In the last few generations, we have become radically sedentary.Jobs keep us stuck at a desk all day long, machines do our heavy lifting, and phones and other gadgets mean we can do almost anything, all without moving.
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While many of our charter anglers throughout the year are travelling to the Whitsundays for pleasure and will fit in a trip on the dam while they are here, at this time of year, we start to see the regulars who are travelling to the region for the specific purpose of barra fishing. These are the true barra addicts who book months in advance and fish multiple days for that bucket list fish, specifically the ‘meteries’ (fish over 1 metre in length).
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The purest form of uninhibited movement is dance - free flowing, expressive and dynamic. Learning to move your body to the music is an artform and a sport.
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Watch out for a group of meddling kids and their dog coming to the coastal town of Airlie Beach this weekend.
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It’s been a longstanding convention that DC Comic’s animated outings are top-tier, whilst their offering of live-action films leave a little (often a lot) to be desired – not for wont of trying, and likely a position DC would rather flip. But, nonetheless, DC have cultivated a reputation for excellent toon features.
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On any given Sunday – in fact, on any day of the week – sports biggest matchups grace the giant screen at the local’s favourite local, The Pub.
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It’s the third session of school holidays starting this weekend, and parents across the region are eager to keep the kids active throughout their two-week break.
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The whole community is invited to head outside, come together, connect and get active this Sunday at the Airlie Beach Foreshore for the inaugural Get Active Family Fun Day.
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In two weeks’ time the third annual Whitsundays Arts Festival will be invigorating our region with a flash of colourful culture as we celebrate our creative community and inspiring environment.
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Announcing a special VIP experience for one lucky winner, the Airlie Beach Festival of Music (ABFoM) is giving one lucky ticket holder the rockstar experience at this years’ 10th annual festival.
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One of the first marinas nationally to make an appearance at an international boat show, Shute Harbour Marina Resort is heading overseas next month and will promote our region to a host of industry leaders at the Monaco Yacht Show.
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Whether you are renovating your home, embarking on an extension project or building a brand-new house from scratch, choosing the right builder is the most important choice you will make.
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Staging your home for sale can add thousands of dollars to the asking price, and most of the work can be achieved by you with little cost and some effort. Here’s how:
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Keep your garden neat and tidy with Garden Bags Whitsunday, a simple and easy-to-use service that removes your trimmings and garden waste, alleviating the stress and hassle of endless trips to the tip in your Ute.
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One of the world’s most thriving women’s groups that actively helps and stands up for the rights of other women is currently looking for new members for its Airlie Beach contingent.
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Many a tourist and farmer standing on a farmhouse veranda on a sunny afternoon would agree with D L Moffat, that the beauty of acres of pale mauve cane flowers waving in the breeze, is hard to surpass.
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The fourth annual Comiskey Mining Services Don River Dash blasted across the riverbed on the weekend, with over 200 bike entries and 110 car entries from buggies and trophy trucks to side by sides and motorcycles.
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This October, Walk For A Kinder World is back and the community are invited to join in the fundraising initiative to promote kindness while raising money for innovative school programs.
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A brave band of family and friends who have lost loved ones to suicide came together for a special memorial service at the Volunteer Marine Rescue Building (VMR) in Cannonvale on Saturday morning.
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A meaningful and meditative occasion, the Proserpine Health Festival, returned to town this year and organisers said they were excited to see so many people from the community attend and support the event.
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The region’s toughest trail running event saw over 100 participants race across the Conway National Park in a variety of distances last weekend.
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A combination of three motives will lead Jessica Aldred’s SsangYong Chairman to the summer Shitbox Rally travelling from Rockhampton to Hobart next year.
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Airlie Beach residents watched from balconies and beachfronts as a 42-foot yacht, which was anchored 200 metres offshore, erupted into flames on Friday evening.
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When little Brutus meandered out of the open gates of the home where he was staying, he never expected his day to take such an adventurous turn.
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Hi Everyone,Well spring has certainly ‘sprung’ and the warm weather feels delicious, doesn’t it?!
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