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Families and residents can once again feel the wind in

their hair and enjoy the great outdoors in Sarina.

Council has spent over $155,000 improving the parks

and playgrounds in the area.

Parks and Environment portfolio councillor Theresa

Morgan said council understands the importance of

providing plenty of green space and family friendly

facilities.

“By investing in our parks we are providing healthy

facilities for our residents and families to utilise.”

“By providing healthy facilities we are building a healthy

community.”

Council has spent $65,000 replacing the old play

equipment at Koumala Park and installed a new safety

fence and a solid roof.

A new shade structure has been built at Campwin

Beach to provide year round protection. Seven new

picnic tables and 11 bench seats have been installed

at Broad Street for residents to enjoy.

$50,000 has been spent on replacing the old timber

seats at Anzac Park with aluminium ones to ensure

longevity.

Earthly delights

on offerBe amazed at the ground breaking

entertainment on offer at this year’s

Mackay Region Festival of Arts.

In honour of Mackay turning 150 and

the Festival’s 25th anniversary there will

be over 30 events on offer around our

region from July 7 to 22 for everyone to

enjoy.

Shows not to be missed include:

Earthly DelightsThis is a night of fun for the whole

family. See fi re twirlers, acrobats and

the awe-inspiring Bobcat Ballet at the

Mackay Showgrounds on Saturday,

July 7.

Pre-book your tickets by COB Friday 29

June to receive a $5 per ticket discount.

Songs for SarinaBring the kids and a picnic and head

to Grasstree Beach for an afternoon

of country rock at the FREE songs for

Sarina event. Listen to Country and

Western star Tommy Contor and enjoy

the market stalls and roving artists.

Did you know? If you register your pet dog and cat with council before July 31 you will receive an early bird discount. Instead of paying $54 for a de-sexed dog you pay $27. Cats are free.

$155,000 in improvements to parks and playgrounds

A leading jockey, a World War Two

nurse, a long serving politician and a

comedian were among the list of 10

recognised as part of our Queensland

Day celebrations and our M150

commemorations.

Mayor Deirdre Comerford said it’s

important that we acknowledge and

celebrate our achievements.

“Many people contributed to the

success of this region and it’s wonderful

to look back and recognise those who

were the pioneers of their time.”

The 10 heroes are:

1. Bill Weir

2. Sir Arthur Fadden

3. George Moore

4. George Wallace

5. William Albert Amiet

6. Charles Frederick Bagley

7. Harold Vivian Marsh Brown

8. Dr. Henry John Taylor

9. Dr. Annie Berry OBE

10. Ian Wood

>> For more details visit

council’s website.

>> For the full list of parks and amenities

available in Sarina please visit council’s

website

>> For information on road works and traffi c disruptions in your area please visit council’s website.

Various roads in Koumala, Armstrong

Beach and Sarina have had fl ood

restoration work completed, new road

pavement and bitumen seal. These

roads include Johnson’s Road, Koumala,

Miran Khan Drive, Armstrong Beach,

and Lee Street, Sarina.

Road work update

Become an explorer or an Olympic

Gold Medallist at our council facilities

these school holidays.

“Sensing Nature” at the Mackay Regional Botanic GardensUse all fi ve senses to discover furry

leaves, twittering birds and colourful

mini-beasts in the Gardens.

Date: Tuesday June 26, 27 and 28,

and Tuesday, July 3, 4 and 5 (10am

to 12noon) Cost $5 each. Bookings

essential.

Go for Gold at the Library OlympicsChildren in Prep to 12 years can make

their own medal tally chart and win their

own medals in our library Olympics.

Date: Friday, July 6 Sarina Library,

10am to 11am. Parental supervision

and bookings required. Free to attend.

7 - 22 JULY

>> Tickets are available by

phoning 4961 9777 or visit

www.festivalmackay.org.au.

School holiday boredom busters

George Moore, international acclaimed jockey

local heroes recognised

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>> For more information call 1300 MACKAY (622 529).