Robbie Williams fans, get ready—Australia’s top tribute act is heading back to the Whitsundays. Louie Lee Feltrin is set to perform his crowd-pleasing show at the Airlie Beach Hotel for the sixth time, and he couldn’t be happier to return. “I love the venue. I love the people. I love the energy," he said. "Everyone's in a good mood, there's a sunny disposition and everyone's happy.” Coming from Melbourne, Louie joked that his own mood lifts just stepping off the plane. He said in Victoria the
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Meet Dax, a tiny fighter with a huge heart. Dumped near railway tracks at just seven weeks old, this little kitten has already overcome more than most. Now safe in foster care, Dax is slowly learning that not all humans are bad, and that love and kindness do exist. Dax isn’t ready for adoption just yet, but Bowen and Collinsville Pet Rescue are now taking expressions of interest from kind-hearted families who’d love to welcome him into their home when the time comes. His adoption fee is $170,
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It is time to shed some light on one of Queensland’s most misunderstood residents, the crocodile. Like most dangerous animals, much of the fear surrounding crocs comes from knowledge gaps and misinformation. A little information goes a long way to understanding the vital role they play in Queensland’s ecosystem. Crocodiles are a fact of life in Australia, from Gladstone in Queensland, across the top and down to in Broome in Western Australia. We have plenty of them right here in the Whitsunday
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Eco Barge Hosts Outback Mike Adventure Screening Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc. is excited to announce a one-night-only event with adventurer and filmmaker Outback Mike at Eco Barge HQ in Airlie Beach on Sunday 13th July at 6:00pm. Outback Mike (Michael Atkinson) will present his 85-minute adventure documentary, Outback Mike: The Great Reef Voyage, which follows his extraordinary 1,500km solo journey up the Great Barrier Reef in a homemade dugout canoe. Inspired by the historic survival story of a s
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Have you ever been out on the water and spotted a sea turtle, dolphin or even a whale, shark or ray, and thought you should report it but weren’t quite sure how? Eye on the Reef is a monitoring and assessment program that invites anyone visiting the Great Barrier Reef to help protect it. By recording sightings of marine animals, reef health and incidents, you’re contributing valuable data that helps build a clearer picture of what’s happening below the surface and guides how the Reef is managed
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To see where whales and other marine life have been sighted click on this Eye on the Reef (EOTR) link https://eotr.gbrmpa.gov.au/sightings If you sight any whales please enter them into EOTR or send the details to me to be enter on your behalf. HOW TO RECORD WHALE (& OTHER MARINE LIFE) SIGHTINGS IN THE GBR Download the Eye on the Reef App or click on this link https://eotr.gbrmpa.gov.au/sightings Click on the orange ADD SIGHTINGS tab If you don’t already have a login, click on r
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At The Great Barrier Reef Festival The Great Barrier Reef Festival is all about community, colour, and creativity — and you can be part of the fun! Whether you’re a business, school, sporting club, community group, or just a bunch of mates, there’s an event with your name on it. Night Markets & Food Stalls Showcase your delicious eats or handmade goods and be part of the buzzing festival atmosphere along the foreshore. Revvin’ the Reef Car Show Got a classic, quirky, or custom ride? Roll
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2025 Festival Needs You! After weathering a challenging year in 2024, the Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Festival is returning in 2025 with fresh energy, renewed spirit — and a heartfelt call for community support. Thanks to a groundswell of local encouragement and passion, the festival is launching the “Your Reef Festival” campaign — a rallying cry for the Whitsundays to come together and help shape the future of this cherished event. “The 2025 festival is truly ‘Your Reef Festival,’”
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The Great Barrier Reef Festival Announces 2025 Street Parade Registrations Now Open! The Great Barrier Reef Festival is thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 Street Parade! This year’s festival will take place from August 1st to 3rd, with the ever-popular Street Parade set to light up Airlie Beach Main Street on Saturday, August 2nd at 5:00 PM. **2025 Theme: “Coral Kingdom” Festival organisers invite the community to immerse themselves in the magical underwater wo
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The call is out to the Whitsunday community to enter the raffle for a four-night, self-skippered ‘bareboat’ charter, and help keep the Great Barrier Reef Festival afloat. For the price of just $25 a ticket and with all proceeds donated to the event – ensuring it remains free, fun, and accessible for all – one lucky winner and up to nine shipmates will get to set sail on the trip of a lifetime around the Whitsunday Islands, aboard the luxe Leopard 40 Catamaran, Regina Whitsundays. Valued at ove
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Football - Whitsunday United Football Club Friday 11 July 6.00 PM: Whitsunday United FC Div 2 Men vs Dolphins FC at Dolphin Park 8.00 PM: Whitsunday United FC Div 1 Men vs Dolphins FC at Dolphin Park Saturday 12 July 9.30 AM: Whitsunday United FC U13 Div 1 vs Mackay Rangers FC at Whitsunday United FC 9.30 AM: Whitsunday United FC U14 vs Mackay Rangers FC U14 Black at Mackay Football Park 11.00 AM: Whitsunday United FC U13 FQPL vs Mackay Rangers FC at Whitsunday United FC 11.15 AM: Whitsunday Un
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Footy in paradise lived up to its reputation over the weekend as the Sea Eagles hosted the North Mackay Saints at their home ground in stunning conditions. The day held special meaning as the club marked three years since the passing of Cody Gibbs, a beloved member of the Sea Eagles family. A new memento was unveiled in Cody’s honour, joining the perpetual award presented annually to a senior player who embodies the club spirit he represented. In a thrilling showdown, the Sea Eagles Senior Wom
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With the school holiday, there were no youth teams taking the field for Whitsunday United and as the Divisional men also got the weekend off, it was up to our Premier Men and Women to provide the entertainment. And they didn’t disappoint! Women The Whitsunday ladies faced a tough opponent in the Magpies squad. A few weeks ago, Magpies came out on top but it was a hard fought victory. Determined to turn the tables, the Whitsunday team worked hard as a defensive unit, rarely allowing Magpies to
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They may still be pre-teens, but the girls of Cannonvale Cannons’ competitive squad are already swimming with the drive and discipline of seasoned athletes. Ranging from 10 to 12 years old, this talented group trains early, races hard, and chases state and national qualifying times with impressive focus and determination. Celeste has her sights set on a national qualifying time this season, driven by a strong belief in swimming’s core lesson: hard work makes anything possible. Addie thrives i
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A workshop night detailing a range of ways to help improve your chances of success when targeting Mackerel and Reef fish will be held on Thursday, July 17, from 6pm at the Marine Club on Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale. Everyone is welcome. Members of the Whitsunday Game Fish Club will demonstrate various methods of rigging a range of baits and lures for catching Mackerel, discuss some of the better locations to find them at different stages of the tide, and share a few angling ideas and proven tips
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There has been lots of action on the fishing front the past week, and it’s been great to see so many kids getting amongst it during the school holidays. Unfortunately, the wind isn’t predicted to be on our side for the next few days, but fingers crossed it drops off. Dam The dam has continued to be on the quiet side this week. A few keen anglers made the trip up a few days ago and managed to land a few out of the bays down the back, but overall, there’s not a lot to report. Cooler temperatures
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It was another busy week at Wangaratta Bowls Club, with strong numbers and great competition across all events. Monday’s triples winners were G. Murray, D. Maddeley and R. Agg, who defeated J. Breakwell, J. Stamp and L. Muston. Runners-up were Gary Wills, Ken Wallace and Jim Steel, who got the better of Eileen Dunn, John Foskett and Geoff Coleman. The jackpot didn’t go off. On Tuesday afternoon, Graeme Smith, Robyn Crawford and Maureen Hyde claimed the win over Natalie Hands, Irene Laird and B
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It’s been a massive week at Airlie Beach Bowls Club, with plenty of action both on and off the green. First up, the final results of the Men’s Pennants are in. While the season didn’t end as hoped, considering the size and strength of the opposition clubs, our teams held their own and showed promising signs for next season. Division 1 finished 5th with 20.5 points Division 3 finished 5th with 12 points Division 5 finished 6th with 10 points Division 6 placed 5th with 16.5 points, which include
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With Pennants now completed, attention at Proserpine Bowls Club has turned to the Club Championships, and competition is heating up. On Saturday morning, fiercely contested Club Championship Singles matches were played. Jonathan Bye defeated Dale Haack 27–20, while Andrew Bell claimed a commanding 25–4 win over Philip Brown. Bye backed up on Sunday morning with a strong 25–11 win against Brett Saroglia. The Singles Championship is now just a couple of games away from completion. Andrew Bell wi
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The Coalition has wasted no time returning to the policy table, meeting this week at Parliament House in Canberra. Among those stepping into a key role is Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox, who has been appointed to a newly formed energy policy development group tasked with shaping the Coalition’s future direction on climate and energy. His inclusion signals a strong regional voice in the national conversation, with a clear focus on affordability, reliability and resource-backed so
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The Mackay & District Orchid Society will host its annual Winter Orchid Show this month on Saturday, 19 July, and Sunday, 20 July, at the Mackay and District Senior Citizens Centre, 58 Macalister Street. This year’s event is part of the Festival of Arts Program, drawing attention from across the Mackay and Whitsunday districts. Visitors can expect stunning displays featuring a variety of orchids, including Vandas, Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Phalaenopsis, and Australian native species, showca
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A. L. Tippett Launches Fifth Novel Mackay’s own urban fantasy author, A. L. Tippett, is celebrating a magical milestone with the recent launch of her fifth novel, Gosh Darn Griffins. The event, held on Sunday, June 22 at Kitten Vintage Mackay, brought together fans, friends, and fantasy lovers for a morning of cake, book signings, and storytelling. “I had the most wonderful day at the book launch for my fifth novel, Gosh Darn Griffins! “Thank you to Kitten Vintage Mackay for hosting, to
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Next Film Night: Conclave on Screen About: The Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination with over 1.4 billion believers worldwide. The Pope, its supreme leader and head of the Vatican City, has passed away. Without time to mourn, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with presiding over the conclave to elect a new pope. Over 100 powerful candidates from around the world gather, and the secret voting begins behind the doors of the Sistine Chapel. As the votes are split, Lawrence's anguis
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Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), in collaboration with Regional Development Australia Greater Whitsundays, has launched the 2025 edition of the Greater Whitsunday Regional Projects Development Register. The register now features a streamlined, digitally friendly platform that makes accessing economic data easier than ever. The latest register showcases more than 450 active and planned projects across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions, with a combined value of more than $35 bill
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Sony Camp Returns To Whitsunday Anglican Whitsunday Anglican School once again proudly hosted the Mackay Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, held from Saturday 21 to Monday 23 June 2025, marking 11 years of supporting local families through this much-loved initiative. Sony Camp is a unique programme that offers 18 young people in the region with a disability the opportunity to enjoy a three-day holiday camp experience filled with fun, connection, and care. This important initiative
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