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The Sugartown showgrounds are set to soar with high-flying acts, carnival rides, and all the fan favourites returning for another iteration of Show Whitsunday on June 17 and 18.
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The Whitsunday Cruisin’ Car Club Inc.’s Show and Shine on May 28 was a roaring success not only for the non-for-profit, but also for a local support provider who benefited from a charitable donation yesterday.
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Operation Mincemeat John Madden’s newest drama, Operation Mincemeat, is a somewhat microcosm of World War II British operations; a time of devastation and horror, and in the face of it, unequivocable hope. Its true to life story – the British deception operation to disguise the 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily – is a macabre tale of espionage brilliance that contributed to Ally victory.
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Wednesday’s competition was a single stableford at Bowen Golf Course, with Ladies’ winner Leanne Swan 40 points, runner up on a countback Julie May 35.
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After a wet few months, the weather turned it on yesterday for 24 players of Whitsunday Social Golf to challenge their golf skills for the May Monthly Medal.
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Golf veterans were out in force last week for the May Monthly Medal, even after all the bad weather.
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The weekly 9-hole stableford was won this week by Terry Kimpton with 21 points, while Glenn Rees was a close second with 19 points, and Tyson Flavel in third with 17 points.
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A resurgent Proserpine Pirates were the only undefeated team on the night in round 3 of the all-new Friday Nights Under Lights basketball competition.
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Cannonvale Cannons have been keeping up their swim training despite the cooler weather and the end of the club season.
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Tuesday and Thursday night social tennis were a buzz with visitors to the region joining in for a game.
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Another perfect weekend for football as the Whitsunday United Premier team’s turned up the heat on the opposition.
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Let There Be Rock on your way down the Airlie Beach Esplanade, a surrogate Highway To hell where a Whole Lotta Rosie will shake The Pub all night long.
Read moreOperation Mincemeat John Madden’s newest drama, Operation Mincemeat, is a somewhat microcosm of World War II British operations; a time of devastation and horror, and in the face of it, unequivocable hope. Its true to life story – the British deception operation to disguise the 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily – is a macabre tale of espionage brilliance that contributed to Ally victory.
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Back by popular demand, the small but dedicated fundraising team behind last year’s 60’s night held at the Hangar Bar, are hosting their next instalment this July.
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Airlie Beach Festival of Music is kicking off its 10th anniversary celebrations with a rock-and-roll new look thanks to major government backing.
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Although the Lethebrook area was settled years earlier, the Banana Pocket Provisional School did not open until May 29, 1922. The first pupils hailed from three families – Arthur, Terence and Evelyn Smith; Norman, Eleanor, May and Fred Williams; and Daly, Alex and Marjorie Thomas.
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A high-production value television series has put out the call for extras ahead of filming in both Airlie Beach and Proserpine.
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After almost two years of radio silence, an update for the $79 million dollar Whitsunday Skyway project was announced to the region’s tourism operators last Thursday.
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And suddenly, we have a new government. And suddenly we have a new local member. And suddenly its end of financial year. Blink and you can miss a lot – not to mention a new LNP leader and soon we will be discussing a new Whitsunday mayor.
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One of the Whitsunday’s most iconic resort islands is under new management, following news that developer Glenn Piper recently acquired the leasehold and has plans to reinvigorate the property into a new world-class eco-lodge, with food and beverage at the heart of the experience.
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Have you ever considered growing Australian Native Bush Tucker? For those of you who are experienced at growing your own food, this could be your next venture.
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A seasoned Whitsunday tourism operator has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s top 10 experience at the Viator Experience Awards 2022.
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Students and teachers at Cannonvale State School have been enjoying the new administration and resource centre building for several months now and they were thrilled to give Education Minister Grace Grace a tour of the new facility earlier this week.
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Anyone caught misbehaving in the Airlie Beach Safe Night Precinct (SNP) will be given a hefty fine by Whitsunday Police who are cracking down on alcohol and drug fuelled violence in the main street.
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