Half centuries from schoolboy Etienne Pretorius and all-rounder Chris McEldowney guided Walkerston to their first victory in the 2023-24 Mackay Cricket Association Poole Cup competition last weekend.
Read more.JPG)
Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures November 7, 2023.Division 1:Charlie (Anne Sheridan, Robbie Richards, Graeme Walker) d Foxtrot (Tony Bowman, Tim Shehan, Geoff Denman) 8-3. Anne d Tony 3, -8, -7, 4, 11.
Read more
For long time local, Phil Geddes, navigating the Airlie Beach pathways hasn’t always been an easy task.A wheelchair user, Phil broached the Airlie Beach Festival of Music last weekend, to get involved with the fantastic scene. “And the people were awesome. It was quite surprising,” Phil said.
Read more
Hi Everyone,This week I would like to talk about cancer.It can often be a subject that people shy away from, perhaps for fear that it can be caught, or if we talk about it, we are somehow inviting it in.It is also a topic whispered about in quiet corners, sad eyes sharing news of a dear friend with a recent diagnosis. Sorrow for the other person, but relief that it is not you.Well, just over four years ago, it was me.
Read more
It’s the beginning of a new era and an exciting fresh start for one of region’s biggest tourism players with Red Cat Adventures selling to SeaLink, the largest marine transport operator in Australia.
Read more
The second annual coral reef fin fish closure occurred earlier this week, banning fisheries from catching coral reef fin fish, including cod, grouper, coral trout, and emperor. Taking affect from November 10 to 14, from the northern tip of Cape York to south of Bundaberg, the ban joins the East Coast Spanish Mackerel and Barramundi, snapper and pearl perch, snapper crab, and tropical rock lobster season closures.
Read more
Bowen could one-day be home to the largest over-water cable car system in Australia if plans by a Bowen developer go ahead to connect Flagstaff Hill, North Head and Stone islands with a cable car.Jarrod McCracken, speaking at the November meeting of Bowen Chamber of Commerce, said the project would be the first $130 million stage in a Stone Island development plan that would ultimately be worth $1 billion over 15-20 years.The audience heard how the cable car project, if it passed all Council and
Read more
Queensland schools now have the option to opt for a four-day school week from term 1 2024, with new procedures set in place by the Queensland Department of Education. The updated policy, effective from January 22, 2024, applies to all Queensland state schools, and outlines the responsibilities and processes for making changes to school hours in state schools.
Read more
After 25 years owning Whitsunday’s McDonalds stores, well-known faces Mike and Jane Muller have hung up their aprons and settled into an active retirement where they plan to travel Australia in a campervan and enjoy hiking together.
Read more
The people of Collinsville, meet Siobhan Scott, new nurse and midwife of the Collinsville Multi Purpose Health Service.As of November 10, Collinsville Multi Purpose Health Service has recommenced Child Health and Midwife Clinics, with Siobhan eager to get out and servicing the community.
Read more
Galbraith Park in Cannonvale is facing a face lift and upgrade, with the Whitsunday Regional Council opening up public consultation regarding the park’s Land Management Plan. Comprising of four State reservations, the park hosts the Whitsunday Organic Community Gardens and is well used by local groups.
Read more
With just two days’ notice before an additional 4,500 passengers were due to disembark an unscheduled cruise ship, the volunteer Cruise Ship Ambassadors rallied together to assist.Quantum of the Seas needed to call in at Shute Harbour over the weekend, diverted to the sunny Whitsundays due to bad weather on its planned itinerary.
Read more
A group of local fundraisers have raised an impressive $14,142 to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes, their dedicated efforts coming in 2nd place on the national teams leader board in an Australia-wide charity drive.Smashing their initial goal of $8K, the Whitsundays Type 1 Tribe participated in the JDRF One Walk Australia, a charity walk where 1800 groups from around the country were also involved.
Read more
With multi-million-dollar houses popping up in the Greater Airlie Beach Area and local builders regularly approached to construct architecturally impressive houses, many developers are beginning to compare our local lifestyle to Noosa.
Read more
The Tiny Homes Project is now $8K closer to its ambitious target of $700 thousand thanks to the Airlie Beach Festival of Music and their dedicated fundraising efforts over the weekend.Leading up to the event, a beautiful portrait of Matty Rogers donated by local highly acclaimed artist, Lee-Anne Burrows, was auctioned.
Read more
The Cape Edgecumbe trail upgrades are well underway, with the section closure expected to be lifted by mid-November. The first stage of the update, from Murray Bay, Mother Beddock, and the Lions Lookout near Rose Bay include widening the track, improving drainage systems, installing rock barriers at Mother Beddock lookout and the installation of stairs between Lions Lookout and Mother Beddock.
Read more
The Save the Jetty Committee took to the floor at the most recent Bowen Chamber of Commerce meeting.Chairman of the group, Tony Bale talked about progress on the project and a Queensland Government $50 million commitment to the jetty, and a Bowen survey to gauge community reaction to the project.
Read more
The Cannonvale skate park is in the midst of its highly anticipated renovation, which is set to heat up the tricks and flips completed by local skateboarders in the community. The Whitsunday Regional Council anticipate that the works will be completed by mid-December, subject to weather, and will see a great benefit the community.
Read more
Being a member of Tourism Whitsundays comes with all sorts of benefits and there's generally an extra few we come up with during the year! This year we've held three member workshops, one a month in September, October and November.These workshops are exclusive to our members and run by people we work with.
Read more
Council strives to serve the needs and interests of our community so effective customer service is an important means of engaging with residents, understanding their concerns, and addressing their issues.This week we meet Whitsunday Regional Council’s Manager Customer Service, Shane Douglas.
Read more
This week is National Recycling Week, a time for us all to think about how we can work together as a community towards a greener and healthier Whitsundays. Have you ever wondered what happens to your recyclable products after they go into your yellow bin and get picked up by your bin man?Our truck drivers take your recyclables to the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) in Mackay where they are sorted and processed. Once the items in your bin have been separated, they can be sent away to be used to
Read more
Remembrance Day was commemorated across Australia last weekend, with the region hosting ceremonies in Proserpine, Cannonvale, Bowen, and Collinsville. It has been 105 years since the Armistice of World War 1, when the conflict in Europe came to an official end. Proserpine RSL Marks 100 Years
Read more
The dry season is upon us and looks like it is going to stick around for a while.We have been advised that temperatures may be warmer than usual, and rainfall less than average, well into the new year. So, November through to February kitchen gardens in the Whitsundays may be a little more challenging than the norm. On a positive note, that might result in a sunny Christmas day. Silver lining!
Read more
Junior Sportsman of the year 2023 – Hugo WilliamsJunior Sportswoman of the year 2023 – Lily MooreTerry Wake Memorial Award – Kane DynePaul Le Bherz Memorial – Wesley HomewoodKeith Shiels Memorial Award – Hannah Moore
Read more
The annal Whitsunday Cricket Sevens is back for 2023, and the Proserpine Cricket Association is more than excited.This is one massive weekend of great cricket, perfect for every novice or avid fan of the sport.Each team will have seven players a side, with players of all ages and abilities.
Read more