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Friday August 18th 2023
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FEATURE PROPERTY 15 Corella Way, Blacks Beach Modern Family Living Near the Beach read on page 29
JAZZ LEGEND JAMES INSPIRES LOCAL STUDENTS
read on page 5 STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT GRACIE B TREATS every week at Mackay Farmer's Market
Jim Denman, Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson, Robert Denman, David Denman, Donald Denman and Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm. Photo credit: Deanne Woods Photography
M
ackay’s oldest family-held farm celebrated 150 years last week, with family, friends and special guests gathering on the property to mark the occasion on Saturday, August 12. The farm, named ‘Etowri’ after an aboriginal
word said to mean ‘a good place to camp’, was purchased by Edward Denman for £214 on August 8, 1873, eleven years after the first settlement at Mackay. 150 years later, the 597-acre farm is owned by Edward’s grandson, Robert, and Robert’s son, David,
and is recognised as one of the leading farms in the region for cattle and cane production. Approximately 150 guests from as far as Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney and Cairns travelled to Etowri to celebrate. Read the story on page 10
STATE-OF-THE-ART ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM LANDS IN MACKAY read more on page 3
WHAT’S ON At The Seabreeze! MAMMA MIA PARTY Tickets
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2 SEPT @ 8PM
It’s time to say Thank You for the Music with us at our Mamma Mia! The Musical Tribute party!!!
TEENAGE DADS
LUNCH WITH RODNEY HOGG Tickets $
40
14 SEPT @ 8PM
Teenage Dads are heading out on a 30 date tour! Catch them in a town near you, don’t miss out!
MACKAY BMX RIDER SOARS TO SECOND AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
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SLOWLY SLOWY & STAND ATLANTIC
THE JOHN FOGERTY SHOW
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15 SEPT @ 12PM
Former Australian cricketer Rodney Hogg will be joining us for a two-course luncheon.
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28 SEPT @ 7PM
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6 OCT @ 8PM
Slowly Slowly and Stand Atlantic Experience classic are thrilled to announce their Rock n roll at its best and joint Australian Regional tour! sing along to legendary hits!