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Jay Wilkinson came to Mackay for the festive season to visit and ring in the new year with family.
Despite overcast skies that threatened rain, he and his son took some time out on January 1 to visit Queens Park.
Mr Wilkinson, who is visiting from Brisbane, said he hoped to enjoy more time with family in 2021.
âItâs a nice year just to spend a bit more time with family,â he said.
Mr Wilkinson said he was lucky to enjoy a great work-life balance.
He was in Mackay to see family during the Christmas and New Yearâs Eve holiday.
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The miserable weather has put a dampener on one of Mackayâs biggest New Yearâs Eve celebration.
Mackay Show Association manager Steve Gavioli said the showgroundâs end of year festivities were cancelled because of the weather.
âThe rain has caused a quite a problem for us,â Mr Gavioli said.
Mr Gavioli said the persistent rains meant the grounds were too muddy for visitors to enjoy the market stalls, food vendors, and entertainment that had been planned for Thursday night.
âIt wouldnât be very positive to spend that time in the mud,â he said.