3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (447+ words) By Glenda Brown, President Creative Connections Whitsunday When you buy a piece of local art, you're taking home much more than something beautiful. You're supporting a local artist, celebrating creativity, and helping build a vibrant arts community that benefits everyone....

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (178+ words) The 13th annual Airlie Beach Marathon Festival has broken records across the board, with sold-out events and course records tumbling during a bumper weekend of racing. The festival attracted almost 1,000 runners from across Australia and overseas, showcasing world-class performances while also…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (346+ words) The sound of strings filled Mackay North State High School as around 65 students from two local schools came together to learn from professional musicians during Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra’s third visit. Approximately 65 students took part, bringing together the full string…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (434+ words) Member for Mackay Nigel Dalton visited Mackay Pony Club on Monday 20th July, to highlight the upcoming second round of the Queensland Government’s Play On vouchers, which provide financial support to help children aged five to 17 participate in sport and recreational…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (339+ words) A day of laughter, learning and seaside adventure awaits when the Tasman Holiday Parks Family Fun Day returns to the Airlie Beach Foreshore on Sunday, August 2, from 10am to 2pm, as part of the Great Barrier Reef Festival. Completely free to attend,…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (270+ words) Mannie was named after the mangroves he was dumped in at Dolphin Heads. He survived there over many weeks sleeping on a sewerage manhole cover and hiding in the thick mangroves during the day. He was traumatized, scared and so…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (211+ words) Local runners took on the Mackay Road Runners Jo's 61 Steps event on Sunday morning, tackling challenging 5km and 10km courses through the steep streets of Mt Pleasant. The course wound through Annie Wood Avenue, Pollock and High streets, and Norris Road, starting…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (112+ words) Mackay Hospital and Health Service (Mackay HHS) is celebrating the people and teams who make a difference in the lives of patients and the wider community through its annual Let’s Celebrate Mackay HHS People Awards. The awards provide an opportunity…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (205+ words) The Mackay and Whitsundays wedding industry came together on Tuesday 7th July to celebrate the professionals helping couples create memorable moments, with the 9th Annual Wedding Industry Awards™ – Whitsundays & Mackay recognising excellence across the region. The awards recognised wedding professionals who consistently…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (576+ words) St John’s Catholic Primary School St John’s Catholic Primary School, Walkerston recently welcomed families and community members to a vibrant celebration of childhood, learning and community spirit during its annual Under 8’s Day festivities held on Friday, 12 June 2026. The special…...