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Harrup Park to fight for Olympic events in Mackay

Mackay could benefit from global exposure if a push to secure Olympic Games events at the city’s new Great Barrier Reef...

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26th Feb. 2021 2:02 PM

Mock images of the proposed Harrup Park upgrades, designed by Cox Architecture.

90 JOBS: Game-changing Mackay arena project kicks into gear

Local contractors will be preferred to fill 90 jobs up for grabs.

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17th Feb. 2021 7:02 AM

ARENA PROJECT: An aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef Arena. Picture: Cox Architecture

Walkerston left to play catch-up after openers rained out

A do-or-die return to Poole Cup action awaits Walkerston and Norths on Saturday.

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22nd Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

Walkerston's Joel Bock bowling to Magpies’ Brant Attard.

Poole Cup post-season path laid bare for Brothers

Skipper Matthew Wicks gives an update on his lingering hamstring injury ahead of Poole Cup return.

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21st Jan. 2021 2:01 PM

Norths defeated Brothers by one wicket in Round 2 of the DBCT Poole Cup at Harrup Park. Brothers' Mitch Wadsworth bowls to Norths' Lane Kohler. Photo: Callum Dick

Five senior Magpies named in NQ U18 side

Mackay Whitsundays went unbeaten but finished second at the Northern Alliance Championships at Harrup Park.

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18th Jan. 2021 4:01 PM

Mackay Whitsundays players Luke Pietzner, Ben Zurvas, Isaac Borg, Jaxn Sign and Andrew Borg were named in the NQ U18 side. Photo: Magpies Cricket Club

Mackay rings in 2021 with a smile

IN PICTURES: After a turbulent 12 months revellers gathered across the sugar city farewell 2020

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01st Jan. 2021 1:01 PM

Chris (left) with Kali (right) with Ariella James (bottom left) and Theo James (bottom right). Picture: Andrew Sorensen

PICTURES: Punters and residents gather at Mackay to see 2020 out

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01st Jan. 2021 12:01 PM

Paul Fatnouna (left) with Trudy Schmidthe (centre) from Tekowai and Shannon Stanley enjoying the cricket on the big screen. Picture: Andrew Sorensen

IN PICTURES: How Mackay rang in the New Year

Where you snapped out and about on New Year’s Eve in Mackay?

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01st Jan. 2021 11:01 AM

Nikau showing off the rest of his face paint. Picture: Andrew Sorensen

Mackay Cricket teams’ New Year’s Resolutions

With the Poole Cup set to return on January 9, here is what each team needs to do to stay competitive for the finals run-in...

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01st Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

Norths defeated Brothers by one wicket in Round 2 of the DBCT Poole Cup at Harrup Park. Norths' Conor Bryant (left) walks off with teammate Blair Holden after hitting the winning runs. Photo: Callum Dick

20 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Mackay

Whether you have little ones in tow or plan to party till sunrise, there’s a NYE party for you in Mackay

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31st Dec. 2020 9:12 AM

Mia Jones, 7, and Hailee Jones, 4, at last year’s Mackay New Years Eve celebrations. Picture: Tony Martin

Brothers won’t let T20 woes hamper Poole Cup run

One win after the swap to the shorter format left finals-bound Brothers watching from the outer

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23rd Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

Brothers batsman Michael Comerford faces Norths’ Lane Kahler.

Opener gives thumbs up after maiden first grade premiership

A role change at the pointy end of the season might have been the catalyst for Magpies’ Div 10 T20 Shootout success

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22nd Dec. 2020 1:12 PM

Magpies' Adam Zurvas gives the thumbs up after helping guide his team to victory over Norths in the Dixon Homes Div 1 T20 Shootout grand final at Harrup Park. Photo: Callum Dick

The Mackay personalities who made headlines in 2020

Check out the 15+ newsmakers whose stories shaped an incredible year of news in the region.

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22nd Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Some of the Mackay region personalities who made the headlines in 2020 including from top left: Dawson MP George Christensen, Mackay Regional Council Mayor Greg Williamson, Mirani MP Stephen Andrew, Sarina Surf Lifesaving Club president Neil John, Canegrowers Queensland chairman Paul Schembri and Mackay mum Vicki Blackburn.

‘Mixed emotions’ as Bryant watches former side win T20 final

He was only a Magpie for 12 months, but Conor Bryant left a lasting impression - and they on him

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21st Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Skipper’s great pride in young Magpies after stunning GF win

With just three players over the age of 20, Magpies stunned the competition to win the Div 1 T20 Shootout grand final

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20th Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

Magpies cruised to a six-wicket win over Norths in the Dixon Homes Div 1 T20 Shootout grand final at Harrup Park. Photo: Callum Dick

$10 million sports precinct upgrades in final stages

ARENA PLANS: See exactly what the Great Barrier Reef Arena will look like and what council rules will apply

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18th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Mackay Regional Council released the decision notice for the Harrup Park Great Barrier Reef Arena on Friday, December 11. Picture: Cox Architecture.

Walkerston happy as underdogs after ‘stinker’ against Norths

They were rolled for 100 just six days earlier. Can Walkerston bounce back in the T20 Shootout semi-final on Friday?

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17th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Walkerston bowler Rob Townsend does some contemplating after being hit for six during Sunday's Mackay Cricket Dixon Homes Div 1 T20 Shootout at Harrup Park.

Young umpire’s big WBBL dreams

The 15 year old says she has grown to love umpiring more than playing cricket itself since starting out last year

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16th Dec. 2020 5:12 PM

Mackay umpire Bree Searle, 15, has her sights set on officiating state, national and international level cricket in the future. Photo: Callum Dick

McFarlane finds form with the bat at U15 NQ Champs

The Walkerston cricketer has been in the runs for Mackay Whitsundays on the opening two days of competition

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15th Dec. 2020 7:12 PM

Mackay Whitsunday U15 players Joel McFarlane and Liam Zurvas. Photo: Callum Dick

McBride, Pietzner come in clutch to send Magpies into T20 GF

Magpies are through to the Division 1 T20 Shootout decider after toppling the Norths top order on Sunday

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14th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Magpies opener Rhys McBride smashed 11 boundaries to lift his side into the Dixon Homes Div 1 T20 Shootout grand final.

Souths end 2020 on a high as Austin goes big against PV

The Sharks skipper says the win is a great confidence booster but plenty of work still to be done ahead of Poole Cup...

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14th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Souths batsman Shaun Austin vs Pioneer Valley. Picture: Tony Martin

Post-season pecking order on the line in final round of T20s

Walkerston, Norths and Magpies are all jostling for top spot and a grand final bye

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11th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Mackay’s migrants come together to celebrate end of year

Support group for Mackay’s migrant group celebrate at Harrup Park

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08th Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

Amina Benkania and Raelene Cant at the World Cafe and CALD Women‘s combined Christmas party in Harrup Park Country Club. Picture: Andrew Sorensen

Lane’s lucky number keeps Norths in hunt for T20 top spot

Limited to batting duties, Lane Kohler went big in back to back innings to keep Norths’ finals bye hopes alive

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07th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Norths all-rounder Lane Kohler. Photo: Callum Dick

Borg’s batting cameo seals key victory for Magpies

Andrew Borg did it with bat and ball on Sunday against Brothers to keep Magpies in race for top spot

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