All local servicemen and women are invited to the 100 years commemorations of the Proserpine Returned Services League. “We have over 65 returned servicemen and women members of our league, from all walks of life, from all different services,” explained League volunteer Brian Dunlop, known more affectionally as ‘Weary’.
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he grand final of Young Whitsundays Got Talent took place in front of a crowd of over 400 people last weekend, the young stars performing heartfelt renditions of their favourite songs for an engaging afternoon of live entertainment.
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Australia Day Awards, through the Whitsunday Regional Council. And Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall is calling on residents to nominate the special people in their lives for the awards.
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Over 150 people, including children and their families took to Lake Proserpine last weekend for a mammoth day of fishing and fun. A total of five lucky local youth won the big prize of a Daiwa Fishing Rod and a one hour exclusive fishing session with the local fishing legend Matt Scholz.
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Whitsunday local Karen Vloedmans has taken part in the JDRF One Walk Australia every October for the last few years, this year uniting a team, Whitsundays Type1 Tribe, to pool donations and make an even bigger impact.
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Innovations are coming thick and fast for the new-look Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce, with the announcement of a new name and three new committee members at its AGM last week.
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The past few weeks have been hectic as I was part of the Greater Whitsunday Regional delegation to present to the State Government in Brisbane, then attended the Local Government of Queensland Annual Conference in Gladstone before arriving back in region for the Tourism Whitsundays’ night of nights at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.
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Storm season in the Whitsundays starts on the 1st of November and continues until the 30th of April. It is more important than ever to make sure you are prepared for the season, by understanding your zoning, having a disaster plan in place for your household, having an emergency and evacuation kit ready and also having a plan in place for pets in case of emergency.
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For close to 50 years, Claire Mitchell-Must has dedicated her life to saving the lives of others, and she has recently hung up her nursing uniform and welcomed retirement. “It’s amazing too, because my mum was a nurse, for 50 years, and so are my two sisters, so between all of us, we have over 120 years of nursing,” Claire explained.
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Bowen RSL has recently discovered a World War One veteran being honoured without his headstone, in an unmarked grave.Major Stuart Tooth, service number 352, served in the Boer War and World War One, and passed away on June 8, 1968.
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Bowen’s own Vennesa Locke has been announced a finalist for her Contribution to Australian Music, by the Australasian Performing Rights Association and Australasian Mechanical Copywrite Owners Society (APRA AMCOS).
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Get ready this disaster season, with one of the best and most knowledgeable teams at Bowen Small Motors and Cycles. “We have everything a household would need in an emergency,” explained Scott Raisbeck, owner and operator of Bowen Small Motors and Cycles.“From generators, chainsaws and pumps, our team are able to make sure you and your family are ready. “For generators, while Honda is the preferred brand which we stock, we also have a great range of other gen
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Bowen Gumlu Growers Association welcomed growers and industry professionals and stakeholders to Bowen last week, to engage with up-and-coming autonomous technology. Showcased on Vee Jay’s Kalfresh, the field day displayed ‘Robotti’, a robotic farming platform that is improving farming practices on the vegetable farm.
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Experience joy and magic in Pilcher's Christmas Alley, snap memories at their Christmas Photobooth, win big in their Three Weeks of Christmas Treats Giveaway, and discover the perfect gifts for everyone on your List!As the holiday season approaches, there's no better place to find the perfect gifts and immerse yourself in the festive spirit than Pilcher's Mitre 10. This year, Pilcher's is turning into a Christmas wonderland with the launch of Pilcher's Christmas Alley, with an enchanting photobo
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Welcoming the excited traveller who are stepping off the cruise ships is none other than the capable team of Whitsundays Volunteer Cruise Ship Ambassadors. Taking out Silver in the Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group category of the 2023 Whitsunday Tourism Awards, the Ambassadors could not be more excited.
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Sequins, sass, and shiny shoes were the calling cards of success at the Hollywood-themed Whitsunday Tourism Awards held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre last Friday evening.Over 300 tourism operators and affiliated business filled the lawns for a large-scale cocktail party, where guests could mix and mingle, and be transformed to the Hollywood of yesteryear at the stunningly decorated venue.
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In a mammoth night of big wins and excited thrills, the team behind Bowen Tourism and Business were able to leave the night with three awards and a special finalist mention. “It was absolutely spectacular, and we were thrilled to share the feelings with our team who were able to join in the excitement on the night,” said Leanne Abernethy, Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business.
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Kicking goals across all areas of industry, the Whitsunday Regional Council are celebrating their own this week with two Council-owned facilities and one senior staff member bringing home accolades at last Friday’s Tourism Awards.
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Iconic Whitsunday Adventures offer a boutique collection of small group tours that certainly made waves at this years’ tourism awards scooping up gold in the Best Tour and Transport Operator category.
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The SeaLink Whitsundays team has come home with another award under their belt, taking out bronze for Tour and Transport Operators. Established just two years ago this smooth and successful local operator has kicked many goals since its inception in 2021, and this latest award cements its place among the other big operators in the area.
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Renowned for providing unique and incredible experiences to over 800,000 guests this year alone, it is no wonder that Cruise Whitsundays’ truly memorable accommodation offerings rose to the top at this years’ Whitsunday Tourism Awards.Representatives from the company celebrated with gusto as they were awarded a gold gong in the Unique Accommodation Category, an achievement that cemented a year of hard work and dedication by every member of the team.
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Almost 40 dedicated Ocean Rafting team members attended the glittering Hollywood themed Whitsunday Tourism Awards ceremony on Friday night and their jubilance at the announcement of each gold award brought big grins to every face as they celebrated amongst their peers.
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Taking out top spot for 4 to 4.5 Star Deluxe Accommodation at the 2023 Tourism Awards was the elegant and sleek Mirage Whitsunday. Recognisable in the region as one of the most luxurious up-market accommodations, this accolade joins the trophy cabinet of consistent annual wins for Mirage Whitsundays.
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In another massive night for local small business, Scamper, Whitsunday Island Camping Connections proved nature and adventure are the back bone to success, taking away two awards and a finalist position.
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The 82-strong team at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort are celebrating this week following their incredible achievements at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards where they scooped up three top gongs across three highly acclaimed categories.
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