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The Whitsunday region celebrated Indigenous Literacy Day last Wednesday, sharing indigenous stories, cultures, and languages. Indigenous men Malcolm Coongoo and Liam Ross performed the official Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony to community members and children, before all attendees were invited into the Proserpine Entertainment Centre to watch a film created by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
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Last week the Queensland Small Business Commissioner published the above report showing that Queensland small businesses continue to not only survive but prosper with profitability up by 42 per cent outpacing the rise in wages and total expenses of 22 per cent. The report found that the pandemic had a severe but short-lived impact on household spending.
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Attracting, expanding, and supporting regional events in the Whitsunday region has been a key focus of Council.
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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.
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North Queensland’s fresh produce industry has celebrated another great year, with the 2023 Growers Gala which was hosted by the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association on Saturday September 2.
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Year 12 St Catherine’s Catholic College student Jy Parkinson has reached new heights, representing the school at the National School Sport Australia Swimming Championships.Travelling to Sydney for the competition, Jy competed in five individual swim events and made five finals, which brings him into the top ten of school swimmers in Australia, in the 17–19-year-old male division.
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Local tourism operators from across the region have learnt how to be champions of change by participating in a workshop to upskill their knowledge levels to create more accessible, disability-friendly workplaces.
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Local tour operators are once again doing their bit for the reef thanks to the newest iteration of the Tourism Reef Protection Initiative (TRPI) which is here and ready to deliver concise, balanced, and relevant information on the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
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June 2 1939 - Imagine this night seventy-four years ago. It was Tuesday and Sole Brothers Circus was in town. In those days, the tent was set up in the grounds on the corner of Main and Hinschen Streets, adjacent to the railway line.
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Our local prawn farm is expanding its operations and once construction is complete, it will be responsible for producing almost half the farmed prawns in Queensland.Last year, the total Queensland aquaculture production of prawns was 8,728 tonnes and once operational, the new upgraded facility will produce an additional 3,650 tonnes.
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Over 200 people enjoyed a colourful community event on Saturday when Whitsunday Counselling and Support held their annual Colour Run to coincide with Queensland Child Protection Week.
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Whitsunday Christian College is excited to unveil their 2023 musical, showcasing a host of talented students who will soon be on centre stage.Taking on the exciting screenplay, The Wizard of Oz, over 70 students ranging from Years 3 to 12 have signed on for the project, rehearsing and perfecting their performance for over nine months now.
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Classic 50s and 60s rock and roll is making its way to Airlie Beach Hotel this September, with the enigmatic Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly Tribute Show. Bringing effervescent rock and roll charm, the show will not miss the top tunes and hit tracks. Legendary rockers and all-time stars are Rick Gauci and Steven Burns, the two iconic men behind the show.
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The Paul Bowman Challenge Carnival is back for 2023, with more than 5000 people expected to stream into the region over the weekend.With over 80 teams from across Queensland participating in the two-day Under 9 Rugby League Competition, Proserpine will be a hive of energy and excitement.Proserpine has two Braham teams competing, each with 15 boys and girls per team.
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The much beloved Larrikin Puppets are coming to the region, sure to make these school holidays a hit for children. Showcasing the fantastic puppets getting up to mischief, these shows are not to be missed.
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The countdown is on for the next Tiny Homes Fundraiser and organisers are inviting the whole community to Get Lei’d at a lively Hawaiian beach party at Cape Gloucester Resort next month.
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Love was in the air and the congregation were all wearing white on Sunday afternoon when Jill and Phil held a surprise wedding ceremony on the last day of the White on Whitehaven three-day event.
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles Under 12s and Under 17s made the trek to Bakers Creek last weekend for AFLQ Mackay Grand Finals and their shot at taking home the cup. Both teams fought hard all day in valiant efforts putting their bodies on the line however were unable to overcome strong opposition.
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The Don River Dash 2023 also told a unique love story, with rider Justin Burgess proposing to his partner and fellow Don rider Katie Robinson.
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The 2023 Don River Dash celebrated its biggest year yet with an impressive 97 cars taking to the track and just over 200 bikes revving their engines at the starting line on Saturday.
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As the season heads to the pointy end, three Whitsunday teams had to battle for a place in the Grand Final with the Premier Men already securing their place.The U13 Div1 and U15 FQPL knew they had to win some big battles to get through. The Under 13s played first against an evenly matched Lions team.
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The Accom Whitsunday Trail Fest saw a massive 150 participants taking on four different local trails last weekend. The most difficult hike, the Shokz Ultra 58km boasted a record 27 registrations and 25 runners on the day.
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As the days get longer and warmer and spring comes to our paradise, the bowls at our club are in full bloom all around the district. Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls was won by Tony Whitehorn's team with a score of 33-14 with Graham Cowling and Eric Barnard. Saturday morning Scroungers final game saw Warren Mills win again with some precision bowls and white washing the field.
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This week has been a busy week once again. The Men's Senior Singles competition is underway. On Wednesday Philip Brown defeated Bruce Uhe 25 – 16.
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Our Mondays self-selected triples Winners for the afternoon were R Stitt, A Vigar, and A Rolfe.Best other were B Myers, C Frew, and L Knight. On Tuesday winners were J Vigar, D Slater, and L Nightingall.
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