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A belated season's greetings to you all. The year has started with the return of the wet and we witnessed a large number of stranded motorists and other travellers. Thank you to everyone who went above and beyond to keep our community and visitors safe and dry during this time.
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The Whitsunday Region covers 24,000 km2 and has a road network of over 1790 km – that’s as far as driving from the Whitsundays to Sydney!
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One of the most common financial steps people go through involves buying a new family home which is of a better standard then their last one. This is a natural progression as people settle into careers, have more disposable income and build families.
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Shiift's ’Thriive’ Women's Personal Development Group is founded upon Positive Psychology and aims to build resilience and emotional wellbeing, create confidence, evoke positive behaviour change, through neuroplasticity and building emotional intelligence.
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The Whitsunday property market is one to watch this year as southern buyers continue to flock to the tropical paradise, cementing its position as one of Australia's key lifestyle markets.
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Due to last weeks’ flooding, the PCYC Bowen had to cancel their Gymnastics Come and Try Day, but the dedicated team are encouraging everyone in the community to come down and experience a free trial at one of the gymnastic classes instead.
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Four dedicated members of the PCYC Bowen R.U.B.Y. Crew had their plans changed in the most dramatic way last week when the floods prevented them from travelling to Brisbane to attend the State Youth Leadership Program.
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Locals and visitors alike are invited down to the Grand View Hotel in Bowen to experience some of the delicious additions to the brand-new menu which was launched earlier this month.
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Tucked away in a quiet sanctuary within the bustling Bowen Home Hardware Store is the tranquil garden centre which is teeming with verdant plant life, bright coloured blooms and a range of impressive pots.
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Being on dialysis is a big commitment, it involves being plugged into a machine for about five hours a day, three times a week while your blood is filtered and replenished.For many people with kidney failure there is no alternative to this unless they are fortunate enough to receive a transplant.Some patients endure these endless rounds of hospital appointments for over 20 years.
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Senior School at Proserpine State High School prepares students to complete their schooling with the knowledge, understanding and skills for successful lifelong learning and participation in both the local and global communities.
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There is a buzz of excitement in the air at St Catherine’s Catholic College, with 670 students welcomed this week, filling hallways and classrooms as the new school year gets underway.
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Aaron Saxon considers himself a local having been adopted by a town that he says has one of the healthiest music scenes he’s ever seen.Aaron first visited Airlie Beach in 2002 on the way to the Whitsunday Islands to perform.
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It’s time to get your eyeliner, ripped jeans and skater belt out, because Airlie Beach Hotel is taking you back to the ‘90s for an afternoon of pop punk and emo hits.On Saturday, February 11, the afternoon will kick off with the Blink-182 and Green Day Experience straight out of Brisbane.
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From the award-winning creators of Rumour Has It, Golden and Christmas Actually comes a brand-new music experience celebrating the world’s greatest soul artists.Lovely Day brings together award-winning music theatre star Mat Verevis and soulful songstress Alisha Todd for a soulful walk down memory lane.
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Next weekend the eighth annual Whitsunday Sportspark Expo will transform the Whitsunday PCYC into a buzzing hub for sports enthusiasts of all kinds who will come together and discover new clubs and sign-up for exciting seasons ahead.
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If you’re looking for a sport that literally anyone can play, then touch footy is for you.It’s fun, it’s social, requires little commitment and Whitsunday Touch Secretary Alita Debrincat wants everyone to give it a go.“It’s such a great sport for everyone,” she said.
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Netball is a fast-moving game that requires an element of teamwork seeing players meld with teammates in a way unlike any other sport.With the new netball season starting in February, Whitsunday Netball Association are seeking new players.“Anyone who enjoys a high energy team sport will love netball,” said Whitsunday Netball Association President Shannon Lorraway.
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Another successful parkrun took place at the Airlie Beach waterfront on January 21st, with 104 participants running, jogging, and walking the 5km course.
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Building strength and building confidence, Whitsunday Weightlifting offer classes to anyone from the age of eight to 80, equipping them with the foundation needed to achieve any health goal.
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After our recent weather event, members were keen to get back on the green. On Sunday four triples and a pairs game were played with great enthusiasm. Winners came out on Rink 4 and they were Irene Laird, Denise Wallace and Greg Colquhoun who defeated Lindy Suann, Lyn Danvers and Barry Beel.
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Wednesday Social Bowls: Gavin Charles, Peter Thomson, Tiarna Rogers and Dave Moodie, Lee Welsted, Ian Best. Daryl O’Connell, Brett Lampard, Geoff Tierney and Robin Stitt, Jane Gilbert, Daryl Tuttle. Tracey Roach, Andy Peebles, Mark Rogers, Steve Roome and Joan Edwards/Bev Smith, Carol O’Connell, Paula Welsted, Jill Brabon.
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The Men's A Grade Pairs tournament at the local bowls club got off to a slow start due to inclement weather, but eventually kicked off on Thursday with practices. The tournament concluded on Sunday with the semi-finals, leaving only two teams to compete in the final.
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This week’s Friday 9 hole stableford was won by Justyn Durbin on a 21 point win, second place was Scotty Hayes – Williams on a nice 21 points and coming in third was Rob Lodders on 20 points.
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The recent wet weather did not deter the keen golfers on Sunday who played a single stableford on the front nine. Winners on the day were - A Grade Ladies’ Anna Winterbourn, runner-up Penny Wardroper.
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