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Habana residents are concerned it will take a cyclistâs death to prompt what they say are necessary changes to roads along a popular training route.
The 31.8km âHabana Loopâ covers a section of the Bruce Highway at North Mackay as well as Mackay-Habana Road, Farleigh-Habana Road, Sugarshed Road and Heaths Road.
Habana resident Wendy Lindsay said she got a âfrightâ after a close call with a cyclist, only stopping her vehicle in the nick of time when she saw the riderâs small single light in the corner of her eye.
Habana and District Progress Association president Palmina Rae said while the community knew it could not change the roads being part of the designated training circuit, it wanted them improved for both driversâ and cyclistsâ safety.
Mirani has the best of both worlds being on the doorstep of nature s playground while only a short drive from the city. How many rural townships could boast about having a swimming pool, basketball court, a pub, schools, a library, butcher, chemist and more while being just minutes away from gorgeous natural swimming spots? Mirani Library at 16 Victoria St, Mirani. Picture: Mackay Regional Council The
Daily Mercury s My Town series will head to the Mirani Library on Tuesday, March 9, to meet with locals about what they think makes the area great, but also delve into what more is needed to make their home even better.