Councillor Column

Hello everyone!

I hope a wonderful Easter period was had by all and that everyone enjoyed being out and about in our beautiful region.

The Easter holidays concluded with the last of the Get Active community events which was held on the Bowen Foreshore. It was great to so many faces, new and old, getting involved with all the wonderful free events and enjoying the perfect Whitsunday lifestyle that Bowen has to offer.

In other good news, the Bowen and Proserpine pool heaters have now been installed. The heaters keep the water at a perfect swimming temperature of 28 degrees, so even on those chilly winter mornings residents will have a free and warm facility to use.  

The Whitsunday region is one of the only places you can still use public swimming pools for free, and I’m proud that we continue to support this in our region.

On a separate note, Anzac Day falls on Tuesday next week. The 25th April is the day where all Australians and New Zealanders unite to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect their nation.

We remember their courage, their bravery and their commitment to their country. We also pay tribute to the many families and loved ones who were sadly left behind.

The theme for Anzac Day this year is “That’s the Anzac Spirit: We Will Remember” - and I for one vouch to do so. I vouch to remember the men and women who fought on the battlefield and in their homes during the conflicts of Gallipoli, the Western Front, in the Pacific, in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. I hope you will take the time to pause for a moment and remember with me.

Anzac ceremonies will be held across the region on Tuesday, with a Dawn Service and Main Service in each location.

These services are organised and led by our local RSL branches. Thank you to all of the volunteers that donate so much of their time in order to make sure these services duly honour the fallen.

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