A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Parc Exclusif, the newest addition to the Whitsundays' accommodation offerings. Perched on a hill with panoramic 360-degree views of Airlie Beach and the surrounding Whitsunday Islands, this property is a hidden gem.
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Ten-year-old Reef Little, has been making waves on the ‘Fishing the Whitsundays’ Facebook page, where he has impressed with his marine life and sea creature inspired artwork.
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In last week’s edition, we honoured two of the three Debney brothers who served their country in World War Two - Corporal Harry Stanley Debney QX2390 and Private Douglas Ross Debney QX 2389, both in the 2/15th Battalion 9th Division.
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On November 11th we remembered those who lost their lives in wars. Remembrance Day services took place in many places in the region, including Cannonvale, Bowen and Proserpine.
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There are four new faces on the Bowen Tourism and Business (BTB) committee. Erika Schmid, Bernie Mackie, Jilly Paddon and Amanda Brockbank joined the committee at last week’s Annual General Meeting held at the Big Mango. The other committee members are Jenn Honnery, Chloe Bauer, Michelle O’Regan and Natalie Lydom.
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Long-awaited works have finally begun at Hamilton Plains, located between Proserpine and Strathdickie Road.
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Beautiful, affectionate and smoochy Tigger loves attention and cuddles. This bundle of joy came into the care of Bowen and Collinsville Pet Rescue after sadly being abandoned.
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For this year’s Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness Day the Proserpine Golf Club have seen the wonderful community we have here in the Whitsundays come together and get behind the cause.
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The Airlie Beach Festival of Music transformed the town into a vibrant celebration, drawing over 10,000 attendees for five days of live music, themed costumes, and unforgettable moments.
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As the waters around the Whitsunday region begin to warm up, it's crucial for locals to be more aware of the upcoming cyclone season, which officially runs from November 1st to April 30th.
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With cyclone season fast approaching, now is the time to start your garden preparations. Norina Jane from WhitPro gave us her top tips for protecting your garden, and yourself during cyclone season.
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The weekend of Friday, 29 November, and Saturday, 30 November, promises a pair of unforgettable performances at the Airlie Beach Hotel, which will host a spectacular evening of live entertainment featuring the acclaimed debut of the American duo, the Blues Brothers.
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One of the world’s most beloved performers, Arj Barker, will have you questioning the fundamental components of life itself with his upcoming performance at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre this Friday.
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Prepare for a wizardry evening of family fun, delicious eats, and a cult classic magical screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone this Friday!
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This November the exquisite talents of an outstanding forty-piece orchestra will delight and impress audiences at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre with the commendable debut of My Favorite Things – Rodgers & Hammerstein Gala Concert.
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Proserpine State High School's 62nd Annual Awards Night was held on Tuesday celebrating the outstanding achievements of students in academics, sports, cultural and leadership pursuits.
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Bowen State High School are celebrating after their Year 8 and 9 students completed their week in Mackay at the F1 in Schools State Final.Principal Rob Harris is proud of both teams.
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The Whitsunday Social Craft Group is looking for any school supplies that you do not want. Whether that's pencils, erasers, rulers, sharpeners, pens, geometry sets, unused paper or books with blank pages they want to hear from you.
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At the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual General Meeting (AGM) the new board for 2024 – 2025 was announced.
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Twenty-eight players from the Bowen Bridge Club travelled to Airlie Beach to compete in a one-day Red Point competition hosted by the Airlie Beach Bridge Club.
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The Volunteer Cruise Ship Ambassadors celebrated their 20th year last Thursday.
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The 2024 PBR Monster Energy Tour Grand Finals in Townsville delivered an unforgettable weekend of bull riding, with history made as 19-year-old Boston Leather became the first Rookie of the Year to also claim the Australian Championship title.
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This past weekend, six dedicated Cannonvale Cannons swimmers braved the sweltering temperatures in the forties to compete at the Moranbah Highlanders Swim Meet. We extend a big thank you to the Harland and Chegwidden families, who proudly represented the Cannons.
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The Airlie Beach Bowls Club community has been bustling with activity, as members prepare for the completion of the club’s beautiful new hard cover. While the final assembly of the cover is scheduled for January, members are eagerly awaiting the resumption of regular bowls. Keep an eye out for announcements about the official return.
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The Bowen Bowls Club (BBC) hosted its inaugural Open Fours tournament, attracting 16 regional teams to compete for a total prize pool of $4,760 across five games of 18 ends.
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