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Show-Stopping Launch Sets The Tone For Mackay’s Fitness Scene

Show-Stopping Launch Sets The Tone For Mackay’s Fitness Scene

Fitness Cartel’s long-awaited Mackay launch drew a huge crowd last week, transforming an ordinary Thursday into a high-octane community celebration. Mayor Greg Williamson cut the ceremonial rope as hundreds of locals cheered, ushering in what many are already calling Mackay’s most impressive fitness and wellness hub. The atmosphere buzzed with food trucks, live beats, and eager new members pouring through the doors the moment they opened. Founder and CEO Nathan James praised the overwhelming re

Crime Scene Declared After 71-Year-Old’s Disappearance In Mackay

Crime Scene Declared After 71-Year-Old’s Disappearance In Mackay

Walkerston Rotary Celebrates International Men’s Day At Mackay Surf Club

Walkerston Rotary Celebrates International Men’s Day At Mackay Surf Club

Early Morning Crash Takes The Life Of A ‘Beautiful Soul’

Early Morning Crash Takes The Life Of A ‘Beautiful Soul’

Beach Private “Gated” Unit Complex -Handy to Beach
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Private “gated” Unit Complex

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Ensuite

Double story

Previously let at $580 per week

Swimming Pool

Garage Parking

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Jingle Bells & Ocean Swells

Jingle Bells & Ocean Swells

Carols by the Beach On a beautiful summer Sunday afternoon, friends and family gathered to celebrate the emerging festival season. Families headed to the Airlie Beach Foreshore for an evening of music, festive cheer and good times. Cannonvale State School sang with passion and whimsy, marking the beginning of a beautiful, celebratory season. The weather was soothing, the mood was up, and the atmosphere was beaming, resulting in a fantastic event that signified the Whitsunday region's immense exc

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Meet Marla

Back-To-Back Missions For BMA CQ Rescue

Back-To-Back Missions For BMA CQ Rescue

Community Gathers For Inaugural Whitsunday Business Awards

Community Gathers For Inaugural Whitsunday Business Awards

SAPPHIRE – Lot 2 Now Avaliable
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Strong momentum continues at SAPPHIRE, with Lot 1
now secured under contract and buyer focus shifting to
the release of Lot 2.
Lot 2 SAPPHIRE offers a standout off-the-plan
opportunity, showcasing an impressive 5-bedroom
(or 4-bedroom plus study) residence of approximately
400m². The home has been carefully designed to
deliver modern coastal luxury within one of the
Whitsundays’ most exclusive and tightly held locations.
With construction already underway, buyers have
a rare opportunity to secure early and personalise
selected finishes in partnership with an interior
designer. Featuring solid concrete construction,
premium materials, and a timeless architectural
approach, SAPPHIRE has been created for enduring
quality, longevity, and elevated lifestyle appeal.
Combined with super-low body corporate fees, strong
market demand, and an anticipated completion in
early 2026, Lot 2 SAPPHIRE presents a compelling
opportunity to secure a refined coastal residence at
a pivotal stage — where considered design, quality
craftsmanship, and exceptional lifestyle come
together in one of the Whitsundays’ most sought-after
addresses.

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Expressions Of Interest Open For "Build Whitsundays" Infrastructure Upgrades

Last Friday, the Whitsunday Regional Council released a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for the Build Whitsundays Water and Sewer Network program. The project promises to deliver essential trunk water and sewer infrastructure to key growth areas, enabling the development of more than 3,000 new homes over the next decade. Mayor Ry Collins said the project represents one of the most important foundations for the Whitsundays’ future liveability, affordability and economic strength. “Th

The Iconic ‘Robbie Williams Experience’ Returns to Airlie Beach Hotel

As a prolific performer, Robbie Williams impersonator Louie Fee Feldrin is no stranger to the Airlie Beach Hotel. With a strong and varied musical background in both theatre and rock bands, Louie initially knew little of Robbie Williams; however, with the growing popularity of the British pop superstar, many noticed a peculiar likeness. Opportunity struck with Channel Nine Show ‘Starstruck’, which saw contestants assume the role of stars they were deemed most alike. This experience allowed Loui

Life Underwater With Tony Fontes

What 40 years of diving The Great Barrier Reef tells us By Ruth PuddefootAirlie Beach in 1979 was a raw, developing town, with unpaved roads and a social life centred on the Airlie Beach Hotel. Arriving in the area with a backpack strapped to his back, PADI Dive Instructor Tony Fontes, like many others, was looking forward to experiencing the Great Barrier Reef for the first time. Little did he know that first dive would change his life forever and lead to 40 years exploring the 2300km of reef a

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