Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
A rail trail in the Pioneer Valley has taken another step towards reality after the project’s first committee was elected last weekend
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Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) North Australia has launched its annual ‘Regular Giving’ campaign, with a special cherry on the top heading to the charity this year thanks to mining contracting company, Coalroc.
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More than 30 professional and amateur golfers took to the scenic Sarina Golf Club last week as part of the CMR Recycling Sarina Pro-Am Tournament.
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Mackay Regional Council CEO Michael Thomson has resigned to focus on his cancer battle and in the “best interests of council” and his family.
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An outpouring of grief has flowed throughout social media following the death of an adventurous spirit who lived life to its fullest.17-year-old William Baker lost his life earlier this week following a serious traffic crash involving a van and motorbike at Blacks Beach last Saturday night.
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This week, in cool conditions, 61 motivated people ran, jogged and walked the 5km oceanfront course, of whom 9 were first timers and 8 recorded new Personal Bests.
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The weeks roll on at Airlie Beach Bowls Club, with Tuesday seeing 18 bowlers going hammer and tong.
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Last Wednesday, there was a game of Club Championship Pairs played between Bryan Davy and Luchie Gardel defeating Martin Corr and David Ling to start off the week.
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Last Tuesday saw winners for the afternoon Hugh Sutton and Penny Warren defeat John Hayson and Rose Wright, as well as Robyn Stitt, Isobel Wheeler, and Kev Baxter defeat Deb Retchless, Marg Wilson, and Mark Drummond.
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Wednesday’s competition was an eclectic one for the ladies’ and a single stableford for the men.
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Place scores for the weekly 9-hole stableford were Tyson Flavel on 22, Rob Lodders on 20 and Mick Bond on 19 points.
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Sunshine and pickleball paddles made for rainbows and smiles on Thursday afternoon.
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Saturday morning pupils arrived in wet weather and chilly conditions but this inspired brilliant footwork from the Saturday Morning Squad.
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After rain cancellations the previous weekend the weather gods were kind and a festival of football began at the Whitsunday Sports Park
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The Mama Africa Raiders travelled to Bowen on Saturday to take on the old rivals Bowen Mudcrabs at their home grounds.
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles Juniors hit the road to Mackay and Sarina on Saturday in less-than-ideal conditions, with Seniors having the bye and a postponed round for the Women against the Swans due to ground suitability and safety.
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Opening its doors at the beginning of July, the new family-run nature-based childcare centre in Jubilee Pocket is paving the way for early learning in the Whitsunday region, with its fantastical play centre and forward-thinking approach already proving popular with local families.
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Some folks are born, made to wave the flag! And those folks are Late for Woodstock, the tribute band bringing the 60s and 70s to The Airlie Beach Hotel in two June afternoon shows.
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It’s less than a month until the Proserpine Showgrounds light up with carnival rides, dodgems, and food vendors in mid-June for the 110th Show Whitsunday
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Proserpine Hospital continues to be one of 22 hospitals in the state that holds a Baby Friendly accreditation thanks to a recent audit which determined the high standards within the maternity ward had been maintained.
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Three opportunities for young Whitsunday locals to gain both skills and experience in a thriving industry have just opened up thanks to the Port of Abbot Point who have announced that they are now recruiting apprentices for their 2023 in-take.
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Police are looking for two individuals who gained entry onto a locked balcony of a unit on Shute Harbour Road in Airlie Beach last weekend.
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Whitsunday operators attended the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) trade event in Sydney last week.
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