Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
The Whitsundays is now richer in its tourism offering thanks to the hard work and dedication of seven representatives from the industry who have recently achieved their Master Reef Guide status.
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The Proserpine Sugar Mill saw an influx of retired and former employees last week, with the annual Mill Reunion organised and hosted at the Mill Social Club.Seeing over 30 former employees gather at the club, the luncheon acts as a reconnection for many of the attendees, a celebration of years’ past, an excuse to come together and share stories.
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We will remember them … On August 18 this year, the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the nation paused to formally recall and salute the service of the men and women in this campaign.
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Bowen Tourism and Business celebrated success and enjoyed a night of networking last week after the Annual General Meeting of the organisation.More than 50 people gathered at Euro Fusion Café and the North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club in Bowen for the AGM where the same committee was re-elected for another year.
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This week we meet our energetic Eveready bunny Hayley Borg who is Whitsunday Regional Council’s Events and Community Sponsorship Officer.Prior to relocating to Airlie Beach and starting her role with Council in 2021, Hayley was the Visitor Services and Events Coordinator at the Early Start Discovery Space (ESDS) within the University of Wollongong. The ESDS is Australia’s first children’s museum and attracts more than 120,000 visitors per year.
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The increased temperatures of our warmer months bring with them a surge in rodent numbers and activity throughout the region. The Whitsundays is home to around five native and non-native rodent species. Whilst rodents are part of our natural environment, issues can arise when their population numbers increase above normal levels.
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As we get closer to Christmas it is important to remember those in the community that are struggling financially this year and are unable to celebrate the festive season in the way that they would wish.
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Become informed and equipped to best engage with family members and loved ones who are facing alcohol and drugs substance use issues. Be educated on how to set healthy boundaries and how to keep them, how to navigate alcohol and drug rehabilitation treatment facilities, and how to best support a family member or loved one through the process.
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It’s a good time to be alive, with Sarah McLeod and the enigmatic The Superjesus checking in for Airlie Beach Festival of Music, and ensuring great music, and fantastic vibe. Sarah, lead singer of The Superjesus, says she is more than excited to return to the festival this year.
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Town is pumped and the atmosphere is buzzing ahead of the 11th annual Airlie Beach Festival of Music which is kicking off as you read this!Featuring more than 50 acts spread out across 15 different venues, live music will be emanating from pubs, clubs, restaurants, and cafes all weekend. The main stage, located in the big top tent at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, will be a hive of activity with up to 4000 people expected to gather for four nights of entertainment.
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Bourbon-soaked rock is next on the lineup for these bourbon boys, gracing the stage of the Airlie Beach Festival of Music for a mammoth weekend of unstoppable Australian rock. “And we just love it,” Bourbon Street guitarist, Horace Bevan said.
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The name Perry Street Park is very familiar to Airlie Beach locals, as well as most of the Queensland music scene, having seen massive success following their 2022 win at the Passport to Airlie original music competition.
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Bowen made and locally loved youth band Gleezus have been busy building a name for themselves, entrenching their sound and dynamic presence into the very thread of music in the Whitsundays. Evolving from a simple music class assessment to the competition winning band that is Gleezus, their success was unprecedented, but the team have been taking every opportunity to grow as musicians and develop their sound.
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The boys of Double Flying Front Kick are ready to take on the Airlie Beach Festival of Music, for the third year in a row, and with them they’re bringing their very best originals. “We’ve got a whole line up of new music that we’re ready to showcase,” said Kaedan McCarthy, talented vocalist and guitarist of the band. “We’ve also got our brand-new bassist, the legendary Nick Di Gregorio, who comes with so much talent and so much inspiration. In fact, he is probably the most talented out of all of
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It’s a full circle moment for Tom Mac, Australian pop-country singer-songwriter, as he gears himself up for the Airlie Beach Festival of Music. It was only a seemingly short time ago, when Tom first performed on Hamilton Island, his first ever gig actually, and now he returns, to grace the Airlie Beach Festival of Music stage.
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For local up and comer, Jonte, having his name published on the official line up of the Airlie Beach Festival of Music flyer was a thrill like no other. “To have the festival of our region have my name on it, it was crazy. Amazing,” he said.
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It has been a crazy 12 months for local Tiffany Grace, off the back of her Young Whitsundays Got Talent win in 2022. Since then, she has seen unprecedented success, projecting her to newfound stardom and musical greatness. “Young Whitsundays was unbelievable in itself. It was such a great experience, and so much has happened because of it,” Tiffany explained.
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Opening Eastwoods has always been the vision of Kirsty and Jack Mason, the powerful team that had taken Hamilton Island by storm for a number of years, bringing their expertise and passion over to the Whitsundays mainland. What prompted the south-east Asian fusion that is Eastwoods was Jack and Kirsty’s passion for showcasing a unique and different food option in the heart of Airlie Beach.
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As it warms up across the region, it is best to remind yourself of snake safety, with this workshop held by Wildlife Whitsundays.An action-packed two-hour workshop, Wildlife Whitsundays will cover the essentials of snake safety, must-know snake knowledge, and what to do when faced with a snake when out and about.
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The ladies of the Collinsville Queensland Country Women’s Association are ensuring that we have our Christmas shopping sorted, with their Twilight Markets.With the best of locally handmade crafts and locally produced goods, this will have something for everyone.
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One of Australia’s most authentic Eagles experiences is back at the Airlie Beach Hotel, with a set that is set to knock your socks off! Covering the very best music from these massive legends, no time will be wasted with this one.This two-hour tribute will leave us stranded in ‘Hotel California’, just wanting more from the all-time eclectic rockers.Now, who are these ‘Boys of Summer’?
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Get ready for the Christmas party of the year, with the Tiny Homes Project. Rock and rolling our way to Christmas will be musician Peter Tilbrook, vocalist and guitarist of Aussie, The Master’s Apprentices.“One of Australia’s top 60’s bands was Master’s Apprentices and original band vocalist Peter Tilbrook still performs today as great as ever,” Sandy Clark, Fundraising Coordinator for Tiny Homes Project said.
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The boys of Bowen Ballerz have been busy prepping themselves for the trip of a lifetime. Taking the time to perfect their skills, tighten their friendships and hone their sportsmanship, the boys of the Under 12s Bowen State School Basketball Team will be heading to Melbourne in January 2024, to be a part of the Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament. The inception of the team started earlier this year, with Leigh Dunn, Bowen State School teacher and now basketball coach realising that s
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Over the weekend, 18 Cannons travelled to Townsville to compete in Gardens Open LC Preparation Meet. Coaches, Ken Crittenden and Mark Erickson were very proud of all the swimmers and their achievements.
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On Tuesday afternoon Col Moms as skipper with Michael Jacometti at second and Tess Walker at lead made a nail biting one point victory over the rest of the field and it was Tess Walker who took home the prestigious Health Hub award as well.
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