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More than 30 food vendors have registered to cater for what is shaping up to be a massive Wisely Wine and Food Day.
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Survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence will have a safer place to access support, after the State Government announced a major funding boost to service providers and court facilities across the Mackay and Whitsunday region.
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams tackled Mackay City Hawks and Junior Swarks at Harrup Park on the weekend, wearing black armbands to pay tribute to young Cody Gibbs who lost his battle with cancer this week.
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It was a dour weekend of results as Whitsunday Brahmans faced off against Mackay Magpies at Les Stagg oval for their NAIDOC Week round on Saturday, taking on the travelling side in three games across three grades.
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With the weeks counting down, every single point matters as finals rapidly approach.
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The Proserpine Whitsunday Brahmans U13 Boys team has shown the rest of the region what they’re made of, making it all the way to the grand final of the Nate Myles Cup in Cairns.
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This coming Saturday is a special round of footy for a local team, with the home game at Whitsunday Sports Park in AFL Mackay’s Pride Round.
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The Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival kicks off its 18th year today after launching at Whitsunday Anglican School last night.
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Ladies’ pennants finished with both First division and Fourth Division a credible five with special mention going to Carol Crosbie and Elaine Kippen, Jill Mazlin-Peterson, and Robin Brown.
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Last week's wet weather meant that social bowls on Wednesday was not played.
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The rain dampened the bowls early in the week but soon picked up on Fun Friday with eight rinks playing.
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Men's Winner on a countback was Tom Wikander 37 points, runner up Don Williams, 37.
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This week Tyson Flavel won the weekly competition with a count back win over Rhys Bartholomew, both players had a score of 21 points. Glenn Rees was third with 20 points.
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This week 76 motivated people ran, jogged, and walked the 5km oceanfront course, of whom 21 were first timers and 7 recorded new Personal Bests.
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The Pub is set to witness an all-day rock fest of epic proportions as four bands bring the ultimate tribute to the ‘90s era to everyone’s favourite local.
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The Great Barrier Reef Festival’s Comedy Gala is set to launch the festival calendar as Airlie Beach closes in on its August Festival Fever.
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It’s mid-July and boats are already arriving for the 34th annual Airlie Beach Race Week which is due to take place from August 11 – 18.
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Whitsundays Arts Festival has released its jam-packed full art workshop program for the weeklong annual celebration.
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There’s nothing like a fete for bringing the community together.
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Ten of the region’s emergency services will connect with the community at the end of this month in an annual event celebrating its second year.
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Local tourism operator Ocean Rafting has once again been recognised as one of the top 10 per cent of tours and attractions worldwide, as well as breaking into the top one per cent.
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A group of naturists will be experiencing utter liberation this week as they nude up onboard a cruise across the Whitsundays.
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Bowen’s famous mango sorbets, available for sale at the Big Mango Visitor Information Centre on the Bruce Highway south of Bowen, are again proving more popular than ever.
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The sperm whale found stranded in a remote bay in the Whitsundays two weeks ago has been buried by decision of Queensland Parks and Wildlife.
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The Whitsundays is gearing up for the comfiest day of the year when they’ll don their PJs and create change for National Pyjama Day next week.
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