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FEATURE PROPERTY 8 Rainbow Crescent, Blacks Beach Exclusive Oceanfront Home with Unobstructed Views read on page 29-31
AUSTRALIA DAY WINNERS Meet The People Power From The Isaac
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ackay Regional Council faced a tough call last week as they made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Australia Day Awards Gala, originally set for Thursday, January 25. The cancellation came as a precautionary step, considering the unpredictable weather conditions tied to TC Kirrily. Mayor Greg Williamson acknowledged the heaviness of the situation, stressing the council's commitment to community safety. He said the fact that we had a cyclone forecast to cross the coast late at night about the time the event was set to conclude was something they couldn’t ignore. “We don’t want 400-plus people on the road coming from all parts of our region if there is severe weather,’’ he said when he announced the cancellation last week.
Despite the cancellation, the unveiling of the Australia Day Award recipients, including the prestigious titles of Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year, went ahead as planned on Australia Day, January 26. Peter Reedman is a pillar of the community whose selfless contributions have created a resurgence in junior rugby union in the Mackay region. For his dedication, selflessness, support and community building efforts, Peter has been named the 2024 Mackay Regional Council Australia Day Citizen of the Year. Mayor Greg Williamson said Mr Reedman’s commitment went far beyond what was typical of a volunteer. “Peter offers support to anyone and everyone at
the blink of an eye – he is selfless and has a genuine care for others,” Mayor Williamson said. “Whether it is providing coaching support, spending his evenings mowing and marking fields, driving children to tournaments, or ensuring they have access to referees, Peter consistently goes out of his way to support the rugby community,” he said. “Peter has had a huge impact on regional junior rugby union and his efforts are greatly appreciated by that community. “In fact, the judges had not one, but five nominations for Peter to consider – each detailing different ways in which he has gone above and beyond for young players and their families.” Read about all of the Australia Day winners on pages 4-5
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MACKAY’S PREMIER WEDDING EXPO IS BACK THIS WEEKEND!
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MACKAY SPORT+ REC EXPO Sunday, February 11, 2024 | 9am - 1pm at the MECC
Free event! mackay.qld.gov.au/sportexpo
More than 90 sport and recreation clubs on display!
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