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Local residents will soon have access to a series of free bushfire management and planning workshops which are designed to support landowners throughout the region in preparation for the upcoming bushfire season. An initiative of the Whitsunday Regional Council and part of the Whitsunday Resilience Bushfire Project, these workshops aim to provide landowners with the opportunity to learn how to assess bushfire risk and gain an understanding of important mitigation, response and recovery methods.
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Proserpine State High School Student Reid Ogden represented the school at the Ministerial Student Advisory Council meeting in Brisbane last week and the school are extremely proud of him. Reid said it was a privilege to be one of 18 students to represent their individual schools and have his voice heard by the panel about policies and rules for students attending school. Some topics that were discussed and reviewed by the council were the ‘Away For The Day' mobile phone policy, senior schooli
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The next five years of tourism growth and development has been outlined in an extensive Whitsunday Region Destination Management Plan (DMP) which was released by Tourism Whitsundays last week. The new plan provides a whole of region framework for action, with opportunities to optimise tourism in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics. It will run from 2024 to 2028. The main vision for the plan has been to showcase The Whitsundays as the globally recognised Great Barrier Reef destination famous for
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Transitioning into Prep is an exciting milestone for both children and their parents who are embarking on the next chapter of life. It’s a time where new friendships are made, a formal education begins, and the foundations are set for the adults they will eventually become. Holding your hand through this new adventure is Whitsunday Christian College whose nurturing Prep program allows each child to flourish and feel safe and secure. Nestled safely within their intimate and dedicated Prep area
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Just Tuk’n Around hit the road in 2015 as a fun, light-hearted, informative eco-friendly tour experience. Their unique fleet of 14 tuk tuks offer a range of tours – from their 30-minute tour, their popular Progressive Dinner, and special occasion celebrations – that zip around our pathways and boardwalks highlighting the history, landscape, and everything to do in Airlie Beach. Just Tuk’n Around welcomed new owners in July 2023, Julia and Steve Whitton. They met on Long Island in 1992 and the
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This month marks Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month, a time when we come together as a community to acknowledge the significance of this issue in our society. As Mayor, I stand with our community in raising awareness and advocating for the prevention of domestic and family violence. While there is heightened national interest in this issue at the moment, it's important to recognise that the problem is ongoing. I had the honour of attending candle lighting ceremonies in Bowen and C
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Whitsunday Regional Council is offering FREE bushfire resilience training and Property Bushfire Plans for landowners, funded by the Commonwealth Government's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. These sessions help participants assess risks and learn crucial mitigation strategies. Training is available in Proserpine, Collinsville, Cannonvale, and Bowen to enhance community resilience against potential bushfires. Call 1300 972 753 to enquire.
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Rob Taylor Expands The Empire After a successful six years in business, Taylors Property Specialists is charting new waters with its expansion into Proserpine, a key market which owner Rob Taylor, has earmarked for extensive growth. Purchasing Whitsunday Realty earlier this year, Rob’s strategic business plan identifies a young, dynamic element coming into the Proserpine market, alongside future overall growth of a broader region set to boom in the coming years. “We’ve got a really good mar
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Introducing our region’s first buyers’ agency, Whitsundays Property Buyers, a dedicated local service that assists with one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life – buying a new home. At the heart of the transaction, a buyers’ agent is a Licensed Real Estate professional who offers impartial advice to people so they can make informed decisions at every step of their home-buying journey. With access to both on and off market properties, Whitsundays Property Buyers open
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With one in two people receiving a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime, cancer is rapidly moving from being a taboo subject, into a commonly discussed and often shared experience, where we can relate, support and tackle the disease together. While everyone is nervous about heading to the doctor to check an unusual lump, pain or symptom, it is vital that we all take responsibility for our health and make the appointment. Countless studies have shown that when cancer is picked up in its early
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“This is the best place in the world.” “You’ll never find a better place than this in the world.” This is how two regulars at the Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre describe the place where they go to relax, connect and enjoy a range of activities. The Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre provide group social support to the elderly or people living with disabilities. Workshops, art therapy and DrumFun are just some of the things they offer. Chief Executive Officer, Jayne Milne says through
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More than 250 students and their family members attended Proserpine State High School’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Evening last week. Industry representatives flew in from a range of locations, including capital cities and apprentice guest speakers travelled in from mine camps to speak at the school’s inaugural event. The aim of the evening was to prepare students for entering the workforce and helping them understand what’s involved in an apprenticeship or traineeship application proces
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Are you looking for a way to spend a Friday evening outside with the family? The Airlie Beach Movie Screen has regular showings with many of your family favourite movies. The screen is located on the Airlie Beach Foreshore and the whole community is welcome to come down with their picnic blankets to enjoy an open-air movie under the stars. The film viewings start at 6pm, are entirely free and are held every second Friday of the month. Friday 31 May The Last Daughter As part of National Recon
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Did you think ‘Back to the 70’s & 80’s Band’ was the only Pub Birthday celebrations? Well, you thought wrong. In addition to the light-hearted fun, you will enjoy with the ‘Back to the 70’s & 80’s Band’, you will also be amazed by the internationally touring tribute act ‘London Calling’ who are also coming to celebrate The Pub’s birthday in style. Starring three internationally touring tribute performers ‘London Calling’ is the highest quality tribute act and it promises to be a once in a li
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Don’t miss out on the all-day Mother’s Day celebrations at the Reef Gateway, where your festivities will be covered from sunrise to sunset. If you’re early risers the buffet breakfast starts at 9am and runs until 11am, it’s a great way to start the morning. Filled with all of your hot and cold food favourites, it will be a breakfast that will delight. The breakfast costs $36 for adults, $15 for ages 6-12 and under 5’s are free. Mum will also get a complimentary drink on arrival after 10am.
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Calling all car enthusiasts! Whitsunday Cruisin’ Car Club is hosting their annual Show & Shine event at the Coral Sea Marina later this month and everyone is invited. Soak up the glorious views over the marina while simultaneously taking a stroll through the dozens of parked up classic vehicles. From muscle cars to custom vehicles, motorcycles, hot rods and classic cars, there is something for every petrol-head to enjoy. There will also be food vendors, coffee vans and ice cream available
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The Whitsundays Writers Festival, which is due to take place in September this year, has just announced that for the first time in its history, there will be a dedicated Festival Bookshop as part of the landmark event. Already offering an innovative new festival format with events such as the Book Club High Tea, The Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards, Love Letter To Queensland and Karaoke Poetry, the event is set to be a game-changer in the local event space. Part of this inspiring vision is to
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For those of us who think little of jumping into a car at a moment’s notice and scooting off to Mackay in an hour and a half, day or night, it’s hard to imagine a time when Mackay was reached via Bowen per boat! Such was the case in 1908 when Mrs Eliza Fuller, her husband and very young daughter and son decided to visit friends there. This is her story reported in the “Proserpine Guardian”. Friends from Proserpine, the Velongs, had sold their farm and moved to a hotel in Mackay and invited the
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I'd probably say as far as the population and how much people want it, yeah, there would be, but probably not as much as other places. Most people just went down to Cannonvale or Airlie Beach where they have a bit more access to that. And I’d like to see more up here in Proserpine, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. Nikki Ellis I don't think there's enough here at all. But yeah, I think, art exhibitions and other things like that, I would absolutely like to see that. I'm a bit of a recluse. I stay a
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles hit the road to Bakers Creek on Saturday to take on the Tigers in Seniors and Under 17s while Under 12s and 14s had a bye. Senior Men Won 45 – 37 Sea Eagles Senior Men were back on the winners list this week with a hard fought win over Bakers Creek Tigers. The high pressure contest ended with Sea Eagles surviving a late challenge to hold on for their second win of the year. Jake Smith, Alex Rodgers and Ryan Mansfield were rock solid in defence whilst Xander Hall was strong
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11 bridge players from the Bowen Bridge Club and two from Airlie Beach Bridge Club competed over four days in Mackay in one of the premier congresses in Queensland, Barrier Reef Congress. Two new Bowen players were winners in the Novice section under 50 points, congratulations to Bev Lowcock and her partner Jill Brabon. Linda Priday from Airlie Beach Club and her partner Joy Brunette from the Mackay Bridge Club took 3rd place in the Novice section. Contributed with thanks to Lydie Martin.
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Another rainy week saw Tuesday's stableford competition won by Jonny Brooks with 36 points, one ahead of Adam Maggs. Jonny Brooks, Adam Maggs and Matthew Muller won the pin shots. Ned Davies had 36 points to win Thursday's competition by four shots from Bailey Neumann. Pascal Neunreuther won the pin shot. Friday's Met run saw Brendan Spann score 21 points to beat Mark Thompson by two shots; and Ryan Wilkes won the pin shot. Bailey Hayward took out Saturday's RGH monthly medal with a nett 6
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Whitsunday golfers bit the bullet, took on the PGC course, it was still quite wet after recent rain, to play the May MM and least putts. The weather stayed dry for the morning and the sun broke through towards the end of the game for the 16 competitors. LADIES A GRADE : Winner : Tiina Randmae with 75 nett Runner-up : Anna Winterbourn with 79 Longest Drive : Anna Winterbourn LADIES B GRADE : Winner : Robyn Whitham with 75 nett Runner-up : Pam Casey with 87 Longest Drive : Robyn Whitha
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The 9-hole weekly competition saw James Mathews in first place with 22 points, second with 21 points was Dennis Moss and third place with a 20 point c/b was Edwina Pettiford. Fridays 9-hole stableford competition saw Tony Spurway in first place with 23 points, second place with 22 points was Melinda Macleod and third place with 21 points was Travis Clinch. Sundays PAR svs 18-hole competition saw Dean Barnard first place with +4 c/b, second place with a +4 was Tyson Flavel and third place with
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The Cannonvale Cannons hosted their last Club Night for the 2023-2024 season. The Cannons would like to commend the 5 swimmers who have set new Club Records over the past month. Congratulations to Jax Clayworth (10 yrs) for setting 25 metre Butterfly record, Ehsan Helou (15yrs) for setting 50 metre & 100 metre Breaststroke records, Jacob Bell (17yrs) for setting 200 metre IM & 800 metre Freestyle records and Jy Parkinson (18 yrs) for 50 metre Butterfly record. Amanda Camm MP visited the Ca
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