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The weekly 9-hole stableford competition saw Paul Foster take the win with 20 points. In second place, with an 18-point count-back, was Glenn Rees. Third place, also with 18 points on a count-back, went to Brody Thompson.. Sunday's 4BBB Event Sunday's 4BBB event saw Edwina and Troy Pettiford take the win with a net score of 46.25. The nearest to the pin was Rob Lodders. Great job by all participants. Upcoming Club Championships This Sunday, 14th July, our Club Championships will tee off between
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This week Sea Eagles made the early morning trek out to take on Moranbah Bulldogs in all grades except Senior Men who headed south to Mackay City Hawks. After leading most of the match Sea Eagles Senior Men could not hold on going down by 5 points to the Mackay City Hawks 34 – 39. Midfield bulls Billy Galpin and Billy Gardner were dominating again whilst Eden Wishart had the ball on a string at stages. Sea Eagles now look to find some form against formidable North Mackay Saints this coming week
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Steve Lucas took out Tuesday's stableford with 38 points ahead of Jason Whitney with 37 points. Pins went to Luke Nightingale Jon Miller and Brendan Spann. Thursday's A and B division winners, Scott Mason and Luke Wayth, both had 40 points. Jacob Nightingale and Izaac Vandenburg were the runners up. Pins went to Jacob Nightingale, Finbar O'Flynn, Timothy Miller and Scott Mason. Brendan Spann had 22 points to win Friday's Met run with Chris Pirlo two shots adrift. Ben Smith won the pin shot.
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A group of local students have made a big difference in the lives of hundreds of young Fijian children who this week received specially created school packs containing books, pens and other educational resources they would not normally have access to. Year 12 student and School Captain Hazel Farrell visited Fiji in person and hand-delivered the packages which had been compiled by her school friends at St Catherine’s Catholic College and partnering school, St Mary’s Catholic School in Bowen thro
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Three women have died and several other people are in a serious condition following a devastating head-on collision between a Greyhound Bus and a four-wheel drive vehicle towing a caravan. At approximately 11am on Sunday, a Greyhound bus carrying 33 passengers collided with a four-wheel drive that was towing a caravan, on the Bruce Highway, eight kilometres north of Gumlu. Three women have been confirmed dead at the scene, including 56-year-old Grandma who is believed to have been travelling to
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Hi Everyone, It’s great to be back after a week holidaying in Mission Beach! We had a fabulous time despite the rain and really enjoyed bringing our giant Border Collie, Finn, along for his first family holiday. Spending a concentrated amount of time with the kids opened my eyes to a few things – firstly – the incredible amount of energy they have and their desire to keep going non-stop all day – how do they do it? I am definitely at the stage in my life where real joy is found in watchi
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Happy faces and big smiles were the order of the day for a group of Endeavour Foundation clients who were invited to a fantastic day on the water with Red Cat Adventures. The lucky individuals enjoyed a range of activities catered specifically for their skill levels and abilities, with all the crew onboard dedicating themselves to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests. Support Carer Ricki Conn said that everyone had a special time and created memories they will cherish forever. “The
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B Kinder Day took place across Australia on the 22nd June, with local schools and businesses across the region participating in events over the last few weeks. B Kinder Day celebrates the life of 12-year-old Billie Kinder, who tragically lost her life in a horse-riding incident in May 2016. Billie is known as an extraordinary girl who had the gift of giving. Billie’s legacy has become one of kindness. Billies mum and CEO and Founder of B Kinder, Danny Mason-Kinder, created the foundation and B K
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An impressive 49 local tourism operators have taken part in the Whitsunday Healthy Heart Project (WHHP) and committed to measuring their operational carbon footprint, gaining an understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources, and adopting a plan to reduce emissions where possible. A major source of emissions from the tourism sector is via the consumption of electrical power, and as of May 2024, almost 50% of all emissions measured in the tourism sector are from electricity. Tourism bus
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From the 7-14th July, the Whitsundays will be full of festivities to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The week of fun includes the Welcome to Whales Festival inclusive of a traditional formal welcoming to the whales by the traditional owners. Also included in the itinerary is a flag-raising ceremony and march that will take place on Monday in both Bowen and Proserpine. Festivities will conclude with a NAIDOC family fun day in Bowe
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Last week the annual Coffee with a Cop event was held in Cannonvale. The event takes place to encourage the community to talk to local police officers and share a coffee with them. The officers encourage locals to come and speak about any police matters or even just general day to day issues they may have. The police were giving out free vouchers for the community to grab a coffee from a selection of vendors at the plaza. The coffees were sponsored by the plaza management. The event ran from 10a
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The Bowen Community Centre is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its very first Gala, an event inspired by the urgent need for funding to sustain the Tucker Box Shop and Tucker Box Kitchen programs. These vital services feed approximately 2,000 singles and families annually without any government support or fees and they are essential to the Bowen community. The idea for the Gala was sparked by the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre's release of their Investment Guide, which highli
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Mark your diaries for Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry business events for August. Connecting businesses and job seekers 10am-12:30pm Thursday 1 August, TAFE Whitsunday Campus, Cannonvale Held in conjunction with the Chamber, TAFE Queensland, and the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business, and Training this free event will showcase workforce and training programs and services available to local businesses, school leavers, and job seekers. Pop Up Chamber with Porters
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As we navigate through the complexities of a post-COVID-19 world, the importance of domestic tourism to our region cannot be overstated. With the latest figures indicating that domestic tourism numbers are experiencing a slowdown nationally, it is even more crucial that the Council owned and operated Whitsunday Coast Airport (WCA) remains a crucial gateway for driving tourism into our beautiful region. Under the guidance of our Director of Commercial Businesses, Craig Turner, Whitsunday Coast
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Last week Industry Development & Trade Manager of Tourism Whitsundays Cait Fleming, travelled all around the East Coast of Australia and Adelaide to educate retail travel agents and product managers all about what the Whitsundays has to offer. She had the privilege of travelling all over the East Coast and Adelaide with 17 other Whitsundays operators. “We were on the road to educate retail travel agents and product managers on the variety of experiences and accommodation on offer in The Whits
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When you choose to bank with Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine good things happen in our community. Over the past eight years, the locally owned and operated Bendigo Community Bank has supported a range of regional not-for-profit organisation activities by investing just over $201,500. This year alone, the Branch has provided nominal sponsorship funds to sporting clubs, community groups, and regional events. Most weekends, Whitsunday locals will also see the Branch’s fully equipped B
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Lightning Comms is a cutting-edge security service for your home or business. Opening in 2014 the business specialises in telecommunications and security; providing security solutions that are efficient and affordable for everyone. Speaking to Sarah Watson, owner, and operator of Lightning Comms, she says, “We offer specialist advice and stand by the products we know and trust.” Sarah added that a lot of the security you can buy in stores you need to install yourself and do not always come with
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Members of the Whitsunday business community have now taken part in a second ‘Speed Networking’ Business Breakfast following the success of the inaugural event which was held in Cannonvale last month. A free networking opportunity open to anyone in the community, the event was organised by Kath Barker from Compass Realty who has been in the Whitsundays for two years and recently started her new business. She said that working alone or being in business can be quite lonely, so she has started a
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Whitsunday winters are usually clear and dry, this is the perfect weather to get your carpet, lounge suite, mattress and rug steam cleaned with Protect and Sanitise. While most people think that hot and humid summer months are the best for cleaning their carpets, cleaning them in the wintertime, in the cooler climate, allows you to open your windows letting fresh air in. The drier, cooler air will dry your soft furnishings faster. The faster your furniture and carpets dry, the less likely the
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Cool La La, located in the heart of Airlie Beach, serves mouthwatering Asian Modern Cuisine and drinks, alongside some classic cocktails. The Asian inspired restaurant offers a delectable range of non-vegetarian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options and substitutes, and is open six days a week (Tuesday to Sunday) from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Abbi Gatdula, the owner of Cool La La, bought the business six years ago from a couple in the Whitsundays who have now left the area. Growing up in the Phil
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Santi Lera is from Argentina and was drawn to the country because he fell in love with the Australian lifestyle and also at the opportunity to improve his English. He and his partner moved to Australia in 2018 and Santi jumped at the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful resorts in the Whitsundays. Having worked at restaurants in Argentina, Santi has brought a wealth of skills and experience to Airlie Beach. In 2019 Santi came to Coral Sea Resort and worked in the then called Cli
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Growing up on a farm in Brazil, Igor Mafra has worked his way up to becoming the Head Chef at Whitsunday Sailing Club. Whilst on the farm, Igor grew up around animals, with his mother asking him to collect milk from the coral. During his childhood, he connected with his father in the kitchen and went on to open his first restaurant in Brazil alongside his brother. Igor became a professional chef at 19 years old after graduating in Brazil and has 16 years of experience in the kitchen. After dec
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“We're a full makeup, full theatrical, Kiss Tribute Show”, founding member of ‘Kiss Thiss’, Lindsay West enthused. Emulating the legendary concert experience of Kiss, four bandmates ranging from police officers to tradies in their day-to-day lives – deliver a spectacular performance complete with authentic makeup, costumes and even the same guitars used by Kiss. “We also do the fire breathing, blood spitting and smoking guitar,” Lindsay added. The band want their audience to have the complete K
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Friday 5 July The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Reef Gateway: The Hillbilly Goats (6pm – 9pm) Jubilee Tavern: Rebelquin (6pm – 9pm) Grand View Hotel: Dave Johan (8pm – 12am) Saturday 6 July The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Soul Cutz (2pm – 5.30pm) The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Reef Gateway: David Flower (6pm – 9pm) Grand View Hotel: DJ Night (8pm – 12am) Sunday 7 July The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Soul Cutz (2pm – 5.30pm) The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel:
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Situated on the beautiful Lake Proserpine the first Barra and Boots Country Music Festival was a huge success earlier this year and there is plenty more to come! With over 500 people present at Barra and Boots it was an unforgettable experience for the country music enthusiasts who had a huge day filled with exceptional country artists. Day trippers and campers had travelled far and wide to be there and famous acts such as Adam Brand, Sara Storer, Andrew Swift, Portia Clark all took to the sta
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