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A snorkelling trip at one of the Whitsundays' most iconic destinations turned into a medical emergency last Thursday, when a woman in her 50s experienced breathing difficulties in a near-drowning incident at Whitehaven Beach. Just before midday on 17 July, BMA CQ Rescue was urgently tasked to the area with the rescue helicopter becoming the only emergency service able to respond swiftly due to the area’s isolation. Landing directly on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach, the onboard critica
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Released For Community Feedback Whitsunday Regional Council is encouraging the community to share their feedback on the draft Airlie Beach Masterplan, a bold vision aimed at guiding the town’s future growth and transformation in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics and beyond. Mayor Ry Collins said the draft plan marks an exciting step forward in reimagining the future of Airlie Beach and shaping a long-term vision that extends to 2050. “This is a draft for feedback, and we want locals, visitors a
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Following the tragic death of 17 year old Jack Beasley in Sufers Paradise in 2019 the Queensland Police Service has been very proative in addressing community concerns about knife crime in Queensland. In 2021 the legslative framwework for ‘Jacks Law’ was put in place. This legislation allowed Police the power to use hand held scanning devices in relelvant places. Airlie Beach Safe Night Precinct is one of those areas that was named. Since 2021 in Queensland more then 100,611 wanding operations
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Meet Michelle McPherson The Whitsundays community will soon welcome experienced paediatric psychologist Michelle Macpherson, who is set to begin consulting at Barefoot Medicine Whitsunday next week. With more than 25 years in Educational and Developmental Psychology, Michelle brings extensive experience supporting young people aged 2 to 18, particularly those navigating anxiety, depression, school refusal, and complex diagnoses. Her client-centred approach is built on collaboration with familie
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To Celebrate 100 Years This Sunday! A century of education, faith and community spirit will be honoured this weekend as St Catherine’s Catholic College hosts its much-anticipated Centenary Picnic on Sunday, the 27th of July, from 10am to 3pm. Held at the college grounds, the family-friendly celebration promises a day of connection, celebration and fun for all ages. Locals past and present are warmly invited to attend and take part in this special milestone event. Guests can look forward to a v
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Cory O’Shea knows how far an apprenticeship with Wilmar Sugar and Renewables can take you. He scored a fitting and turning apprenticeship at Wilmar’s Herbert sugar mills straight out of school, back in 2007, and is now Manager Operations at Proserpine Mill. “I knew I wanted to do a trade, and Mum and Dad strongly encouraged me to try for an apprenticeship at the mill,” Mr O’Shea said. “I didn’t have a family connection to the mill, but I knew some people who worked there so I organised work e
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Whitsundays-based spiritualist and author Marion Weatherburn is preparing to launch her second book, ‘Wired Not Weird’, this Sunday at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Describing herself as a fourth-generation spiritualist, Marion has completed nearly 7,000 readings over 37 years and her new book, ‘Wired Not Weird’, is both memoir and manual. “This book is a spiritual handbook. It teaches people how to hear, how to listen, and how to know, so they can connect with their own guides and loved ones,”
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Change The Way You Connect Whether you love working the room or loathe the awkward small talk, the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites you to reimagine what networking can do for your business. Ahead of the 2025 Whitsunday Business Conference, the Chamber will host a high-impact preview event at 7:30am Thursday 14 August at Club Whitsunday, Airlie Beach. This practical and energising session will demonstrate why networking is not just a social nicety but a core business strat
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Let’s Shape the Future of Airlie Beach Together The draft Airlie Beach Masterplan is now out for community feedback and Council would love your input. This isn’t just a plan on paper. It’s a shared vision for the future of Airlie Beach and a roadmap for how we can create better public spaces, encourage smart investment, and get ready to shine when we host the 2032 Olympic sailing events right here in the Whitsundays. The draft reflects years of community feedback on what matters most — things
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Soft plastics can’t be recycled in your yellow-lidded recycling bin. In fact, placing them in the yellow bin can contaminate the load, meaning the entire batch might end up in landfill. What a waste! To check if plastic waste can be recycled, try the scrunch test! Soft plastics can be scrunched into a ball and don’t bounce back (like cling wrap, plastic bags and food wrappers) - these items must go in the waste bin. Hard plastics (like milk bottles, yogurt tubs and shampoo bottles) can be placed
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Goodness Gracious the health and lifestyle store has been quietly nourishing the local community with natural remedies, wellness essentials and alternative products that can be hard to find elsewhere. Stepping into the store, visitors are met with an impressive selection of Ayurvedic medicine, medicinal mushrooms, herbal teas, and supplements, from magnesium, zinc in liquid colloidal form to black seed and oregano oils, known for their immune and digestive support. Popular products like castor
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Most people are about to receive their annual super statement to 30th June 2025. The annual returns have been around the long-term average, between 6% and 10% depending on which portfolio you are in and how much risk or volatility you’re comfortable with. This year’s returns are around average, but they do fluctuate from year to year. For the previous three years they were typically 2% to 4% higher and the 2021 Financial Year was boomer at around 20% to 30%. These returns sound great but don’t
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Don’t forget anything! Receipts for work-related deductions. Logbooks for phone usage & motor vehicle. Rental property income and expenses. Records for all investment changes throughout the year (i.e., crypto and shares buy and sell). Make an appointment to see one of our experienced tax Accountant’s today – 07 4948 4444.
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"Do I really need a will?" – Yes. Yes, you do. It’s not just about who gets the air fryer. A good will ensures your wishes are followed and makes things easier for the people you leave behind. Without one things can get messy, fast. And not the fun kind of messy. At Whitsunday Law, we walk you through the process step by step. Whether it’s your first will or time for an update, we’ll make it straightforward and stress-free. Because your estate shouldn’t be left to chance (or to a dodgy online
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Bowen State High School came alive with colour, culture, and community spirit on Friday, the 18th of July, as students, staff, families and community partners gathered to celebrate NAIDOC Week. The day began with a heartfelt Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony, led by Juru Elder Uncle Jimmy Gaston and accompanied by traditional Aboriginal dancers. Student representatives proudly raised the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in a special flag-raising ceremony. To commem
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Abbot Point Crew Lends a Hand to Bowen RSL It was all smiles at the Bowen RSL earlier this month when a team of hardworking volunteers from Abbot Point Operations stepped in to help with a task that was as heavy as it was heartfelt. As part of a recent community grant allocation, Abbot Point Operations donated a full set of brand-new chairs to the Bowen RSL and went one step further by personally delivering and moving both the new and old furniture on site. Bowen RSL’s Rhonda Nilsson couldn’t
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Bowen is once again set to roar to life as the Don River Dash returns for its seventh year this September, promising high-octane action, community spirit, and a unique racing experience in the heart of the Whitsundays. What started in 2019 with just 40 bikes and 30 cars has grown into a major motorsport event. Attracting around 100 vehicles, including trophy trucks, buggies, and other modified racers and over 220 bike riders and growing. The 50-kilometre course, set in the dry Don River bed, i
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Just days after the state budget, Bowen was the site for the first of many projects making up an historic investment into safety on the Bruce Highway. Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, said it was only fitting that priority works included a notorious section of the highway just north of Bowen and that the state government was ‘getting on with delivering on our commitments’. “For too long words are all that have been delivered when it comes to addressing safety on the Bruce Highway,” Mr Last s
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The Bowen Polocrosse Club is preparing for a weekend to remember, with its inaugural Ladies Day event happening this Saturday, the 26th of July. Tickets to the highly anticipated event sold out weeks in advance, marking a promising start for what could become a new annual tradition. Running from 12pm to 4pm, the ticketed event will treat 100 lucky guests to live acoustic music, prosecco, raffles, and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere alongside A and B grade polocrosse matches. With optional cat
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July 26 2025 Mayor's Charity Ball, Proserpine Entertainment Centre, 5pm - 12am, $250 27 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am 27 St Catherine's Catholic College Centenary Picnic, 10am - 3pm 27 Book Launch - Wired not Weird, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 2:30pm 29 Sailing For Those With Disability, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 9am 29 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm-3:45pm 31 Author Talk Session by Marion Weatherburn, Beach Book Boutique, from 11am
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Friday 25th July Airlie Beach Hotel: Aaron Saxon (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Sam McCann (from 8pm) KC's: Corey Harris (from 8pm) Saturday 26th July Airlie Beach Hotel: Robbie Williams Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) Airlie Beach Hotel: Aaron Saxon (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Hannah Roberts (from 8pm) Coral Sea Pavillion: DJ Shae (1pm – 6pm) KC's: Shaun Diver Sunday 27th July Airlie Beach Hotel: Robbie Williams Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) Airlie Beach Hotel: Paul Fergus Morris (6.30pm – 9.30pm) Grand V
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Young instrumentalists from the Whitsunday region have the exciting opportunity to represent their community on the state stage this August, with invitations now open for the 2025 Oz Schools Instrumental Championships (OSIC). Held at the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane, OSIC is a prestigious solo performance competition for school-age students, with categories including piano, strings, drums, and guitar. The event will feature Queensland’s most talented young musicians performing in a l
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Get ready to rewind time, Airlie Beach is set to be drenched in synths, sequins and shoulder pads when the Rewind 80s Band return for two epic shows this August. The Melbourne-based seven-piece group, led by powerhouse vocalist and band founder Samantha Atkins, will take to the stage at the Airlie Beach. “It’s all the greatest hits from the 80s, think Madonna, Van Halen, ABBA, Jimmy Barnes, and more,” Samantha said. “We’re all dressed up in full costume, and the setlist is a fail safe for hit
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Effy is a 4-month-old kitten who came into care through a recent surrender. A little shy to begin with, she quickly blossoms into a loving and affectionate companion once she feels safe. With a gentle soul and playful nature, Effy is the perfect blend of zoomies and snuggle time. She loves darting after feather wands and chasing plastic balls at lightning speed, but she's just as happy curling up in your lap for cuddles. If you're after a kitten with personality, charm, and a whole lot of love
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