years, the school has remained on the same site.

The school stands as part of a family ori-

entated community with strong beliefs in the role and purpose of education that the school has provided to many students over the years.

It is evident that the community holds the school in high regard with generation after generation of families attending for an education rich in old school values and academic results.

Currently the school has 24 pupils.

Last Saturday’s event proved a resounding success – thanks to the tireless work behind the scenes of a highly efficient organising committee led by School Principal Noel Reynolds, P & C president Shane Cook, treasurer Ellen Cook, Claire Cook, Emily Lette, Kate Mann, Kay Thornton, Ronda Williamson, Margaret Burgess, Joan Ruffell, Ann Lutz and Tamara Cole.

Photo credit: Chris Karas

Cancer Nurse Conducting Chemotherapy Impact Research

ly got this brand-new identity that knows

nothing.”

While forgetfulness was one of the effects of brain fog, it was just one part of the story.

“Participants have said that they’re now the child and their kids are the parents,” Carli said.

“They’re spoken down to because they’re forgetting or getting mixed up with appointments and things.

“Nearly everybody described needing to change their profession or change roles within their profession because they think they couldn’t cope with the cognitive load going back to work.

“And because it’s an invisible symptom, they felt the need to justify it or wondering whether they’re making it up.

Oncology nurse and clinical trials coordinator Carli Shaw has cared for hundreds of people in our community during their cancer journeys. She understands the physical toll the disease takes on not only patients but their families.

What she didn’t understand and wanted to know more about was the impact of what is commonly called ‘brain fog’ or ‘chemo brain’ so she has spent the past four years researching this hidden affliction.

“I’d see all the patients with ‘chemo fog’ and be hearing things like ‘I tell my kids the same things 15 times and now they don’t listen to me’,” Carli said.

“I posed the research question ‘How does cancer-related cognitive impairment after chemotherapy impact daily life?’”

Carli was recently recognised for her efforts, with her paper taking out a top award at the 25th Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) Annual Congress in Adelaide in June.

Her research involved interviews with participants from across Australia.

“Cancer patients are trying to figure out who they are, after this shock,” Carli said.

“As a normal individual before cancer, you know who you are.

“Then cancer comes in and you’ve instant-

“And it’s not something we can do a test on and say yes, this is what it is.”

Though there’s no consensus on what causes ‘brain fog’ Carli said that seeking to recognise and understand the issue was beneficial.

“I thought it was going to be really easy to answer,” Carli said.

“Although this is known, it’s a new area of study and I think it’s the formalisation of what is happening for patients.

“Every participant thanked me for being able to share their story. Quite a few said it had been really cathartic.

“I found it really challenging to hear some of these stories.”

The next step for Carli is to complete her doctorate on the subject and produce a 100,000-word thesis.

“Essentially it will be a case of now here’s the problem, how do we fix it?” Carli said. Carli was also nominated for a People’s Choice award at the recent Mackay HHS staff recognition event.

Contributed by Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

Carli Shaw has been recognised for standout chemotherapy research

Carli has completed hundreds of interviews with cancer patients, to tackle ‘chemo brain’. Photos supplied

Sarina’s Coastal Renaissance

Revitalising Waterways Through Community Action

The Sarina community has banded together to support revitalisation and regeneration of two beloved beaches, as part of protection for the Great Barrier Reef plan.

Off the back of 10 community-led prompts detailed by the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac Reef Community Action Plan (CAP), the Sarina Landcare Catchment Management Association (SLCMA) has held a coastal rehabilitation project, calling for volunteers and locals to help out.

Working to revitalise and rejuvenate the Sarina Coast, the event saw improvement of ground conditions and prompted resilience at Carmila and Grasstree beaches.

SLCMA Coordinator Saskia von Fahland said it was great to see the CAP process come to fruition and lead to meaningful activities being undertaken in the catchment.

“Our local CAP project was a great opportunity to undertake a range of on-

Christian Voice

Each week, there are miners, part time teachers, engineers, mums, speech pathologists, Church Leaders, GP’s, and part time chaplains who all volunteer their time to deliver Christian Religious Instruction to our local state schools – a 30-minute lesson where children can explore faith and values.

Then we have our biggest group of volunteers, our amazing retirees (with a lot of past teachers and teacher aides) who bring a lifetime’s worth of experiences and seasoned lessons of faith through the approved program.

They become valued Grandparent figures in the life of a school, bringing a highly valued multi-generational element to the children’s educational experience.

The majority of parents in our region have decided to access the program for their children, realising the importance of a holistic education.

However, in order to continue to meet the demand, we need more instructors!!

ground activities at local beaches and engage with the local community to raise awareness of the importance of having a healthy, resilient coastal zone, as the interface to the marine environment,” Ms von Fahland said.

Alongside volunteers and local residents, SLCMA planted 300 trees, removed an excess of 90 kilograms of invasive plants, and discovered and removed 55 kilograms of marine debris.

The Mackay Whitsunday Isaac Reef Community Action Plan was developed by Reef Catchments, to empower communities to come together and conserve and protect the Great Barrier Reef.

The top main priorities of the plan are climate change, litter and waste, revegetation, and water quality.

Of the 10 strategies outlined in the plan, only two of the strategies have evolved to on-ground projects.

Could this be something that you may be willing to do?

Do you have faith in Jesus, regularly attend a church and would be willing to do the training?

Or would you be able to allow the program to move forward?

There are many different ways to support the Christian RI program – please contact me at jay-ellen.wright@christianri.org. au or visit https://christianri.org.au if you would like to instruct or find out how you can support Christian RI in Mackay and surrounds!

Jay-ellen Wright

Grasstree Beach community beach clean-up. Photo credit: Sarina Landcare Catchment Management Association

PROPERTY POINT

Those readers under a certain age will not have heard of a movie called Cool Hand Luke. Some of you might not have heard of its lead actor, Paul Newman, which is a shame because the film and the actor are worth seeing.

For those not in the know, Paul Newman was a superstar and fine actor who looked a bit like me except he had more hair, piercing blue eyes, a chiselled chin, a slim athletic build, a smile that women would swoon over and a natural charm and charisma that meant women wanted him, and men wanted to be him.

Cool Hand Luke was set in a Florida prison that was a statement in brutality and punishment and the key theme was the defiance of Luke, played by Newman. There are several excellent scenes; I watched the film on TV as a teenager and I quite enjoyed the car washing scene involving the prison governor’s daughter. And there is a scene where the prison governor hits and prepares to punish rebellious Luke.

In the scene he says: “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.”

The line became part of the lexicon of the 1970s and 1980s and if there was a mix-up over something someone might say, “what we’ve got here is failure to communicate.”

In real estate, communication is everything, but it comes in many forms. How I communicate with clients is largely determined by what they prefer.

David Fisher

Often someone’s age is the key determinant. It is stating the bleeding obvious that people in their 20s and early 30s generally prefer texting. Other clients are happy with the occasional text but prefer important conversations to be verbal, which is what I like.

I have an older client who doesn’t have a mobile phone so the only way I can contact him is on his landline. He lives in a fairly big house and his hearing isn’t fantastic so sometimes he doesn’t hear the phone. I used to leave a message on his answering machine but he doesn’t know how to retrieve the messages … or, perhaps he just doesn’t want to bother with it.

So now, when he doesn’t answer the phone I set aside a bit of time later in the day and drop around and see him. He lives near me so if he isn’t home when I swing by I go back later in the day when I am home.

It means that we plan the upcoming sale of his house face to face. We chat about other things as well but the time is spent productively moving things forward.

When the property goes on the market I will no doubt be dropping around to discuss feedback from buyers and any offers we get. We’ll be doing it face to face.

In a world where everything has been changed by technology it is crucial that an agent works out what the client wants and that what we have is never a failure to communicate.

Gardian Real Estate Sales Agent

0408 672 703

David@gardian.com.au

How Good Is Father’s Day?

This sounds like a cliché, but I reckon Father’s Day is every day. I love having kids and being a dad. Sure, at times they give me the “you know whats”, I wish they would stay away from screens more, and actually listen better … or at all.

Being a dad gives you the excuse of being able to make funny noises and blame it on pets and other people. You can pull a jumper over your head and tell the kids they can’t see you – other dumb stuff like that, just to make your little people laugh. Moving towards teen years as we currently are, is providing challenges though, the access to online games, purchasing a Nintendo, and YouTube channels have taken over our lives. Switch them off for a few hours and the kids go crazy, but when you tell them 18 months ago you had no

Nintendo or laptop, and you managed to find something to do, they seem to forget those days.

And parents, just wondering, is anyone else not a huge fan of pretty much all school work and homework being computer based?

It’s so easy for the kids to have another tab open, that when you walk away, for another window to be opened up, and instead of doing their English homework they’re actually watching Mr Beast give away hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Whatever you do for Father’s Day, whether it’s breakfast in bed, a BBQ, fishing in the boat or just mowing the lawn so you get time to yourself, make sure you enjoy it.

Catch the Star breakfast show - Scotty and Rach with Kaley - from 5am, Daytimes with Johnny, Will & Woody from 5pm and the Kyle and Jackie-o Hour of Power from 7pm every weekday!

Pine Islet Lighthouse Restoration

land in October 1884. Iron cladding for the lighthouse was brought from Britain.

The lighthouse apparatus is a second-order Chance Brothers lantern and dioptric lens rotating on a chariot wheel pedestal. The structure is one of the eight Queensland iron clad prefabricated hardwood towers of the late nineteenth century. The original lamp was an oil wick burner.

OPINION PIECE

Did you know that Pine islet Lighthouse, located at the Mackay Marina, was the last kerosene illuminated lighthouse in Australia?

The lighthouse was previously situated on Pine Islet in the Percy Group of islands, south-east of Mackay. The tower structure and keepers’ quarters were prefabricated in Brisbane before being shipped to the is-

In 1923 the light source was converted from oil wick to an incandescent kerosene vapour burner. This kerosene burner was upgraded in 1934, with the installation of a refurbished unit from North Reef. After 104 years of service, the lighthouse was replaced by a fully automatic solar-powered light in 1985, before being dismantled and put into storage in 1986.

In 1989, after much lobbying, the lighthouse and apparatus were loaned to the Pine Islet Lighthouse Preservation Society

for reconstruction, mainly by volunteers. Reconstruction started on 18th August 1989, and the lighthouse was restored to fully functional status in late 1995, making it the last operational kerosene light in the world. It was formally opened on 20th January 1996. While the lighthouse is not currently in operating condition, plans are underway to again restore the light to allow its operation.

We are a small but dedicated group of volunteers working diligently to undertake repairs and maintenance on the lighthouse. We have recently had a Conservation Management Plan prepared by heritage consultants, with funding generously provided by North Queensland Bulk Ports. This docu-

ment will guide future work, in addition to a 3D scan, to be completed by Key Solutions Group.

If you’d like to get involved, or you have a story related to the lighthouse, we’d love to hear from you. You can find us on Facebook – Pine Islet Lighthouse Mackay – or get in touch with me on 0412 421 451, or email cr.belinda.hassan@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Cr Belinda Hassan Mackay Regional Council

Pine Islet Lighthouse at the Mackay Marina. Photo credit: Kendyle Bryan

Scotty

EVENTGUIDE

FRIDAY 25 AUGUST

Friday SUN.sets

Every Friday Evening From 6pm Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.

Wake House Australia

Choirboys

Friday, 6:00pm

Don't miss this unmissable show as Choirboys perform all your favourites, all their hits, all night long. Celebrating over 4 decades together, Choirboys’ back catalogue has a swag of enduring rock anthems including Never Gonna Die, Big Bad Noise, Fireworks, Gasoline, Midnight Sun, Rendezvous, Boys Will be Boys, Struggletown and one of this country’s unofficial anthem, Run To Paradise. Doors open from 6:00pm, Choirboys from 8:00pm.

The Seabreeze Hotel

Open Mic Comedy Night

Friday, 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Last Friday of the month, Open Mic night is on again. Sammy Cole is headlining this month, and Brenden Hayles will be hosting. If you want to try stand-up comedy in a supportive environment, message Mackay

Open Mic Comedy Group on Facebook.

Ambassador Hotel

SATURDAY 26 AUGUST

Mackay Disc Sports Come & Try

League Day

Saturday, 8:00am to 12:00pm

Come along and learn/play disc golf. One or two rounds of nine baskets on the popup course. Prizes for different divisions thanks to sponsors Mt Pleasant Tavern and Kingfisher Disc Golf. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at the Playground at John Breen Park (Gooseponds). $5 per person. Disc Hire is $10 refundable deposit on return of discs. Anyone under 18 will need a guardian to accompany them. Closed in shoes required.

John Breen Park

Mackay Christian College Open Day

Saturday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Join for an exciting Open Day event, where unlimited ride tickets ($35) are available for purchase at Junior and Senior Reception. Don't miss the Powerhouse Auditorium, where the school will showcase the memorabilia of their Alumni.

Mackay Christian College Junior Campus

Insane Cane Train

Saturday, 4:00pm

The Sugar Shed, the 2013 premiership winning Cutters squad and Insane Cane Train – three sugar-themed products of Mackay that the region can be proud of. When six people from differing walks of life and musical backgrounds met in a South Mackay shed to play music, they formed a bond that only playing music in a suburban shed can create. Now, months later, Insane Cane Train are excited to share what they’ve been working on at their debut gig at Red Dog Brewery on August 26. Expect a blend of rock and roll, pop, indie and good times. So, remember: Use your train brain and look out for Insane Cane Train. Dom Pinzone performs from 4:00pm and Insane Cane Train from 6:00pm. Red Dog Brewery, Chain Street

Elvis - The Sounds Of The King

Saturday, 7:30pm

Get ready to travel back in time to the golden age of rock n roll with the Elvis: The Sounds of the King. Join the Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club on Saturday the 26th of August for a spectacular 2-hour live performance, featuring 2023 European Elvis Championship Finalist Tristan James as Elvis Presley.

Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club

SUNDAY 27 AUGUST

Motorcycle Beach Races

Sunday, 9:00am

Join in for an exhilarating and unforgettable experience at the longest-running, pulsepounding event in the Mackay region!

For over 90 years, the Motorcycle Beach Races has been igniting the skies with the

sheer thrill of methanol-fuelled action, set against the backdrop of the stunning tropical paradise. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that has captivated generations!

The Esplanade, Grasstree Beach

Sunday Live Music – Mango

Junction

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

Sunday Afternoon @River Wharves

Sunday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Sunday Afternoon @River Wharves, near Paxtons. A relaxed arvo of fun kid's activities, cool tunes, and yummy food. 3pm

- 5pm Free Kids Activities including Carlie's Fascinating Faces Face Painting Mackay and Plaster kids - make a free Father's Day pressie. Live music from Jonte and the EST No.8 food van.

River Street, Mackay

Soweto Gospel Choir

Sunday, 7:30pm

Hope is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir - celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950’s America. Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world and has received critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions of African American spirituals, gospel, and folk music.

MECC

WEDNESDAY 30 AUGUST

Teen Shed Mackay Teen Circle

Every Wednesday, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Teen Circle is a place for all teens in the community to come together. It's a safe space for them to connect, heal & learn from each other. They can be seen, heard & understood with no judgement. It's a space to honour the uniqueness of each individual, everyone is equal. They will be able to speak from their hearts about things that trouble, annoy, frustrate them. This gathering will be held every Wednesday, all teenagers are welcome to attend. It is a free event, but attendees are asked to register for numbers.

Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School

Mackay Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday, 6:30am to 10:30am

The market is a showcase of our region’s amazing produce direct from the farmer 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 Mackay Club? Previous experience is not required. 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 attendance and away trips. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.

58 Macalister St, Mackay

THURSDAY 31 AUGUST

Mackay Riverside Market

Every Thursday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Come and meet your local growers, bakers and makers, chill on the lawn listening to some beautiful tunes and grab some delicious dinner and desert.

Bluewater Quay

Choirboys

Elvis - The Sounds Of The King

Mackay Disc Sports Come & Try League Day Motorcycle Beach Races Soweto Gospel Choir

Thursday 28 September, 7.30pm

BEST OF THE BEST SHINE AT MACKAY EISTEDDFOD

For a full list of award winners, visit Mackay Eisteddfod Results on Facebook.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

SESSION 1 - MECC THEATRE

S1 - Choral Singing for Schools Year 1 and Under

GOLD Mackay West State School

BRONZE Mackay North State School

S2 - Choral Singing for Schools Year 2 and Under GOLD Victoria Park State School

GOLD Whitsunday Anglican School –

Whitsunday Piccolos

BRONZE Emmanuel Catholic Primary School

BRONZE Mackay North State School

S4 - Choral Singing for Schools Year 4 and Under

GOLD Whitsunday Anglican School –

Whitsunday Mezzo Coro

GOLD Emmanuel Catholic Primary School

SILVER Mackay West State School

Choir

SILVER Eimeo Road State School Choir

SILVER Fitzgerald SS

SESSION 2 - MECC THEATRE

S5A - Choral Singing for Schools Year

6 and Under

GOLD Fitzgerald SS

SILVER Whitsunday Anglican School –

Whitsunday Cantare

SILVER Emmanuel Catholic Primary School

BRONZE St John’s Catholic Primary School Choir

S6 - Choral Singing for Primary Schools Open

SILVER Emmanuel Catholic Primary School

SILVER Bucasia State School

BRONZE St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

SESSION 3 - MECC THEATRE

S35 - Modern Solo 13 Years

1st Madelyn Shepherd

2nd Harry Hayes

3rd Maria Attard

S36 - Modern Solo 14 Years

1st Matilda Turner

2nd Sanvi Rana

3rd Senara Wasalthilaka

S37 - Modern Solo 15 Years

1st Elise Doherty

2nd Billie Little

3rd Sophie Reilly

S38 - Modern Solo 16 Years

1st Lexis Tapp

2nd Cohen Goodson

3rd Lily Wardrop

S14 - Folk Singing Group for Secondary Schools

1st Mackay North State High School

2nd St Patrick’s College Folk Choir

S12 - Choral Singing for Secondary Schools Hymn and Folk

1st St Patrick’s College Choir

2nd Whitsunday Anglican School Snr

Vocal Ensemble

3rd Catherine McAuley College

Mackay

SESSION 4 - MECC THEATRE

S11 - Choral Singing for Secondary Schools Open

1st Catherine McAuley College

2nd St Patrick’s College

3rd Mackay North State High School

S15 - Jazz/Modern Vocal Group for Secondary Schools

1st Mackay North State High School

2nd St Patrick’s College

3rd Catherine McAuley College

S20 - Open Chorus

1st With One Voice Mackay

S21 - Folk Singing Group Open

1st Grace Notes

2nd Dance Express

S22 - Jazz / Modern Group Open

1st Dance Express

2nd With One Voice Mackay

3rd Grace Notes

S39 - Modern Solo 17 to 25 Years

1st Isabella Davison

2nd Dana Falzon

3rd Meg McDonald

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

SESSION 5 - MECC THEATRE

S7 - Choral Singing for Primary Schools Enrolment 150 or less

BRONZE Chelona State School

S8 - Choral Singing for Primary Schools 151 to 300

GOLD Alligator Creek State School

GOLD Carlisle Adventist College Yr 3/4

SILVER Carlisle Adventist College Yr 1/2

BRONZE Carlisle Adventist College

Yr 5/6

S3 - Choral Singing for Schools Year 3 and Under

GOLD St Brendan’s Mackay

GOLD Victoria Park State School

SILVER Fitzgerald State School

SILVER Proserpine State School

BRONZE Bucasia State School

BRONZE St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

SESSION 6 - MECC THEATRE

S5B - Choral Singing for Schools Year 6 and Under

GOLD Mackay North State School

GOLD St Brendan’s Mackay

SILVER Proserpine State School

BRONZE Slade Point State School

BRONZE Marian State School

S10 - Folk Singing Group for Primary Schools

GOLD Fitzgerald State School

GOLD Whitsunday Anglican School –Whitsunday Litra Mae

GOLD Proserpine State School

SILVER Marian State School

SESSION 7 - MECC THEATRE

S48 - Solo from any Musical, Operetta or Rock Opera 11 Years

1st Henry Miller

2nd Harriet Wheaton

3rd Kalli Lincoln

S49 - Solo from any Musical, Operetta or Rock Opera 12 Years

1st Kiara Knowles

2nd Emily Chandler

3rd Georgina Baira

S50 - Solo from any Musical, Operetta or Rock Opera 13 Years

1st Emily Franettovich

2nd Madelyn Shepherd

3rd Callyn Grady

S51 - Solo from any Musical, Operetta or Rock Opera 14 Years

1st Sanvi Rana

2nd Lacey Dahl

3rd Gabriella Ruggeri

S52 - Solo from any Musical, Operetta or Rock Opera 15 Years

1st Elise Doherty

2nd Hannah Stevenson

3rd Billie Little

SESSION 8 - MECC THEATRE

S53 - Solo from any Musical, Operetta or Rock Opera 16 Years

1st Lily Wardrop

2nd Lexis Tapp

3rd Cohen Goodson

S54 - Solo from any Musical, Operetta or Rock Opera 17 to 25 Years

1st Meg McDonald

2nd Cara Pace

3rd Nicole Pillhofer

S40 - Modern Solo Open

1st Brandi Illguth

2nd Sharon Thompson

3rd Nicole Pillhofer

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

SESSION 10 - MECC THEATRE

323A Premier Irish Jig 15 Years and Under

1st Olivia Knight

2nd Harper Mason

3rd Annika Wallace

323B Premier Irish Jig 16 Years and Over

1st Chloe Barnham

2nd Tullia McDonald

3rd Tamlyn Evans

300 Primary Pas De Basques

1st Amber Rowe

2nd Briar-Rose O’Donnell

3rd Henry Rowe

303A Beginners Highland Fling 10 Years and Under

1st Anna O'Riely

2nd Amelia Shipston

303B Beginners Highland Fling 11 Years and Over

1st Caitlin Yore

308 Novice Highland Fling All Ages

1st Gabrielle Reading

2nd Laycee Mason

3rd Marley Brown

313 Intermediate Highland Laddie

All Ages

1st Xeaicha Hutchinson

2nd Trinity Lowe

301 Primary Pas De Basques and High Cuts

1st Amber Rose

2nd Briar-Rose O’Donnell

3rd Henry Rowe

315 Intermediate Barracks Johnnie

All Ages

1st Layla Brown

2nd Xeaicha Hutchinson

304A Beginners Sword Dance 10 Years and Under

1st Amelia Shipston

2nd Anna O’Riely

3rd Lauren Norgate

304B Beginners Sword Dance 11 Years and Over

1st Zoe Ferguson

2nd Caitlin Yore

309 Novice Sword Dance All Ages

1st Laycee Mason

2nd Gabrielle Reading

3rd Chloe Schatkowski

314 Intermediate Seann Triubhas All Ages

1st Lilly-Louise Foslund

2nd Layla Brown

3rd Trinity Lowe

322A Premier Sailors' Hornpipe 15 Years and Under

1st Olivia Knight

2nd Harper Mason

3rd Lily Williamson

322B Premier Sailors' Hornpipe 16 Years and Over

1st Brooke Elliott

2nd Chloe Barnham

3rd Isabella Yore

302 Primary Highland Fling

1st Briar-Rose O’Donnell

2nd Amber Rose

305A Beginners Seann Triubhas 10 Years and Under

1st Amelia Shipston

2nd Lauren Norgate

3rd Anna O’Riely

305B Beginners Seann Triubhas 11 Years and Over

1st Caitlin Yore

2nd Zoe Ferguson

3rd Sophia Benton

310 Novice Seann Triubhas All Ages

1st Laycee Mason

2nd Scarlett O’Donnell

3rd Marley Brown

316 Intermediate Sailors' Hornpipe

All Ages

1st Xeaicha Hutchinson

2nd Trinity Lowe

3rd Layla Brown

Mackay Eisteddfod pianoforte awards. Back from left: Ms Angela Turner, Demi Dennis, Rory Franklin, Donald McGregor, Michael Mauchline, Cyrus Nemati. Front from left: Eason Wang, Lucas Chong, Prin Dela Pena, Laila Worth, Tori Dennis, Kesiya Miriamgeo, Remi Zhan

Local Talent And Acclaimed Artist Converge At Artspace Mackay

Artspace Mackay welcomed three new exhibitions last weekend with two local creatives showing alongside a nationally acclaimed video installation artist.

Artspace Mackay’s new suite of exhibitions are Zanny Begg: These Stories Will be Different, Kara Day: Ladylike and Stephen Homewood: Turbulence.

Zanny Begg is a video installation artist who works across drawing, film, social and spatial practice to explore questions of feminism, migration and ecological and intergenerational responsibility.

Artspace Mackay Director Tracey Heathwood said the team were excited to have Zanny Begg’s work at the gallery. Ms Heathwood said Zanny Begg’s exhibition would appeal to a wide audience because her works told fascinating stories in creative and original ways.

“‘These Stories Will be Different’ brings together a fascinating series of works, including one that probes the unsolved murder of a high-profile anti-gentrification campaigner in Sydney in 1975.

“The work, called The Beehive (2018), looks at the story of Juanita Nielsen, who campaigned against the violent eviction of tenants from Kings Cross and Potts Point.

“Nielsen was last seen entering a venue managed by one of Sydney’s most notorious crime bosses.

Film & Arts Mackay Present A Cairo Conspiracy

Film & Arts Mackay present their next film night for the month of September, a viewing of the 2022 political thriller ‘Cairo Conspiracy’.

The gripping and critically acclaimed new thriller from Swedish filmmaker Tarik Saleh (The Nile Hilton Incident, The Contractor) follows Adam, a young man who is offered the ultimate privilege: to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo.

Shortly after his arrival in the city, the university’s highest-ranking religious leader, the Grand Imam, suddenly dies and Adam becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Egypt’s religious and political elite.

“What’s fascinating about this work is how Zanny uses an algorithm to create a randomised video installation that allows more than 1344 versions of the story to unfold, each with a unique insight into this unsolved mystery.”

Mayor Greg Williamson said it was tremendous to see two Mackay artists opening in the gallery alongside Zanny Begg.

“Mackay-raised artist Kara Day works across textile, sculpture and watercolour; and while the portraits in this exhibition (Kara Day: Ladylike) can be confronting, they are also really thought-provoking,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Stephen Homewood, who is also a Mackay artist, works in an experimental style that’s really colourful and abstract,” he said.

“His recent works on paper showcase turbulent waterscapes that combine two signature coastal Australia icons – the shark and the surf lifesaver.”

Zanny Begg: These stories Will be Different will be on show until November 12 and Kara Day: Ladylike and Stephen Homewood: Turbulence will be on show until November 5.

Follow Artspace Mackay on Facebook or head to artspacemackay.com.au for more information.

Zanny Begg | These Stories Will be Different is a UNSW Galleries and Museums & Galleries of NSW touring exhibition. This project has been assisted by the Austra-

lian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

Calen Country Women Celebrate Springtime

Calen QCWA invites you to their Springtime Festival, a celebration of horticulture, friendship and sunshine.

The Springtime Festival will incorporate a free horticultural competition across many classes, best colourful spring outfit competition, guest speakers, afternoon tea, a lucky door prize and more. Entry is $10, which includes afternoon tea, and children are free.

There will also be a cent sale and snap raffles throughout the afternoon. For more information, call Diane on 0421 923 820 or Gail on 0408 694 706.

WHAT: Calen QCWA Springtime Festival

WHEN: Saturday, September 2 from 1:30pm

WHERE: St Helens Bowls Club

ENTRY: $10, children enter free

As he struggles to balance a range of competing interests that favour different leaders, he soon finds that he must fight for his very survival as the succession intensifies.

Awarded best screenplay at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Cairo Conspiracy takes a rugged look through the lens of corruption, power, and politics in one of the epicentres of Sunni Islamic power.

The film will be screened in Arabic with English subtitles.

WHAT: Film & Arts Mackay September

Screening: ‘Cairo Conspiracy’

WHEN: Friday, September 1 from 7:30pm (doors open from 7:00pm)

WHERE: Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music

TICKETS: https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1105738

NO TIME FOR

Artist: Stephen Homewood

Kara: The ‘iron-y’, putting the finishing touches on Kara Day’s exhibition, Ladylike

Zanny Begg, The Beehive, UNSW Galleries, Photo credit: Steven Siewert

Car Park Safety Concerns Following Near Misses With Children

Introducing Insane Cane Train Local Band To Debut At The Brewery

Following numerous incidents at a nearby car park, Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) has shared their concern for children’s safety in an open letter to Mackay Regional Council.

The letter, penned by Eimeo SLSC President Cynthia Hegarty, suggests a risk management plan for the car park, located between the clubhouse and Eimeo beach, requesting a boom gate to be installed at the entrance.

Eimeo SLSC President Cynthia Hegarty said that the car park is often used by children to get from the clubhouse and toilet block to the beach, creating the risk of a collision with a vehicle and causing further issues for the Surf Life Saving Club’s beach patrollers.

Just last season, a campervan almost reversed over a child at a Nippers event on a Sunday morning, stopped only by the intervention of a vigilant parent.

“Over the past few years, we have had a number of near misses with vehicle to person interactions on Nippers days in the carpark directly in front of the Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club,” said Ms Hegarty.

“A core foundation of the Eimeo SLSC is rigorous risk management to protect our members and the public.

“We have consulted our members and the general public on ways we can manage the risk of vehicle to person interactions in the carpark between the club house and the beach.

“The consensus is that an Engineering Control of a boom gate is required to effectively control this risk when there are children around.

“The Club has previously used signage in an attempt to control the risk with limited effect.”

Ms Hegarty hopes the installation of a boom gate will enable the club to restrict vehicle access in the carpark during events where children are present.

The club is in the process of organising an e-petition to support the request.

Vehicle operators are reminded to be aware while navigating the car park and to do so using courtesy and caution.

If you disregard how often some of the members indulged in a cold pale ale at Red Dog Brewery, it’s a beautiful coincidence that Insane Cane Train’s first ever gig will take place at the same location the band was conceptualised.

Lead singer and guitarist Dom Pinzone is a seasoned performer at the Chain Street brewery, his sets often involving everything from Ball Park Music to Neutral Milk Hotel.

With a drum kit packed up in the corner of his apartment and a strong desire to write music with other people, Dom met Sam Gillespie and discovered he played drums and had a shed to practise in, so Mackay’s newest band was formed.

“I love playing in a band as opposed to playing solo,” Dom said.

“There is this fantastic feeling hearing each member nail their part that will ever get old.”

The pair went on to recruit their friends Lainie Tilse on the keyboard, Gilbert Gray on lead guitar, Bennett Hardwick on bass and Hannah Walsh on vocals, creating a full, tight and impactful sound that has been fine-tuned with intensive band practise, especially over recent weeks.

“We definitely had to kick preparations up a

THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT

Mackay Council encourages nominations to Sporting Hall of Fame

When you hear the term ‘dedicated to sport’, who in your life instantly springs to mind?

You can now recommend your top pick from the local community to Mackay Regional Council’s Sporting Hall of Fame. This institution has been developed to recognise the region’s residents who have made outstanding achievements in their sport. No matter your age or skill level, if you have made an impactful contribution to your sport, the Mackay Regional Council would love to hear about it!

Mayor Greg Williamson said the hall of fame wasn’t just for athletes, but also leaders, officials, support staff and coaches.

by Sinead Porter

“With our state set to host the 2032 Olympics, we decided that now was the perfect time to highlight the Mackay region as a sporting powerhouse,” Mayor Williamson said.

“We have so many tremendous athletes, coaches, support staff and officials who have represented Queensland and Australia in various sports, as well as Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games representatives,” he said.

“Not only will the hall of fame provide recognition to those who have achieved great things in their sporting endeavours, it will also provide inspiration to up-and-coming sports people.

“It will allow them to identify their role

models and show them that regional athletes can make it to the highest echelons in sport.”

Mayor Williams hopes to see the Sporting Hall of Fame showcase the ‘many amazing athletes our region produces’ and ‘attract more funding for development of our coaches, athletes, officials and sporting infrastructure.’

Successful nominations will receive a certificate from the Office of the Mayor and their name, photo and achievements will be displayed on the Mackay Sporting Hall of Fame website and other council media and facilities where appropriate.

gear,” Dom laughed.

“I sprung the gig on the band only a month and a half out so I’m probably responsible for a bit of stress.”

Dom cited three motivations for what was to become Insane Cane Train: firstly, an old bandmate from Brisbane.

“I think he’s a genius and I appreciate him and his insight into not only music, but all aspects of life,” Dom said.

“Second is the budding Mackay music scene – I’m constantly impressed by the events and bands around town and feel a strong pull to get involved.

“Lastly but certainly not least; the band, the mates, knowing these beautiful people who just happen to also have amazing talents and share a passion for music.”

Dom Pinzone will take the stage at Red Dog Brewery this Saturday, August 26 from 4:00pm, with Insane Cane Train to perform from 6:00pm.

“Expect songs that are infectiously conducive to good times,” he said.

“Expect unbridled bopping to the debut of our first original song.

“Expect a twist on what unimaginative people may call ‘relatively simple content.’”

Nominations for the hall of fame are now open and the form is available online at:

mackay.qld.gov.au/halloffame

Nominations will be accepted at any time, with applications considered on a quarterly basis.

Applicants are encouraged to read the eligibility criteria before submitting a nomination.

Mayor Greg Williamson with young athletes from the North Mackay Athletics Club during construction of the ARC

Local musician Dom Pinzone will front a new band performing at the brewery this weekend

Eimeo SLSC warns car park users to be vigilant on event days. Photo supplied

AFLQ Schools Cup A Success For The Region

Schools from Mackay, Cairns, Townsville and Capricornia descended upon Harrup Park last week as it hosted the AFLQ Schools Cup North Queensland Championships.

North Queensland’s up and coming Australian rules football players from Junior, Primary and Secondary male and female divisions battled it out from August 15-16, with the six triumphant schools to compete at State Finals in Maroochydore in October.

It was the first time Mackay hosted the tournament which brought over 1,000 vis-

Results

Senior Female

The Cathedral College (Rockhampton) 22 def Ryan Catholic College (Townsville) 21

Senior Male

St Augustine’s College (Cairns) 77 def Chanel College (Gladstone) 23

Junior Female St Andrew’s Catholic College (Cairns) 22 def Emmaus College (Rockhampton) 11

itors to the region, with AFL Queensland agreeing to bring it back in 2024.

“We absolutely love coming to Mackay,” said AFL Queensland’s Participation and Programs Manager - Schools, Inclusion and Diversity, Jeff Neumann

“Mackay Regional Council are great partners of us bringing it here with a really big push to have it here in 2023 and 2024.

“We want to make sure school footy is fully accessible to every student, no matter your location or your total school enrolment.

“The results are a great outcome, but the most important thing is we’re bringing all

Junior Male St Augustine’s College (Cairns) 49 def St. Brendan’s College (Yeppoon) 48

Primary Female

Farnborough State School 27 def Ryan Catholic College (Townsville)

4

Primary Male

Holy Cross (Cairns) 57 def Mackay West Primary School 0

of these schools together to compete.”

Local schools Mackay West Primary School (Primary Male, Primary Female), St Patrick’s College (Junior Female, Senior Female) and Moranbah State High School (Junior Male, Senior Male, Senior Female) all competed, with Moranbah being the most represented school from the region.

“For Moranbah, to have three teams, it’s a big achievement for a state high school 200 kilometres from the coast,” said Moranbah State High School Senior Male Coach Jason McKane.

“We’re a proud club, a lot of kids play footy together, and then school footy gives

those kids who don’t play club footy on the weekend a chance to experience AFL and grow the game.”

Moranbah State High School’s Senior Female placed third in their division, while the Senior Male and Junior Male teams placed fourth.

“We had a lot of fun and even though we lost both our games, I reckon all the boys had fun,” said Moranbah State High School Senior Male Captain Harry Malone. “(Moranbah) is a small club but a lot of people get around it.”

Master Game In The Marian Master 4s BOWLS

The Marian Ladies Bowls Club hosted the Marian Master 4’s last week, culminating in an exciting grand final.

Held on Monday August 14, with the finals on Wednesday August 16, the Masters were a testament to the ladies strength and determination.

With 16 teams, and only the top four qualifying for the semi-finals on Wednesday morning, and the grand finals on Wednesday afternoon, the competition was heated.

Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

The winners for the Masters was Robyn Deveraux’s team of Gail Meng, Val Pilcher, Dealia Walsh and Robyn Deveraux, with Lorraine Lemke, Lesley Baumgarten, Jean Zamparuti and Lorrain Silman coming close in second place.

Jean Zamparutti, Lorraine Lemke, Katie Moohin, Lorraine Silman and Lesley Baumgarten. Photos supplied

The winning team of Dealia Walsh, Robyn Deveraux, Katie Moohin, Gail Meng, and Val Pilcher

Blokarts Return To Cape Hillsborough

BLOKARTING

Sign Up Now For Upcoming Nippers Season

Competitors will race two configurations of kart - production class and performance class - across four weight divisions for each configuration.

16 races will be held over the weekend, with an accumulation of points to determine the champions.

With strong links to sailing, blokarting is a rapidly growing sport that involves maneuvering a wind-powered, three-wheeled kart along the hard, sandy expanses of the beach, following similar rules and format to yacht racing.Operating under Marine Park Permits and Public Liability Insurance, Mr Moore encouraged the public to come along and have a look as he aims to get more people involved in the club.

CQBC President and Founder David Moore grew up sailing yachts in New Zealand and discovered the sport after moving to Mackay and working in waterskiing and catamaran sailing on Brampton Island.

“It’s my love of sailing that put me there,” Mr Moore said.

“As I got older, I was getting a little bit old for getting out on these high-speed yachts.

“Blokarting is what we call armchair sailing; you’re sitting in a seat with a seat belt and helmet on.

“You’ll find a lot of blokarters are retired people because you can still do your sailing, but you can do it without wearing yourself out with old age.”

“The public can bring a chair with them, sit under a gazebo, watch us silly buggers run around the track, be in the shade and have a day out,” he said.

There will also be a sausage sizzle and cold drinks available for purchase, with all money raised going back into the club.

Local blokarters will then travel to Yeppoon in February 2024 where National Titles are being held.

WHAT: CQBC 15th Annual Cape Hillsborough Regatta

WHEN: September 8 to 10

WHERE: Cape Hillsborough

This is a free event.

T

he Mackay Surf Life Saving Club is excited to welcome returning and new Nippers for the upcoming Nippers season, with a Sign On Day this Sunday, August 27.

Come along to the club headquarters on Mackay’s Harbour Beach from 10am to 12pm this Sunday and learn the lifesaving sport of Nippers.

being a lifesaver,” said Josh Grant, Director of Surf Sports.

Complete with surf education, fitness, and beach skills, these ‘come and try’ mornings are a fantastic chance to give it a go, with the club providing stinger suits, boards, and every other piece of equipment.

“We had a really fun season last year, it was great to see our nippers grow not only in numbers but also in their individual confidence in the surf and with learning about

“Our parent helpers are fantastic as well, getting involved with their children and building our club culture. It really is a family oriented and welcoming sport.” For more information about Nippers, contact the Lexie Schiffer, the Junior Activity Coordinator, on juniors@mackayslsc.com. au

With a series of ‘come and try’ days scheduled for September, this is a great chance to meet the crew and get all the information you need.Nippers brings confidence, teamwork and mateship to your children

Mackay Nippers are small in numbers but usually dominate when taking on big clubs. Harry Madden (front) in the process of taking out the U10 Beach Flags at last year’s Branch Championships. Photos supplied.

SCORE

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Vet

114 Panthers Warriors Cowboys Storm Roosters Broncos Sea Eagles Sharks

Mitre

10 SCORE

104 Panthers Dragons Cowboys Storm Tigers Broncos Sea Eagles Knights

DIGGING

SCORE

David Moore founded the Central Queensland Blokart Club 18 years ago. Photo supplied

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Returning to the sandy flats for the 15th year, the CQBC Annual Cape Hillsborough Regatta has become the second biggest blokarting event in Australia, welcoming competitors from Victoria, southeast Queensland, Capricornia, Whitsundays and north Queensland.

Mackay Magic On The Marina

The 1.609 kilometre out and back course was held from the beautiful Mackay Marina Breakwater precincts in perfectly cool and sunny running conditions for this year’s annual North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) Open Magic Mile and the Podiatry Mackay Junior Magic Mile.

All runners were very excited to run the 1609 metres distance on the spectacular breakwater, although not sure if they had time to take in the views in the fast and furious sprint distance event.

The U13 and U18 Podiatry Mackay Magic Mile entrants raced first with the NQBP Mackay Magic Mile participants let out of

the gates when the last junior crossed the finish line.

U13’s Amelia Dobbin placed 1st ahead of Peppa Burchill, whilst in the boys, Aziel Dobbin claimed gold ahead of Hughie Bishop (2nd) and Duke Burchill (3rd).

U18 girls had a scorching race with Abi Sweeney snatching first ahead of Lily Leven with Millie Bishop collecting bronze.

The U18 male was also a sizzling affair with Toby Rule taking the top podium place ahead of very fast finishing Jarrod Mackie (2nd) and Luke Leven (3rd).

The NQBP Open Magic Mile was a sprint from the start, with all runners vying for top prizes from local Marina businesses as well as valuable club champion-

Mackay Bowls Club News

lbert Wicks, 93, is Mackay Bowls Club’s oldest active member. Albert regularly plays social Triples on Tuesday using his original bowls with only a walking stick for balance. Besides being a past committee member, Albert’s pervious bowling achievements include Club Pairs and Triples Championships, Senior Singles Champion as well as District Finalist in Pairs and Triples. Alberts experience and knowledge is invaluable for all bowlers, especially at Annual General Meetings.

Ross Dunstan competed in Men’s Champion of Champions at North Mackay last weekend, giving it his best.

The Cattle Creek Shield will be played this weekend at Marian and Gargett Clubs.

Team 1: T Mayfield, B Crocker, R Casey, J Smith.

Team 2: N Wilson, G Edmonds, C Marks, P Carter.

Team 3: R Dunstan, R Blanchard, B Robertson, B Jenner.

Team 4: B Bridger, E Roberts, A Gibson, T Hollows.

Tuesday Bowls welcomed visitors Carol and Hugh from Port Pirie, Colin from Bendigo and Ned from Ballarat joining local bowlers.

RUNNING

AWinner of Winners: Leanne Jenner, Barry Jenner, Peter Taaffe.

Winner of Losers: Julie Caban, Karina Dunn, Marie Mayfield.

Thursday Scroungers: Carol Savage def Mike Irving, Geoff Jolley.

Friday Social Play

Winners: Kirstine Robinson, Janice Nelson.

Runners Up: Peter Nelson, Erin Clements. Close games were witnessed in Club Championships last weekend, continuing this weekend with Ladies Consistency Singles being played on Friday Afternoon; Ladies 2 Bowl Triples on Saturday Afternoon; Ladies U/65 Singles Sunday Morning; and Ladies 2 Bowl Triples, Men’s Open Triples and Men’s B Pairs on Sunday Afternoon.

Contributed by Mike Irving

ship points.

The home straight saw an exciting sprint finish as Oliver Rule led from the bend in pole position, however, Angus Jacobs dug deep to outpace the youngster in the final 100 metres, desperately lunging across the finish line to claim victory.

Nick Rewald had an amazing race behind the duo claiming third ahead of the quality field.

A welcome return to local racing was Demi Caldwell who had a sensational run to be rewarded with the top prize ahead of

a gutsy effort by Alana Knesevic and newbie on the block, Greta Petersen.

The coveted Magic Mile Milo Award was presented to Jen White who enjoyed one of her best runs with the club since she became involved this year.

This Sunday’s Sladie Sand Dunes trail run also doubles as a Pre Father’s Day weekend run, commencing at 7am from the Lamberts Beach playground.

Contributed by Janelle Tilse

Mackay Contract Bridge Club BRIDGE

Founders Teams Winners

After three weeks of fierce competition between eight teams with a minimum of four players, each playing with a different partner each week, Team Conroy has taken first place. Team Conroy consisted of Janelle Conroy, France Brown, Janet Hansen & Alan Brown.

WEEKLY RESULTS

Monday 14 August 2023 – ANNE HIRD MEMORIAL TROPHY Week 2 of 3

1st Diane Stokes / Debra Goodchild 1st Ian Gaskell / Edward Kleise 2nd Antonia Tarradas / Anne Lutz 2nd Joy Block / Monica Darley

3rd Jewel Schmidt / Nancy Martin 3rd Faye Wright / Mary Cruickshank

Tuesday 15 August 2023 Evening - 3 Table One Winner Mitchell Green Pts

1st Sandra Morris / Diane Morgan

2nd Faye Wright / Marilin Robins

3rd Alan Brown / Susan Gibson

Wednesday 16 August 2023 - 9 Table Mitchell Green Points

1st Joy Brunette / Don Poole 1st Eric Goodchild / David Ting 2nd Ming Ting / Debra Goodchild 2nd Josie Cowley / Barbara Tait

3rd Alan Brown / Janelle Conroy 3rd Terrence Sheedy / Eric Leivesley

Thursday Evening 17 August 2023 - 6 Table One Winner

1st Ken Seaniger / Robert Carless

2nd Frances Brown / Ann Whitmore

3rd Janelle Conroy / Terrence Sheedy

Friday 18 August 2023 – NWP 16 of 23 - 9 Table Mitchell Green Points

N/S E/W

1st Helen Van Den Broek / Don Poole 1st David Ting / Ming Ting

2nd Terrence Sheedy / Janelle Conroy 2nd Geoff Taylor / Joy Robinson

3rd Edward Kliese / Nancy Wix 3rd Carol Gaskell / Ian Gaskell

Saturday 19 August 2023 – 9 Table Mitchell Green Points

N/S E/W

1st Frances Brown / Alan Brown 1st David Ting / Ming Ting

2nd Terrence Sheedy / Faye Wright 2nd Janelle Conroy / Robert Carless

3rd Janet Hansen / Diane Morgan 3rd Geoffrey Patterson / Patricia Garner

Contributed by Joy Block

Open male and female NQBP Mackay Magic Mile awardees, Alana Knesevic (2nd), Oliver Rule (2nd), Mackay Road Runners Club Patron Mr Col Meng, Angus Jacobs (1st), Nick Rewald (3rd), Greta Petersen (3rd) and Demi Caldwell (1st). Photo credit: Janelle Tilse

The Podiatry Mackay Junior Magic Mile off and running at the Mackay Marina Breakwater

Janelle Conroy, Alan Brown, Frances Brown and Janet Hansen. Photo supplied

Cutters End Season On A High RUGBY

The Hostplus Cup Mackay Cutters had local fans cheering as they played out their last game of the 2023 season, achieving their first win at home for the season.

The beleaguered side secured their third win of the season, joining round 22 opponents Western Clydesdales on 10 premiership points and finishing the season 14th on the ladder.

In the first clash between the two sides since the Clydesdales returned to the state competition, the Toowoomba-based visitors drew first blood in the fourth minute before Cutters’ winger Walter Lauenstein scored a quickfire double to open the home side’s account.

A short kick off got the Clydesdales im-

mediately back in the game, but a 28th minute try to interchange player Brandon Russell saw the Cutters hit the sheds with a 16-12 lead.

The home side then turned it on in the second half, showing the home crowd what they’re capable with tries to Kobe Bone in the 45th minute, Rayden Burns in the 67th and Bayley Gill in the 70th.

A consolation try to Clydesdales winger Jerome Taulaga came in the 74th minute before Cutters five-eighth fittingly put the icing on the cake, getting the crowd to their feet with a 77th minute try.

Five out of seven conversions for Brandon Finnegan saw the Mackay Cutters defeat the Western Clydesdales 38-18.

Earlier in the day, a huge second half comeback resulted in a thrilling two-point win for the Hastings Deering Colts Cutters again taking on the Western Clydesdales.

The see-sawing affair opened with a first minute try to Cutters hooker Seth McGilvray, before the visitors piled on three first half tries to finish 4-16 at the break.

The Cutters then crawled their way back into the contest with second half tries to Corey Shepherd, Kane Simon, Tyrese Parter and Liam Doherty.

With the lead changing back and forth, the Clydesdales five-eighth Nicholas Carrie secured a second half double, including a 75th minute try that had the scores at 2826 with a kick to come.

Kai Duggan was unable to add the extras, the visitors falling two points short at full time.

The Hastings Deering Colts Mackay Cutters finished the 2023 season on 17 competition points, placing ninth on the ladder and falling agonisingly short of playing finals.

LEAGUE

Both teams have already made key recruitments ahead of the 2024 season, including the signing of experienced international Mahe Fonua.

Saturday saw wins to both the Hastings Deering Colts and Hostplus Cup Mackay Cutters sides. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie

Mackay Cyclone Athletes Smash PB’s To Bring Home A Swag Of Medals SWIMMING

On the weekend of August 11-13, the Mackay Cyclones had nine athletes compete at the 2023 Hancock Prospecting Queensland Short Course Championships in Brisbane.

Over the course of the championships, the club achieved 26 top 10 spots, 50 out of 54 personal bests, five gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze.

Mackay Cyclones Swimming Club was given a ranking of 38th out of the 113 clubs in Queensland for the event.

It was some of the best results for the competing kids who trained hard in the lead up to these championships, their hard work achieving them some huge personal bests.

Coach of Mackay Cyclones Leigh-Anne

Read on to find out how each swimmer finished.

Izabella Wills - S10 Multiclass swimmer

5 x Gold Medals (50m and 100m backstroke and 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle)

Kaiden Neilsen

1 x Silver Medal (400m freestyle, breaking the North Queensland record)

2 x Bronze Medals (200m freestyle, 200m individual medley)

Top 10 finishes in 200m backstroke (4th), 100m butterfly (5th), 100m backstroke (7th) and 50m backstroke (10th)

Mackenzie Neilsen

1 x Silver Medal (200m butterfly)

Top 10 finishes in 100m butterfly (5th)

Pokarier said all athletes stepped up to “next level racing “, as personal best times were not just beaten, they were smashed. The team culminated everything that was worked on leading into the state event and put it on display to perfection.

Competing at the championships was Max Vernon, 15, 14-year-olds Jarek Taylor, Vaughn Wyatt, Mackenzie Neilson, Anneka O’Donnell and Izabella Wills, 12-year-olds Kaiden Neilsen and Jessica Britton and Dakota Daniel, 11.

Prior to the event, Izabella Wills had been informed of her selection for the Matt Levy Inclusive Futures Scholarship, one of five prestigious scholarships meaning she has been identified as a future talent for the Paralympic pathway.

and 200m individual medley (9th)

Dakota Daniel (at her first ever state short course meet)

1 x Silver Medal (200m individual medley)

Top 10 finishes in 100m freestyle (6th), 400m freestyle (7th), 50m freestyle (8th), 100m butterfly (9th) and 200m freestyle (9th)

Jarek Taylor

Top 10 finishes in 200m backstroke (9th), 100m backstroke (10th) and 50m backstroke (10th)

Vaughn Wyatt

Top 10 finishes in 200m breaststroke (8th)

Contributed by Alisha Ness

Nominations Close Soon For Sporting Awards

The North Queensland Sportstar Awards nominations will close at midnight on Friday September 1. With 11 categories to nominate into, and more than $18,000 up for grabs, there is something for every sports star, recognising achievements of individuals and players who put their very best into their sport.

North Queensland Sports Foundation director and Mackay Regional Council councillor Laurence Bonaventura said the planning committee has been pleased with the response so far.

“We’ve received a good response from the North Queensland region with almost 100 nominations received to date,” Cr

Bonaventura said.

“There are some key areas though where we are still chasing more nominations, including the team sports categories, service to sport and senior sporting categories,” he said.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for our local sporting heroes to be recognised in

their hometown, so I encourage everyone to take the time to nominate Mackay region individuals and teams who have performed exceptionally at their sport.”

The 11 categories include:

• NQ Sportstar of the Year.

• NQ Rural and Remote Sportstar of the Year.

• Junior Sportstar of the Year.

• NQ Junior Rural and Remote Sportstar of the Year.

• Athlete with Disability Sportstar of the Year.

• Sports Team of the Year.

• Junior Sports Team of the Year.

• Masters Sportstar of the Year.

• Volunteer of the Year.

• NQ Service to Sport.

• Sporting Excellence Award.

Back row L-R Anneka O’Donnell, Max Vernon, Vaughn Wyatt, Coach Leigh-Anne Pokarier, Front row L-R Jessica Britton, Mackenzie Neilsen, Dakota Daniel, Kaiden Neilsen, Izabella Wills

Mackenzie Neilsen

Kaiden Neilsen

Dakota Daniel

Izabella Wills

Record Breaking St Patrick’s College Celebrate Dual Challenge Titles

RUGBY LEAGUE

North Queensland Cowboys bound half back Jaxon Purdue demonstrated his class as rugby league powerhouse St Patrick’s College completed a unique championship double last week in Townsville.

The famous Mackay sporting nursery unveiled several Cowboys’ stars of the future when they slammed Kirwan State High 32-10 to lift the Aaron Payne Cup premiership trophy at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Played as a curtain raiser to the NRL clash between the Cowboys and Cronulla Sharks, the St Patrick’s colts proved too strong for their rivals with playmaker Purdue showing local supporters his array of skills in a taste of things to come.

Purdue’s outstanding display earned him the Player of the Grand Final and Most Valuable Player of the competition awards and capped a memorable 24 hours for the college.

The previous day, St Patrick’s toppled Ignatius Park College 24-10 to clinch the Cowboys Challenge Shield at the Mackay Junior League Fields.

Both St Patrick’s teams etched their names in the record books by winning the prestigious North Queensland schoolboy competitions undefeated.

Ian Schifilliti’s first grade charges overcame an injury crisis to regain the Cup

with Queensland Schoolboys reps Purdue and hooker Xavier Kerrisk leading the charge.

Cowboys fans would have marvelled at the performance of Purdue, who scored two of St Patrick’s six tries and created others to show why he is regarded one of the best young prospects in the State.

The talented half - along with the crafty Kerrisk, centre Will Shears and lock forward Kayne Smith - is contracted to the Cowboys and ready to take the leap into professional ranks in 2024.

Elusive winger Bailey Anderson also collected a try double with five eighth Bailey Venz and lock Kayne Smith grabbing four pointers as the St Patrick’s juggernaut dominated from the outset.

Goalkicking winger Hunter Harris completed the rout with three conversions.

Rising fullback Hayden Cumming, centres Shears and Tenzin Contor and wingers Anderson and Harris capitalised on the slick service from halves Purdue and Venz to launch many an attacking raid.

In the engine room it was young props Cohen Jackson and Tyler Shandiman, back rowers Diesel Costigan, Harrison Considine and lock forward Smith that paved the way with non-stop displays.

Coach Schifilliti saluted the efforts of his all-conquering unit, heaping special praise

Cowboys Challenge

RUGBY LEAGUE

St Patrick’s College have regained the Cowboys Challenge Shield after toppling rivals Ignatius Park Townsville 24-10 in the 2023 trophy decider staged at the Mackay Junior League Fields.

Talented hooker and skipper Cooper Deguara was named the official Player of the Grand Final for his tireless two try effort in a mighty performance from the undefeated champions.

For coach Tom Gaviglio it was a deserved premiership in his first year at the helm - with the Shield triumph erasing the memories of last season’s heart breaking after-the-bell loss to Kirwan State High.

Emerging forwards Mark Morrow, Ryan John, Caleb O’Brien and Declan Grady turned in superb performances along with fullback Hamish Donohue, half back Adam McSherry, five eighth Cooper

on interchange players Hudson Clark, Reece Morris, Will Whippy, Darcy Daly, Javen Ramsamy and Jake Bryan.

“This Grand Final victory means so much to the boys who have put in hours of hard toil to reclaim the trophy,” revealed Schifilliti.

“It was a magnificent team effort and a title triumph so thoroughly deserved,” he added.

The proud mentor also praised his coaching staff in Assistant Chad Buckby and trainers Shane Mau, Will Gilbert and Patrick Daly.

“Everyone contributed to this incredible Cup win” concluded Schifilliti.

St Patrick’s will now focus on winning the 2023 Queensland State Championship and square off with Emmaus College Rockhampton in a challenge that doubles as a National Schoolboys Cup State semi-final in Mackay this week.

St Patrick’s and Queensland Schoolboys half back Jaxon Purdue received the official Player of the Grand Final and the competition’s Most Valuable Player awards for his superb performances in 2023

Winner of this clash advances to the State Championship Final to play the winner of the Allan Langer Trophy showdown between Palm Beach-Currumbin State High and Ipswich State High for the Phil Hall Cup.

Cavell, centre Norm Campbell and winger Trae Cora.

Key moment in the match was John’s classic try-saving tackle on a flying Ignatius Park fullback Lincoln Baker with the Mackay boys leading 18-10.

St Patrick’s lost Queensland Under 15 Schoolboys prop Sam Anderson early in the match with a damaged knee but led 14-0 at the break following tries by Deguara, a rampaging Morrow and prop Kereama Gartner.

Utility Billy Cruden scored after the break to extend St Patrick’s lead before Ignatius Park hit back with two quick tries. Deguara sealed victory with a smart try to cap a best-on-ground display.

St Patrick’s will now meet Dolphins Cup champions Emmaus College Rockhampton in a Queensland Regional Grand Final challenge.

By Chris Karas

St Patrick’s College players and officials celebrate their Aaron Payne Cup rugby league championship triumph at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Jubilant St Patrick’s College players and officials celebrate their Cowboys Challenge premiership win over Ignatius Park College.

Photo credit: Michelle Bettini

Mackay Cutters Head Coach Michael Comerford with St Patrick’s hooker and Player of the Grand Final Cooper Deguara (left) and boom forward Mark Morrow

Friday Fever

At The Table

TABLE TENNIS

Coral Morgan wanted another avenue for people of all ages to play table tennis in a friendly, non-competitive environment, so she instigated the Friday morning social session at the Mackay Table Tennis Centre several years ago.

Coral is pictured fourth from left in front, with her daughter Delma Knight behind, and the happy group at last week’s session.

The session is open to players of all ages and standards, and equipment is available. Coral is a life member of Mackay Table Tennis and has been involved in the sport for many years.

Drop in on a Friday morning and give it a try, you’ll enjoy it.

Contributed by Charlie Payne

Mackay Ladies’ Golden Greens

BOWLS

Social ladies bowls results for August 16, the winning team consisted of Helen Fleming, Bev McDonald and Carmel Bell.

Runners up were Sue Roscoe, Jan Comelli, and Doris Dodds.

Thursday had three finals played on the rinks at Goosies Sport and Recreation Club with some very exciting and closely contested games. The Under 70’s game was between Hilary Jones-Rowan and Donna Gordon. Both ladies were keen on the green, but Hilary took out the win.

The final of the clubs Consistency Competition was very exciting to watch between Lois Deguara and Nuggy Pratt.

Very consistent bowls were needed to win this event and both ladies showed their prowess. Lois Deguara was the eventual winner.

Contributed by Suanne Hazledine

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Kim Daffy and Marie Taylor in doubles action at Tuesday morning Mackay Table Tennis fixtures.

Charlie

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night results August 15, 2023:

Division 1:

Tibhar (Steven Whiting, Tim Sheehan, Vince Boeske) d Donic (Tony Bowman, Anne Sheridan, Ian McKay) 8-3. Tim d Ian 2, -9, -9, 4, 5.

Radak (Mick Ruhl, Lee Brake, Graham Brake) d Joola (Janice Kent, Andrew McHugh, Geoff Denman) 7-4. Mick d Andrew -10, 7, -9, 7, 10.

Butterfly (Emma Widdup, Allan Edwards, Graeme Walker) d Andro (George Camilleri, Robbie Richards, Barry Patterson)

8-3. Allan d George 6, 8, -7, 11.

Division 2:

Xiom (Duncan Sheridan, Duncan Treloar, Ishan Rana) d Victas (Mark Sleeman, Steve Mathieson, Steve Crocker) 7-4. Duncan T d Mark 8, 6, -14, -7, 6.

Stiga (Tony Bowman, Donna Abbott) d Nittaku (Will VenDeKaa, John McGee)

7-2. Tony d Will -6, -10, 7, 11, 8.

Gewo (Lily Boland, Matthew West, Trent Day) d Yasaka (Noreen Fredericksen, Andrea Nicholson, Peter Goodson) 9-2. Matthew d Peter -9, 7, 3, -6, 8.

Division 3:

Epsilon (Anaya Reelh, Jye Callander, Virginia Clayton) d Delta (Aarnav Reelh, Val Austin, Pawan Goti) 6-5. Anaya d Pawan -10, 3, -12, 8, 11.

Beta (Simoin Hogan, Nehmat Dhaliwal)

drew Gamma (Craig VanDeKaa, Mark Stam) 4-all. Nahmat d Craig 7, 7, -10, -7, 7.

Alpha (Rymer Tabulo, Ollie Hamelink) d Zeta (Dave Symons, Bill Hey) 5-4. Rymer/ Ollie d Bill/David -19, -6, 3, 7, 8.

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures August 15, 2023:

Division 1:

Green (Charlie Payne, Pam Joyce, Noreen Fredericksen) d Yellow (Donna Abbott, Peter Goodson, Bryan Marshall) 7-5. Charlie/Pam d Donna/Peter 8, -3, 6, -12, 11.

Blue (George Camilleri, John McGee, Don Boettcher) d Red (Branko Vucurovic, Steve Mathieson, Kevin Abbott) 7-5. Steve d John -9, -9, 3, 5, 5.

Division 2:

Orange (Helen Ware, Cheryl Pearson, Gerry Synnott) d White (Kim Challender, Michael Ibbotson, Kim Daffy) 7-5. Kim C d Gerry -8, 12, 1, 12.

Purple (Iris Grasso, Ken Best, Judi Hicks) d Pink (Robyn Bushell, John Hamelink, Fred Saliba) 7-5. Ken d Robyn 8, 6, -9, -10, 5.

Division 3:

Tan (Madge Saunders, Bill Hey) d Grey (Ian Dodds, Allison Day) 5-4. Ian d Madge -9, -9, 11, 4, 9.

Aqua (Pam Keune, Glenda Dutton) d Lime (Carmel Cristaldi, Myles Dutton) 7-3. Glenda d Carmel 3, -3, 4, 5.

Contributed by Charlie Payne

W. Wall & Sons

Waitara-Braeside Quarry

Friday morning social table tennis players. Photo supplied

Photo credit:

Payne

Under 70’s L-R Winner Hilary JonesRowan and Donna Gordon

Over 70’s L-R Marie Duck and winner Pat O’Neill

Consistency L-R winner Lois Deguara and Nuggy Pratt. Photos supplied

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