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Captivating Images Illuminate Mackay Laneway Gallery

Captivating Images Illuminate Mackay Laneway Gallery

By Hannah McNamara Last Friday, a quiet laneway in Mackay transformed into a vivid display of colour, emotion, and life as Artspace Mackay revealed local photographer Marty Strecker’s newest collection. The Flow and Form of Energy invites viewers to step into a world where movement, light, and unseen forces are captured in striking portraits that pulse with feeling. Among the collection, Marty says each image carries its own quiet power, inviting viewers to pause and reflect. From portraits tha

Search Efforts Intensify In Suspicious Disappearance Case

Search Efforts Intensify In Suspicious Disappearance Case

Beloved Boxer’s Sudden Passing Sparks Snake-Smart Reminder

Beloved Boxer’s Sudden Passing Sparks Snake-Smart Reminder

Crime Scene Declared After 71-Year-Old’s Disappearance In Mackay

Crime Scene Declared After 71-Year-Old’s Disappearance In Mackay

Beach Private “Gated” Unit Complex -Handy to Beach
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Beds
2
Baths
Cars
Pool
Cars

Private “gated” Unit Complex

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Ensuite

Double story

Previously let at $580 per week

Swimming Pool

Garage Parking

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Jingle Bells & Ocean Swells

Jingle Bells & Ocean Swells

Carols by the Beach On a beautiful summer Sunday afternoon, friends and family gathered to celebrate the emerging festival season. Families headed to the Airlie Beach Foreshore for an evening of music, festive cheer and good times. Cannonvale State School sang with passion and whimsy, marking the beginning of a beautiful, celebratory season. The weather was soothing, the mood was up, and the atmosphere was beaming, resulting in a fantastic event that signified the Whitsunday region's immense exc

Meet Marla

Meet Marla

Back-To-Back Missions For BMA CQ Rescue

Back-To-Back Missions For BMA CQ Rescue

Community Gathers For Inaugural Whitsunday Business Awards

Community Gathers For Inaugural Whitsunday Business Awards

SAPPHIRE – Lot 2 Now Avaliable
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Cars
Pool
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Strong momentum continues at SAPPHIRE, with Lot 1
now secured under contract and buyer focus shifting to
the release of Lot 2.
Lot 2 SAPPHIRE offers a standout off-the-plan
opportunity, showcasing an impressive 5-bedroom
(or 4-bedroom plus study) residence of approximately
400m². The home has been carefully designed to
deliver modern coastal luxury within one of the
Whitsundays’ most exclusive and tightly held locations.
With construction already underway, buyers have
a rare opportunity to secure early and personalise
selected finishes in partnership with an interior
designer. Featuring solid concrete construction,
premium materials, and a timeless architectural
approach, SAPPHIRE has been created for enduring
quality, longevity, and elevated lifestyle appeal.
Combined with super-low body corporate fees, strong
market demand, and an anticipated completion in
early 2026, Lot 2 SAPPHIRE presents a compelling
opportunity to secure a refined coastal residence at
a pivotal stage — where considered design, quality
craftsmanship, and exceptional lifestyle come
together in one of the Whitsundays’ most sought-after
addresses.

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Captivating Images Illuminate Mackay Laneway Gallery

By Hannah McNamara Last Friday, a quiet laneway in Mackay transformed into a vivid display of colour, emotion, and life as Artspace Mackay revealed local photographer Marty Strecker’s newest collection. The Flow and Form of Energy invites viewers to step into a world where movement, light, and unseen forces are captured in striking portraits that pulse with feeling. Among the collection, Marty says each image carries its own quiet power, inviting viewers to pause and reflect. From portraits tha

HAVE A CHAT WITH HANNAH 12 December

Hi lovely readers! As I write this, I’m in Airlie Beach, typing away in the Whitsunday Life office. It’s great to change up the scenery every now and then, and it’s always fun to catch up with work mates you normally don’t get to see. Last week I celebrated my dad’s 45th birthday! So I’d like to say a public belated Happy Birthday to my dad, who also delivers this very paper you’re holding in your hands. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the veggie garden I’m growing, and not long after t

Marian Ladies Bowls Club Spreads Generosity Across The Region

The Marian Ladies Bowls Club once again demonstrated its commitment to community care, completing another year of heartfelt giving through two meaningful projects that touched both young women and aged-care residents across the Mackay region. In the lead-up to Christmas, members assembled twenty-six thoughtfully packed handbags for the annual Share the Dignity campaign. Each bag was filled with essential items, and a few small luxuries, to support women and girls facing domestic violence,

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MACKAY PROPERTY LISTINGS – WHITSUNDAY PROPERTY LISTINGS – BUY / RENT / LEASE – OPEN HOME TIMES

SAPPHIRE – Lot 2 Now Avaliable
SAPPHIRE – Lot 2 Now Avaliable
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Endless Possibilities & Ocean Views – Grand 7 Bedroom Family Home
Endless Possibilities & Ocean Views – Grand 7 Bedroom Family Home
Offers from $1,175,000 OPEN HOME: 10.45am - 11.15am
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OWNED SINCE NEW – FIRST TIME OFFERING!
OWNED SINCE NEW – FIRST TIME OFFERING!
OPEN HOME: 10.00am - 10.30am
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A lifestyle carved from nature, nostalgia, and barefoot luxury
A lifestyle carved from nature, nostalgia, and barefoot luxury
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