This beautiful family home is perched against a backdrop of rainforest, nestled in a private location in Sugarloaf. The property is set on an 8.5-acre block surrounded by tropical gardens, fruit trees, seasonal waterfalls, and ponds.
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The Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Festival is gearing up for success with another action-packed line-up that includes live entertainment, immersive experiences, street parades, fireworks, fairground rides and fun.Due to be held from 3 to 6 August, the festival is an exciting, family-friendly fiesta that has become a cornerstone of the local events calendar.
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Elizabeth Nicolson nee Miller was born in Bowen March 12, 1884. She married Angus DeSalis Nicolson on June 17, 1914. Initially, they went to live with her family in Argyle Park, Bowen (near Queen’s Beach).
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Country music is cruising into the Airlie Beach Hotel next weekend, with the legendary Australian Eagles Show bringing the very best of classic American country and rock. Performing with fantastic accuracy and authenticity, The Australia Eagles Show is not a show to miss, for fans of country and rock and The Eagles. These ‘New Kids in Town’ are known for their unique blend of country and rock.
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Now is the time to check out the best of the best of motorsport and racing cars at the 2023 Whitsunday Horsepower Day this weekend, with all funds funnelled back into local mental health organisations.
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Our trusty hero Indiana Jones is back in the fifth and final instalment of the franchise.Portrayed by Harrison Ford, this newest film is reminiscent of classic Indiana Jones films, bringing high intensity action, thrills, and adventure to the big screen.
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The third Tiny Homes Project Fundraiser was a huge success last weekend with over 160 people attending a fun and frivolous event held at the Bali Hut on the Whitsunday Sailing Club lawns.
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Recently I have seen a new "type" of depression which I found fascinating that it had a name - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is a type of depression that can come and go with seasons.
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One of the world’s most renowned marathon runners is coming through the Whitsundays this week as part of his 14,000-kilometre, six-month solo expedition around Australia to raise awareness for The Voice.
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Champion Australian triathlete Caleb Noble has given a ringing endorsement of the Coral Sea Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon, happening on July 29 and 30 saying, "If I could pick my dream location anywhere in the world to race and spend a week recovering it would have to be Airlie Beach, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef!"
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams headed for Harrup Park on Saturday to take on Mackay City Hawks and Swarks.
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After a small break, we were back into the darting action on Sunday morning at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club.Round 13 got underway with Joe Wilson in action against Jamie Maher. Joe, trying out his new darts for the first time, got out to a 3-nil lead, before Jamie managed to shake the rust off, to get a leg on the board himself.
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A huge entry list of 128 riders from up and down the East Coast, including 40 from Queensland, made their way to the Australian Junior Track Championships last weekend. With the event being held in the NSW Hunter Region at the Barleigh Ranch track, Whitsunday Dirt Riders members left on Wednesday to compete with the best in the country.
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The Whitsunday Game Fish Club is holding a free Workshop on Mackerel fishing on Friday, July 21 from 6.30pm at the Whitsunday Marine Club in Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale (opposite the Police Station).
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The Raiders travelled to Mackay on Saturday to take on Brothers at Cathy Freeman oval in Slade Point, with several players away and injured, it was a chance for the fringe players to stand up and shine.
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Phoenix JX Swimming Australia’s Junior Excellence Program recognises the performances of swimmers aged 9 – 13 years to encourage and inspire the next generation of competitive swimmers.
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Precipitation many of us here in paradise are not used to this, however, God in his wisdom decided it was the right time therefore there was no bowls to report on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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On Wednesday it was decided to allow the green a good rest after the rain early in the week. This had everyone really ready for a game by the time Sunday Social bowls came around.
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There was plenty of competition on Monday with a full green of triples. Winners for the afternoon were France Wilman, Kevin and Fely Duncan who defeated John Breakwell, Jack Stamp and John Robinson.
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We had a rain affected start to the week which didn't stop Ken Granger from playing and winning the Tuesday Stableford with 34 points, Louis Neethling in 2nd place also on 34.61 players teed up on Thursday, Andrew Albergo in form to win Division 1 with 67 nett on a countback from David Telford.
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10 teams contested the Whitsunday Golf Club (WGC) Foursomes championship (over 18 holes) in very cool conditions last Sunday, particularly cool for the early starters with a brisk cool breeze which blew up during the morning for the later starters on the last few holes. Not to be daunted though, the hardy WGC players kept their jumpers on and played through.
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This week saw Asher Ventham take first place in our weekly 9-hole s/ford with 23 points, second Andrew Gomez on 21 points c/b and third Sam Cartwright with 21 points. Fridays 9-hole s/ford competition saw Rhys Bartholomew first place with 21 points, second Glenn Rees with a 20 point c/b and third Deeray Fo’ou on 20 points.
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Australian Street Aid Project were the recipients of a record $75,000 grant at last Friday’s annual Mackay Community Foundation (MCF) grant presentation in the Jubilee Community Centre. The sizeable grant, the largest issued to date in MCF’s twenty-year history, will assist in funding the PINK Sleepbus for Mackay. Dianne Smith, Client Services Manager of ASAP, accepted the $75,000 certificate from MCF Board Member Ian Joblin and said the funding would provide an option for females and children
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Earlier this week, the local community came together to commemorate NAIDOC in a truly remarkable event. The morning was filled with a vibrant display of cultural pride and unity at Mackay Regional Council’s annual Flag Raising Ceremony, as attendees were treated to captivating performances by the Tchundal Malar Dance Group and the Torres Strait Island Dancers. The rain didn’t dampen spirits as the event moved inside to escape the intermittent showers. The festivities commenced with a Flag Raisin
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At Cape Hillsborough Queensland National Parks are working with Yuwi Land and Sea Rangers to protect the cultural heritage of Cape Hillsborough National Park. The Yuwibara, or Yuwi, people are the traditional custodians of the lands that make up the Mackay region, their traditional lands covering an extensive area from the O’Connell River in the north, to Eungella National Park in the west, Cape Palmerston National Park to the south and sea and coastal Country to the east. Cape Hillsborough Nati
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