Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Councillor Column

With Deputy Mayor Max Musumeci

It has been a busy time of year to say the least. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Easter break. From all reports the crabbing was good, and the weather has turned nice, hopefully signalling the end of that humidity and rain.

I recently attended the 75th Anniversary Roll Call at the Clare State School. It was great concept that saw each decade of attendees called up for a class photo and I found it an amazing display of some generational families that have been to the school. Well done to all the organised and attended.

I also attended the 25th Anniversary of Sweet Fm 97.1. The celebration began with markets at the station which were very successful and well attended. Visitors were also treated to a tour of the radio station and the original Home Hill Court house.

The evening saw a dinner and presentation of the history of how and who got the station off the ground. I personally find this history fascinating and I commend and thank all those involved along the way.

This weekend is the Canefield Ashes. I have a soft spot for this event having grown up with the Pagotto Family. This event in memory of Eugene Pagotto continues to be a hugely popular event, with 40 Cricket teams participating and with several more teams on the waiting list every year.

Friday sees the teams warm up at with an Ambrose at the Home Hill Golf club. Saturday and Sunday will see cricket of all skill levels on display, and I dare say that Monday will see many like yours truly, that have overestimated their skill and body limits, lining up at the Physio!

Tomorrow is Anzac Day, a significant if not the most significant days of our year. This is the time for us as Australians to pay respect to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of not just Australia but for the free world. It is a day where we pray for those families who have been affected by a loved one serving in the Australian Armed Forces. When the bugle plays the Last Post tomorrow let us pay respect to the Anzacs that embodied loyalty, selflessness and bravery. Lest we forget.

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