Jurassic World: Dominion A perfect storm propelled Jurassic Park into cultural ubiquity back in 1993. Author Michael Crichton was at the height of his writing powers, and Steven Spielberg had already carved out the edgings of blockbuster cinema, defining its contours and ridges. Ground-breaking computer-generated imagery mixed with life-size animatronics brought Dinosaurs back from the dead to movie screens across the globe.
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Local up-and-coming artists will take to the stage in three sets of heats starting in August for the return of Young Whitsundays Got Talent.
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Over the past two weeks Eco Barge Clean Seas (EBCS) Inc. have put in extraordinary efforts leading up to World Environment Day, collecting over 700 kilograms of rubbish with just 80 volunteers.
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When it comes to healthy, productive vegetables beds, sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind and this involves my least favourite task – thinning.
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In an emergency it is usually the police who are the first to arrive at the scene, they are also often the last to leave, spending hours ensuring the public are safe and that the situation is under control.
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Singer-songwriter and ‘voice in a billion devices’, Karen Jacobsen, released her latest album last week and the local creative is using her international platform to promote the Whitsundays.
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Al Grundy A strategic thinker who is at the forefront of finding solutions and considering the big picture to create best possible outcomes, Al Grundy has carved out a reputation for his fair, honest and impartial attitude to business.
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The latest news that the only doctor’s surgery in Collinsville will be ‘closed until further notice’ came as little surprise to many residents who have been living with limited access to a regular GP for several months.
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Bowen Hospital’s first CT scanner is now up and running as part of the health centre’s new $7 million medical imaging wing and expanded dialysis service.
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The new Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP, spent last week familiarising himself with his new role, attending orientation and training in both Canberra and Brisbane.
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Queensland Weekender visited the Whitsundays last week to film segments showcasing the region and promoting our destination.
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The Braking The Cycle program put pedal (safely) to the metal on Tuesday morning with its first learner driver heading out on the roads.
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The first humpback whales on their migratory journey north were spotted by passengers on a Red Cat Adventures tour last weekend.
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The Sugartown showgrounds are set to soar with high-flying acts, carnival rides, and all the fan favourites returning for another iteration of Show Whitsunday on June 17 and 18.
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The Whitsunday Cruisin’ Car Club Inc.’s Show and Shine on May 28 was a roaring success not only for the non-for-profit, but also for a local support provider who benefited from a charitable donation yesterday.
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Operation Mincemeat John Madden’s newest drama, Operation Mincemeat, is a somewhat microcosm of World War II British operations; a time of devastation and horror, and in the face of it, unequivocable hope. Its true to life story – the British deception operation to disguise the 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily – is a macabre tale of espionage brilliance that contributed to Ally victory.
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Wednesday’s competition was a single stableford at Bowen Golf Course, with Ladies’ winner Leanne Swan 40 points, runner up on a countback Julie May 35.
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After a wet few months, the weather turned it on yesterday for 24 players of Whitsunday Social Golf to challenge their golf skills for the May Monthly Medal.
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Golf veterans were out in force last week for the May Monthly Medal, even after all the bad weather.
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The weekly 9-hole stableford was won this week by Terry Kimpton with 21 points, while Glenn Rees was a close second with 19 points, and Tyson Flavel in third with 17 points.
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A resurgent Proserpine Pirates were the only undefeated team on the night in round 3 of the all-new Friday Nights Under Lights basketball competition.
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Cannonvale Cannons have been keeping up their swim training despite the cooler weather and the end of the club season.
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Tuesday and Thursday night social tennis were a buzz with visitors to the region joining in for a game.
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