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Revolutionary new distilling practices have made their home in the heart of the Whitsundays. 100 per cent crafted from Agave tequilana, the distilling process uses entirely renewable energy practices, including using biodiesel, cover cropping, sediment run off prevention, and carbon sequestration, at the Eden Lassie spirit farm and distillery, between Bowen and Airlie Beach. While it cannot be officially called tequila, Act of Treason is entirely Agave based, with the Agave plants sourced from
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Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has formed in the Coral Sea and, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, a “severe impact is likely” between Cardwell and Airlie Beach sometime this week. The system is expected to become a Category 3 event and its impacts will be felt right across the region. Whitsunday Regional Council urge all its residents to stay updated by using the Disaster Dashboard which will keep the community abreast of the most real-time, current information. Important Websites: • di
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Welcome to a new article series in partnership with the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The series will feature Chamber members who share their expertise and suggest responses to your business questions. This month’s question is: I am selling my business and have located a buyer, what happens now? Chamber member, Kellee Fogg of Whitsunday Law, responds: As the seller, it is usually you who has to prepare a business contract of sale. Even if there is an agent involved, a solicito
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The best course of action for most people is to shelter in their homes during a cyclone, however, if your home is located in an evacuation zone, an older home, or someone in the family has special needs, it is best to plan and prepare to evacuate and seek shelter elsewhere. There are two shelter locations in the Whitsundays: • Bowen Cyclone Shelter, Bowen State High School, Richmond Road, Bowen • Proserpine Cyclone Shelter, Proserpine State School, Sterry Street, Proserpine To check i
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What is your role at Tourism Whitsundays? I am the Finance & Operations Manager, looking after the day-to-day finances, budgets, etc and general operations. However, I love being involved in all business aspects and understanding the industry. I really enjoy that the role has a lot of diversity and allows me to be engaged with our members and learning more about what our region has to offer. What is your ideal weekend in The Whitsundays? I love getting out and about, experiencing the region
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Are you tired of feeling tired all the time? Do you crave energy and motivation, but you’re hard pushed making it through the day without exhaustion laying over you like a thick, flat fog? If you have new year goals and dreams that are currently sat stagnant in the corner of the room like a pile of dirty laundry, then don’t give yourself a hard time, getting started is often the hardest part so the key is to take it slow. Here are some tips for easing gently into 2024 and rediscovering a new
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This new year, consider switching up your New Years Resolutions by revamping yourself from the top down, with a new skincare routine. Perhaps you’ve noticed new lines, freckles, or beauty spots, or you’ve decided to undertake more pre-emptive measures to ensure good skin condition, it is never too late to implement a consistent skin care regime. Here are our top tips for a good base layer for your skin care routine: Wash Your Face: Wash your face in the morning and in the evening. While using
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Reflecting back on TC Debbie in 2017 and on feedback from colleagues in Innisfail for TC Yassi in 2011, there were two things that stood out from a financial perspective. On the negative side there were too many horror stories of people and businesses who went under due to making poor decisions after the cyclone. On the positive side, it galvanised some people to question where their job or business was going to leave them in their 60’s and make some positive changes. Regards poor decision makin
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I struggle to set goals. Really struggle – it bores me . . . I struggle to concentrate in our yearly strategy session; I drive the team nuts. Tasks, goals, KPI’s - they just don’t excite me. But people do! Just recently I stumbled across something which is a surefire way to excite people like me into being able to create action plans and actionable items (my preferred description for a goal). It all changed when I started researching the science behind your ‘future self’ and the concept of s
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With the increasing number of cruise ships checking into Airlie Beach, more and more passengers and disembarking and deciding to travel outside the holiday mecca. In fact, the team at The Big Mango and Bowen Information Centre have continued to welcome visitors as they travel north to Bowen and experience the greater Whitsunday region. Take the McKay and Callingham families, who recently decided to charter a bus to travel to Bowen, a spot that their parents used to holiday at, for more than 10
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Two long serving Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) volunteers of Bowen have been recognised for their outstanding and lasting service and legacy. For Arthur and Robyn Burrell, signing up for the Bowen Rural Fire Brigade was a quick decision, following a short community meeting close to two decades ago. “Arthur has lived here all his life, and we figured it was high time to get involved and help out where we could,” Robyn said. “To this day we might be the only couple who have been
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For over 150 years, the Bowen Jetty has been a beacon on the community’s foreshore, a testament to the town’s marine and exports infrastructure. Constructed in 1867, the Jetty stands at over 750 metres long, and has undergone two rounds of refurbishments, in 1880 and 1910, followed by repairs, funded by North Queensland Bulk Ports, in 2022. Currently leased and used by North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP), the Jetty acts as a resupply base for their tugs, that service the Abbot Point export whar
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Over 67 families have felt the helping hand of the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre, in partnership with Abbott Point Operations, Salvos and the Department of Communities. As part of the Centre’s Back to School initiative, these 67 families received essential back to school supplies, ready for the start of the school year earlier this week. Stephanie Cora, the Executive Officer of the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre extended her thanks to the businesses and schools that donated generously to the cause.
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The PCYC Bowen is hitting the streets with style, unveiling their new Kia Stonic, equipped and ready for Braking the Cycle participants to gather their hours for their licence. Due to be upgraded very four to five years, the 2023 Kia Stonic has the club, volunteers, and program participants excited. “How often do you get to drive a brand new car?” PCYC Bowen Club Manager Christopher Masina explained. “Having this new car just better equips our Braking the Cycle participants with the best oppo
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The beautiful township of Bowen has been declared national finalist for the Grey Nomads Awards, in two massive categories. Championing experience for visitors over the age of 50, the township of Bowen has been shortlisted for the 2023 Best Grey Nomad Friendly Town category, while The Big Mango and the Bowen Visitor Information Centre has been named finalist in the Best Attraction category. Chair of Bowen Tourism and Business, Jenn Honnery said making it to the shortlist for the Grey Nomads awa
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As the school year kicks off, packing a wholesome lunchbox is a fantastic way to ensure that both kids and adults stay fuelled and focused throughout the day. Ditch the monotony of pre-packaged snacks and explore these mouth watering yet healthy lunchbox recipes that will satisfy taste buds while providing essential nutrients. 1. Quinoa Salad Jars: Prepare a batch of quinoa and layer it in portable jars with colourful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and capsicum. Add a protein boost wit
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The Whitsundays are invited to head north this February for the latest cultural instalment from the Burdekin Theatre which is showcasing a magical story of finding true love. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, has been transformed into a beautiful musical that the Whitsunday region is invited to enjoy under the talents of The Burdekin Singers and Theatre Company. The tale begins in a magical deep-sea kingdom where a young mermaid, Ariel, dreams of lea
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It is the match of the century, with the likes of Rock Queen Pink going up against Pop Goddess Lady Gaga, a heated battle set to ignite the music world on fire! In one corner, we have Pink, with countless top 10 singles, this rock vixen has sold out more tours and broken countless records for attracting larger audiences than ever before. We’ll be yelling ‘So What’ with the energy, ‘Just Give Me A Reason’ and we’ll be jumping to the beat of the hits. The audience is guaranteed to be high energy
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Celebrating the ninth annual Whitsunday Sports Expo, organisers are opening the doors to more than just sports, inviting all other local groups to participate in this vibrant community event. Held at the Whitsunday Sportspark, the Expo has established a reputation for bringing a wide variety of community groups together, offering each club a platform to connect with potential members. From swimming to basketball, the annual Whitsunday Triathlon Festival, ball sports such as netball, water spor
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Welcome to Whitsunday Touch, where passion and fun collide on the shores of the magnificent Whitsunday Islands! A Journey Back to 1974 Our name, the 74's, pays homage to both the breathtaking archipelago that surrounds us and our humble beginnings. The Whitsundays, with its 74 enchanting islands, serves as our playground and inspiration. We are fortunate to call this natural wonderland home, and we celebrate its beauty through our club's identity. In 1974, a small group of passionate individ
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The Coral Sea Marina Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival is gaining momentum for its 24th annual event on July 27 and 28 this year with the attendance of former superstar swimmer Susie O’Neill and the “voice of triathlons” Pete Murray now locked in. Whitsunday Triathlon Club President Michael Kimpton said this year’s festival will be a triathlon weekend like no other appealing to both seasoned competitors and the local senior and junior triathletes and swimmers. “The 2024 Coral Sea Marina R
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Over the past 30 years Cannonvale Swim Centre has evolved from a small club to a vibrant community that proudly represents 120 members and welcomes more than 200 swimmers to regular training sessions. The Swim Centre is home to the Cannonvale Cannons, a thriving club which has recently seen three of its members qualify for national competition. In the beginning, the Club wanted to offer Cannonvale residents a local place to swim and train, this has now evolved and countless children head stra
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On Wednesday men and ladies played a single stableford event sponsored by the Bowen Golf Club. Ladies’ winner Jo Kukura 35pts, runner up Claire Garrod 33pts. Pin shots to Joy Hose, Ruth Dunn, and Trish Sellen with an IBP. Men’s winner Rod Wells 41pts, runner up on a countback Mark Russell 38pts. Pin shots to Garry Kukura, Rikki Bartlett, Nick Riley, and Kevin Cross. On Saturday, we played a single stableford event sponsored by Bowen Golf Club. Ladies’ winner Tanya Gaudry 36pts, runner up on a
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Aaron Prosser won the Tuesday competition with 35 stableford points; one ahead of Louis Neethling. Pins went to Ben Smith, Rehab Hull, John Roser and Matthew Muller. Thursday's winner, Fraser Simpson had 42 points to beat Jason Bourke in the A division, while Michael Jarvis had 40 points ahead of Leigh Redpath with 38 points in the B division. Pins went to Levi Holmes, Fraser Simpson, and Nathan Holohan. Troy Smith edged out Brendan Spann with 21 points to win the Friday Met run, while Sam De
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Another very warm and steamy day on the golf course which kept some of our players indoors, however Sundays are getting busier every week so make sure you log into the timesheet as early as possible. So the winners were: LADIES ALL IN: Winner: Elise Hodgson with 36 points Runner-up: Tiina Randmae with 29 points Longest Drive: Tiina Randmae and Pam Casey MEN’S A GRADE: Winner: George Meharry with 36 points Runner-up: Ritchie Atkins with 32 Longest Drive: Aaron Watts MEN’S B GRADE Winner
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