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A Soirée Of Stories, Strength And Saving Lives

A Soirée Of Stories, Strength And Saving Lives

By Amanda Wright

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Four-Legged Officers Strengthen Community Safety In Mackay

Four-Legged Officers Strengthen Community Safety In Mackay

It’s not every day you see police horses patrolling the town with their respected riders from Queensland Police Service. But that’s exactly what Mackay locals experienced this week, when two mounted officers from Brisbane arrived in town after completing patrols in Airlie Beach. Children reached out to pat the horses, parents snapped photos, and plenty of locals were left starstruck at the sight of Sergeant Ben Bassingthwaighte with police horse Lance, and Constable Debbie Brunschlight wi

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Whitsundays Unite for R U OK? Day

Whitsundays Unite for R U OK? Day

R U OK? Day was marked across the Whitsundays on Thursday with two community events encouraging meaningful conversations and mental health awareness. In Cannonvale, the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre and Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) hosted a morning tea at 9am at Cannonvale Beach, followed by a community walk to Shingley Beach — creating space for connection between friends, families and even strangers. Meanwhile, the Bowen Community Centre brought locals together with its own

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Bowen Collinsville Pet Rescue Desperately Seeks Foster Carers

Bowen Collinsville Pet Rescue Desperately Seeks Foster Carers

Bowen Collinsville Pet Rescue is urging for more foster carers to step forward. Unfortunately, they have been left in the position where they have been turning away animals. With every foster home already full, the rescue centre is struggling to keep up with desperate requests even for animals facing euthanasia. The rescue centre covers vet work, food, and ongoing support, while foster carers provide love, safety, and a temporary home. Every time someone fosters, it means one more dog or cat

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Coral Sea Marina Gardens Hosts Annual Colour Fun Run

Coral Sea Marina Gardens Hosts Annual Colour Fun Run

Get ready for a splash of colour and community fun at the Coral Sea Marina annual Colour Fun Run on Saturday, 13 September, as part of Queensland Child Protection Week 2025. Organised by Whitsunday Counselling & Support (WC&S), this free, action-packed event at the Marina Gardens from 9am to 12pm promises a morning full of laughter, family activities, and vibrant festivities. Participants can enjoy live music, face painting, a sausage sizzle, kid-friendly games, and the iconic colourful ‘fun ru

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Appeal For Missing Bowen Man

Appeal For Missing Bowen Man

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 42-year-old man missing from Bowen since 19 August. Brett Breeze was last seen leaving a health facility at Gregory Street around 4.30pm on Tuesday and has not been seen since. Brett is described as Caucasian, approximately 180cm tall, with a solid build, auburn hair and blue eyes. Brett was last seen wearing a blue long sleeve fishing shirt, black shorts and sneakers with a dark coloured backpack. Police and family hold concerns fo

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New Citizens Welcomed

New Citizens Welcomed

September 19, 2025

On Monday 15 September, 24 people took the pledge and the next step to become Australian Citizens. Held at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) with Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins, Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox, Whitsunday Regional Council Councillor Clay Bauman, and Uncle Leo Gabey present on the day. Mayor Collins welcomed the new citizens, sharing what it means to be Australian and affirming that they are now part of this vibrant and enriching culture. "Austra

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Pop Up Chamber Event

Pop Up Chamber Event

September 19, 2025

Coffee, Connections & Conversations Last Friday Whitsunday Chamber and Porters Mitre 10 Whitsunday hosted a Pop Ip event and it was a morning was full of energy, conversation, and community spirit, with more than 30 local business operators and community members dropping by. Guests enjoyed the StarFM live broadcast, plenty of giveaways, a tasty BBQ brekkie courtesy of Keith, and perfectly brewed coffee from McMoon Coffee Caravan. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, m

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Bowen Fishing Classic

Bowen Fishing Classic

September 19, 2025

A Fresh Take on a Local Tradition The Bowen Fishing Classic is back for another year, offering a modern twist on a beloved local tradition. With over 30 years of history, this year’s event is reimagined to bring a fresh and exciting experience for both locals and visitors. Organiser Lukas Adam, who moved to Bowen four years ago, has worked hard to modernise this year's event. “All the traditional elements you know and love, but with a fresh, reimagined twist to give the fishing classic a modern

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The Reef

The Reef

September 19, 2025

Home to Many Protected Species The Great Barrier Reef is home to a stunning array of animals, from microscopic plankton to whales weighing more than 100 tonnes. If you are counting, you will find 1625 species of fish, more than a thousand species of hard and soft corals, 3000 plus species of molluscs (shells) and a mere 630 species of echinoderm (starfish, sea urchins). And the list goes on. These are well known facts. But what you may not know is that the Reef is home to a very large number of

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Whitsunday Sea Eagles Celebrate 2025 AFL Season

Whitsunday Sea Eagles Celebrate 2025 AFL Season

September 19, 2025

Saturday afternoon saw the Whitsunday Sea Eagles hold their 2025 Presentation Day, celebrating another exciting year on the field. In 2025, all five Sea Eagles teams competed in Elimination Finals, narrowly missing out on progressing further after some thrilling matches. Individual accolades were a highlight, with Jake Turner (Senior Men) and Steph Griffiths (Senior Women) taking out Best & Fairest medals at the AFLQ Mackay League Awards. Aidan Allen-Fancke also earned Senior Men’s runner-up, a

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Cleansweep For The Pitbulls

Cleansweep For The Pitbulls

September 19, 2025

The weather was less than ideal on Sunday, 14 September 2025, for the second round of the Mackay Whitsunday Junior Cricket competition. The blustery conditions didn’t rattle the Under 12 Pitbulls as they faced North Mackay Devils. Skipper L. Aitken won the bat flip and sent the Devils in. The Pitbulls’ bowlers were on target, with R. Clarke shattering the stumps for the first breakthrough. F. Holscher grabbed two (including a sharp caught-and-bowled), while L. Aitken and N. Aitken took four bet

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Coral Sea Marina Gardens Hosts Annual Colour Fun Run

Coral Sea Marina Gardens Hosts Annual Colour Fun Run

September 5, 2025

Get ready for a splash of colour and community fun at the Coral Sea Marina annual Colour Fun Run on Saturday, 13 September, as part of Queensland Child Protection Week 2025. Organised by Whitsunday Counselling & Support (WC&S), this free, action-packed event at the Marina Gardens from 9am to 12pm promises a morning full of laughter, family activities, and vibrant festivities. Participants can enjoy live music, face painting, a sausage sizzle, kid-friendly games, and the iconic colourful ‘fun ru

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The Whitsunday Writers Festival - Love Letter To Queensland

The Whitsunday Writers Festival - Love Letter To Queensland

September 19, 2025

On Friday evening the Whitsunday Sailing Club hosted the Whitsundays Writers Festival annual event and competition, Love Letter to Queensland. The evening began with Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor opening the event and announcing the Love Letter to Queensland Community writing competition. The Adult Section prize was awarded to Delila Bevan Zavadsky of Brinsmead, near Cairns, for her work title ‘Confessions to Queensland’. She received a two-night ocean view stay with transfers at Daydream

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What's On 12 September

What's On 12 September

September 12, 2025

September 12 & 13 White on Whitehaven 12 Whitsunday Writers Festival Love Letter to Queensland, Whitsunday Sailing Club, at 6pm 12 Kung Fu Panda 4, The Movie Screen at Airlie Beach Foreshore in Coconut Grove, 6:00pm 13 Community Carnival, Mullers Lagoon in Bowen, 9am-12pm 14 Bowen Community Markets, Hansen Park, from 8:00am 16 Social Seniors - Coffee and Chat, Proserpine Library, from 9am 16 Tech Help, Cannonvale Library, 2:00pm-3:45pm 17 Australian Citizenship Day 17 Whitsunday Quilter

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Gig Guide 12 September

Gig Guide 12 September

September 12, 2025

Friday 12 September Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Jessica Cash (from 8pm) KC's: Jason Bull (from 8pm) Saturday 13 September Airlie Beach Hotel: ABBA Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) Airlie Beach Hotel: Andy Mammers (7pm – 10pm) Grand View Hotel: Mick Woodbridge (from 8pm) Coral Sea Marina Resort: DJ Shae (1pm - 5pm) KC's: Chris Booroff (from 8pm) Sunday 14 September Airlie Beach Hotel: ABBA Tribute (2pm – 5.30pm) Airlie Beach Hotel: Paul Fergus Morris (6.30pm – 9.30pm)

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Three-Year-Old Megastar Ready To Rock Airlie

September 12, 2025

There’s a new name dazzling stages, and he’s barely tall enough to see over the dining table. Meet Sisqó Tan, the three-year-old phenomenon whose star power is outshining performers three, four, even five times his age. With a cheeky grin, unstoppable energy, and moves that could make Bruno Mars blush, Sisqó isn’t just the talk of the playground, he’s a megastar in the making While some toddlers are content stacking blocks, Sisqó was stacking up fans. Since he was just two months old, he’s bee

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