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Welcome To The Whitsundays Visitor Information Centre

Whether visiting the Whitsundays for a holiday or a long-time local, the Whitsundays Visitor Information Centre is a great place to head if you are seeking inspiration and knowledge. For Dea Huvonen, the Business Development Manager who is at the helm of the Centre, it is a great community asset, one that she is proud to be involved with. Alongside her six eager volunteers, Dea always greets every visitor to the centre, sharing knowledge, making recommendations, and ensuring guests have the best

Celebrating 60 Years Of Bowen History

The Bowen Historical Society and Museum is turning 60 and wants everyone to join in on the celebration!An idea of three Bowen local men, the Bowen Historical Society and Museum now acts as a beacon for locals and visitors alike, to learn and engage with Bowen’s bountiful history.

Keeping Bowen Dressed To The Nines

Now is the time to invest in a new wardrobe with Wendy Bickhoff and her team at Coral’s City 2 Country. Stocking everything from the perfect frock for race day to your jeans, boots, and hat for hitting the paddock, you are spoiled for choice.

Discover Your New Favourite Menu Item

If you haven’t been to the Grand View Hotel this week you haven’t been to the Grand View Hotel at all, with a new menu hitting the kitchen and dining room tables. Completely turning your basic pub feed on its head, the Grand View Hotel is offering premium upmarket meals at fantastic prices, a move which is intriguing and exciting patrons with exotic touches on classic meals.

Training The Next Generation

St Catherine’s Catholic College Year 10 student, Ivan Poljakavoic has recently completed an entire week of work experience, working with the Whitsunday Regional Council Bowen Office. Primarily working in the Information Technology Department of Council, Ivan was given a fantastic opportunity to experience technical computer engineering and data base collection.

Are you ready for a recession?

If Australia goes into a recession over the next twelve months, how prepared is your family? How will it affect your job or business? How will it affect your super or pension?

Leveraging Language

Please stop talking! Whether it was a live presentation, a speech, a video clip, or even a TV show, most of us have sat through an experience where we just want the speaker to use less words or stop and pause.

The New Rides In Town

The Bowen brand of Bowen Mazda has seen an upgrade, taking on the moniker Whitsunday Auto Group, and increasing their on-floor fleet. However, this family owned and operated business has journeyed through many a business model, starting out as Crossley Holden, before succinctly moving into the name of Bowen Mazda in 2017.

Adrenaline Junkies Get Ready

The high thrills and exciting spills of Dittmann Bucking Bulls is back for 2023 and promising to be a PBR not to miss. Already a massive event on the PBR calendar, Dittmann Bucking Bulls and Bull Pit is known for having a fantastic display of human strength against these massive animals, to the sound of loud cries and even louder applause.

Matilda Jr The Musical At Cannonvale State School

Our ever-ambitious local state school is taking on, not only one of the best children’s books ever written but also one of the best musicals in the world, with its upcoming adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. This classic children’s story was given an edgier, modern reincarnation when it was transformed into the multi-award-winning stage performance written by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin.

The Biggest Don Yet

Motor cross and endurance drivers get ready, the Don River Dash is upcoming and set to be one of the biggest years for the event. Still in its infancy, the event has seen an unprecedented explosion in its popularity, with hundreds of keen competitors flocking to Bowen for the exciting competition. “You see all sorts of different classes, different machines, with different engine capacities,” explained Wanita Sparr, Don River Dash Event Secretary.

FORGOTTEN NAMES OF THE WHITSUNDAYS.

Born in Melbourne in 1903 (hence his name), Mel Ward was the son of Hugh J. Ward, a well-known American theatrical entrepreneur of the early 1900s. This led to Mel’s taking to the stage early in his life as an acrobatic dancer, musician and comedian. However, he soon tired of that life and in the 1920s retired from the stage to pursue his hobby and obsession, marine zoology; a field in which he became an internationally acknowledged expert and an honorary lecturer to the Australian Museum in Syd

‘Working Class Man’ Is Soul Chisel

Airlie Beach get ready; a superstar is coming to town. Well, one of the best looking and most lifelike resemblances of Jimmy Barnes, Soul Chisel is taking up residence on the Airlie Beach Hotel stage for a weekend of power. Saturday September 2 and Sunday September 3, from 2 to 5.30pm, the Airlie Beach Hotel will be the place to be.

Aussie Rockers In Bowen

ece of Aussie music history will have a ‘Rendezvous’ at the Grand View Hotel for one night only of rock and roll!Iconic Aussie pub-rockers, the Choirboys are prepared to give a show like no other, treating local audiences to their massive hits that took Australia by storm back in the 1980s.With a massive discography of 13 albums, and 15 singles, no chart-topping hit will be missed.

Get Keen For Colour Community Colour Fun Run

The community colour fun run is back for 2023, with Whitsunday Counselling and Support gearing up for a bigger event than ever. Ready with a jumping castle, bubbles, face painting, sausage sizzle, raffles, prizes, and of course the coveted colour fun run, this absolutely free event will see smiles and laughter from everyone who attends.

Relaxation And Delight

Get ready for a delightful afternoon of calm energy and delicious food, with Coral Sea Resort’s Long Lunch. Set on the backdrop of the beautiful and picturesque Coral Sea, this guided experience is perfect for a Sunday afternoon, sending off a gentle weekend.

The Power Of Gospel

Prepare to be amazed and blown away by the outstanding Soweto Gospel Choir, with their touching performance, ‘Hope’, at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre this September.

Flametree, A Festival Fundraiser

Bringing music lovers together to celebrate the reef and raise money for its protection, are at the foundations of the inaugural Flametree Gathering, brought to you by respected local musician David Flower and his partner Bronwyn Garland.

Collinsville QCWA Welcome New Hall

The Collinsville branch of Queensland Country Women’s Association is excited to unveil their brand-new hall, with official Grand Opening celebrations scheduled for September.

The Ben Bolt Cup At Bowen Turf Club

Step Right Up To The Spectacular Circus Extravaganza!

Weber Bros Entertainment is set to dazzle and amaze the residents of Cannonvale with the grandest circus show called – ‘THE CIRCUS’. Prepare to be captivated by a mesmerizing display of talent from performers hailing from all corners of the globe. This is an international event that promises to leave no one disappointed.

Stonka Fishing Challenge With Massive Catches

The annual Stonka Fishing Challenge 2023 was a huge success over the weekend, with hard competition and fantastic community spirit on show.Featuring competitors across the region, and of any age and ability, the catches were impressive and triumphant for all.

Airlie Beach Bowls Report

As the days get longer and warmer and another spring is approaching our little club has had some amazing success and some wonderful events. Last Tuesday we celebrated the life of our club patron Thelma Porter who died at the ripe old age of 105. Thelma loved her bowls and played up to when she reached 100 years old and could've played on, and on Tuesday we all celebrated her long and full life with an event a wonderful turnout and her daughter Lane Telford put up the prize money for the first th

Proserpine Bowls Report

Triples FinalisedThis weekend Michael Kinnear competed in the Champion of Champion Singles at North Mackay. Michael, a previous winner of this event, was defeated by Graeme Blackburn from Wests Tigers. Peter Blackburn from Souths Suburban went on to win the event with Bruce Archer from Sarina being the runner up.

Wangaratta Bowls

We have great news to report. The Wangaratta pairs team of Denise Wallace and Penny Warren played in the Nth Qld District Championships this past week. After convincingly winning their section with three out of three wins and an aggregate of 25, they continued their good form during the week defeating teams in the quarter and semi-finals to reach the final on Saturday morning.