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Proserpine Hospital is now equipped to provide more comfort for both carers and medical staff following two considerate donations from local community groups last week.
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With another great round of results in the seniors, it now looks like at least six of the eight Whitsunday United teams are heading to the finals series.
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The region’s Neighbourhood Centres took part in National Homelessness Week from August 1 to 7, supporting those who need it most through fundraisers and community forums.
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An armed man was arrested at the Mobil Service Station in Proserpine on Sunday evening thanks to quick-thinking staff who called the police when a suspicious vehicle matching the description of a wanted man’s car entered the site.
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A dramatic end to an intense 24-hour manhunt took place at a Proserpine service station on Sunday evening when police apprehended a person of interest involved in an alleged drive-by shooting just hours before.
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A full-page ad in Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper went viral this week when a woman named Jenny decided to take revenge on her cheating partner by booking the premium placement ad spot to tell everyone in town about his alleged actions.
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What a weekend for Whitsunday United with brilliant performances across all age groups.
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At the end of July, Bowen Polocrosse Club hosted it annual carnival, fielding a team in the B grade comp with four Bowen players.
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams hosted the ever strong North Mackay Saints for the second time within a month showing mixed results for the day.
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The Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club hosted its first Club Night for the new season with swimmers excited to get back into racing.
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Airlie Beach Bowls Club got the week rolling with Tuesday afternoon bowls as Col Morris and Shane Spann were in outstanding form, easily defeating a big field.
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Wednesday Social: Eddy/Joan, Gavin Charles, and Gus Munro defeated Paula Welsted and Tracey Roach. Mary Ellen Pratten and Ron Gould defeated Brian Jones and Barry Jackson. Bev Smith,Col Mesken, and Steve Roome defeated B.Tower, J.Mesken,and Jane Gilbert.
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Three Wangaratta Bowls Club ladies, Margaret, Penny and Denise, represented North Qld District in the Northern Women’s Challenge and were winners for the event.
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The weekend’s competition was the ladies A, B and C Grade Club championships at Bowen Golf Club. Well done to all that played both days. Thank you to Brent Stocker Electrical for your sponsorship.
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This week the celebrations are all for George Meharry who got his 3rd ‘hole in one’ within three weeks. This week it was on August 6.
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Look into these Angeleyes, because you ain’t seen nothin’ yet; The Pub is set to turn into a Summer Night City of synth, high energy, and soprano when SOS – A Tribute to the Songs of ABBA rolls into the coastal town.
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Whitsunday Christian College, a local Prep – Year 12 school is inviting the community along to celebrate its 25th anniversary in late August with ‘A Night Under the Stars’ event.
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It’s been billed as a part-concert film and part-road movie, showcasing “stunning local landscapes, remarkable people and amazing stories”. Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush, comes from the minds behind “Slim and I”, the famed documentary-style story on Slim Dusty’s life.
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The week-long regatta will come to a close next Thursday evening with live entertainment, food vans and a fantastic firework display at the Festival Village.
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There’s no need to get the lay day blues when there’s plenty to explore in the Airlie Beach area – here are our top picks for a fun filled day!
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Renowned for its vibrant social scene as well as on-water action, the Airlie Beach Race Week is a party-goers paradise, and the evening atmosphere at the Festival Village promises to get the crowd moving to the beat, serenaded by a host of live performers.
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Race Week veteran Jason Ruckert, known to everyone (including his daughter) as “Goggles”, is celebrating almost 20 years competing in the event alongside his three dedicated crew members.
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Earning his stripes sailing Skiffs from a young age and graduating to Lasers more recently, Joshua King has just been nominated for Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year having achieved a series of successes at both state championships and local regattas over the past two years.
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