A 36-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following an investigation into the death of a 15-year-old boy at North Mackay last year.
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After six years of overseeing the region’s tourism growth, Mackay Isaac Tourism Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tas Webber has announced his resignation from the organisation.
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There was a Mackay debut for the North Queensland Cowboys last month, but not where most would suspect.
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An epic clash is set to take place tomorrow night at BB Print stadium, when the NRL returns for its only fixture to be played in Mackay this year.
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Six Whitsunday locals took to the Queensland Games last weekend to compete in the A and B grade singles and B grade doubles in badminton, claiming two bronze medals and a silver.
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The Whitsunday Outriggers Canoe Club hosted a well-attended Outrigger Regatta on Saturday. The event took place at two locations - Shingley Beach and Shute Harbour.
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Although the wind was swirling around, the threatening clouds stayed away for last week’s Whitsunday Sailing Club twilight race, providing challenging conditions for those who ventured out to sea. This week’s fleet count was 14 boats with a total crew list of 82 sailors.
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Miles Junior and I slalomed between the bollards at somewhere between 70 and 80 kilometres per hour, and he shouted, “We’re not going to make it”.
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The week started with very poor weather and cancellation of the Ladies’ Tuesday afternoon bowls, however Wednesday Rick Galea organised the afternoon and 24 bowlers played for the jackpot with the runaway winners skippered by Ladda Purdie with Lyn Graham at lead and second John Brown whom defeated skipper Neil Moore with Alan Pershouse at lead and Merve Stewart at second in a wonderful exhibition of lawn bowls.
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On Wednesday we had an unexpected break in the weather and seven players enjoyed a game of social bowls. John Lahney played double lead. John, Arthur Griffith, Peter Lawton and Sandy Daffara defeated a team of John, John Anderson, Bruce Uhe and Philip Brown 24 - 17.
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Club Competition: There was no bowls Tuesday due to the rain however competition got under way Saturday with Men’s A Singles where Jason Mitchell defeated Graeme Read. Ladies Open Pairs was won by Margaret Wilson and Linda Smith who defeated Marcia Arthur and Lyn Danvers.
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Wednesday’s competition was a single stableford event sponsored by Bowen Golf Club. Men’s winner Reginald Goldup 35 points, runner up Allan Cooper 34 points. Ladies’ winner Claire Garrod 32 points, runner up Grace Nott 31 points.
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It's been a rather damp week but we are delighted to have been able to assist the local golfing community 'get a round in'.
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Pickleball Whitsunday is held at 4.30pm Thursday afternoon and 7am Saturday Morning.
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Even with the rain tumbling down Thursday afternoon was action packed with young Felix hitting it off with doing lunges with his Mum leading the way, then working with Coach Jenny on serving and hand eye.
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles hit the road across all grades in treacherous conditions to get to Bakers Creek on Saturday with some cracking AFL played across the board.
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Darts resumed this week after having a bit of a break over the Easter and Anzac weekends. We began with the midweek clash in Bowen - Kameron Reason putting in a good performance defeating Ross Gallichan 7/3.
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On Saturday 96 people ran, jogged and walked the 5 kilometre waterfront course, of whom 27 were first timers. 11 recorded new Personal Bests – well done to Ben, Trent, Kadon, Roger, Aaron, Ryker, Jodie, Annette, Jennifer, Emil and Josiah.
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Over the weekend, 20 Cannons travelled to Townsville to compete in the NQ Games. Despite not having a coach present, the Cannons’ team thoroughly enjoyed the games and the swimming.
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Is everybody in? The Ceremony is about to begin: a mesmerising tribute to the eclectic and provocative music and poetry of Jim Morrison and the Doors is breaking on through to The Airlie Beach Hotel’s bar top stage on May 21.
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Downton Abbey: A New Era The Downton Abbey franchise - built on country-manor snobbery and titillating familial drama – is back and doesn’t disappoint as the Crawley’s return for a grand journey to the South of France. On the Riviera, they’re seeking to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa. All the while back home, Hollywood has come to town, seeking to shoot a riotous film in exchange for a princely sum.
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Opening night has been steadily approaching for the Proserpine State High School student directors, stagehands, and performers of the Seagrass Theatre and Music Company’s Night of Plays.
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Young adults from across the region who would have previously found it challenging to accrue the necessary hours to pass their driving test will now have the opportunity to access a vehicle and learn to drive for free with the Whitsunday Braking the Cycle Driving Mentor Program.
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Over 100 of the region's leading growers, agribusinesses, industry figures and dignitaries attended the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association (BGGA) gala dinner at the end of April, with the community enjoying the opportunity to connect
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How often do you feed your vegetable plants? What do you feed them? Do you know what the three numbers on the fertiliser packaging means to your vegetable garden?
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