💵 Aussie average salary cracks $100k | New Magpies General Manager | 'Join The Chorus' for Koala conservation | Tragic end for influencer dad | Cup journey underway in Mackay and more!
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G’day and happy Mackay Minute Thursday, this time September 19.
In today's email
One Big Thing: The new General Manager of Magpies Sporting Club
Save the Koala Month: Koala conservation
An early spring warning for Meningococcal Disease
Trending: Tragic end for the missing influencer dad
Around The Web (Snippets): Australian average salary hits $100k for the first time, 35 billion minutes of Bluey in 2024 and more!
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1. One Big Thing: New General Manager of Magpies Sporting Club
What’s happening?
Magpies Sporting Club Mackay has appointed Mitch Milanovic as its new General Manager.
Why it Matters?
Stepping into the role following the passing of former General Manager Darren Smith in June, Milanovic’s leadership comes at a crucial time as Magpies prepares for future renovations and community growth.
2. September is Save the Koala Month
What’s happening?
The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is marking Save the Koala Month throughout September, encouraging wildlife supporters from around the world to ‘Join the Chorus’ for koala conservation.
Why it matters?
Koalas are under threat from habitat destruction, disease, and climate change.
As the election approaches, there has never been a more critical time to speak up for environmental protection.
By the numbers
36 years: History of the Australian Koala Foundation.
Hundreds: Participants in the Koala Army’s march in Canberra.
Countless: Trees planted through the Plant a Tree program, directly contributing to koala habitat restoration.
Zoom out
The global reach of Save the Koala Month extends far beyond Australia.
Wildlife lovers from around the world are invited to ‘Join the Chorus’ by supporting various initiatives such as fundraising, social media campaigns, and planting trees to restore koala habitats.
What’s next?
For more information and ways to participate, visit savethekoala.com to explore AKF’s initiatives, including donations, tree planting, and advocacy.
3. An early spring warning for Meningococcal Disease
What’s happening?
Doctors are urging vigilance due to recent cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), a serious bacterial infection.
Why it Matters?
IMD can be life-threatening and hard to diagnose early. Awareness and swift medical response are critical, especially for vulnerable groups.
By the Numbers
IMD has a fatality rate of up to 10%.
20% of survivors may experience long-term effects.
Zoom in
Recent cases have prompted calls for increased awareness, particularly during colder months when IMD is more common.
Zoom Out
The rise in cases reflects a national trend, with public health campaigns promoting awareness and vaccination.
Local Impact
Everyone is advised to watch for symptoms and seek immediate medical care if needed.
4. Trending
5. Around The Web (Snippets)
19 people charged: Detectives from Mackay Northern Beaches, with the assistance of Mackay Tactical Crime Squad and Mackay Dog Squad, have charged 19 people with 56 offences.
YouTube launched: Communities, a Discord-like space for creators and fans to interact with each other.
Cup journey underway in Mackay: The peaceful town of Mackay in northern Queensland is where Australia took the first step of operation ‘four-peat’ on Tuesday.
The average Australian salary has cracked the: $2,000 mark for the first time.
Bluey was the #1 watched show for the whole of 2024 in the: US, with a mind-blowing 35 billion minutes watched.
Elevating dreams, empowering our community: Magpies Community Grants, a beacon of support from Magpies Sporting Club, is here to make a difference.
Ungerer Street closure for essential works: Mackay Regional Council will construct a new sewer manhole on Ungerer Street.
Strength in Numbers: 9 new police officers for Mackay to keep the community safe.
6. Upcoming Events
🖼️ Conversations with Art: September 20 a free and enjoyable discussion led by Artspace staff as we look at artworks and images from gallery and museum collections.
🌸 Flourish' by Kate Kennedy: September 22 9 am to 2 pm and weekends, 8 am to 3 pm captures the transient beauty of nature, celebrating both the grandeur of Mother Nature and the delicate fragility of life.
🏴☠️ Mackay Treasure Trail: Saturday, September 14, to Sunday, September 29 Back by popular demand, the council’s Discover Mackay Treasure Trail is getting ready to hoist sails this weekend.
🏈 School Holiday camps: Kids are encouraged to bring a hat, footy boots and a water bottle plus something for lunch!
🛹 FMS Rumble on the Reef: September 18-21 Join us for the 7th Annual Rumble on the Reef in Mackay.
🎤 Marcia Hines – Still Shining The 50th Anniversary Concert Tour: Australia’s legendary musical treasure will tour Australia in 2024 performing her ‘Still Shining’ album concert repertoire.
🏏 The Trans-Tasman rivalry continues as Australia and New Zealand clash: September 22 at 7 PM Don’t miss your chance to see some world-class cricket.