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By Hannah McNamara Mackay families caring for children with complex disabilities will come together at Bluewater Quay this Saturday, September 26, calling for their voices to be heard amid upcoming NDIS reforms. Local mothers Lisa and Haylee are encouraging parents, carers, families and supporters to stand alongside them as they raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with significant support needs. While supporting efforts to address fraud and misuse of the scheme, the mothers want reforms to recognise the individual circumstances and ongoing needs of families requiring genuine support. The rally is a call for understanding, fairness and disability rights across the Mackay community.
Set on a substantial 820m2 tropical block, backing onto an expansive nature reserve, with no rear neighbours, this 4-bedroom high set classic coastal home is perfect for families to enjoy living, working and playing.blinds…everything is ready for you to move in and enjoy.Ideal for first- home buyers, growing families, investors, with a rental appraisal of $650-$670 per week.automatic remote roller door. Large front and back yard surrounded by perimeter of tropical gardens• 9m x 6m shed with (2) roller doors & workshop space. Features:• Substantial 820m2 tropical blockLocated in a quiet, shady street, just minutes from North Wall Beach, Mackay Marina/Harbour, Lamberts Beach, Andergrove Shopping, this property presents a unique opportunity to embrace an affordable coastal lifestyle, with room for children and pets to play; work from home in the multi-purpose space downstairs; grow your own produce in the large open yard; so much more!There’s even a 6m x 9m shed with workshop/office space complete with side access.Freshly painted internally, new vinyl planking flooring, new kitchen & bathroom, new automatic remote roller door to the secure garage under the house, new external screens and • 4 generous bedrooms, 3 with built in robes with new carpet• Airconditioned living area and main bedroom• External covered deck overlooking private back yard• New external awnings, new internal blinds, new flooring, freshly painted internally throughout• Modern, brand-new kitchen• Renovated bathroom• Downstairs large multipurpose room, storage room, laundry, covered entertainment area, secure garage with new • Nature reserve at rear of property, large, shady nativesPriced to sell at only $649,000
Bowen Growers Speak Out Against New Backpacker Visa Restrictions In Bowen, a good harvest depends on having hands at the ready when the crops are ripe. Backpackers have long provided that workforce, moving with the seasons and helping growers bring capsicums, mangoes, tomatoes and other produce from the paddock to Australian tables. But under the Federal Government’s proposed changes, second-year working holiday visas would be capped at 45,000 and third-year visas at 5,000, with places decided by ballot. Local farmers fear that uncertainty could leave regional communities without the seasonal workforce they have come to rely on.
There is a reason Whitsunday Acres continues to hold such a strong reputation locally. Generous blocks, well-kept streets and a peaceful residential setting make it one of Cannon Valley’s most appealing places to call home, all without the ongoing cost of body corporate fees.Positioned near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, 23 Ripplecreek Way enjoys little to no passing traffic and sits comfortably on a generous 1,105m² block. The home has been positioned on flat, usable ground, leaving plenty of space around it and giving the next owner options for the future.There is room to add a pool on one side, space for a shed on the other, or simply leave things exactly as they are and enjoy a backyard with enough room for kids, pets and weekend cricket.The established front gardens create an inviting first impression, with mature tropical landscaping and a cosy sitting area tucked beneath the palms providing a quiet spot to enjoy a morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day.Inside, the home offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms and the added flexibility of a dedicated study or home office. Living and dining areas sit conveniently at the centre of the home, creating comfortable spaces for everyday family life.The kitchen has its own dedicated space, providing a practical separation from the main living areas while still remaining close to the heart of the home. A large front window brings in plenty of natural light, creating a bright and welcoming place to prepare meals without having everything on display from the lounge room.Air-conditioning throughout keeps the home comfortable as we head back towards the warmer Whitsunday months, while the easy-care layout makes this a property you can settle into without needing to reinvent it from day one.For buyers who have been waiting for an opportunity to secure their place in Whitsunday Acres, this could be it. With space around you, a quiet position and plenty of potential still left to explore, 23 Ripplecreek Way offers the chance to move in, make it your own and be settled before the Christmas season arrives
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