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Local farmers are set to benefit from $4.47 million in funding which supports the continuation of best management practices (BMP) that promote initiatives that will not only help the environment but also increase the bottom line for many in the industry.
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A new group of school leaders were inducted at Proserpine State High School earlier this month in a special ceremony that also honoured the achievements of last years’ stand-out students. Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Will cox was in attendance and he said that it was great to see the multipurpose hall full house while the school community watched with pride as the new school leaders took their place on stage.
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Australian history was made this week following the decision to block Clive Palmer’s Central Queensland coal mine development. This is the first time a project of this nature has been halted by the government. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek made the initial decision last year and a lengthy public consultation ensued.
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Keeping up with the odd jobs around the home is crucial to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning living environment. By taking the time to regularly perform small tasks, homeowners can avoid major issues down the line that could be more expensive and time-consuming to fix.
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Less than two weeks till Autumn! As the weather starts its journey into the cooler months, it is a very exciting time for the vegie patches in the Whitsundays. April is “the month” to plant a huge variety of vegetable seeds, so now is the time for preparation and there is lots to do.
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During storm season in the Whitsundays, it is important to clear up your garden to avoid potential hazards and remove items that could become airborne in strong winds. At this time of year, the increased rainfall can cause gardens to become overgrown, providing the perfect habitat for snakes and other dangerous animals.
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People come to see Gary Greenhill for one reason: To connect with the world. For computer-literate generations who were either born with iPads in their hands or, perhaps, introduced to them in a professional sense, computers are simple. They are taken-for-granted tools; they broaden our world whilst miniaturising it – everything at your fingertips.
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The Whitsunday PCYC Get Set For Work program hosted its first cohort of graduates to celebrate the completion of the intensive employment and training assistance initiative on Friday last week. The local community organisation hosted a ceremony to end the skills program which began on November 14, 2022, and congratulate its four debut alumni.
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Down at the Airlie Beach Men’s Shed, there is a steady flow of blokes coming and going, of projects in various degrees of completion and a hot jug always ready to fill a cup and fuel a conversation. Since 2012, the local Men’s Shed has provided a safe place, a social network and a feeling of purpose for many men within our community.
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A full house crowded into the Creative Hub at 3 Little Birds Espresso on a quiet Tuesday morning in Airlie Beach in late January. This assortment of local creatives were all looking to connect and become inspired by successful Mackay artist Margaret Burgess who preached the merits of collaboration, community and culture.
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A three-hour film festival will showcase the “mysteries of the big blue” at Proserpine Entertainment Centre in early March. The 10th anniversary Ocean Film Festival World Tour is bringing the salt spray, the crest of waves, and the mesmerising power of the ocean to Proserpine on March 11.
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French philosopher Albert Camus believed the underlying reality was this: life is absurd. Now, how does that relate to Steven Soderberg’s Magic Mike’s Last Dance? I would think that is manifest, self-evident, although I am more than happy to explain; we are in a world in which Academy Award Winning directors helm – not just once but thrice - films about male strippers.
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Friday 17th Feb • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm) • Paradiso: Mike Duff (7-10pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Sam McCann (from 8pm) • KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late) • Hotel Metropole: Live Entertainment (8pm-late)
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A nationally touring adults-only comedy show is jamming two of its best comics into the car for a North Queensland Tour arriving at the Original North Australian in mid-March. The Aussie Pub Comedy Tour will arrive in Bowen at one of the state’s oldest pubs on March 18, bringing comedians Chris ‘The Bloke’ Franklin and Evan Hocking with it.
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‘Good Golly Miss Milly’, there’s a ‘Travelin’ Band’ cruising to The Airlie Beach Hotel to take over the whole first weekend of March – it’s sure to cause a ‘Commotion’. The Australian Creedence Clearwater Revival show, Ramble Tamble, will take over the Bar Top Stage ‘Down On The Corner’ at The Pub on Saturday, March 4 and 5 in a free show featuring all the best of CCR.
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Young and aspiring musicians performed in front of 200 people at the Dingo Beach Hotel over the weekend as part of the Music Evolution Project’s Young Vocalists showcase. From midday through to 9pm on Saturday evening dozens of young performers exhibited their well-rehearsed songs, many taking to the stage for the first time in their lives.
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You are invited to an evening of decadence and six-course degustation at Whisper Restaurant and Gin Bar, home of dining experiences that blow your mind and your palate. Food lovers from across the region are still talking about the five-course gin-inspired degustation held at the venue last month and, with the next event highlighting premium drinks and cuisines from around the world, tickets are selling fast.
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A year 11 student from Bowen has made his way onto the podium of the 45th Australian Windsurfing Titles on the Sunshine Coast at Lake Cootharaba in early February, claiming a third place medal in his upward trajectory in the sport.
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This week 101 fantastic people ran, jogged, and walked the five-kilometre waterfront course of Airlie Beach parkrun, of whom 21 were first timers and 13 recorded new Personal Bests. The local running event extended its congratulations to Donna and Ron who both completed their 100th parkrun today.
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This week’s 9-hole stableford weekly comp at Whitsunday Green Golf Club was won by Richard Clark on 20 points, second place went to Ron Thynne on 18, and third was Kendall Nash with a 17 countback win.
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Whitsunday Social Golf Club hosted a Single stableford in somewhat warm conditions last wekekend with 24 players taking up the challenge. Winners in the A Grade Men was Peter Fox with 38 points, followed by George Meharry on 35. B Grade winner was David Hoy, 42, followed by Wilf Herwew on 29.
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Proserpine Golf Club’s Saturday Competition hosted 68 players for the Allenbuild Stableford competition with Ben Moran edging out Shaun Tyrell on a countback, both on 38 points, to win it. Ben and Shaun were followed by Paul Gray and George Meharry, both on 37, while Peta Thomas was the winner of the ladies’ competition with 32 points, followed by Pauline Redpath and Trish McNeill both on 29.
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Wednesday’s competition at Bowen Golf Club was a single stableford event where the Ladies’ winner was Elona Lynch with a great score of 41 points. Runner up was Ruth Dunn with 24 points, while the Men’s winner was Allan Cooper, 39, and runner up on a countback Graeme Baker, 37.
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Six of Wangaratta Bowls Club’s representative men played in various teams in the Bowen Bowls Club Classic, while three ladies attended the Airlie Beach Opening Day, leaving few members for the field on Sunday.
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Proserpine Bowls Club’s Sunday bowls had some exceptional bowls in both games of triples. John Anderson played double lead in the games between the winning team of John, Heather Brown, and Bruce Uhe, and John, Mike Harrison, and Barry Zillmann, 21-20.
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