Originally drawn to Airlie Beach for the warmer weather and the Race Week, Rob moved here three years ago and loves participating in the Airlie Beach Race Week. Rob has taken part in over five Race Weeks and this year is his first with this current team. Despite having never won a Race Week before, Rob believes that all his vigorous and constant training could make it a possibility this year. Rob and his team will be in the sport boat division and in an old boat called Magic 25. “It’s an old
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Thursday 8 August 11:00am to 4:00pm Registration & Hit Network Onsite Live Broadcast at Whitsunday Sailing Club 2:00pm to late Lounge on the Lawn – Live Music and Festival Village. Ent: DJ & Kieran McCarthy 6:00pm to 8:00pm Owners & Skippers Welcome Event Friday 9 August Sailing Day 1 2:00pm to late Live Music and Festival Village Ent: DJ & Wave Raiders 3:00pm to 3:30pm GBR Festival Art Exhibition Guided Tour 5:00pm to late Friday Night Movies in the Park – Pirate theme with live entertainers
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“As President of the Whitsunday Sailing Club, I am very excited to be the Airlie Beach Race Week regatta chairman,” said President of the Whitsunday Sailing Club Terry Archer. “To be involved in the town’s largest annual event, and see the benefits the regatta brings, not just to the club but the greater region is a point of great pride. “The work our team has done to engage with the community, whether competitors, or our fantastic volunteers and sponsors. Without these groups there is no reg
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September brings the much-anticipated return of the Whitsundays Writers Festival. The festival offers an exciting opportunity for writers, poets, and book cover designers across Australia. The three-day event will feature a dynamic blend of genres, ranging from crime and memoir to romance and screenwriting, complemented by interactive workshops, panel discussions, and engaging author talks. In a daring and exciting move, the festival launched the Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards earlier this ye
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August8-15 Airlie Beach Race Week8 Adult Learn to Skate, PCYC, from 6pm8 Eskimo Joe, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 7.30pm9 Airlie Beach Movie Night – Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy & Hook, Airlie Beach Foreshore, from 5pm & FREE Sausage Sizzle, Proserpine Community Centre, 10am-12pm.10 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC Whitsunday, from 10am12 FREE Latin Dance Classes, Proserpine Community Centre, 10am.15 Morning Melodies – A Farewell to Doris, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre from 11
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Friday 9 August The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Ash Smith (8pm – 12am) Whitsunday Sailing Club: Live Music (5pm – 8pm) KC’s: Phoenix Revival (from 8pm) Saturday 10 August The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: INXS (2pm – 5.30pm) The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Coral Sea Pavillion: Live Music (from 1pm) Grand View Hotel: Ash Smith (8pm – 12am) Whitsunday Sailing Club: Live Music (1pm – 4pm) Whitsunday Sailing Club: Live Music (5pm – 8pm) KC
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The Mystery Box Rally is coming to Airlie Beach in August! The Mystery Box Rally is part of Box Rallies, which includes Shitbox Rally and Lunchbox Rally, it was devised in 2009 by James Freeman after both his parents sadly died of cancer within 12 months of each other. After living these devastating circumstances James decided to turn his grief into a positive outlet and partnered with the Cancer Council to raise critical funds for Cancer Research. Box Rallies is now the leading individual fu
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Local beauty, Gizelle Lee is heading to Paris Fashion Week soon and in the lead-up to her world travels she is hosting a special French-themed event called Le Gala which will be will take place at Boatys on Saturday 17 August Whitsunday resident Gizelle is just 16 years old and she is hosting this special Le Gala evening to help raise money for her travels and future career path. At Le Gala guests will be treated to a drink on arrival, canapes, mingling and fun. Roland Flynn will be hitting t
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This Friday at Bowen Summergarden Cinemas Colleen Hoovers ‘It Ends with Us’ hits the screen. The number one New York Times Best Selling Author originally published the book in 2016 and it is loved by many as it follows the story of Lily Bloom and her struggle to navigate her career and love life after the death of her father. This changes when she meets Ryle Kincaid, a neurosurgeon who she instantly falls for. Blake Lively plays Lily Bloom and Justin Baldoni plays Ryle Kincaid. ‘It Ends with
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At this years Mayor’s Charity Ball, Mayor Ry Collins has chosen not one, but two incredible local charities to support: RACQ CQ Rescue and the Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network. RACQ CQ Rescue has provided lifesaving services to the Whitsunday Region for over 27 years, ensuring rapid and safe transport to medical facilities. The Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) offers critical support and education to prevent suicide and address mental health issues. The Mayor’s Charity Ball is
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Rehoming fee: FREE to a good home Age: Few months old Sex: Male Breed: Pure Bred Vorwerk & Barnevelder Indoors/Outdoors: Outdoors Animal Rescue Whitsunday, have two pure-bred roosters ready for adoption! Claus, a charming Vorwerk Rooster, and Dieter, a striking Barnevelder Rooster, are searching for their forever homes. Their previous owners, who raised them from chicks, unfortunately had to part with them due to living in a suburban area. Both Roosters are a few months old and would love to se
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Many readers would be surprised to know that the Great Barrier Reef Festival has a history dating back over 60 years? With this year’s Great Barrier Reef Festival now completed, it is interesting to read about the very first such festival which was held to showcase the area and its lifestyle. While the current Barrier Reef Festival is held on the mainland, these early festivals were centred on the islands of the Whitsundays as well as others further afield. Hayman Island, Happy Bay, Lindeman
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The Bowen Polocrosse Club hosted the Grandview Hotel Night Chukkas on Saturday, July 27th. Polocrosse, an Australian-invented game blending netball and lacrosse on horseback, is now played worldwide. The Night Chukkas, a modified version played under lights, added a thrilling atmosphere to the event. This year, the event was sponsored by the Grandview Hotel, providing $6000 in prize money. Seven teams from across Queensland competed, with handicaps ensuring even competition. The teams included:
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There has been no cricket in Airlie Beach for over 10 years, but that is about to change. In a recent meeting at the Whitsunday Sportspark it was voted that the Airlie Beach Cricket Club (ABCC) could join the Sportspark as an associate member, meaning Airlie Beach Cricket Club can officially get up and running. ABCC committee member and spokesperson Stephen Logan said that the ABCC is thrilled with the news and is looking forward to bringing cricket to the community. “The ABCC Committee are e
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Proserpine will come alive with the 2024 Paul Bowman Challenge when approximately 4500 players, coaches, helpers and their families will visit over the weekend of 14 and 15 September 2024. This under 9’s Junior Rugby League event has attracted 80 teams from all over Queensland. Don McDermid, the Game Day Manager, said he can’t wait for the sound of the whistle starting the first round of games. He also highlighted that the primary focus is participation, sportsmanship, and the kids having fun.
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The Cannonvale Cannons have made their mark with a notable number of swimmers selected for Swimming North Queensland (SNQ) Squads, including the Achievers Squad and the State and National Performance Squads. These squads provide a regional pathway for aspiring swimmers. Swimmers aged 9 to 13 must achieve a JX Standard to qualify for the Achievers Squad, while those 14 and over need at least one 'A' Division Time. The Cannonvale Cannons swimmers who have qualified for the Achievers Squad are:
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A chill was on the breeze in Airlie Beach this weekend for the 2024 Sea Eagles Sponsor and Volunteer Appreciation Day. The Sea Eagles Senior Women's team had the game of the day, with the Under 17s also out to show the sponsors who was boss on the field. A big thank you goes out to every Sea Eagles volunteer and sponsor, including major supporters Mama Africa, Chookcrete, and Shirtfront Solutions. The Mackay Magpies proved too polished for the Sea Eagles Senior Men, who were missing several regu
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As we head into the last month of winter, the bowls action is heating up. Tuesday afternoon's social bowls welcomed Steve "Wogga" Wild from Strathfieldsaye Bowls Club in Bendigo and Peter Ritchie from Bendigo. The day's winners were the team of Mark Mawson with Tess Walker as lead and Dennis Donnadelli at second. Wednesday afternoon's Jackpot bowls saw big winners in the team of Greg Pepyat as skipper, with in-form lead David Meiklejohn and Barry Parker at second. Lou Rogan's team took home the
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Congratulations to our Fours team who competed in the Champion of Champion Fours at Northern Beaches over the weekend. Shane Kinnear, Todd Leys, Scott Hamilton, and Gavin Milne won their first game against Northern Beaches 23-16 but lost their afternoon game 11-19 to Souths Suburban. Souths Suburban went on to win the event with victories over Mackay, Proserpine, Pioneer Valley, and North Mackay. This weekend, our Champion of Champion Pairs team, Jonathan Bye and Wayne Handley, will compete at M
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Congratulations to the Wangaratta Ladies Team of Robyn Stitt, Margaret Wilson, Denise Wallace, and Penny Warren, who were runners-up in the Premier Cup last week. The team won eight out of eleven matches, matching the winner's tally, but Thuringowa claimed the title with a higher aggregate score. Last Saturday, Mark hosted his President/Greenkeepers Day with a full green and lively festivities. Sponsor Gerry from the Queens Beach Tourist Village and staff joined in the celebration. In Monday’s s
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Tuesday, July 30th, was a testing day for the 39 Vets, including four guests, who braved a very cool and blustery wind. The challenging conditions required everyone to stay rugged up, and the wind played havoc with several shots on the fairways and raised greens. Despite the less-than-ideal playing conditions, the scoring was impressive, and the course has dried out beautifully after a prolonged rainy period. Results: Ladies: • Winner: Susan Roberts (guest) with 36 points • Runner-Up: Ti
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Tim Langford scored 38 points to win Tuesday's Stableford, beating Nicola Apruzzese by two shots. Susan Roberts won the ladies' competition with 36 points, two ahead of Tiina Randmae. Pins went to Karl Kirkwood, John Roser, James House, and Heather Luvis. Cooper Edges Out Luvis in Wednesday's Ladies' Competition Nicole Cooper scored 36 points to win Wednesday's ladies' competition by one point over Heather Luvis. Lyn Muller and Pauline Redpath each secured two pins. Elsayed Clinches Thursday's M
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Glenn Rees took the win in the weekly 9-hole stableford with 20 points. Peter Bitz secured second place with 19 points, and Billy O’Connor came in third with 18 points on a countback. Gomez Triumphs in Friday 9-Hole Stableford Andrew Gomez claimed first place in Friday's 9-hole stableford with 23 points. Jay Angel took second place with 21 points on a countback, followed by Alan Clinch in third with 21 points. Low Dominates Sunday's 18-Hole Stroke Brad Low emerged victorious in Sunday's 18-hole
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Behind the delighted smiles on children’s faces, the colourful creations that parade the main street, the fireworks and the fairground rides, is an army of dedicated volunteers who make the Great Barrier Reef Festival (GBRF) possible each year. Many of these volunteers contribute vast amounts of free labour, do much of the heavy lifting and drive the event from within – their efforts often unseen by festivalgoers. And while the organisers and volunteers were congratulated on the success of th
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Two men aged, 21 and 72 are in Townsville Hospital fighting for their lives after a devastating multi-vehicle collision on Bruce Highway near Bloomsbury which closed the highway in both directions on Thursday August 1st. A man in his 20s with life-threatening head and arm injuries, along with a man in his 70s with severe head injuries, were airlifted to Townsville Hospital yesterday. As of noon today, both individuals are stable but still in critical condition. Queensland Ambulance Services wer
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