An Interview with the College Principal, Mrs Kylie Langshore Why are teachers so important to society, and how do they make a real difference in our community? Teachers make other professions possible. They lay the foundation for every other profession, nurturing the minds and hearts that will shape the future. They don’t just teach lessons; they impart wisdom, values and inspiration, making them pillars of our community. What makes the teachers at Whitsunday Christian College different, a
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Almost 50 people attended a special court ceremonial sitting in Bowen on Monday, marking the 150th anniversary of the supreme court in Bowen. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland Helen Bowskill facilitated the event. “This is a special ceremonial sitting of the supreme court together with the district court and the magistrates court,” Mrs Bowskill said. “We hold this ceremonial sitting to mark and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the supreme court here at Bo
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Whitsunday Regional Council will be informing Whitsunday locals how to prepare for the upcoming disaster season at their annual Get Cyclone Ready. Storm season starts on November 1 and the Whitsunday Regional Council want to encourage people to come to their events in Airlie Beach, Bowen, Proserpine and Collinsville to learn how to prepare for cyclone season. • Airlie Beach Markets • Bowen Markets • Proserpine • Collinsville The events in Airlie Beach and Bowen will be live s
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PCYC Whitsunday is preparing for a Halloween event like no other as it hosts its Spookiest Halloween Showcase & Carnival. Scheduled for Saturday 2 November the event promises a day filled with thrilling performances, carnival-style fun, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Open to the entire community, the showcase will feature talented recreational gymnasts demonstrating their skills across various apparatuses, with participants ranging from Foundation to Gold level. Spectators will hav
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Little boy Sprocky is nearly 11 months old now and is fully vetted. He's a Cocker Spaniel x Blue Heeler and is full of beans! Sprocky is one smart puppy! He picks up training with ease and would do well in almost every family dynamic- couples, singles, empty nesters, families with kids. He's a beautiful natured, inquisitive funny chap that's looking for a home with good fences and another dog on the property. Sprocket weighs 10 kgs and will be a small medium. He will definitely need a dail
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Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning recording artist Toni Childs is set to enchant audiences with her special music at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre. This much-anticipated event will take place on Friday 6 December from 7.30pm to 10.00pm, offering fans an unforgettable evening filled with music and storytelling. Toni Childs, known for her evocative and powerful music, will perform beloved hits and fan favourites from her acclaimed albums, including ‘Union’, ‘House of Hope’, ‘The Woman’s Bo
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Have you ever had a hankering to learn to fly, join the RAAF or fly an airliner? Following the success of last year’s Aviation Promotion Day, the Whitsunday Aero Club Inc (WAC Inc) is planning another information day for locals to learn about flying training requirements and opportunities, to be held on Sunday, 27 October 2024 from 9am at the Whitsunday Aero Club’s clubhouse, Lascelles Avenue, Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airport (look for the building with the green roof). With interest shown
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Friday 25 October The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andrew Wishart (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Mike Duff (from 8pm) Saturday 26 October The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: So Pink (2pm – 5.30pm) The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andrew Wishart (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Mike Duff (from 8pm) Coral Sea Pavilion: Live Music (from 1pm) Coral Sea Pavilion: Chill DJ Session (2pm – 6pm) Sunday 27 October The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: So Pink (2pm – 5.30pm) The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Sam McCann (6.30pm – 5.3
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October 25 Preloved Market Night, 3 Little Birds Espresso, from 6pm 26 Children’s Week Event, Bowen Soundshell, from 9am 26 Get Cyclone Ready, Airlie Markets, from 9am 26 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am 26 Drizzle Boy, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 7pm 27 Dingo Beach Sunday Markets, Dingo Beach Community Hall grounds, from 8am 27 Get Cyclone Ready, Bowen Markets, from 9am 27 Aviation Promotion Day, Whitsunday Aero Club Clubhouse, from 9am 29 Sailing For Those With D
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The Airlie Beach Hotel’s Festival Weekender is fast approaching, and the artists lineup is stacked. The Festival Weekender will take place from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon and the acts will blow your socks off! The weekend starts with an INXS tribute band titled ‘The Australian INXS Show’ and front man Dellacoma Rio is quite the character. Then Lisa Hunt hits the stage during the Festival Weekender to add a touch of soul and Motown to the weekend. Following Lisa Hunt is Bloom, she
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The Shute Harbour Marine Terminal has been re-open since 2021, offering a Licensed Café with off premise, resort connections services, a multitude of marine tourism products and fuelling facilities. At the heart of its offerings is the stunning penthouse style function room, perfect for hosting your next event. Located on the second floor, the 344m2 private event and function space provides breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of Shute Harbour and accommodates 120 seated guests or 250 gu
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On Thursday 17 October 500 attendees comprising parents, carers, staff, and community members gathered to honour 190 students from years 7-12 for their outstanding achievements in 2024. Official guests included P&C President Brett McNee, Whitsunday Regional Mayor Ry Collins, and Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox, with apologies from Dale Last, Member for Burdekin. The school concert band performed, followed by keynote speeches. Mr Harris Principal's Address emphasis was placed on the collabor
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Cannonvale State School was buzzing with excitement on Sunday, October 20, as it hosted the inaugural Healthy Kids Expo. The event, aimed at "inspiring, educating, and elevating" children and their families to lead healthier and happier lives, was a resounding success. Around 150 attendees were treated to a full day of interactive activities, workshops, and educational exhibits from a diverse range of health and wellness professionals. The Expo brought together experts from various fields, incl
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15-year-old local Noah Conyers has been competing in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Jiu-Jitsu since December 2020, and he is already challenging the adults at his gym, Whitsunday Martial Arts. He has won the Central Queensland Championship for three years in a row and in December this year, he has the opportunity to go to Las Vegas, to compete in the World Championship. Noah’s parents Ryan and Lauren are immensely proud of him for getting this opportunity to compete at this level. “It's an ama
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The Cannonvale Cannons swimming team put on a dominant display at the Whitsunday Long Course Transition Meet over the weekend, bringing home an impressive haul of medals and personal bests (PBs). Competing at the Proserpine Swimming Pool, the two-day event, hosted by the Whitsunday Swimming Club, saw 50 Cannons swimmers achieving top placings, breaking PBs, and earning several Swimming North Queensland (SNQ) upgrades. Among the standout performers, several swimmers medalled in every event they
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The Whitsunday Swimming Club held its annual LC Transition meet on October 19th & 20th at Proserpine Swimming Pool. 170 swimmers travelled from afar, including Townsville, Charters Towers, Moranbah, Mackay, Mirani, Bowen, Cannonvale & of course, our own Whitsunday Swimmers. There was two days of fast racing, friendly banter, many rubber ducks won, and great memories made. The Whitsunday Swimming Clubs own swimmers had some spectacular PB’s, A grade upgrades and Mystery Relay Wins. The cheering
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The 2024 Whitsunday Cup lived up to all expectations, delivering an unforgettable weekend of touch football, fun, and togetherness. Hosted in the stunning Whitsundays, the annual event drew players, families, and supporters from near and far to celebrate their love for the sport in a festival-like atmosphere. The sense of joy and community was palpable throughout the weekend, as people came together not just to compete, but to revel in the shared passion that makes touch footy so special. From
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This past week saw a quiet period for work on our club’s hard cover due to a mix-up with obtaining the necessary permit to access the old Fire Station land. However, that didn’t stop our members from enjoying some social activities. Our ladies represented the club at Sarina, while other members competed at the Proserpine Bowls Club. Back home, Friday afternoon saw the bar open for members, with Bar Manager Fiona Greener and Terry Clarke ensuring everyone was well taken care of. The afternoon b
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Social Bowls • Wednesday: Bruce Uhe, Arthur Griffith, and Sandy Daffara beat Alen Sanderson, John Anderson, and Philip Brown 21-17. Henny Tattum and Wayne Coonan won 30-13 against Dave Meiklejohn and Mark Mawson. Heather Brown represented Proserpine at Seaforth’s PAH 49th celebration. • Sunday: Andy McDougall and Heather Brown triumphed 23-17 over Bruce Uhe and Sandy Daffara. Mary Hedgelong and Mike Harrison defeated John Anderson and Philip Brown 32-16. Club Championship 2 Bowl Triple
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Tuesday Social Games On Tuesday, Merle Elphinstone, Irene Laird, and Geoff Danvers narrowly defeated Stumpy Adams, Lyn Danvers, and Greg Colquhoun. In pairs, Robyn Stitt and Dot Slater edged out Deb Retchless and Mark Drummond. The jackpot remains unclaimed and continues to grow! Friday Gathering We welcomed clients and carers from Grow and Evolve for a picnic and a game of bowls, which everyone enjoyed. Sunday Social Bowls Sunday's winners included Robyn Stitt and Penny Warren, who defeated J
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Tuesday 15th October – Single Stableford • Men’s Winner: Finbar O’Flynn (44 points) • Runner-Up: Scott Mason (37 points) • Ladies’ Winner: Di Chard (39 points) • Runner-Up: Leanne Alexander (35 points) Veterans’ Division • Ladies’ Winner: Leanne Alexander (35 points) • Men’s Winner: Barry Mortimer (35 points on countback) Wednesday 16th October – Ladies Single Stableford • Winner: Leanne Alexander (37 points) • Runner-Up: Tina Badenhorst (34 points) Thursday 17t
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The Pitbulls had a strong showing on Saturday, October 19, securing three victories out of four matches across the junior divisions. In the Under-11s, the Pitbulls faced a tough loss to Magpies White, with a final score of 65 to 88. Despite the defeat, standout performances came from Patrick, who contributed 7 runs, and Blake, who took an impressive 2 wickets for 8 runs off 4 overs. The Under-12s had more success in their away game at Walerston, winning convincingly with 4/101 against 55. Korb
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By Hannah McNamara Dual Olympian Geoff Huegill hosted a series of clinics during his recent visit to Mackay, but his appearance at Pat Wright Swim School was particularly special. Having learned to swim at the age of six under Pat's guidance, Huegill reflected on the significant impact she had on his early development as an athlete. This personal connection added depth to the clinic, where he shared valuable insights and techniques with aspiring swimmers. By encouraging the next generation, he
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The Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce held its highly anticipated Annual General Meeting (AGM) last Thursday (3 October) at Harrup Park, with over 80 local business people attending. The luncheon was filled with excitement and community spirit, as attendees, including Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson and Deputy Mayor Karen May, came together to reflect on the Chamber’s achievements over the past year and look ahead to a bright future. The luncheon included an overview of the Chambers's accomplishmen
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Last Friday evening, we had the absolute pleasure of celebrating 13 years of Core Magazine and over four years of Mackay and Whitsunday Life at Ocean International. It was a wonderful night filled with laughter, connection, and an overwhelming sense of community. We were incredibly grateful to have the support of local leaders like Mayor Greg Williamson and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox, both of whom shared such heartfelt encouragement for our publications. Their belief in the importa
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