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You never realise how lucky we are to have such remarkable local hospitals until you need the service and experience the magic firsthand. This is exactly what happened to Whitsunday local, Koren Stewart who took to social media site, Whitsundays Chat last week to thank the staff who helped her out when she needed it the most. “I just want to give a shout out and a huge thank you to Proserpine Hospital and Proserpine Ambulance service,” read the post. “You don't realise how lucky we are, until
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Over 150 uniformed soldiers will march through the Airlie Beach Main Street this Saturday, as part of the Freedom of Entry parade and it is expected to be a great spectacle for the whole community to embrace. The soldiers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment (3CER) from Townsville will march down our street with bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing and insignia flying. Freedom of the City is traditionally a right granted to a military unit by a Local Government to honour a distinguis
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A tourist travelling through the region purchased his winning Lotto ticket at Bowen Convenience Store, before the Saturday Gold Lotto Draw saw his lucky numbers get pulled and a life-changing $700,000 won. The gentleman had been travelling through the region with his wife and said that he couldn’t believe his luck. “It will help pay off the house which is really exciting,” he said. “We will definitely continue the holiday, that’s for sure!” Pleased with his win, the gentlemen disclosed that
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Young drivers will now be able to improve their defensive driving in a safe and controlled environment thanks to a new Young Drivers Defensive Driving Program which is set to kick-off this weekend. Timed to run alongside National Road Safety Week, the one-day training program is dedicated to upskill new drivers, giving them the skills to deal with situations that naturally arise while driving. Operated by 2022 Whitsunday Young Citizen of the Year, Declan Coull, the course is part of a broader
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Local residents will soon have access to a series of free bushfire management and planning workshops which are designed to support landowners throughout the region in preparation for the upcoming bushfire season. An initiative of the Whitsunday Regional Council and part of the Whitsunday Resilience Bushfire Project, these workshops aim to provide landowners with the opportunity to learn how to assess bushfire risk and gain an understanding of important mitigation, response and recovery methods.
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Proserpine State High School Student Reid Ogden represented the school at the Ministerial Student Advisory Council meeting in Brisbane last week and the school are extremely proud of him. Reid said it was a privilege to be one of 18 students to represent their individual schools and have his voice heard by the panel about policies and rules for students attending school. Some topics that were discussed and reviewed by the council were the ‘Away For The Day' mobile phone policy, senior schooli
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The next five years of tourism growth and development has been outlined in an extensive Whitsunday Region Destination Management Plan (DMP) which was released by Tourism Whitsundays last week. The new plan provides a whole of region framework for action, with opportunities to optimise tourism in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics. It will run from 2024 to 2028. The main vision for the plan has been to showcase The Whitsundays as the globally recognised Great Barrier Reef destination famous for
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Transitioning into Prep is an exciting milestone for both children and their parents who are embarking on the next chapter of life. It’s a time where new friendships are made, a formal education begins, and the foundations are set for the adults they will eventually become. Holding your hand through this new adventure is Whitsunday Christian College whose nurturing Prep program allows each child to flourish and feel safe and secure. Nestled safely within their intimate and dedicated Prep area
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Just Tuk’n Around hit the road in 2015 as a fun, light-hearted, informative eco-friendly tour experience. Their unique fleet of 14 tuk tuks offer a range of tours – from their 30-minute tour, their popular Progressive Dinner, and special occasion celebrations – that zip around our pathways and boardwalks highlighting the history, landscape, and everything to do in Airlie Beach. Just Tuk’n Around welcomed new owners in July 2023, Julia and Steve Whitton. They met on Long Island in 1992 and the
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This month marks Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month, a time when we come together as a community to acknowledge the significance of this issue in our society. As Mayor, I stand with our community in raising awareness and advocating for the prevention of domestic and family violence. While there is heightened national interest in this issue at the moment, it's important to recognise that the problem is ongoing. I had the honour of attending candle lighting ceremonies in Bowen and C
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Whitsunday Regional Council is offering FREE bushfire resilience training and Property Bushfire Plans for landowners, funded by the Commonwealth Government's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. These sessions help participants assess risks and learn crucial mitigation strategies. Training is available in Proserpine, Collinsville, Cannonvale, and Bowen to enhance community resilience against potential bushfires. Call 1300 972 753 to enquire.
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Rob Taylor Expands The Empire After a successful six years in business, Taylors Property Specialists is charting new waters with its expansion into Proserpine, a key market which owner Rob Taylor, has earmarked for extensive growth. Purchasing Whitsunday Realty earlier this year, Rob’s strategic business plan identifies a young, dynamic element coming into the Proserpine market, alongside future overall growth of a broader region set to boom in the coming years. “We’ve got a really good mar
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Introducing our region’s first buyers’ agency, Whitsundays Property Buyers, a dedicated local service that assists with one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life – buying a new home. At the heart of the transaction, a buyers’ agent is a Licensed Real Estate professional who offers impartial advice to people so they can make informed decisions at every step of their home-buying journey. With access to both on and off market properties, Whitsundays Property Buyers open
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With one in two people receiving a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime, cancer is rapidly moving from being a taboo subject, into a commonly discussed and often shared experience, where we can relate, support and tackle the disease together. While everyone is nervous about heading to the doctor to check an unusual lump, pain or symptom, it is vital that we all take responsibility for our health and make the appointment. Countless studies have shown that when cancer is picked up in its early
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“This is the best place in the world.” “You’ll never find a better place than this in the world.” This is how two regulars at the Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre describe the place where they go to relax, connect and enjoy a range of activities. The Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre provide group social support to the elderly or people living with disabilities. Workshops, art therapy and DrumFun are just some of the things they offer. Chief Executive Officer, Jayne Milne says through
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More than 250 students and their family members attended Proserpine State High School’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Evening last week. Industry representatives flew in from a range of locations, including capital cities and apprentice guest speakers travelled in from mine camps to speak at the school’s inaugural event. The aim of the evening was to prepare students for entering the workforce and helping them understand what’s involved in an apprenticeship or traineeship application proces
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Are you looking for a way to spend a Friday evening outside with the family? The Airlie Beach Movie Screen has regular showings with many of your family favourite movies. The screen is located on the Airlie Beach Foreshore and the whole community is welcome to come down with their picnic blankets to enjoy an open-air movie under the stars. The film viewings start at 6pm, are entirely free and are held every second Friday of the month. Friday 31 May The Last Daughter As part of National Recon
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Did you think ‘Back to the 70’s & 80’s Band’ was the only Pub Birthday celebrations? Well, you thought wrong. In addition to the light-hearted fun, you will enjoy with the ‘Back to the 70’s & 80’s Band’, you will also be amazed by the internationally touring tribute act ‘London Calling’ who are also coming to celebrate The Pub’s birthday in style. Starring three internationally touring tribute performers ‘London Calling’ is the highest quality tribute act and it promises to be a once in a li
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Don’t miss out on the all-day Mother’s Day celebrations at the Reef Gateway, where your festivities will be covered from sunrise to sunset. If you’re early risers the buffet breakfast starts at 9am and runs until 11am, it’s a great way to start the morning. Filled with all of your hot and cold food favourites, it will be a breakfast that will delight. The breakfast costs $36 for adults, $15 for ages 6-12 and under 5’s are free. Mum will also get a complimentary drink on arrival after 10am.
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Calling all car enthusiasts! Whitsunday Cruisin’ Car Club is hosting their annual Show & Shine event at the Coral Sea Marina later this month and everyone is invited. Soak up the glorious views over the marina while simultaneously taking a stroll through the dozens of parked up classic vehicles. From muscle cars to custom vehicles, motorcycles, hot rods and classic cars, there is something for every petrol-head to enjoy. There will also be food vendors, coffee vans and ice cream available
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The Whitsundays Writers Festival, which is due to take place in September this year, has just announced that for the first time in its history, there will be a dedicated Festival Bookshop as part of the landmark event. Already offering an innovative new festival format with events such as the Book Club High Tea, The Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards, Love Letter To Queensland and Karaoke Poetry, the event is set to be a game-changer in the local event space. Part of this inspiring vision is to
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For those of us who think little of jumping into a car at a moment’s notice and scooting off to Mackay in an hour and a half, day or night, it’s hard to imagine a time when Mackay was reached via Bowen per boat! Such was the case in 1908 when Mrs Eliza Fuller, her husband and very young daughter and son decided to visit friends there. This is her story reported in the “Proserpine Guardian”. Friends from Proserpine, the Velongs, had sold their farm and moved to a hotel in Mackay and invited the
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I'd probably say as far as the population and how much people want it, yeah, there would be, but probably not as much as other places. Most people just went down to Cannonvale or Airlie Beach where they have a bit more access to that. And I’d like to see more up here in Proserpine, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. Nikki Ellis I don't think there's enough here at all. But yeah, I think, art exhibitions and other things like that, I would absolutely like to see that. I'm a bit of a recluse. I stay a
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Whitsunday Sea Eagles hit the road to Bakers Creek on Saturday to take on the Tigers in Seniors and Under 17s while Under 12s and 14s had a bye. Senior Men Won 45 – 37 Sea Eagles Senior Men were back on the winners list this week with a hard fought win over Bakers Creek Tigers. The high pressure contest ended with Sea Eagles surviving a late challenge to hold on for their second win of the year. Jake Smith, Alex Rodgers and Ryan Mansfield were rock solid in defence whilst Xander Hall was strong
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11 bridge players from the Bowen Bridge Club and two from Airlie Beach Bridge Club competed over four days in Mackay in one of the premier congresses in Queensland, Barrier Reef Congress. Two new Bowen players were winners in the Novice section under 50 points, congratulations to Bev Lowcock and her partner Jill Brabon. Linda Priday from Airlie Beach Club and her partner Joy Brunette from the Mackay Bridge Club took 3rd place in the Novice section. Contributed with thanks to Lydie Martin.
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