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With an extensive array of up to 50 extracurricular and co-curricular activities and clubs available to our Prep to Year 12 students at St Catherine’s Catholic College, a supportive environment is always at hand for them to venture into new territories, cultivate fresh skills, and forge lasting friendships. The positive impact of such diverse learning opportunities outside the conventional classroom is evident on a daily basis to our teachers. These activities span a broad spectrum of interests
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Property owners from across the region gathered at the Coral Sea Resort earlier this month to hear all about the new Strata legislation that came into effect on the first of May. This free community information session was hosted by Archers Strata Professionals and their Chief Executive Officer Nicky Lonergan told the room about the upcoming changes. The new legislation addressed the following changes: Smoking Bodies corporate will be able to introduce bylaws that prohibit smoking and vaping
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It’s a proud moment for Ben Holliday and Christine Cullen who have recently purchased a business they love, igniting new passion into the enterprise and continuing a legacy they have both helped to grow over the years. On March 1 the couple officially took over Whitsunday Pool Service from Dale Mackrill who had owned the business for over 15 years. Ben had previously worked for the company for nine years before leaving to pursue his own dream of running a mobile pool business three years ago.
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The 2024 theme for the Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Festival has been announced and people across the region are already getting excited about the Above and Below theme that is set to highlight our beautiful region once again. This month, Cruise Whitsundays also confirmed their naming rights sponsorship for the event once again, their involvement bringing some exciting environmentally focused boat tours which will become one of the feature events during the festival. Renowned for bein
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Avid fashionistas from across the region are busy creating fabulous designs ahead of the 2024 Wilmar Sugar and Renewables Wearable Arts Parade which is due to take place in August as one of the central events hosted by the Great Barrier Reef Festival. To ignite further creative flair, there will be a special workshop at Whitsunday Sailing Club next month. This will be an opportunity for participants to learn from some of the best artists of this kind in the region. Hosted by Creative Connect
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The bucket-list item on many a locals’ list, the annual St. Bebida White on Whitehaven by Fish D’vine Catering is the only long lunch of its kind open to the public on Whitehaven Beach. This extravagant, decadent and opulent affair invites guests to indulge in a full day on Whitehaven Beach, where you are whisked away to a paradise, that is just a short distance from your home. Starting your day aboard an air-conditioned ferry, the party begins as soon as you join the sea of stunning white out
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Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic and love between country’s most famous couple with The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show. In ‘Get Rhythm’ witness real-life husband and wife duo Mark Caligiuri and Johanne Caligiuri mimic famous on-stage couple Johnny Cash and June Carter. Alongside Mark and Johanne are Mark’s sons, Chris and Lucas, and Mark’s cousin Adam Prozzo – making this incredible show an authentic family affair. At young ages, both Mark and Johanne loved classic music, Johanne g
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Bringing almost 30 years of on-stage experience to the Whitsundays, the highly acclaimed Bill Chambers is performing at the Reef Gateway’s wonderful beer garden in less than a month’s time. Known also for his famous daughter, Casey Chambers, Bill Chambers has been surrounded by music in his family his entire life. Growing up, his father was an amateur folk singer and songwriter, and his mother would sing in harmony with him. Bill thought it was normal for everyone to have music around them. N
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The world’s largest motorcycling charity event arrives in Bowen this weekend! This year marks the third year the event will take place in Bowen, with dapper gentlemen from Bowen, Whitsundays and Burdekin all taking part in the event on Sunday 19 May. At this year’s ride, money raised will be donated to prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs by the official charity partner, Movember. The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride is a global event and this year it is expected that 90,00
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Clear out your closet and get ready to bring in some treasured goodies and preloved items for the inaugural Zero Waste Solutions Preloved Night Market which is due to be held this evening. A host of stalls awaits and attendees are welcome to browse for some preloved clothing gold. Over the years Preloved Markets have increasingly become a great way for people to find new items of clothing while simultaneously getting more closet space. On the night coffee and snacks will be available to purch
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Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls saw a good roll up with some great games being played with Tony Whitehorn’s team leading Lu Rogan and second Rick Galea run away winners from the rest of the field, however the Jackpot never went off . Friday Morning the Endeavour Foundation disabled group came for their bowls lesson and showed that with practice they could represent our area in the disability games October 2025. Saturday morning Scroungers saw Russell Jackson, Eric Barnard and Arthur McManus
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Sunday Social: Ray, Ross and Kirky defeated Marion, Rob and Jane. Sue, Andy and Gavin defeated Allen, Dave and Steve. Jack, Wendy and Lloyd drew with Ron, Daryl and Jeff. Team Gus defeated Team Lloyd. Wednesday Social: Eddy, Gordo and Jeff defeated Brit, Sue and Jason. I.Thatcher, R.Muir and K.Jewell drew with M.Tuttle, J.Gilbert and M.Wright. Dave and Gus defeated Ron and Steve. Ladies B Singles: Tiarna Winter defeated Tracey Roach. Ladies A Singles: Lou Fordham defeated Helen Jacobsen. Co
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Competition results: Fely Duncan defeated Teresa Willshire. In Men’s A Singles Kevin Jewell defeated Herb Dalton. Mother’s Day winners Kevin Daniel, Marg Wilson and Greg Colquhoun defeated Toni Bowen, Graeme Read and Kennedy Whitton. Teresa Willshire, Maureen Hyde and Keith Armstrong defeated Bill Myers, Alby Vigar and D Maddingley. Robyn Stitt, Laurie Land and Allan Rolfe defeated Deb Retchless, Sue Shearing and Mark Drummond. Alf, Kevin Jewell and Pat Tracey defeated Bron, Ron Hyde and
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On Wednesday, Ladies winner was Elona Lynch with 37 points, runner up was Anne McGowan with 33 points. Men’s winner was Alix Webb with 41 points, runner up Ross Petersen on 37 points. On Friday, the ladies hosted the Bowen ladies open with 82 players taking to the course. Congratulations to Sheree Hasson from Nudgee who was the winner on the day with 71 gross score. Saturday was the Men’s B & C grade open. Frank Bidgood was the B Grade gross winner after a 3-hole playoff, Gross runner up Ca
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The drizzle stayed away long enough on the Labour Day Monday to allow Ryan Wilkes to notch up three bogeys, one eagle and seven birdies for a fantastic forty stableford points after his plus two handicap was applied. Two adrift was Levi Holmes. Pins went to Toni Clauss, Brent Franke, and Ryan Wilkes got the other two. Nathan Holohan won Thursday's competition in very damp conditions with a creditable 39 points: two ahead of Ash Morley-Hart. On Sunday Brett Bauer edgede out Patrick Conen on 3
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The weekly 9-hole stableford saw Alan Clinch take the win with 23 points, second with 22 points was Paula Wronski. Fridays 9-hole stableford saw Jayden Parata in first place with 22 points, second place with 21 points was Rhys Bartholomew. Sundays 2 ball ambrose competition saw Brock Brindle and Troy Pettiford in first place with 43.75, second place with 45.5 was Michael Bond and Tyson Flavel. This Sunday will be 18-hole stableford tee off anytime. Contributed with thanks to Kate Cross.
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The Bowen Visitor Information Centre has again been recognised as an accredited centre. There are about 100 accredited Visitor Information Centres in Queensland and each needs to meet a certain criteria and list of standards in order to achieve the accreditation. A site audit was conducted by a representative of the Tourism Group, on behalf of Tourism and Events Queensland. Bowen Tourism and Business received their letter of congratulations last week. “We wish to acknowledge your centre’s co
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Over 100 people gathered to celebrate 50 years of Meals on Wheels at a special event held in Proserpine last Saturday and it was a time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks to the incredible efforts of volunteers, committee members and staff. The first meal was served on May 6, 1974, to Mrs Hartwig who paid just 50 cents for a three-course meal which was delivered by Mrs Vera McLennan. An initiative of the Uniting Church of Proserpine, the inception of our local Meals on Wheels was spearheade
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To raise awareness of Australian Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, Whitsunday Counselling and Support hosted a candle lighting ceremony at the Volunteer Marine Club, to honour the people that have lost their lives due to domestic violence. Manager of Counselling Services, at Whitsunday Counselling and Support, Sharon Parker expressed the importance of the ceremony. “Today is candle lighting ceremony where we remember those people that have lost their lives to domestic and family
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Hi Everyone, When I was in my late teens, out on the town back in my hometown of Maidstone in the UK, I saw a young man hit his girlfriend straight across the face. Without thinking I broke off from my group of friends and marched up to the guy saying something like – “Oi, get off her!” Of course, he instantly turned on me, but fortunately some of the friends I was with quickly intervened and pulled me away. “We must go back, we can’t just see that happen and do nothing!” I remember saying f
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You never realise how lucky we are to have such remarkable local hospitals until you need the service and experience the magic firsthand. This is exactly what happened to Whitsunday local, Koren Stewart who took to social media site, Whitsundays Chat last week to thank the staff who helped her out when she needed it the most. “I just want to give a shout out and a huge thank you to Proserpine Hospital and Proserpine Ambulance service,” read the post. “You don't realise how lucky we are, until
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Over 150 uniformed soldiers will march through the Airlie Beach Main Street this Saturday, as part of the Freedom of Entry parade and it is expected to be a great spectacle for the whole community to embrace. The soldiers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment (3CER) from Townsville will march down our street with bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and insignia flying. Freedom of the City is traditionally a right granted to a military unit by a Local Government to honour a distinguis
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A tourist travelling through the region purchased his winning Lotto ticket at Bowen Convenience Store, before the Saturday Gold Lotto Draw saw his lucky numbers get pulled and a life-changing $700,000 won. The gentleman had been travelling through the region with his wife and said that he couldn’t believe his luck. “It will help pay off the house which is really exciting,” he said. “We will definitely continue the holiday, that’s for sure!” Pleased with his win, the gentlemen disclosed that
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Young drivers will now be able to improve their defensive driving in a safe and controlled environment thanks to a new Young Drivers Defensive Driving Program which is set to kick-off this weekend. Timed to run alongside National Road Safety Week, the one-day training program is dedicated to upskill new drivers, giving them the skills to deal with situations that naturally arise while driving. Operated by 2022 Whitsunday Young Citizen of the Year, Declan Coull, the course is part of a broader
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