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Golfers raise $21,000 in swing against blood cancer

Two-fifths of Australians with blood cancer are on the losing side of the postcode lottery for treatment.

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10th Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

Rimex Wheel Mackay raised $21,192.92 for the Mackay branch of the Leukaemia Foundation with just one day on the greens. Picture: David Clark

Big changes to Mackay’s Tip Shop ahead of reopening day

WATCH: There’s many new treasures after being shut for 20 days. Here’s what you can expect this Saturday >>>

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07th Jan. 2021 9:01 AM

Incredable Tip Shop managing director Bernie Scott speaking ahead of the charity's re-opening on Saturday, January 9 2021. Picture: Heidi Petith

1200 special Mackay children given a reason to smile

COVID may have cancelled the traditional Christmas party but volunteers dreamt up new ways to deliver joy

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21st Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Keira Caban, 9, with her gift from the Special Children's Christmas Party team at the Mackay Showgrounds, November 21. Picture: Heidi Petith

Bushy beards, not bushfires testing Mackay firefighters

The firefighters are putting down their razors to raise money for Movember this month

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09th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Firefighters Chris Endres, front, with Tim Caris and Cam Kerr who are all taking part in Movember at the Mackay Fire Station, Alfred St. Picture: Zizi Averill

Son chops off locks as father faces cancer treatment

808 people diagnosed with cancer in Mackay each year, but one father is not facing his battle alone

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27th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Amanda Rafferty shaves off 15-year-old Jack Auguston's hair to raise $4000 for the Mackay and Pioneer Valley Relay at the Wests Rugby Leagues Club, on Saturday September 12.

River2Reef Ride raises thousands for Mackay charities

STRONG headwinds couldn’t blow away high spirits as more than 700 riders set out on the 2020 River2Reef Ride in Mackay on...

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12th Sept. 2020 11:09 AM

David Walters makes a dapper turn with Christie Walters and Amy Weller close behind at the River2Reef Ride. Picture: Tara Miko

Vinnies moves online to continue supporting locals

Self isolating? You can now phone a Vinnies volunteer to ask for assistance

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09th April 2020 5:04 AM

Vinnies is moving online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Contributed.

WATCH: Heartbreak behind Mackay homelessness project

Charity hopes to open social enterprise to break the cycle.

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25th Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

Australian Street Aid Project founder Kayleigh Brewster. Picture: Melanie Whiting

Banter between mates builds a noble cause

At the heart of the charity football match between Magpies and F45 is the story of two best mates.

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16th Jan. 2020 3:01 PM

Lee Renshaw and Michael Lyall. Picture: Tony Martin

Bizarre sights at the Colour Frenzy

GALLERY: A dash of colour raises money for critical lifesaving service as hundreds

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25th Nov. 2019 7:11 AM

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