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$3.3 Million Federal Funding For Disability Workers

A new initiative that opens doorways and opportunities for people living with disabilities has just been announced by the Federal Government following the recent Jobs and Skills Summit.

Lions Celebrate 75 With Snags

Australia’s largest service club organisation is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Formed in Lismore in 1947, the very first Lions Australia club ushered in a volunteering age of “uncommon kindness and putting the needs of the world first”.

Proserpine’s Restoration Experts

The six and a half years Ash Barnicoat has been owner of Proserpine Smash Repairs & Restoration have seen him cultivate his passion for classic cars.

Vinnies Needs You

When asked how many volunteers St Vincent de Pauls Op Shop in Proserpine had, volunteer Elsie Magee said, “not enough.”

FRASER’S FIRST BATHURST

Mackay’s motorsport rising star Declan Fraser made his V8 Supercars debut last weekend in the Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama. 22-year-old Declan was the Triple Eight wildcard entry in this year’s Bathurst 1000, racing alongside his childhood idol Craig Lowndes.

To Sell Or Not To Sell?

We’re all “walking on eggshells” as far as interest rates go with the country witnessing a rapid rise in the figures from the Reserve Bank – the most recent coming just two days ago.

A Burning Issue

In the 2000s, the fields of Proserpine were lit in violent shades of amber and red, ablaze almost every night in the cool harvest winds.

Learning In The Early Years

Babies are born ready to learn. Their brains develop through experiences, so your child needs a stimulating environment with plenty of different ways to play and learn. Your child also needs opportunities to repeat and practise what they’re learning.

Ultimate Classmates

Two Proserpine students were crowned winners in a national television show that pitted them against some of Australia’s brightest youngsters.

An Intimate Prep Experience

Winners Announced For Passport To Airlie

Eight emerging musical acts from across the country have been selected to play on the main stage at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music this November.

A Cup Cake For Headspace

The team at headspace Whitsundays raised awareness for headspace Day at the Lions Airlie Beach Markets over the weekend, hosting a stall and giving away cupcakes, cookies and meaningful conversations.

It’s A Whisper White Christmas!

The creative culinary masterminds behind some of Airlie Beach’s biggest and best hospitality experiences are embarking on a new and exciting expansion just in time for Christmas.

Walk For A Kinder World This Month

We also have the walk for a kinder world event kicking off this month. Funds raised will go towards providing kindness and wellbeing resources to our local schools. WSPN partners with the b kinder foundation (flyhighbillie.org) to deliver wellbeing programs to schools in the Whitsundays.

Free Breathing Sessions Are Back!

This month Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) is excited to announce that they will be re-launching their community breathing sessions by partnering with Ashley and Matt Lade from Evoprime Fitness to facilitate the classes.

Get Geed Up For Blues Brothers, Forever Soul And Blood, Sweat & Tears

To kick off November head to The Pub for a Live Music Weekender with four unique acts performing across six shows in a back-to-back showing for the ages.

Balearica Vibes With Madison

North Queensland’s hottest DJ will be blazing out the Balearica vibes this week on the beachfront dancefloor at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

Mallrat At Magnums

One of Australia’s rising popstar songwriters is working her way down the east coast of Oz, set to arrive in November for a fast-selling gig in Airlie Beach.

Movie Review - Amsterdam

If nothing else, director David O. Russell has assembled an ensemble cast for the ages in Amsterdam, his 1933, New York set film that mashes genres together like a fruit salad comprised of satire, comedy, romance, crime, and politics.

Bowen Cup A Thoroughbred Success

Bowen Turf Club was host to a roaring success for their major race day of the year on Saturday, seeing thousands arrive at Ben Bolt Park in their ‘Saturday best’ for the Bowen Cup.

Innovative Political Opus Fights For Equality

Local culture queen, Karen Jocobsen has once again risen to the top and this time she casts her eye on equality, looking to change the narrative of exclusion by promoting inclusion across gender, race and ability.

St Catherine’s Catholic College Community Carnival 2022

Wangaratta Bowls

It was a quiet week on the green at Wangaratta Bowls Club with only Sunday mixed bowls played. Three rinks of triples ended in Sue Shearing, Dave Kilpatrick, and Pat Tracey claiming the trophy having defeated Deb Beel Penny Warren Graeme Read.

Proserpine Bowls Report

On Wednesday, nine players enjoyed perfect weather for a game of social bowls at Proserpine Bowls Club.

Airlie Beach Bowls Club

Tuesday: Airlie Beach Bowls Club hosted Kev Mezzina from Kawana Thunder Bowls Club on the Sunshine Coast travelling with wife Fiona.