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Monday 31 March 2025 – 5 Table Mitchell Green Points North/South East/West 1st Edward Kliese - Diane Stokes 1st David Ting - Eric Goodchild 2nd Helen Van Den Broek - Jan Harris 2nd Tex Sheedy - Gwen Liddell Tuesday Evening 01 April 2025 – 4.5 Table Howell Green Points 1st Simon Barnes - Martin Pearce 2nd John Mcgee - Mick King 3rd Geoff Taylor - Andrew Canavan 4th Tex Sheedy - Helen Van Den Broek Wednesday 02 April 2025 – 9 Table Mitchell Green Points (Nation Wide Pairs) North/South East/West 1s
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Harry Morgz is on a mission to raise awareness for men's mental health, walking from Cairns to the Gold Coast in an effort to shed light on the struggles faced by men, particularly in the butchering industry. A butcher by trade for over 30 years, Morgz is using his journey to highlight the mental health challenges, long hours, low pay, and high rates of addiction and suicide that have plagued the industry for decades.
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Bowen is to be the epicentre of high-speed excitement as it hosts the prestigious 2025 Auto Marvel Australian Sidecar Championship, held on Saturday April 19th, and Sunday April 20th. For the first time, the North Queensland Speedway Riders and Supporters Club will bring this action-packed event to the beautiful Whitsunday region, and local fans and visitors alike are in for a high-octane treat. Sidecar racing is a unique and thrilling sport where two teammates, a rider and a passenger, work in
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At the recent Futurist State of the Region event hosted by the Whitsundays Regional Council, key leaders and forward-thinking businesses gathered to discuss the exciting future of the region. The event’s presentation featured speeches by Mayor Ry Collins, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP, and an amazing guest keynote speaker, Anders Sörman-Nilsson, a global futurist and innovation strategist. Mayor Collins’ speech reflected the past and future of the Whitsundays; highlighted the region’s ra
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Among many of the delights to be found at Whitsunday Green, the traditional freshly baked goods take the cake today. Natalie Avigdor, from the Clubhouse Cafe at Whitsunday Green bakes these delicious delights daily, and from scratch. Natalie, an avid baker, always keeps her oven hot and the scones and cakes warm for the guests and customers of the Whitsunday Green and Clubhouse Cafe. “Ive been baking since I was nine, making sweets and confectionaries," she shared. "Baking is just something I
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The 2025 Fast Track to Fame talent showcase in Burdekin, Ayr, was a thrilling celebration of exceptional talent, and Proserpine State High School (PSHS) students were front and centre. With over 55 acts competing across various categories, it was a weekend of fierce competition and thrilling performances. Among the standouts were talented students from PSHS, who left an indelible mark on the judges and audiences alike. Their accomplishments highlight not only their dedication to their craft but
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Outrigger Whitsunday will be hosting one of the largest outrigger regattas in Queensland on Saturday 3rd of May, and Sunday 4th of May. The weekend will kick off with the Va’a Moana Hoe, a 20-kilometer marathon race from Shute Harbour to Lagoon Beach, with events continuing throughout the weekend at Lagoon Beach. Tassal Aussie Seafood has generously agreed to be the major event sponsor. Club President Kim Dodds is thrilled with the preparations for the event, and race director Terry Kemp predic
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It was another challenging week for golf, with more rain and only one competition day. Unfortunately, the back 9 holes were still under water on Saturday, which made for a spectacular but unplayable sight. The end of March couldn’t come soon enough, and hopefully, we'll see a return to regular play soon. It also seems likely that the first week of April may be lost to weather, but we’ll keep you updated on any changes to the April schedule. The Easter competition will also be a busy time, and w
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The Whitsunday Game Fish Club's "Sweeties and Squires Fun Family Fishing Weekend" was postponed due to wet weather and is now rescheduled for the 11th-13th of April. This relaxed weekend is a chance for ladies and kids to enjoy Australia's most popular sport, fishing! The rules are simple, fish anywhere using a rod and reel with Dads and boyfriends to act as crew. Entry is free to all current W.G.F.C. members and new members are welcome to participate by joining the Club at the Briefing on nig
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Have you ever considered volunteering for VMR Whitsundays but felt like you didn’t have enough time or weren’t really a “boat person”? We’ve got the solution — become a Radio Room Operator! As a Radio Room Operator, you will be an essential part of the VMR team, providing valuable communication support for boats in distress and assisting other emergency services. This role is ideal for individuals who want to help but may not have the time or experience to be on the water. It’s an important job
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Cannonvale Cannons celebrated the final official club night of the season last week, with swimmers enjoying a night of friendly competition and recognition. Zavier Woolston was awarded the Coaches Award for his impressive 50m Backstroke. Club Records fell to Eloise Chegwidden in the 50m Butterfly, while Liam Filewood and Brooklyn Congoo earned well-deserved upgrades and Asher Springbett took home the popular Chocolate Award. Meanwhile, a strong team of Cannons swimmers proudly represented North
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This past weekend saw the beginnings of this year's Men's Club Championship Singles but, unfortunately some of the games scheduled were not able to be played due to difficulties presented by the weather and road conditions. Saturday morning, Harry Craig and Barry Saroglia played an epic game of singles to start off this year's competition. After 30 ends of intense strategic draw bowls and concentrated effort by both players, Harry Craig defeated Barry Saroglia 25-23 and Nathan Harriott won his
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When you live in an ultimate fishing destination, it’s hard not to become precious about the conditions. The continued rain we’ve had certainly hasn’t been a big motivator. Thank goodness dry season is just around the corner - fingers crossed! Dam There’s been some great catches at the dam lately, both during the day and night. With all the rain we’ve had, it will continue to produce. Be sure to look for the inflow of water, especially at the old Proserpine River end. For lures, we can recomme
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Tuesday's winners were Jocelyn Defranciscis, Deb Retchless and Gavin Charles who defeated Lindy Suann Irene Laird and Margaret Wilson, Sugar Brunker, Sue Shearing and Tiarna Winter defeated Stumpy Adams, Robyn Stitt Penny Warren and sadly the jackpot didn’t go off. Competition is continuing with Saturday seeing the final of Ladies Fours won by Tracey White, Robyn Stitt, Isobel Wheeler and Margaret Wilson who defeated Teresa Willshire, Linda Scells, Denise Wallace and Penny Warren. In the Men’s
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This week, our little part of paradise experienced typical wet season weather, leaving the bowls green saturated and no play from Tuesday onwards. We're lamenting the lost game days and lack of cover, but our thoughts are with local farmers affected by the floods. We also hope the Proserpine Bowls Green rebuild continues and is completed soon. While we've faced setbacks, we remain resilient and learn valuable lessons from these challenges. In A Grade Singles, it's down to Harry Quod, who will p
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The Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival is fast approaching, and with it comes one of the most exciting showcases of regional talent—the Festival Art Exhibition. A celebration of creativity in all its forms, the exhibition brings together a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs that reflect the rich artistic spirit of our community.
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Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy said “We wish Jason all the very best in the rally,” and, “It is such a great cause and will also be great promotion for Bowen mangoes and our region.” With only have a few weeks until the Mango Madness team drive down to Canberra where the rally's starting line is, they reflected on the upcoming journey and the cause saying "We have no guarantee we're actually going to make it to Canberra to start the event, or to finish it. Breaking dow
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The Bowen RSL Sub-Branch is calling on the descendants of three World War One veterans: Thomas Garside Barker (died 16 November 1970) Archibald Cheffins (died 10 December 1985) Charles Rainbird Rodgers (died 7 December 1945) All three are buried in unmarked graves at Bowen Cemetery. Recently, the Bowen RSL submitted a request to the Australian Government’s Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) for official commemoration, which has been approved. As part of this process, the OAWG requires the
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Despite the grim weather predictions, the day on the course turned out to be surprisingly pleasant, though a bit boggy underfoot. The conditions didn’t stop some players from posting impressive scores, with 13 men and 7 women participating in the front nine twice stableford. With fingers crossed for better weather in future outings, the results were as follows: Ladies’ Results: Robyn Whitham emerged as the winner with a solid 31 points, while Tiina Randmae finished as runner-up with 29 points.
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From the moment the lights go down and the opening notes hit, SOS: The Australian ABBA Tribute show will transport you to a time when ABBA ruled the world stage. SOS is a full-throttle show honouring ABBA’s timeless music with two FREE matinees on the 12th & 13th of April chock-full of passion, energy, and authenticity that will leave you believing you’re seeing the real thing. Performed by a talented cast of musicians, SOS takes you on a musical journey from ABBA’s unforgettable Eurovision deb
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Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has pledged a game-changing $800,000 for Club Whitsundays if re-elected in the upcoming Federal election, due to be held in May. This significant investment will fund dedicated women’s changing facilities, replacing the current shared spaces, a permanent shelter over the greens stand to keep spectators comfortable in any weather, and powerful field lighting to extend playing hours and enhance the club’s sporting experience. Andrew Willcox, MP emphasised the i
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Hi Everyone, This week, we bid farewell to Whitsunday journalist Victoria Velton, who has successfully completed three months of initial cadetship training. Victoria is now embarking on a new adventure as a journalist for our sister publication, Hinchinbrook Life. Over the past few months, Victoria has become an excellent writer—dedicated, enthusiastic, and always going the extra mile for each story. These attributes will no doubt be invaluable moving forward, both in a career and in life. We
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This week there has been a few sightings of the first humpback whales of the season near mainland Australia around Wilson’s Prom in Victoria and the southern NSW coast. They have all been adolescent whales. It appears this years migration to the breeding and birthing grounds has begun. The first humpback whales to depart the Antarctic feeding grounds are adolescent males, with the females who are looking to mate this year and the pregnant females. However, the pregnant females travel at a more
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Since 2010, Airlie Beach Executive Services (ABES) has been redefining premium ground transport in the Whitsundays. Originally established as Island Photos, a tourism photography business, ABES evolved into a high-end transport provider after Cyclone Debbie forced a business pivot. Recognising a gap in the market for luxury transfers, ABES now delivers executive airport pickups, hotel transfers, and exclusive event transport, ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience.
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LiveLife Pharmacy in Bowen has been faithfully serving the local community of Bowen for almost a decade with the steadfast guidance of Pharmacy Manager, Rebecca Edgerton, who also happens to be a Bowen local. Since the purchase of the pharmacy in 2016 its operating hours have increased to seven days a week. Previously located in Gregory Street, the popular local pharmacy recently relocated, opening its doors at the new George Street location on March 18. This move marks a significant milestone
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