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Another year and another spectacular weekend at the St. Bebida’s White on Whitehaven Long Table Lunch. Hosted by Fish D’vine, a spectacular array of fresh local seafood and sumptuous sizzling meats was served alongside crunchy salads and washed down with an array of first-class beverages. Everyone had a wonderful time soaking in the sun and taking a dip in the refreshing turquoise waters of Whitehaven Beach. Co-owner of Fish D’Vine Kev Collins had a great day serving everyone delicious food
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Queenslanders could now be hit with a $6,452 fine or $483 on the spot fine for discarding food, including fish frames, scraps and bait, in a way that may unintentionally attract crocodiles to a public place such as a boat ramp, jetty, pontoon or camping area. Deliberately disturbing or feeding crocodiles could leave you with an increased on the spot fine ranging from $483 to $2580, with the maximum court-imposed fine increasing from $6452 to $26,615. The Minister for the Environment and the Grea
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On August 21, local resident Danielle Blackie tragically lost her life in a house fire in Sugar Loaf. Circumstances were not considered suspicious, and Danielle is remembered by friends that knew her best: “At first glance Danielle Blackie was tough and feisty. She was a strong woman, a trauma survivor, and she could do anything and everything. Danielle was a diamond who sparkled at its best when surrounded by her tribe. “Contrary to her sometimes rugged and brash exterior, she was a gentle
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Over 30 field staff from Wet Tropics Management Authority, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Biosecurity QLD, Marine Parks and Whitsunday Regional Council have completed a 3-day detailed Yellow Crazy Ant survey from 2 – 5 September at infestation areas within Conway National Park. The aim of the detailed survey is to accurately map the infestation areas in Shute Harbour so a revised and cost-effective baiting Program can be implemented. During recent years Council has noticed that the in
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Barefoot Medicine first opened its doors in September 2023 and have since dedicated themselves to community healthcare, celebrating their one-year anniversary this month. To mark this significant milestone, patients, doctors, and staff came together for a cake-cutting ceremony which Owners Shane Howden, Margaret Kurzok, Tanya De Vries and Director of the board, Alex Kennedy also attended. The relaxing nature of Barefoot Medicine is what sets it apart from the rest, the waiting room feels more li
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Lake Proserpine is quickly becoming the mainland jewel in the crown for drawing visitors to the wonderful Whitsundays with Council’s staged masterplan upgrades capitalising on the famed site’s natural splendour. Council has now started hosting events at Lake Proserpine and one of the most popular has been our Kids Fishing Day which returns on Saturday, October 5 on the King’s Birthday Long weekend. Lake Proserpine has become renowned as an angler's paradise, boasting the highest number of ba
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The Bowen Community Garden Working Bee is scheduled for this weekend Saturday 14 September from 7am at Bowen Community Garden. The Working Bee, organised by Stella Life, is aimed to build the Bowen Community Garden into a lush space for all to enjoy. Stella Community is excited to share the progress of the Bowen Community Garden, a groundbreaking project for this community aimed at creating an inclusive and vibrant green space for all to gather, learn, and connect with nature. The Stella Co
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The Zonta Club of Bowen successfully hosted a STEM Workshops for Girls event on August 17th. These workshops, which focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, featured engaging activities specifically designed for girls in grades 5 to 7. “It was wonderful to see the 37 girls who attended so attentive, engaged and participating in the activities,” Cath Morgan said. Facilitator Keziah Furnell from STEM Sisterhood (Townsville) along with her assistants ran a series of hands-on wor
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Yellow Crazy Ants are a highly invasive species in the Whitsundays. In large numbers, they can disrupt entire ecosystems with their veracious appetites and ability to create 'super colonies' across large areas, leaving heavily infested areas without animals, insects or native ants. Whitsunday Regional Council is tackling this issue through an ongoing baiting program, with treatments completed at Shute Harbour, Mandalay, Funnel Bay, and Woodwark. The baiting process is safe and not considered haz
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Happy kids are finishing up term three this week and ready to embark on the two-week September holidays. This means the energy and enthusiasm that is usually expended in the classroom will now be driving parents to exhaustion across the community! To help keep our lively youngsters fulfilled and active over the school holidays, Whitsunday Regional Council local libraries are holding a variety of events. From Storytime to Viking Chess, Medieval Kids Club and Tween Kokedama, there are heaps of en
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Daisy, a 4-year-old beautiful American Bulldog/Mastiff Cross is looking for her fur-ever home. The gentle Daisy is vaccinated and pup-to-date with her Heartworm injections. She is not desexed, however, her current owners would be willing to have her desexed if required. Daisy is a fantastic companion due to her loving nature and is great with children, people in general and other dogs. If you think you could give Daisy the loving home she very much deserves, please contact Brooke: 0490 530 151
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A century ago, people did not have the broad range of home entertainment available to us today. Prior to 1924, there was no radio or television and gramophones and records were quite expensive. The first mention of a wireless set being used for home entertainment purposes in Proserpine was recorded in the local newspaper on September 20 1924. “The wireless was installed at the residence of Mr Robert Shepherd in Chapman Street.” Mr Robert Shepherd, Chairman of the district at the time, was obvi
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This week Season to date Cane crushed 87,239 632,083 Average bin weight 9.62 9.59 CCS 13.96 13.81 Cane variety performance for region Variety % CCS Variety % CCS Q208 26.7 14.35 SRA9 6.4 13.93 Q253 16.7 13.89 KQ228 3.8 13.63 Q240 16.2 13.86 SRA13 2.2 13.98 Q183 9.2 13.78 SRA21 2.1 12.75 Comments Proserpine Mill processed just over 87,000 tonnes for the week. This was above budget and the highest weekly throughput for the year. Average weekly CCS came in below budget at 13.96 units. The highest C
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World Suicide Prevention Day is on the 10 September every year and earlier this week the Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) held a memorial service in Proserpine and Bowen. Almost 20 people came along to the event in Proserpine and WSPN President Matt Stokes said it was wonderful to connect. “Today is an opportunity for people to come but it can be difficult, especially if it is still raw in their life,” said Matt. “People have to work through a grieving process to then reach a poin
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The team is back in The Whitsundays after a trip to Brisbane for Experience Queensland—Southeast Asia and India. Organised by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and held at the new Star in Brisbane, it was a fantastic chance to connect with and learn from key trade partners from India, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. The event brought 45 decision-makers together, allowing us to share and educate them on our region and key product. As part of the program, key buyers visited The Whitsundays to
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Jade and Crystal from Tourism Whitsundays enjoyed a spectacular day trip with Iconic Whitsunday Adventures aboard their sleek vessel, Viper. It was Crystal's first encounter with the Whitsundays' iconic sights, and there was a real excitement to share the beauty of these incredible destinations. One of the tour’s standout features is its ability to visit three of the Whitsundays’ most iconic spots—Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, and the Outer Great Barrier Reef—in a single day. The adventure b
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Tossing and turning at night? While an occasional sleepless night isn't catastrophic, problems can start when it becomes a regular occurrence. Around half of the Australian population suffers from sleep problems. Here are some tips on securing a better night sleep: 1. And breathe... Stress can significantly impact your sleep quality, therefore it is essential to create a calming environment before bed. Get rid of any light and turn off your phone and any screens an hour before sleep and eng
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The Whitsundays Songwriters Festival has just released an exciting name for its upcoming event announcing this week that Wendy Matthews will inspire festival goers this year. Due to take place from 10-15 October, the Whitsundays Songwriters Festival is now in its third year and is quickly becoming a highlight on the annual event calendar. Offering a professional Songwriter Residential Retreat (10-15 October), a one-day workshop for emerging songwriters on Saturday 12 October, and an evening pe
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Prepare to be transported on a satirical hip-hop journey with The Versace Boys, who will be electrifying Airlie Beach with their performance at KC’s Bar and Grill this weekend. Anticipate trumpets, stylish designer outfits, and witty, yet clever songs that are sure to entertain. Musical duo Will Henderson and Alex Johnson met in Berlin in 2019 at a Sticky Fingers concert. Their chance meeting led to a creative partnership, but COVID-19 cut their European journey short, prompting them to continue
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Geed Up are back in Airlie Beach, and ready to give a fantastic performance at the Airlie Beach Hotel. The Pub is becoming one of Geed UP's regular stomping grounds – and they’re becoming one of the region’s all-time favourite shows. While the band have played larger venues in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, they maintain that the Airlie Beach Hotel remains a place that inspires them and their music the most. Geed Up is a vibrant ensemble of six diverse talents, each bringing their own flair t
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American-born Australian-favourite Arj Barker is touring Australia to perform ‘The Mind Field’. In ‘The Mind Field’ Arj will have audiences laughing in their seat whilst also walking away thinking about life differently. We spoke to Arj ahead of his performance and he said the show was born from the idea that “everything is a giant mind field.” “There are some people that think consciousness is the source of everything, as opposed to matter. It's a big argument and in established science,
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Are you interested in exploring the diverse roles available in the Navy, Army and Air Force? Or are you considering a career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF)? Next Wednesday in front of the Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) and next Thursday at Whitsunday PCYC, the ADF are hosting a Mobile ADF Careers Centre (MACC) where you can chat with current serving members about job roles, further study opportunities, or flexible part-time commitment. This is a great opportunity to ask any ques
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Friday 13 September The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) KC’s: Josiah (from 8pm) Grand View Hotel: Paul Berger (from 8pm) Saturday 14 September The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: ABBA Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) KC’s: Tash (from 8pm) Grand View Hotel: Daybreak (from 8pm) Coral Sea Pavilion: Live Music (from 1pm) Coral Sea Pavilion: Chill DJ Session (2pm – 6pm) Sunday 15 September The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel: ABBA Tribute (2pm – 5.
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September 13 Airlie Beach Movie Night – Trolls & Jumanji, Airlie Beach Foreshore, from 6pm 13 Celtic Illusion, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, from 7.30pm 14 Paul Bowman Challenge, Pros/Whit Junior Rugby League Grounds 15 Paul Bowman Challenge, Pros/Whit Junior Rugby League Grounds 17 Sailing For Those With Disability, Whitsunday Sailing Club, from 9am 18 Mobile ADF Careers Centre – from 10am, Proserpine Entertainment Centre 18 Mobile ADF Careers Centre – 5pm, Whitsunday PCYC 19 Mobile A
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The Airlie Beach Festival of Music, set to rock the Whitsundays from November 8 to 10, is just around the corner and excitement is building. This annual event, presented by the Whitsunday Sailing Club, promises an unforgettable experience with its diverse lineup and lively atmosphere. The highly anticipated daily lineup has been announced, with one day tickets now available. For those looking to dive into the full festival experience, grab a three-day pass that gives you access to five days of
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