The annual Golding Kids Colour Ride, held at the picturesque Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, witnessed a triumphant day of family fun and community spirit on Saturday, 8 October 2023. Despite challenging windy conditions, children and families gathered to enjoy a memorable afternoon filled with colour, laughter, and unity. This beloved event, which has become a highlight on Mackay's social calendar, brought together children of all ages to ride one or more laps on bikes or scooters around the
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Thirteen Mackay members played in the Queensland Festival of Bridge. 52 teams and Ninety-four pairs competed from all over the state. Well done to Anne Whitemore and Sandra Morris who won Best Novice Pair under 100 Masterpoints and the Brown team - Alan and Francie Brown, Diane Morgan, Janet Hansen and Geoff Taylor who won Best Regional team. Weekly Results Tuesday Evening 10 October 2023 – 5 Table One Winner Mitchell Green Points 1st Eric Goodchild / Noel Bugeia 2nd Helen Van Den Broek / Terre
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In a week dedicated to veterans' health, Mackay Veterans took to the greens at Mackay Bowls Club for a fun afternoon of bowls. Laughter with a few wayward biases filled the air as both seasoned and aspiring bowlers showcased their skills and enjoyed sharing stories, as they have done for many years. The upcoming weekend at Proserpine Club holds significant events for Mick Coll and Steve Cassidy as they prepare to compete in the Men's B Pairs Champion of Champion Bowl. Additionally, the Champion
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i Everyone,Tonight, our fantastic tourism industry will be celebrated at the annual Whitsunday Tourism Awards – good luck to all the local operators!There are nine of us from Core Publishing attending the awards, with some colleagues making the trip from both Mackay and the Burdekin to attend the event.We look forward to seeing many familiar faces there!
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For the first time, possibly ever, two young people with disabilities are starring in a new accessible tourism video that is being filmed right here in the Whitsundays.Jenny and Charlie from the Cannonvale Learning and Lifestyle Hub were thrilled to take centre-stage in the Endeavour Foundation promotional video that not only markets the Whitsunday region, but also promotes inclusivity to all.
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Usually, it takes the encouragement of adults to inspire children to pick up litter, but these youngsters proved they can motivate themselves, finding the time to collect sackfulls of marine debris from the rocks and beaches near Coral Sea Marina.
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For the past three weeks the road upgrades on the intersection of Paluma Road and Shute Harbour Road in Cannonvale appear to have halted without explanation.Since Easter, motorists have been patiently waiting at the traffic lights anticipating the imminent delivery of a two-lane carriageway that will increase traffic flow to Airlie Beach.
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Last Saturday saw a hive of activity at polling booths across Australia, as people cast their vote on The Voice. By early evening, the pre-emptive results were announced, with The Voice being rejected by the majority vote. For any referendum to be successful, the processed Bill must receive Double Majority, meaning it must receive national majority from voters, as well as at least four of six states majority.
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The Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce has been busy, rallying opinions, thoughts and suggestions for the people’s vision of the Whitsunday, as part of their Vision For The Whitsundays project, led by Chamber Liaison Dr Julia Evans. Attending Proserpine State High School and hosting with over 70 student leaders, from years 7 to 12, the Chamber was able to garner valuable insight for the region’s youth, of what they prioritise for the Whitsundays.
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The Collinsville Green Energy Hub project team recently hosted workshops at Collinsville State High School thanks to a partnership with Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy. The workshops explored wind, solar, and hydrogen energy generation.
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Bowen’s iconic Big Mango and the Bowen Visitor Information Centre was on the national stage at the Australian Regional Tourism Convention in Newcastle in early October.Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy was invited by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) to present as part of a panel about Visitor Information Centres.
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The final Councillor to be recognised for their service at the Local Government Conference next week is former mayor of Bowen Shire and Whitsunday Regional Council Councillor Mike Brunker. Local Government is described as the grassroots of politics and Councillor Michael Brunker this year celebrates 25 years of remarkable grassroots service to our region.
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Council offers financial assistance for Junior Elite Athletes to assist with costs associated with attending a sporting competition when they are representing North Queensland, Queensland or Australia.
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Following her war memorial research and documentation, Lyn Burke is reaching out for local’s help. Lyn Burke, and her associate Lloyd Fox, have dedicated much of their time to uncovering the local servicemen and women of the Whitsundays.
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Bowen State High School Year 12 School Caption, Danzel Lewis has been awarded the prestigious Order of Australia Association (Queensland Branch) Secondary Schools Citizenship Award.
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Proserpine State High School celebrated Queensland Mental Health Week, hosting their second annual Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul Expo. Joined by local organisations, Womens Well Co, PCYC Whitsunday, Whitsunday Libraries, and Whitsunday Sailing Club, were the Year 10 Business Students who showcased their entrepreneurial spirit by selling goods at market stalls
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Excitement has reached fever pitch ahead of the Whitsunday Tourism Awards which will be taking place at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) this evening.Over 300 tourism operators are presently donning their sparkling cocktail dress, tightening their ties, buffing their shoes and styling their hair ahead of what is expected to be a vibrant evening of celebration.
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A shining light in the annual event calendar, the Whitsunday Tourism Awards are a time for everyone in the tourism industry to connect, celebrate and recognise the dedication of all local businesses.
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For the third year in a row, the Whitsunday Tourism Awards are featuring the Whitsunday Business Awards, with nine categories for businesses that are not necessarily tourism relevant. A partnership between Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Whitsundays, and Bowen Tourism and Business, the Business Awards recognise and celebrate the greater business community in the wider Whitsundays.
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Over 30 tourism operators in the region have been nominated across 31 different categories for the 2023 Whitsunday Tourism Awards across.In addition, 45 local businesses were nominated in nine different categories for the Whitsunday Business Awards.
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The Whitsundays is renowned for punching well above its weight when it comes to winning awards at both a state and national level.Over the years several operators have reached for the stars, travelling to state and national awards and returning with far-reaching recognition that has opened doors for them within the broader industry.
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Writing a submission for the Whitsunday Tourism Awards is renowned for being a huge undertaking and, at a whopping 10,000 words per submission, it is no wonder that many operators feel a little daunted at the prospect.
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Third time’s the charm for The Beatnix, the world’s longest running Beatles tribute, who are visiting the Airlie Beach Hotel for the third time, with many more visits planned. “We absolutely love Airlie Beach and the Airlie Beach Hotel,” explained Dave Stanley, the band’s George Harrison.
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Regional Australian novelist, Fleur McDonald is taking her readers back to the fantastic backdrop of regional Western Australia, with eclectic and personable sweep of characters that leave readers wanting more.
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The next instalment of the decadent Coral Sea Resort Long Lunch is happening soon, and everyone is invited to enjoy a relaxing and indulgent afternoon.The wine will be flowing, and the food will be divine for the last long lunch for the year, so if you’ve been planning to go, this is the best time to get a ticket!With the cruisy atmosphere, set on the beautiful backdrop of the Coral Sea, this long lunch has been perfectly paired with an imaginative and creative menu, created by Sous Chef Marielo
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