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An Emerald sporting club has been recognised for a decade of fundraising efforts in support of the McGrath Foundation.
The Emerald Brothers Cricket Club was awarded a McGrath Foundation Pink Service Award after becoming one of seven cricket clubs across Australia to host ten Pink Stumps Days.
Club secretary Lyn Brown said Pink Stumps Day was a key date on the club calendar as it brought the community together to raise funds for a cause that has affected many people at the club.
“We were absolutely thrilled to hear the club was receiving a Pink Service Award from the McGrath Foundation,” she said.
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A Central Queensland water ski club is hoping for a better year in 2021 after seeing Fairbairn Dam water levels rise more than five per cent over the new year period.
Maraboon Power Boat and Ski Club president Shane Jensen said it was a sign of better things to come.
“Everyone feels good about [the water rise],” he said.
“It’s a sign of better things to come.
“The water hasn’t come up enough to use the boat ramp but if it keeps going that might change.”
Mr Jensen said it had been a nice change to see the water level rise after a continual decline over the past few years.