New regulations that aim to streamline meetings and avoid time-wasting will soon be imposed in Council meetings thanks to a motion carried at the ordinary meeting last week.The changes, which will take effect next month, were adopted following a consultation between Council CEO Scott Owen, Mayor Greg Williamson, and the elected members.The outcome confirmed that Council will begin to hold their ordinary meetings monthly instead of fortnightly.They will continue to meet internally every Wednesday
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An over 50s estate comprised of 402 demountable dwellings in Mt Gordon was approved by Whitsunday Regional Council last week at an Ordinary Council Meeting.Developers Grumpy Capital Pty. Ltd. were successful in their application to build the home park on Lodge Road, Mount Gordon - a site south of Bowen and along the Bruce Highway.
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With April just around the corner, that’s the third quarter of Financial year 2023 done and dusted. How have you performed? Have you met your goals? Or have you just been tied up in the busy-ness of getting through the day to day life? How much personal development have you done? How much training? Workforce is changing and clearly we all need to work smarter, more efficiently and be more inclusive of your team. Take some time to reflect over the mini breaks coming up in April.
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At Wednesday’s Council Meeting in Bowen, I put forward a notice of motion in regards to the proposed duplication of the Proserpine River Boat Ramp at Conway.
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Hi Rach, Long time reader, first time emailer.Firstly I wanted to say thanks for sharing your coffee chat with Julie.
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Proserpine Lions Club Youth of the Year and Proserpine State High School student Scarlett Foti competed in the district final of Youth of the Year, representing the Proserpine Lions club on Saturday, March 18.
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Home to 80 per cent of on-water tourism in the Whitsundays and most awarded mar
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With a desire to provide guests and visitors with a deeper, more meaningful experience of boating and the environment, Coral Sea Marina has launched a dedicated Eco Tourism pillar to their tourism offering.
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When Rose-Marie Dusting née Ecenarro was growing up in the western Queensland town of Richmond, she would frequently run into the bush to play, explore and build cubby houses. One March night in 1968, when a nine-year-old Rose-Marie had run away in tears after getting in trouble at home, she experienced a surreal encounter that set her on a course of animal conservation.
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At the forefront of community events and charity drives, Coral Sea Marina is both generous and instrumental in assisting a variety of local causes that actively help in meaningful ways.
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With big dreams and solid ambitions, over the past 10 years, Paul Darrouzet and his team have transformed a small regional marina into a global flagship and key player in the luxury yachting world.
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For 12 years, Amy Nichols has been the parallel smile for Coral Sea Marina guests - when they beam, she beams; the happiness of the customers is her own.In her role as Guest Services Manager, Amy is the gentle hand of the Marina, the welcoming gesture for its guests, guiding them back on boats or by foot “like old friends.” In the more than a decade she’s been with Coral Sea Marina, she’s seen its community grow and been a key part in cultivating its culture of exceptional service.
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Artspace Mackay has enlisted the assistance of Crossroad Arts to help celebrate its 20th birthday in a big and bright way. Crossroad Arts, along with local artists Donna Maree Robinson and Kate Brunner, facilitated a series of workshops teaching participants the skill of stop motion animation.
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If there is a throughline for each of Coral Sea Marina’s longest-serving staff, it is their devotion to the ocean; their affinity for the big blue.Jacqui Henderson is no different: her career in the Marine Industry began in 1991 in her home country of New Zealand, where she operated a power boat and trailer yacht business. And ever since, it’s been one long love affair with the sea.
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Year 10 students from St Patrick’s College Mackay recently spent a productive week exploring their career goals and interests through Work Experience. With the guidance of the College’s Careers & VET Head of Department Cherie Hess and Teacher Assistant Vikki McGrath, some 249 students secured placements in an array of occupations with the diversity of the locations demonstrating the variety of students’ career interests.
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Picture it: plate glass water around mountainous islands, like impressionistic green dollops of paint on plates of golden sand, surrounded by blue swirls. When anyone ventures on the seas, the tranquillity of it calls imagination to stretch its legs, and no one knows that better than Gemma Mee.
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Hidden amongst the trees at Ooralea’s Muller Park, miniature trains weave along miniature tracks, welcoming passengers young and old to ride. Simon Hamelink grew up near the park where the Mackay Society of Model Engineers have been operating for between 30 and 40 years. “It was only around the corner from where I lived with mum and dad,” Mr Hamelink said.
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Paradise – what’s not to love? Trent Ridout-Allen knows that best. For 10 years, he’s been in dreamland, taking on the role of Coral Sea Marina’s Operations and Asset Manager, maintaining and looking after one of the world’s best marinas – living in “the place where anyone would choose to take their holiday” too. How could you say no?
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Young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry are invited to come along to the MTA Queensland Auto Career Evening which is due to be held at McCarthy Panel Works on Wednesday evening.
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The Queensland State Government will install new environmentally friendly public moorings across the Whitsundays to protect The Great Barrier Reef.Thirty public moorings will be installed by Townsville-based company Pacific Marine Group to reduce harmful anchoring in the Great Barrier Reef and improve access to the World Heritage Listed site.
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One month until I’ll be in Brisbane for Magic Round. One month until Dad comes up to say hello to the grandkids. It will be three months until I head down south with my daughter to see Lizzo, and 5 months until I have to run a silly amount of k’s for the Sydney Marathon. This year is turning into one of the best and busiest on record. I’m excited for it to all happen.
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The rental crisis is real in Australia and in Queensland and Mackay is no exception to the rest of the country. Anyone who is renting or looking for a rental property will be aware of the challenges and costs involved. It is a perfect storm for renters because landlords are facing increased costs because of interest rate rises … their mortgage payments have gone up and they are looking to increase rents to help cover the extra expense.
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The first in a series of guided nature walks took place last week on the Glen Isla Wetlands and participants were excited to see a range of wildlife living peacefully within the serenity of our natural environment.
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In 2020, I expressed an interest in being the council representative on (PCL) Pioneer Catchment & Landcare Group Inc Management Committee. I have to say that being part of this committee is so rewarding and I have learnt so much, but still have much more to learn. The committee is made up of some very passionate people who bring skills, knowledge and experience to the committee and that is what makes it successful. Add to this the amazing PCL staff who come to work each day with a positive mind
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Avid motorists are gearing up for the seventh annual Cruisin’ Whitsunday Show and Shine which is due to be held at the Coral Sea Marina Community Gardens at the end of May.This year will be a whole weekend spectacular with events scheduled to entertain and delight visitors from across the state.
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