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Airlie Beach Parkrun

This week 62 motivated people ran, jogged and walked the 5km waterfront course, of whom 8 were first timers and 5 recorded new Personal Bests. Well done to Mikayla, Robert, Mark, Duanne and Lilliana. There were no new milestones to celebrate.

Airlie Bowls News

This week, Manny Isgro entered the finals at Pioneer Valley and Luke Kinnear and Warren Mills performed well in Mackay.Tuesday afternoon bowls saw Lyn Graham and Ladda Purdie running away from all other players to win on the day.

Bowen Bowls Club

Wednesday Social Bowls winners at Bowen Bowls Club were Paula Welsted, Jane Gilbert, and Jeff Tierney, with the trio defeating David Moodie, Gavin Charles, and Allen Williams.

Wangaratta Bowls Club

On Tuesday, Bron Tolcher, Penny Warren, and Margaret Wilson defeated Deb Retchless, Irene Laird, and Mark Drummond to begin the week at Wangaratta Bowls Club.The final of Men’s Triples was played on Saturday, which was won by Laurie Land, Kevin Daniels, and Barry Beel after defeating Greg Colquhoun, Peter Hinschen, and Geoff Danvers. This concluded club competition for the year.

Bowen Golf News

Wednesday’s competition at Bowen Golf Club was a single stableford sponsored by the club.

Proserpine Golf Club Report

The Club’s Tuesday Stableford with 15 players was won by Chris Brett on 37 points ahead of Peter Lewis on 36 points, Brian Smith 35 points, Michael Ward 34 points and Paul Gray 34 points taking the rundown positions. NTP’s were won by Albert Pini and Paul Gray.

Whitsunday Social Golf

The Men’s and Ladies’ foursomes championships were held with 26 players competing. Ron Jamieson and Don Cameron were the winning team for the men’s division followed by Danny York and Lew Tuck as runners up.

Veteran’s Golf

Another great day of golf at Proserpine Veteran’s Golf on Sunday with 27 players out on the course.

On The Whitsunday Green

This week’s 9-hole competition at Whitsunday Green Golf Club was won by Joel McBride with 20 points, second on 18 was Justyn Durbin, and third was Andrew Gomez on 17.

Top Class Speedway Motor Cycle Action Returns Bowen Showgrounds

Proserpine Junior Cricket Results

The under 11s Proserpine Pitbulls had their second away game for the season, this time against the Mackay Magpies White on Saturday.Captain Matthew tossed the bat which went to Magpies, who had no hesitation to pad up and set the total of 10/86.

A Very Merry Airlie Beach Darts Semi Finals

The final two players have been decided for this year’s edition of the Xmas Open. Earlier in the week we had the first semi-final between the two-time champion and current defending champion, Jamie Woods taking on Andy Peel who was coming off a fine win over Jason Rockstroh in the quarter finals.

Cannons Have A Blast In Bowen

The 19 Cannonvale Cannons who competed at the Bowen Family LC Transition Meet over the weekend had a fantastic time. Coaches, Mark Erickson and Ken Crittenden said the Cannons started a bit slow on Saturday, but really improved on Sunday. The swimmers achieved a total of 32 Personal Bests (PBs) which was great.

Whitsunday Coast Airport Wins National Award

The dedicated team at Whitsunday Coast Airport (WCA) is celebrating after being voted the “Best Large Regional Airport” at the Australian Airports Association Annual Award in Adelaide last Friday night.

Editor's Note

Hi Everyone,This week I took a trip down to Mackay and went on a tour of our recycling plant so I could see firsthand where all our recycling goes – it was informative, educational, and also fun!

No Gesture Too Big, Or Too Small

Last week in the Good Deed Feed we told the story of a kind stranger who paid someone’s $280 shopping bill at a local supermarket.The other customer’s bank card was not working, and the good Samaritan simply reached forward and used his card to pay the enormous bill saying only: “I got you mate”.

On The Beat

Police charged a 41-year-old man in relation to the alleged discovery of a large number of e-cigarettes/vapes at a property in Jubilee Pocket.During the execution of a search warrant at a Jubilee Pocket Road address on November 18, Police allege the finding of a large quantity of the devices in the property’s garage.

Flying Fox Plague: “The Worst I’ve Seen In 30 Years”

At its peak, there were over 26,000 Flying Foxes roosting in trees throughout Collinsville and although this number has now dropped to as little as 3000, Collinsville resident Graham Buckley said the issue remains a big one.

Christmas Carols This Week!

With Christmas inching forward every week, so are the community celebrations that we hold dear at this time of year.

“Persistence And Pressure” Get The Bruce Moving

Major Bruce Highway upgrades that were abandoned in February have finally begun moving again as a new contractor is appointed and work commences after a nine-month delay.

Who Stole Santa?

A creation that was full of good sentiment and festive cheer has been vandalised just one week after it was placed outside a property on the Bruce Highway, 24 kilometres north of Proserpine.

Beep! Beep! Volunteer Drivers Wanted!

Up to eight patients without their own transport need to travel from their homes in the Whitsundays to Mackay Base Hospital each day and a brand new mini-bus will allow them to travel with ease – it just needs a reliable driver.

Division 2 By-Election - What you really want to know

Collinsville’s $7.5 Billion Wind And Solar Power Plan

Over 180,000 hectares across multiple grazing properties near Collinsville will soon be transformed into a Green Energy Hub, utilising the power of the sun and wind to create up to 3,000 megawatts of clean energy, while still utilising the land for pasture and complementing its pre-existing purpose.

Scooter Sensation Arrives In Airlie Beach

You might have spotted a new tourism experience coasting around Airlie Beach, the sun glittering off their vibrant chrome finish.Local business ‘Scoot In Style’ launched this week, renting out its vespas armada of 30 chrome scooters from various Airlie Beach locations, their stylish colouring hoping to capitalise on the town’s party and paradise atmospheres.