This week Season to date Cane crushed 97,268 968,604 Average bin weight 9.66 9.61 CCS 14.38 13.99 Cane variety performance for region Variety % CCS Variety % CCS Q208 20.8 15.01 Q253 9.7 13.96 Q240 15.3 14.13 KQ228 5.1 13.89 Q183 14.1 14.55 SRA12 2.1 14.14 SRA9 10.2 14.79 Q247 1.1 13.47 Comments Proserpine Mill processed 97,268 tonnes of cane for the week, which is the highest factory throughput since 2020. Thanks to all sectors of the industry for working together to achieve this great result.
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This October, Proserpine YouthSpace is offering a vibrant lineup of activities designed to engage young people in fun, creative, and health-focused experiences. YouthSpace, located at 65 Marathon Street (Old St. Cath’s School), will host a variety of workshops and social sessions throughout the month. YouthSpace activities are scheduled every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, with great events on Fridays. The calendar is packed with exciting options such as art workshops,
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By Ruth Puddefoot An interview with Rogue Traders who will be performing at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on the 11th October 2024. Q: How has Rogue Traders' sound evolved since your early days, and what can fans expect from your latest music? Natalie: “With Rogue Traders, there's still that element that all the stuff that you know and love is still there, it's just elevated, and it's just slightly shifted, but it's not reinventing the wheel or completely changing our style.” Q: How ha
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Imagine charting your own course through crystal-clear waters, relaxing on secluded beaches, and exploring the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park—all with a crew of your choice. Welcome to bareboating in The Whitsundays, an adventure that offers unparalleled freedom to experience one of Australia's most breathtaking regions. Bareboating involves hiring a fully equipped, self-contained boat—either a yacht or a catamaran—and operating it yourself with your friends or family as your crew. Experience
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This Sunday, 13 October, the annual Young Whitsundays Got Talent event is happening at Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill. The event showcases the amazing young talent we have in the Whitsunday and at this year’s event there will be three categories - under 12, 13 – 17 and 18 – 21 for soloists, duos and bands. Each entrant will perform two songs but if they reach the Grand Final they will get an additional one, three in total. The day will be jam packed with hits, tunes and good times as the W
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During the course of this year, nine regions from around Australia have hosted Passport to Airlie Competitions, inviting emerging artists that play original live music to perform in a showcase of local talent. One act from each region has then been invited to play the Friday night Showcase event at Airlie Beach Festival of Music on the mainstage. On the Friday night, the nine acts play in front of a panel of music industry judges including Rai Thistlethwayte, front person of Thirsty Merc, Jeremy
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Embark on a trip back to the 80’s with ‘Reckless’ the Australian Crawl Tribute, their recreation of the music has fans saying, “you took me back to the 80’s and made me feel 18 again.” Coming back to the Airlie Beach Hotel is The Australian Crawl Tribute and Lead Singer/Owner of the band Marco Sinni said he and the rest of the band are looking forward to putting on a show in front of us here in the Whitsundays. “Everybody is so welcoming every time we go, and the amount of people that go over
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Friday 11 October The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Dan (from 8pm) Saturday 12 October The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Robbie Williams Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Dejavu (from 8pm) Coral Sea Pavilion: Live Music (from 1pm) Coral Sea Pavilion: Chill DJ Session (2pm – 6pm) Sunday 13 October The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Robbie Williams Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Nick
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Meet Biscuit, a joyful 12-month-old Kelpie x Foxie eager to find his forever home! He’s a smaller medium-sized pup who loves fetch and needs a yard to run in. Known as ‘Bikky’ by his foster family, he’s doing well with training—he sits patiently for dinner until given the release word “ok.” Biscuit enjoys cuddles, is food motivated, and is learning to control his excitement. He gets along with his foster sister Rita but is cautious around other dogs, so positive exposure is key. With strong reca
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October 10-13 Proserpine Whitsunday Uniting Church Grand Opening 10-15 The Songwriters Festival 11 Junior Cricket Come & Try Afternoon, Proserpine Junior Cricket Grounds from 4pm 11 Airlie Beach Movie Night – Super Mario Bros, Airlie Beach Foreshore, from 6pm 11 Rogue Traders, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 7.30pm 12 Sowing The Seeds Of Wellbeing, Bowen Community Garden, from 8am 12 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am 12 Bowen Cup, Bowen Turf Club, from 11am 13 Pirates Op
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The Viking Cup 10s 2024 junior rugby union carnival, held at Whitsunday Sportspark on September 27-28, was a tremendous success, drawing players and supporters from across the region. The two-day event featured 45 teams, with 35 traveling from outside the local area, highlighting the growing popularity of the carnival. Teams travelled from as far as the Gold Coast to participate in the event, which offered an exciting showcase of junior rugby talent. Over 2,000 spectators attended, creatin
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It was an incredible week in paradise for the Airlie Beach Bowls Club, packed with exciting moments and memorable achievements. The action kicked off on Tuesday afternoon with Social Bowls, where skipper Tony Whitehorn continued his winning streak, leading his team of Lyn Hodder and Cath Rimmuswaal to a dominant victory. All three players were in outstanding form. However, Wednesday brought a surprising turn of events. In the Social Bowls game, Tony suffered a stunning defeat, with Rick Galea a
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The social bowls games continued over the week with some close matches. Sunday 6th October: • Jane and Tracey defeated Andy and Steve. • Ron and Ian won against Don and Lloyd. Scroungers: • Rosco claimed victory over Robyn and Ken. Wednesday 2nd October: • Ray and Jane defeated Marion and Gordo. • Maryellen, J. Painting, and Kevin triumphed over Eddy, A. Vigar, and Steve. • Lou secured a win against Tracey. Additional Game (No Date Provided): • Marion, Rob, and Ja
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After a couple of weeks of suspense, the missing scorecard has been found and returned, allowing us to report that Philip Brown, John Anderson, Mary Hedgelong, and Sandy Daffara triumphed over Philip Brown, Alen Sanderson, Barry Zillmann, and Mike Harrison with a final score of 23-17. Wednesday's Social Bowls welcomed two special guests to the fold: Wayne Coonan from Ayr Bowls Club and Henny Tattum from Airlie Beach. The matches were lively and competitive, with Bruce Uhe, Barry Zillman, and Sa
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Tuesday's social bowls welcomed a few visitors from Mackay, adding excitement to the afternoon games. The winners were I. Laird and T. Winter, who defeated K. Ellis and D. Walsh, while D. Retchless and Joe Paynting triumphed over Stumpy Adama. Gavin and Bron Tolcher, Robyn Stitt, and Mick Walsh had a draw with June Paynting, Mark Drummond, and Steve. Unfortunately, the jackpot remained untouched. In the Men's Competition, the Fours Final saw a victory for Laurie Land, Barry Beel, Mark Drummond,
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The Proserpine Golf Club (PGC) enjoyed another week of excellent golf weather, with several key competitions taking place. Tuesday 1st October – PGC Vets: The Whitsunday Group at PGC The penultimate Whitsunday Group competition saw a strong field of 58 players competing in a Stableford event. Ladies: PGC ladies dominated, taking out the top nine places. • Winner: Jacqui Wall (38 points) • Runner-up: Robyn Whitham (34 points, on countback from Elaine Philpott) • Run Down: Allison McC
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The Cannonvale Cannons hosted their first Distance Night of the season, providing swimmers with an opportunity to swim longer events and prepare for future meets. Distance nights allow competitors to swim up from their current event distances, making it an invaluable experience to trial and set times for future comparisons. The evening started with the 1500m and 800m Freestyle events. Congratulations to the swimmers who took on these challenging distances: Don Algie, Tiana Bell, Jax Claywor
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With Life In Motion Exercise Physiolgy Clinic Life in Motion is set to make an exciting appearance at this year's Seniors Expo, offering visitors an inside look at how their Exercise Physiology services can greatly improve the health and well-being of older adults. As an allied health provider, Life in Motion addresses a wide range of senior health needs, from balance and falls prevention to diabetes management, neurological rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, bone health, dementia manage
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Shocking statistics show that two out of every three Australians will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and people over 55 are at the highest risk. That’s why the first 100 visitors to the CQ Skin Cancer Centre stand at the upcoming Seniors Expo in Mackay will receive a special voucher to save $20 off their full-body skin cancer examination! CQ Skin Cancer Centre is part of Australia’s leading network of skin cancer clinics, which has been operating for twenty years and conducts over 200,
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Mother Cat And Kittens Rescued From Despair A brave mama cat and her six kittens have found refuge with Mackay Pet Rescue Inc. after a challenging start to their lives. Last Tuesday afternoon, the mother cat, who is severely malnourished and skeletal thin, was discovered in a shed with her two-week-old kittens. The kind person who initially found the cats attempted to give away the vulnerable family to shoppers in the carpark of Petbarn in Greenfields. Thankfully, the compassionate Petbarn
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It is pretty easy is to identify when and where my vague dislike of heights turned into a full-on, socially embarrassing fear and hatred of heights; on the 40th floor of a Hong Kong skyscraper when a very powerful typhoon hit what was then the British colony in the 1990s. The thing about skyscrapers is that they are designed to sway with the wind when they are hit by typhoons, hurricanes or cyclones. While this is a life-saving engineering feature that I celebrate, the experience of lying face-d
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Friday 11th October Unlock Your Potential With Toastmasters 6.45am Unlock your potential with engaging presentations, networking opportunities, and improving your communication skills. Contact eyeopenmackay@gmail.com for inquiries. St Paul’s Uniting Church Yoga At The Botanical Gardens 9am Join Anna for some blissful yoga sessions out in nature at the beautiful Botanical Gardens. These classes are FREE and will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month from 9-10am. All ages are welcomed, even
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I’ll be doing it this weekend, because my baby brother Graham has just turned the big 50 on Tuesday this week, and he’s here in Mackay with his family to celebrate. A few months ago, I got a call from Graham in Sydney wanting to know if I would be around in October, because they were thinking about coming up to Mackay and the Whitsundays to say hello, and to celebrate an important birthday. I will be honest, I thought it was unexpected, as it would have only been a few weeks since I saw them l
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Eight Mackay veteran table tennis players were put through their paces with seven days of intense competition at the national veterans championship in Launceston. Veteran players Vince Boeske, Donna Abbott, Andrea Nicholson, Noreen Fredericksen, Robbie Richards, Goncalo Serra Gageiro, Anne Sheridan and Janice Kent had been selected to represent Queensland at the Australian National Veterans tournament held from 14 – 21 September in Launceston. The freezing temperatures did not deter these player
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The Senior Netball Academy team from Mackay State High School recently embarked on an exciting sporting trip to New Zealand, where they competed in the International Netball Festival. Accompanied by Miss Barons and Miss Robertson, the talented team participated in three competitive game days over the course of 11 days while exploring the scenic city of Christchurch and its surrounding areas. The trip kicked off with a leisurely tour around Christchurch, allowing the team to soak in the local
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