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For this year’s Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness Day the Proserpine Golf Club have seen the wonderful community we have here in the Whitsundays come together and get behind the cause.
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The Airlie Beach Festival of Music transformed the town into a vibrant celebration, drawing over 10,000 attendees for five days of live music, themed costumes, and unforgettable moments.
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As the waters around the Whitsunday region begin to warm up, it's crucial for locals to be more aware of the upcoming cyclone season, which officially runs from November 1st to April 30th.
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With cyclone season fast approaching, now is the time to start your garden preparations. Norina Jane from WhitPro gave us her top tips for protecting your garden, and yourself during cyclone season.
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The weekend of Friday, 29 November, and Saturday, 30 November, promises a pair of unforgettable performances at the Airlie Beach Hotel, which will host a spectacular evening of live entertainment featuring the acclaimed debut of the American duo, the Blues Brothers.
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One of the world’s most beloved performers, Arj Barker, will have you questioning the fundamental components of life itself with his upcoming performance at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre this Friday.
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Prepare for a wizardry evening of family fun, delicious eats, and a cult classic magical screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone this Friday!
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This November the exquisite talents of an outstanding forty-piece orchestra will delight and impress audiences at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre with the commendable debut of My Favorite Things – Rodgers & Hammerstein Gala Concert.
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Proserpine State High School's 62nd Annual Awards Night was held on Tuesday celebrating the outstanding achievements of students in academics, sports, cultural and leadership pursuits.
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Bowen State High School are celebrating after their Year 8 and 9 students completed their week in Mackay at the F1 in Schools State Final.Principal Rob Harris is proud of both teams.
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The Whitsunday Social Craft Group is looking for any school supplies that you do not want. Whether that's pencils, erasers, rulers, sharpeners, pens, geometry sets, unused paper or books with blank pages they want to hear from you.
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At the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry Annual General Meeting (AGM) the new board for 2024 – 2025 was announced.
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Twenty-eight players from the Bowen Bridge Club travelled to Airlie Beach to compete in a one-day Red Point competition hosted by the Airlie Beach Bridge Club.
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The Volunteer Cruise Ship Ambassadors celebrated their 20th year last Thursday.
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The 2024 PBR Monster Energy Tour Grand Finals in Townsville delivered an unforgettable weekend of bull riding, with history made as 19-year-old Boston Leather became the first Rookie of the Year to also claim the Australian Championship title.
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This past weekend, six dedicated Cannonvale Cannons swimmers braved the sweltering temperatures in the forties to compete at the Moranbah Highlanders Swim Meet. We extend a big thank you to the Harland and Chegwidden families, who proudly represented the Cannons.
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The Airlie Beach Bowls Club community has been bustling with activity, as members prepare for the completion of the club’s beautiful new hard cover. While the final assembly of the cover is scheduled for January, members are eagerly awaiting the resumption of regular bowls. Keep an eye out for announcements about the official return.
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The Bowen Bowls Club (BBC) hosted its inaugural Open Fours tournament, attracting 16 regional teams to compete for a total prize pool of $4,760 across five games of 18 ends.
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The Proserpine Bowls Club enjoyed a vibrant week of activities, starting on Wednesday with a well-attended afternoon of social bowls in preparation for the Memorial Day Carnival.
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Melbourne Cup Day brought a festive atmosphere to the Wangaratta Bowls Club as social players combined their love of bowls with a few sweeps to mark the occasion.
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It was a fantastic day for golf as 32 players hit the course for the Melbourne Cup Day Stableford competition, followed by a delightful spread provided by the club’s members.
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The Whitsunday Golf Club hosted an action-packed day with 20 players competing for the 2024 WGC Club Championship, the coveted Medal of Medals, and a weekly stroke competition. Under warm and breezy conditions, players showcased their determination and skill across the grades.
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The Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project, once a key part of Queensland’s energy future, has officially been scrapped by the newly-elected LNP Government. After releasing a detailed report into the project’s feasibility, Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie confirmed it was neither financially viable nor environmentally sustainable, citing an overwhelming $36 billion cost. For many local residents, the decision brought a sense of relief after years of uncertainty, with concerns about tr
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Cancer brings with it a profound sense of uncertainty, a reality that can feel overwhelming at times. Each stage of this journey, from the jarring moment of diagnosis to the draining side effects of chemotherapy, presents its own unique challenges. Now, as I await my PET scan results just one day before my next round of chemotherapy, I find myself in a particularly daunting moment, grappling with the weight of what those results may bring. By the time this paper goes to print, I’ll know the outc
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The waterfall and slide at the Bluewater Lagoon has been temporarily closed due to a water pump failure. A new pump has been ordered and will be installed as soon as it arrives. Mackay Regional Council aims to have the slide back in action by Saturday, December 14, just in time for the summer break. Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your understanding while they complete these essential repairs. The rest of the lagoon will be unaffected by the repairs and will c
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