Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Whitsundays Tourism Awards which are due to take place at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Friday, October 20.Adopting a new format this year, the event will be a cocktail evening followed by a sit-down awards ceremony in the theatre.
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Hi Everyone,Welcome to a brand-new edition!We now officially produce five different publications from our little publishing house here in Cannonvale – for those of you that don’t know, these are Core Life Magazine, Tripping Magazine, Mackay Life Newspaper, Burdekin Life Newspaper and Whitsunday Life Newspaper.
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Our local non-for-profit community organisations are run by a sea of volunteers who kindly give their time to enrich the tapestry of local life.Behind the scenes, there is also a host of local businesses who donate money to these organisations and ensure the day-to-day operations of these important local assets are kept open, now and into the future.
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Rugby League lovers from across the region are feeling the excitement this week with news that the Australian Rugby League team are spending six days in the region prior to their game against Samoa in Townsville.
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In a unanimous decision by Whitsunday Regional Council, a memorial plaque will be erected in in honour of the four Australian Defence Force personnel lost in a helicopter accident off the coast of Airlie Beach.
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On October 1, at about 4.15pm, Police allegedly intercepted a Toyota Landcruiser traveling at a spend of 144 kilometres an hour, in a 100 kilometre an hour speed zone. Police spoke to the alleged driver, a 44-year-old Midge Point man, who allegedly explained that he was overtaking vehicles as he wanted to be home in time to watch the football.
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Last Friday, September 29, was National Police Remembrance Day, a day to commemorate and honour the police servicemen and women who have passed away in the line of duty, as well as those who have died outside the line of duty.
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Almost four years after it opened its doors, the free Proserpine RV park has now closed due to Whitsunday Regional Council’s decision not to renew the current lease.This decision was made largely due to the required $600,000 of upgrades needed to be undertaken on the site.
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A group of sociable dog-lovers who play and swim with their dogs almost daily down at Boathaven Beach are celebrating this week as Council make the three-month off-leash trial, a permanent fixture.
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Hitting the number one spot in both Netflix Australia and Netflix US, the recent blockbuster filmed right here in the Whitsundays, is already promoting our region to the world with its stunning backdrops and friendly local characters.
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It is exciting that our Council will have three Councillors acknowledged for their service to Local Government at the Qld Conference in October. Over the next three weeks, we will recognise each Councillor starting with Division 3 Councillor John Collins for over a decade of service to his community.
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Batteries should never be put in your recycling or waste bin. This includes rechargeable batteries and lithium-ion batteries in objects such as laptops, mobile phones, power tools, cameras, and e-vape machines.Used batteries may still contain residual charge and often produce sparks which can lead to fires in our waste trucks and recycling facilities, putting our waste teams at risk, and potentially causing dangerous gases if waste is burned incorrectly. To dispose of batteries safety, make sure
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Five new members have been welcomed into the Tourism Whitsundays Board, breathing new life into an already dynamic group of local tourism professionals.The newly announced members are Nathan Fleming of Ocean Rafting, Sue Watson owner of Pinnacles Airlie Beach, Phil Browne Director of True Blue Sailing and Nicole Graham owner of Iconic Whitsunday Adventures and one invited member, Carly Povey of Bonza Airlines.
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The Whitsunday Regional Council initiative Whitsunday Healthy Heart Project has attracted 45 businesses from the tourism sector to take part in the project. The project has welcomed a wide range of tourism businesses, including marine operators, island resorts, accommodations, restaurants and bars, tours, and ceremony providers.
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In an effort to curve cigarette waste and prevent it from entering local waterways and the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach and Proserpine venues have installed new cigarette bins and signage.
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Police gave an address on state-of-the-art crime prevention for business and residents at the September monthly meeting of Bowen Chamber of Commerce.Sgt Nigel Dalton, backed by Sgt Stephen Smith, both from Mackay District Crime Prevention Unit, and Sgt Michelle O'Regan of Bowen Police, addressed about 20 people at Bowen's Larrikin Hotel.
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Water is at the heart of our daily lives and a good water supply is of paramount importance here in tropical Queensland, especially as we move into dry months of October and November.
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Most people in Proserpine would say, “No such place!” However, in our museum newsletter in June 1998, Lena Volpi (nee Zulian) shared this story of a miracle she witnessed there in the late 1920s. Lena’s parents, Margherita (Rita) and Pietro (Peter) Zulian, farmed at Glen Isla. They and a few other Italian families used to call a certain spot on the Proserpine River by the name Shady Beach. This is her story:
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The Zonta Club of the Whitsundays have done it again, hand delivering 22 new books for the Cannonvale Library. Primarily penned by female authors, depicting women’s lives, the new books joined the dedicated Zonta Club of the Whitsundays section, which is proving to be a popular section amongst browsers.
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Flipping criticism on its head, the classic crooners of the 30s are back, ready to fuel the Airlie Beach Hotel with classic hits and standout tunes.Leading the charge is fantastic musician and vocalist Rhydian Lewis, Australia’s premier performer and tribute artist, who puts the class back into classics.
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Perfectly planned to coincide with his fifth studio album, Tom Curtain, multiple Golden Guitar winner and Australian country artist, is making his way to the Proserpine Showgrounds this November, for one night of mammoth country music and entertainment.
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The Whitsunday Game Fish Club is holding a Bait and Lure rigging night on Friday, 13 October from 6pm at the Marine Club in Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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The hidden alcove of Whitsunday Food Garden is amping-up the good food and great energy, with Ismi’s Kitchen Food Truck, serving the very best and most authentic Indonesian dishes.Ismi’s Kitchen is the passion project for Ismi Small, bringing all her homestyle Indonesian recipes to Airlie Beach. “I just love cooking,” Ismi explained.
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Year 12 Bowen State High School student Henry Snell is making big movements in the world of high speed motorsport, taking to the track across Australia to compete. Starting on the dirt tracks when he was seven, it wasn’t until Henry was 13 that the paved circuit caught his eye.
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The Cannonvale Cannons were host another big week of swimming. Two Cannons travelled to Darwin to compete in the 2023 Australian Country Swimming Championships. Tora Delac, aged 12 years swam extremely well made finals.
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