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Christmas for many is a lovely time of year where families and friends gather to celebrate. For some however, Christmas can be extremely lonely. Therefore, Tina Everett from the Whitsunday Social Craft Group is offering surprise homemade Christmas gifts to those spending Christmas alone.
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As many Whitsunday residents are aware, Stinger Season is in full force, but one young boy who wasn't expecting a sting back in September, is 11-year-old Reef Brookes, whose experience has prompted action from his mother.
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Last Thursday, expert in demographic trends Bernard Salt was in the region and presented his views on the region and its future demographics.
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As one of the region’s longest-running local charitable events, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort’s 20th annual Camp and sCare didn’t disappoint.
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Last Thursday the Whitsunday Cruisin Car Club donated a cheque of $2000 to the Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN).
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The cruise season is in full swing and for the 2024/25 season, Shute Harbour will host 25 cruise ship visits, a significant increase from the 19 visits we welcomed in the 2023/24 season.
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If you think you’ve explored all that The Whitsundays has to offer, think again! Just a short drive from Airlie Beach, there are hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a relaxing day out, here are some fantastic day trips around the region.
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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Parc Exclusif, the newest addition to the Whitsundays' accommodation offerings. Perched on a hill with panoramic 360-degree views of Airlie Beach and the surrounding Whitsunday Islands, this property is a hidden gem.
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Ten-year-old Reef Little, has been making waves on the ‘Fishing the Whitsundays’ Facebook page, where he has impressed with his marine life and sea creature inspired artwork.
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In last week’s edition, we honoured two of the three Debney brothers who served their country in World War Two - Corporal Harry Stanley Debney QX2390 and Private Douglas Ross Debney QX 2389, both in the 2/15th Battalion 9th Division.
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On November 11th we remembered those who lost their lives in wars. Remembrance Day services took place in many places in the region, including Cannonvale, Bowen and Proserpine.
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There are four new faces on the Bowen Tourism and Business (BTB) committee. Erika Schmid, Bernie Mackie, Jilly Paddon and Amanda Brockbank joined the committee at last week’s Annual General Meeting held at the Big Mango. The other committee members are Jenn Honnery, Chloe Bauer, Michelle O’Regan and Natalie Lydom.
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Long-awaited works have finally begun at Hamilton Plains, located between Proserpine and Strathdickie Road.
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Beautiful, affectionate and smoochy Tigger loves attention and cuddles. This bundle of joy came into the care of Bowen and Collinsville Pet Rescue after sadly being abandoned.
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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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