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On Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, Corinne Joyce Benefield, left the bonds and suffering of this life at the age of 63 to enter the joy and presence of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Corinne lived her life as a shining example of the bright city on a hill and exemplified the love and grace of her Lord.

Premium Content Subscriber only Interactive street art, innovative honey dispensers, a find-a-pet-sitter service, and an invention making hydraulic flow testing safer. These are just some of the products pitched at an event at Split Spaces in Mackay on Friday night including from the founder of Mackays Laneway Project which beautified the CBD with colourful murals. Qualified art educator Jodie Connolly said she wanted to enrich peoples lives through contemporary art and engaged with Mackay a...

Can You Hear Me Now? is a book by Celina Caesar-Chavannes.(Random House Canada) Can You Hear Me Now? is a memoir by entrepreneur and former politician Celina Caesar-Chavannes. Caesar-Chavannes was the first Black MP to represent the riding of Whitby, Ont. But her political career wasnt easy, and she was known for speaking out about social and racial injustices within political institutions and in her community. She eventually decided to leave the party she ran for, the Liberals.  Can You He...

Premium Content Subscriber only With community groups and clubs taking leave over the holiday period, please phone the organisers to check the events are still going ahead.   LET US KNOW The Community Diary offers free entries to not-for-profit groups, organisations, clubs and schools in the wider Mackay region. Email details of your event, under the subject Community Diary to heidi.petith@news.com.au   WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 - PAINTING GROUP, 9am-3pm and 5-9pm, costs $5 for members...

The Indigenous Brilliance Podcast – Episode 1 (February 27, 2020): Creation Story Stories hold the incredible power to heal wounds, connect people, and bridge generations. This is an incredibly important time to be centering the brilliance of our communities through Indigenous storytelling across diverse mediums. The Indigenous Brilliance Podcast is an important project of the larger Indigenous Brilliance Collective, and features innovative and exciting episodes, highlighting the multi-discip...

Premium Content LET US KNOW THE Community Diary offers free entries to not-for-profit groups, organisations, clubs and schools in the wider Mackay region. Email details of your event, under the subject ‘Community Diary’ to heidi.petith@news.com.au WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 — CHRISTMAS lights bike ride hosted by Corry Cycles and Tri-Activ8: add tinsel, baubles, stars and lights. Mandatory bike (and rider) dress-up as well as stops for ice-cream, prizes for best dressed. Average pace will be 2...