Coffs Coast Advocate

PHOTOS: Community rallies around Wests Leagues Club

Following Wednesday morning’s ram raid attack, the Walkerston club was packed with patrons offering support

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09th Jan. 2021 3:01 PM

Wests Tigers senior rugby league players, staff and friends offered their patronage to the Western Suburbs Leagues Club on Saturday. Photo: Callum Dick

Mirani hub to dip into $292,800 design funding pool

Mirani Community Precinct could become “shovel ready” as council debates approving a $292,800 grant

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25th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Mackay Regional Council has announced it was successful in securing $292,800 in funding to begin designs on the Mirani Community Precinct. Photo: Zizi Averill

New owners take over ‘world-famous’ Pinnacle Hotel

But will the beloved pies and jumbo crumbed steaks stay? They have big plans for the Pioneer Valley eatery.

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12th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

The famous Pinnacle Pies will stay under the new owners. Picture: Contributed

Bring your land to life at Finch Hatton field day

Learn about fire management, soil health, biosecurity, animal husbandry, growing your own food and more:

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23rd Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

Imogen Tennent, 9, with sister Cassidy, 7, daughters of Mandy Tennent and husband Kell who operate Eungella business Cloudbreak Lowlines. They will have a stall at this weekend’s field day at Finch Hatton. Picture: Contributed

‘Legendary’ race pays tribute to killed teen

A gruelling race becomes a fitting tribute to teenager who approached life as a grand adventure

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29th Sept. 2020 6:09 PM

Mackay Christian College students Jonah Lister, 14, Cleo McLeod, 15, and Jared Havemann, 15, getting ready for the eighth annual Zach Mach challenge which begins on Saturday October 3.

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.

Officer injured in Pioneer Valley police investigation

A scuffle ensued when the man allegedly resisted arrest

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24th Sept. 2020 11:09 PM

A man has been arrested in Marian. No charges have been laid yet.

Crime-watching volunteer wins international award

The Northern Beaches Neighbourhood Watch volunteer said ‘police are just citizens wearing uniform’

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10th Sept. 2020 6:09 PM

Northern Beaches Neighbourhood Watch volunteer Ken Rehbein was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award from Neighbourhood Watch Australasia on September 10. Teleconferencing into his ceremony were NW Australasia chief executive officer Maria Bennett, top left, Queensland state co-ordinator Joanna Stone and Inspector Les Bulluss, Australasia chairman Bernie Durkin, bottom left, and Mackay voluntee

UNDER WAY: Cane harvesting is now happening across the Pioneer Valley

Watch out for cane trains as harvesting is now under way across the Mackay region.

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07th Aug. 2020 9:08 PM

Eungella Rainforest wonders ‘would meet UNESCO standard’

Scientists say the biodiverse ‘jewel’ in Queensland’s crown is worthy of UNESCO world heritage status

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03rd Aug. 2020 5:08 AM

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