This week is National Recycling Week, a time for us all to think about how we can work together as a community towards a greener and healthier Whitsundays. Have you ever wondered what happens to your recyclable products after they go into your yellow bin and get picked up by your bin man?Our truck drivers take your recyclables to the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) in Mackay where they are sorted and processed. Once the items in your bin have been separated, they can be sent away to be used to
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Remembrance Day was commemorated across Australia last weekend, with the region hosting ceremonies in Proserpine, Cannonvale, Bowen, and Collinsville. It has been 105 years since the Armistice of World War 1, when the conflict in Europe came to an official end. Proserpine RSL Marks 100 Years
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The dry season is upon us and looks like it is going to stick around for a while.We have been advised that temperatures may be warmer than usual, and rainfall less than average, well into the new year. So, November through to February kitchen gardens in the Whitsundays may be a little more challenging than the norm. On a positive note, that might result in a sunny Christmas day. Silver lining!
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Junior Sportsman of the year 2023 – Hugo WilliamsJunior Sportswoman of the year 2023 – Lily MooreTerry Wake Memorial Award – Kane DynePaul Le Bherz Memorial – Wesley HomewoodKeith Shiels Memorial Award – Hannah Moore
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The annal Whitsunday Cricket Sevens is back for 2023, and the Proserpine Cricket Association is more than excited.This is one massive weekend of great cricket, perfect for every novice or avid fan of the sport.Each team will have seven players a side, with players of all ages and abilities.
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Rockers of Bowen, get ready for one of the best rock festivals around. And this one has an extra special cause. T8T Fest is a rock festival to remember Nicholas Tait, who passed away in 2016, following a diagnosis of an aggressive Melanoma. Nicholas fought the hard fight for 16 weeks before he passed away.
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Airlie Beach is welcoming music icons Dire Straits and Pink Floyd, under the guise of dutiful recreation and tribute by artists Money For Nothin and Crazy Diamonds, led by front man Terry McMahon.
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Get into the festive spirit with the Proserpine Whitsunday Uniting Church and their annual Carols service.A well-loved community event, the Proserpine Whitsunday Uniting Church annual Carols service brings the community together and ignites the Christmas celebrations in the region.
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Passport to Airlie for 2023 is done and dusted with a spectacular battle of the bands grand final last Thursday evening. With eight bands from across the country culminating to the Airlie Beach Festival of Music main stage for one night, tensions were high and the music was electric.
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It’s that time of year again, with Schoolies celebrations prepped and ready for November 18. Spanning one week of mammoth parties, excitement and fun, the Year 12 graduates across the state are saying goodbye to high school and cheering on the rest of their lives.
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Wednesday saw Jackpot Bowls with Russell Jackson at skipper, Marjorie Hughes at lead and Tony Kelly at second winning over the rest of the field with John Brown winning the prestigious Health Hub award.
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Wednesday Social Bowls: Ray Muir and Daryl Tuttle defeated Peter Wilson and Gavin Charles. Joan Edwards/Bev Smith, Sue Fox and Helen Jacobsen defeated Eddy Neylon, Ron Gould and Peter Bruce. Lorraine McCarthur, Steve Roome had a drawn game with MaryEllen Pratten and Jeff Tierney.
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Congratulations to Wayne Handley and Andrew Bell who were part of the winning team at an Open Mixed Triples Carnival at Moranbah last weekend.In Social bowls on Wednesday the draw was done by a blind draw. Barry Zillmann and Arthur Griffith defeated Peter Lawton and Mike Harrison 22 - 20; Bruce Uhe, John Anderson and Philip Brown defeated Lee King, John Anderson and Sandy Daffara 33 - 13.
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On Tuesday, winners were J Jones and Kennedy Whitton defeated Deb Retchless and Mark Drummond, Lindy Suann and Robyn Stitt defeated A Jones and Robyn Stitt. The jackpot didn’t go off.
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On Wednesday, men and ladies played a single stableford event sponsored by Bowen Golf Club. Ladies’ winner was Jane Seaborne 39 points, runner up Michelle Campbell 36 points. Men’s winner Ray Sellen 36 points, runner up on a countback Graeme Baker 35 points.
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Tuesday's Stableford saw Brad Fleet shoot two under par to win by three shots from Paul Gray on 38. Leanne Alexander and Lyn Muller were the leading ladies with 36. Pins went to Adam Brewster, Lyn Muller, Paul Gray and Brian Smith.
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Our weekly 9-hole stableford saw Travis Clinch take first place with 21 points, second with 20 points c/b was Tyson Flavel and third place with 20 points c/b was Dom Lipski.
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Five of the electric Bowen Seagulls have been selected for the prestigious North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Greenhorns Academy. The academy promotes elite athletes aged between 15 and 16 years old, with a structured program for success, to support their development and their transition from promising youth rugby league players to professional athletes.
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The annal North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club Commodore’s Dinner and Presentation Night is coming back, and be prepared for a night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable company!
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Have you ever had a hankering to learn to fly, join the RAAF or fly an airliner?
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Since introducing Friday social paddling in April, ClubOutrigger Whitsunday has welcomed 52 people to our sport. While some have been visiting Airlie Beach, the majority of these new paddlers have been local and continue to attend these fun, no-pressure sessions.
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On Saturday, 15 Cannons were selected for the SNQ Achievers’ Development squad activity which was held in Mackay. Congratulations to the Cannons who participated in the coaching clinic: Isaac and Isabella Pisaniello, Jack and Thomas Ganter, Alex and Zach Trefz, Ehsan and Anisa Helou, Andie Reynolds, Addie Sanders, Don Algie, Koa and Ruby Harland, Jax Clayworth and Declan Dichiera.
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James Grech, Hamish Wright, Kimberley Doyle and the Mackay Rowing Club emerged as the best in North Queensland, representing Mackay Regional Council at an illustrious dinner last weekend celebrating the best in sport for 2023. The MECC came alive on Saturday night as hundreds of sporting heroes from across the state attended North Queensland’s premier sporting awards event. A number of Mackay athletes, teams and volunteers took home top honours at the MM Electrical NQ Sportstar Awards, an annual
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Two-way traffic will return to Pioneer Street from Sunday (November 12) as upgrade works continue at the intersection of Holts Road and Pioneer Street. The works are being undertaken to improve safety and traffic flow, and are expected to be completed in mid-December, weather permitting. In the second stage of works at the intersection, traffic will again flow in both directions, however traffic control will be in place at Holts Road and there will be a reduction to the speed limit. Work will ta
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Deborah Heron works for a local Mackay organisation called Connect 2 Wellbeing, who assist vulnerable people to access vital services around our region from hygiene and food assistance, to housing and legal aid. A reluctant gentleman and regular client of Deborah’s had been to visit a few places in town, where he didn’t feel as supported or respected as he should have. After a recent trip to Whitsunday Foodbank Mackay, located at 352 Bridge Road in West Mackay, the man sent an email to Debor
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