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Les Stagg Oval in Proserpine is the established home base for the Whitsunday Brahmans Rugby League Club. Last Saturday night the high-flying Souths Logan Magpies nearly described it as a “graveyard” after snatching a 14-12 victory over the Mackay Cutters in QRL Hostplus Cup action. With ten minutes left on the clock the Cutters were poised to spring the boilover of the season when they led the competition leaders 12-10 in an absorbing tussle. But a late try by centre Jesse Jennings enabled th
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Mackay SLSC recently held their annual awards presentations on the grounds of the surf club overlooking Mackay’s beautiful Harbour Beach. Club President Brendan Smith opened the afternoon recognising the club’s contribution of “Vigilance and Service” to the Mackay community as the “Guardians of Harbour Beach” for over 70 years, as well as another challenging yet rewarding season. Mr. Smith said, “Being a volunteer organisation there are many people who make sacrifices to contribute to the runni
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Mackay Road Runners held a very social 5km and 10km afternoon run/walk from Bluewater Quay in perfectly cool and sunny conditions, although the seriously swirling headwind on the return trip across Forgan Smith Bridge was a bit testing. Great to see the return of Colin Hardy, Carol Brown and Jarrod Mackie for a rare Sunday afternoon event with the Mackay Road Runners. Carolyn Mapes had a sensational 10km run backing up well after her third place in the Eungella King of the Mountain the previ
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Mackay Bowls Club is hosting the Championship Men’s District Fours this weekend. Representing Mackay Bowls Club is K Tranberg, A Gibson, G Edmonds, and N Wilson. Tuesday Social Bowls was back to normal with 28 players rolling up, the club welcoming visitors P Hancock and P Nikitin. Winners of Winners: Leanne Jenner, Barry Jenner, Peter Taaffe. Winner of Losers: P Hancox, P Nikitin. Thursday Scroungers started late after a few showers put the afternoon on hold for a while. In the final Brad Robe
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Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixtures July 11, 2023 (round 1): Division 1: Andro (George Camilleri, Robbie Richards, Barry Patterson) d Donic (Anne Sheridan, Graham Drury, Ivan Perkins) 7-4. Ivan d George -6, 4, 12, 7. Joola (Andrew McHugh, Geoff Denman, Janice Kent) d Tibhar (Vince Boeske, Steven Whiting, Tim Shehan) 9-2. Janice d Geoff -8, 12, 6, -11 7. Butterfly (Emma Widdup, Allan Edwards, Graeme Walker) d Radak (Graham Brake, Mick Ruhl, Lee Brake) 9-2. Emma d Mick 11, -9, 10, -6, 5. Di
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The Whitsunday region could soon have two multi-million dollar on-land eco-tourism developments underway if the new Twin Creeks Eco Park, located at the end of Rifle Range Road in Cannon Valley, is approved by Council. This new development will join the ground-breaking Whitsunday Skyway Project which is seven years away from completion.
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Korean Han-Ho H2 Consortium has partnered with the Queensland Government and Ark Energy to move forward with their proposed mega-project. The proposed mega-project will see 1.8 million tonnes of green ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, produced per year in the Whitsundays and exported to Korea.
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Hi Everyone,Wow - what a week! I feel like I have truly experienced the depth and diversity of our wonderful region over the past seven days, and it reminds me not only how lucky I am to have such a cool job, but also how lucky we all are to live in this incredible region.
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The evening had been perfectly planned, meticulously organised, and beautifully decorated. The crowds were eager, sweeping past the bar to collect the complimentary drink before settling at a table for an evening of fun and laughter.The Tiny Homes Project’s newest fundraising event was another massive hit with locals and visitors alike.
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A group of concerned community members living in Cannonvale have banded together to share information and fight back against a recent spate of vehicle break-ins.What is believed to be one young boy, aged around 12-years-old, has been plaguing unlocked vehicles and stealing money.
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The last bulk billing doctor’s surgery in the Whitsundays changed its practices in May and will now only offer free medical services to certain patients, such as concession card holders.
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Remembering a man “who would do anything for anyone”, the family and friends of Gavin Hussey, who tragically passed away in a road accident near Proserpine two weeks ago, celebrated his life at his funeral in Townsville yesterday.
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The Whitsundays Songwriter Festival has announced Emmy Winner and three-time Grammy nominated American artist Toni Childs to their line-up. Now in its second year, the Whitsundays Songwriter Festival provides an opportunity for local singer-songwriters to learn from seasoned professionals in an intensive one-day workshop.
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Spectators and locals of Airlie Beach are being spoilt for choice, with a fully-fledged program of the Airlie Beach Race Week encompassing all things sailing, salt and sweet vibes.
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Over the weekend, the Whitsundays region welcomed 10 Starlight Children’s Foundation children from across Australia, for a jampacked weekend full of fun, laughter, and non-stop entertainment. The Starlight Children’s Foundation marked their 13,000th Starlight Wish, banding together with Virgin Australia to create ‘Happiness Island’ on Hamilton Island.
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The Coral Sea Marina has pledged another three years as platinum sponsor of the Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Whitsundays. Joscelyn O’Keefe, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Coral Sea Marina explains of the sponsorship agreement, “The work done by this incredible group of volunteers is vital. Their dedicated service ensures that the boating community can explore the Whitsunday waterways safely and with peace of mind.”
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A Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Networking Meeting took place in Proserpine last week with over 40 local business representatives attending. The morning kicked off with engaging speeches and was followed by a focus group brain-storming session where region-wide issues affecting businesses were discussed.
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Exciting news that the 2023 Whitsundays Tourism Awards will be held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Friday, 20th October.The selection of the Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) as the venue for the tourism industry’s night of nights was a great decision by Tourism Whitsundays who were keen to deliver a cocktail-style event with two distinct elements to the evening – live music, canapes, and drinks on the lawn followed by the awards ceremony in the auditorium.
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To make sure your dog and others around them are safe, it is important to keep your pet under effective control. Effective control means holding your dog by a leash when you are in a public place such as parks, foreshores, or residential areas.
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Central to a successful tourism industry is collaboration between key stakeholders, especially in the closely connected network of the Whitsunday region.Bringing some of the great tourist-minds of the region together at the quarterly roundtable lunches is an important part of leveraging off local knowledge.
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Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Coast has been graded, with the release of the 2022 Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac (MWI) waterway health Report Card last week. Assessing waterway conditions within the region, the report considers freshwater, estuary, and marine environments. Using data collected from July 2021 till June 2022, the Whitsunday Coast was graded between B (good) and D (poor) rankings.
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The second stage of the refurbishment to the Airlie Beach Boardwalk has been approved by Whitsunday Regional Council, and now waiting on securing final approval from the Federal Government.
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Nothing beats the feeling of inviting friends and family to a home that you’re proud of, and that is exactly what you will experience living on the elevated enclave of Airlie Summit. With stunning panoramic views of the crystal clear cerulean blue seas to the front, each plot of land is also sheltered by the lush natural wonderland of the Conway National Park behind. There is there literally nowhere else in the world quite like it.
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Don’t forget to check out the Australian Foreigner Show on Sunday, July 30, showcasing the likes of Ben Jovi of the Bon Jon Forever Show, depicting the absolute legend, Lou Gramm, of the classic Foreigner.
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We will all be ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ next weekend, with one of the best Bon Jovi tribute acts gracing the Airlie Beach Hotel stage for one massive show. Front man Ben, better known as Ben Jovi, has been leading the way with the Bon Jovi Forever show for years, with powerful and palpable prowess and dedication to the show and the performance.
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