The Sportspark saw an impressive display of football over the weekend, with Whitsunday United netting a total of 24 goals across senior matches, conceding only 2. Unfortunately, the youth teams did not fare as well. Senior Men’s Division The Divisional men faced the Wanderers in Mackay on Friday night. The Division One team fell just short in a closely contested game, with a goal from Caleb not enough to avoid their first loss of the season. However, the Division Two Men claimed their third vict
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Whether you’re looking to change career paths, want to work fewer hours and have more flexibility as you wind down, or want to get back amongst the action in retirement, the tourism and hospitality industry could be the perfect option for you. With roles ranging from tour guides, drivers and receptionists to caravan park maintenance, hotel housekeeping and restaurant servers, there is something for everyone. At the Mature Australians Career Seminar which is due to take place at the Proserpine E
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Proserpine Whitsunday Rugby Union Club hosted an exhilarating night of rugby on May 24, 2024, during Game 7 of the 2024 Limitless Mackay Rugby Union competition. The Raiders faced off against their Bowen neighbours, offering a treat for local rugby enthusiasts. The Raiders Ladies were the first to step onto the field, squaring off against the Bowen Jennies. The match ended in a thrilling 12-all draw, with Abriana Jones scoring two tries and Shirley Luke successfully converting one. Jadee Etchell
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Roze is a rising star from The Whitsundays, and she has graced one of the most iconic billboards in the world; Time Square in New York. This is the second time this year she has been featured on the dazzling display for the Met Gala Fashion production by Belle Le Chic. The talented Holley Webb Creative brilliantly executed the photographs, capturing the essence of her poise and elegance. Roze has quickly become a name to watch in the modelling industry, proving that dreams can come true with
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The first week of the Whitsunday Touch Association's (WTA) Final Series featured exciting and closely contested games. Remarkably, four out of the eight games were decided by just one try. Four teams have now progressed to the Grand Finals, set for Friday, June 7. Teams Advancing to the Grand Finals • Mixed A Grade: In the Crear • Mixed B Grade: Whitsunday Eagles • Mixed C Grade: Untouchables • Mixed Juniors: Hamo Rent Teams with a Second Chance to Contest the Grand Finals •
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Anticipation grows as the Whitsundays Writers Festival prepares to unveil its Heart Awards Poetry Prize, celebrating the vibrant soul of poetry within the literary community. Submissions are open until May 31st, offering poets the chance to contest for the esteemed Heart Award Poetry Prize, accompanied by a significant cash prize. Poetry enthusiasts at the Festival are also encouraged to showcase their lyrical prowess at a special ‘karaoke style’ event on Friday 6 September, where attendees ca
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The Whitsunday Sea Eagles returned to winning form on Saturday, taking on the Bakers Creek Tigers on the road. While the Under 12s and Under 14s had a bye, the Seniors and Under 17s delivered standout performances. Senior Men Secure 45-37 Victory The Senior Men's team edged out the Bakers Creek Tigers in a thrilling 45-37 contest, marking their second win of the season. Defensive stalwarts Jake Smith, Alex Rodgers, and Ryan Mansfield anchored the team, with Xander Hall excelling in the ruck. Mi
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The annual Masters competition at the bowls club saw ten players compete for the Masters Jug on Sunday morning. Jamie Maher emerged victorious, securing his first major title at the club. Group Stages Jamie Maher and Reef Peel topped their respective groups, both advancing to the semi-finals undefeated. Qualifying Finals Joe Wilson defeated Denise Hujboom, who impressively hit a 180, and then beat Arthur McMinn to face Reef Peel in the semi-final. On the other side, Zak Jaggard beat Jodie Collin
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With an active career in the military for almost 30 years, Di Jackson was discharged in 2017 due to a disability, but she has not let this stop her from continuing to pursue an active life within the local sporting community. Di is living with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), a rare condition that causes slow progressive neuromuscular degeneration in the lower limbs. Determined to remain as active as possible, she has found much joy in becoming a member of the Airlie Beach Bowls Club and
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This past weekend, Whitsunday Dirt Riders hosted a thrilling Round 2 of the JR's Tropical North Queensland MX Series, drawing an impressive turnout with 230 riders and 300 bikes from across the region, including Mackay, Cairns, and Mareeba. The competition was fierce as local talent faced off against visitors on the Whitsunday track, building on the excitement that began with Round 1 in Charters Towers. The series will continue with upcoming rounds in Townsville, Mareeba, and Tully. Therese Mora
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On Monday evenings kids in the region participate in PCYC’s Basketball After Dark program, to learn new skills and spend time with friends. Brett Slaughter coaches the session and he brings a heap of expertise and techniques to teach the kids. Brett played in the Australia team as a junior and then went to Saint Leo University where he was inducted into the Hall Of Fame. After University Brett came back to Australia and started a career in the NBL 1 league, the tier below NBL. At the time, b
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As autumn draws to a close and winter looms, Airlie Beach Bowls Club finds itself amidst the pennants competition, encountering varied outcomes across its teams. Hopes are high for improvement in the matches ahead. In Men's Pennants Division One, victories were hard-fought, with one narrow win against South Suburban and a loss to Proserpine. Warren Mills's team, featuring Peter Barrett, Andrew Butler, and Bob McMahon, displayed exceptional form, contributing significantly. Division Three saw sim
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Competition Games: Club Pairs: John Trembath, Shane Spann defeated Aileen Fordham, Helen Jacobsen. Ladies Singles: Robyn Stitt defeated Wendy Coles. Sunday Social (19th May): MaryEllen Pratten, Gavin Charles defeated Peter Bruce, Ron Gould. Keith Kirk, Daryl Tuttle defeated Marion Tuttle, Jane Gilbert. Wednesday Social: Tracey Roach, Jane Gilbert, Gus Munro defeated Anna, Marilyn, Daryl Tuttle. Maryellen, Phil, Dave defeated Ray, John, Ron. Sue Fox, Wendy Cole, Steve Roome defeated Marion T
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This past weekend was filled with tense moments for the Proserpine Bowling Club during their Division 1 and Division 5 Pennants matches, resulting in crucial wins that fortified their standings in the district pennants table. Division 1 Triumphs in Nail-Biting Matches In Division 1, Proserpine faced tough competition at Airlie Beach on Saturday. In a series of extremely close games, Proserpine managed to eke out a win with a final score of 58-57. They secured victory by winning one rink by 4 sho
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Alligator Creek Ladies' President's Day concluded with triumphant wins for Jocelyn DeFranciscis, Lyn Danvers, and Penny Warren, marking a celebratory event for the club. The club also welcomed an influx of bowlers from the south, adding to the competitive spirit during the weekly games. In Tuesday's social bowls, intense competition led to Glen Doyle, Denis Madeley, and Jim Steel clinching the top spot as they outplayed Hun Jack Stamp, Keith Armstrong, and others. Runners-up Heidi Reif, Terrie C
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Wednesday Results: In the men's competition, John Lawson emerged as the winner on a countback with 39 points, with Don Williams as the runner-up, also on a countback with 39 points. In the ladies' competition, Leanne Swan secured the win with 39 points, and Grace Nott was the runner-up with 38 points. Pin shots were awarded to Kim Bennion, Claire Garrod, Janice Bates, Viv Clark, Brett Richards, Dan Windridge, Greg Carlyon, Ken Groves, and John Lawson, who received a Suntan Snack Bar voucher. Ch
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In a stunning display of skill, Barry Mortimer clinched victory in Tuesday's stableford competition, amassing a remarkable 44 points and outpacing his nearest rival, Jonny Brooks, by six shots. Notable performances in the pins category included John Oates, Ryan Wilkes, Craig McLean, and Mortimer himself. The golfing action continued into Thursday with a four-ball event where David Scott-Smith and John Clark emerged victorious, scoring 47 points and edging out John Oates and David Woods by two po
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This week's 9-hole weekly stableford competition was a tightly contested affair with Keith McNicol clinching first place with 20 points on a countback. Justin Gibbs also scored 20 points to secure second place on a countback, while Jayden Parata finished third with 20 points. On Friday, the 9-hole stableford continued to showcase local talent with Rob Lodders taking the top spot with 22 points. Nicola McKenzie followed closely with 21 points, and Lenny Morris rounded out the top three, securing
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Last Sunday, Whitsunday Golf Club hosted the second round of the three-part 3-Ball Ambrose Championship, sponsored by Whitsunday Concrete Constructions. Despite a brief early sprinkle, conditions remained perfect for the competition. In this round, eight teams competed fervently, with Sally Little stepping in for the traveling Robyn Whitham on Team Watts. The teams vied closely, but Team Reynolds clinched the top spot with a score of 57.667, narrowly edging out Team Watts who scored 57.833. Team
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Following their successes at the Townsville tournament last week, local pickleball players sharpened their skills under the guidance of coach Gordon Watson. Watson travelled from Yeppoon this past weekend to conduct coaching sessions for 16 players from Pickleball Whitsunday in Cannonvale. Additionally, Mackay pickleball enthusiasts joined the coaching on Saturday. Contributed with thanks to Lorraine Christiansen.
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The Anaconda Whitsunday Trail Fest, hosted annually by the Whitsunday Running Club, is set to take place on September 8th, starting at the Airlie Beach Foreshore. This vibrant event attracts trail runners from across Australia and overseas, offering a range of challenging races suitable for all ages and skill levels. Event Highlights: 58k Accom Whitsunday Ultra: Now in its 6th year, this 58k ultra-marathon kicks off at 5:00 am. The course is renowned for its demanding terrain, featuring a mix o
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The Australian propensity for gravitating to the seaside for holidays, or any excuse at all, exhibited itself from the earliest days of settlement in the Proserpine area. While it is not practical to say precisely when any particular beach became a feature of the area, “Coastline Calling” relates some of the highlights in the evolution of our beach scene. Undoubtedly, the first to become popular was the beach at Cannonvale (or Cannon Valley Beach as it was originally known) with the spread of fa
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• Visibility: Operate slowly in rain, fog, mist, smoke and glare. Take special care when travelling at night as potential hazards are harder to see. Ensure you operate at a safe speed. Turn on your navigation lights at night, or in periods of restricted visibility. • Other boats: Slow down in busy areas and when near moored or anchored boats, and remember — working boats and larger vessels may have difficulty manoeuvring. • Navigation hazards: Slow down in shallow areas and when boating in unf
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May 24 Proserpine State School Community Fete, Proserpine State School, from 5pm The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Reef Gateway: Rebelquin (6pm – 9pm) Jubilee Tavern: Jan Arns (6pm – 9pm) Grand View Hotel: Jonesy n The Coffee Man (8pm – 12am) KC’s: Josiah (from 8pm) 25 Mini Roller Disco, PCYC from 10am CQ Rescue Charity Golf Day, Proserpine Golf Club, from 9am St Mary’s Bowen Family Fun Day, Bowen, from 2pm The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Get Rhythm Johnny Cash & June Carter
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By Amanda Wright The RACQ CQ Rescue Emergency Services Day soared to new heights as families from Mackay and beyond flocked to the event, held on Sunday, May 19 at Harrup Park. With the rotor blades spinning and excitement buzzing, the day was a true lifeline of support for our rescue helicopter service. Although the final fundraising figures are still up in the air, initial estimates suggest the event lifted around $12,000 – enough to keep our region’s chopper flying for a full hour. It's a cl
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