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Friday September 15th

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WHITE ON WHITEHAVEN BECOMES A BEACON OF LOVE

COLOUR RUN FOR CHILD PROTECTION

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Over the course of three days, almost 600 people enjoyed the sixth annual White on Whitehaven event where fresh local seafood and French Champagne

were served in plenty at the luxury long-table lunch held on its silica sands.

Behind many smiles, however, were a host

of secret love stories, long-term anniversaries and a surprise wedding that captured the hearts of all attendees.

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COURT APPROVES 12-STOREY HIGH RISE FOR AIRLIE BEACH FORESHORE

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Jill and Phil Jordan were married at the White on Whitehaven Long Table Lunch on Sunday. Photo credit: Rachael Smith

Child Safety Week Raises Awareness

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LUCKY TO BE ALIVE

Hi Everyone,

As we draw to the end of Festival season, I am reflecting upon the amount of incredible events we have here in the Whitsundays.

For the size of our population, we certainly punch above our weight in the amount of community gatherings, lively festivals, sporting events, and charity fundraisers we host over the year.

What I love most about these occasions is that the majority are not only connecting people, they are also raising either awareness for a good cause or raising money to fund a significant project.

On Saturday, I attended the Colour Run at Coral Sea Marina where my son and I were covered in pink powder to raise awareness for child protection.

From one extreme to another, the following day, along with some of the team, I headed to the White on Whitehaven Long Table Lunch for a spectacular afternoon wearing white and drinking champagne on Whitehaven Beach. The juxtaposition of each event was not lost on me!

As the Whitsunday weather heats up, the social events

Editor’s Note

do slow down, but we do of course have the Airlie Beach Festival of Music to look forward to.

In addition, and close to my heart, is the upcoming Tiny Homes Fundraiser at Cape Gloucester Resort (check out the full story on page 21).

This event is hosted by a dedicated team of local women who are raising money to fund four tiny homes in Proserpine for other local women who are over 55 and homeless.

The committee are very close to their goal and with construction expected to start this year, they are encouraging everyone to get involved.

I attended the last event which was held at the Bali Hut lawn of the Whitsunday Sailing Club and it was phenomenal.

Raising money while having fun and dancing the night away under the stars has to be one of my favourite things to do and this event will undoubtedly be fabulous too. So, if you haven’t been to one yet, make sure you book a ticket and get involved!

Rach“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” (Winston Churchill)

Simone Mitchell is lucky to be alive following a car accident while holidaying in South Australia. The young woman was driving to a friends house when one of her back tyres slipped out on the road, causing her car to flip, and roll three times, before landing upright.

A friend pulled an unconscious Simone out of the car before she was transported to Mount Gambier Hospital.

“It was a pretty hardcore accident,” Simone explained. “I’ve broken my neck and fractured some of my vertebrae.”

Finally flying home last Saturday, Simone had spent two weeks in Mount Gambier hospital, a long way away from home.

Many of you may recognise Simone as the friendly face behind the counter at Fishi where she has worked for the past two years.

After hearing about her accident, Fishi owner and operator Bronwyn Calder reached out to the community to help fund her recovery process.

“We knew it would be a tough time, and wanted to help her out,” explained Bronwyn.

“It’s been great to see the community get behind Simone and her recovery.”

Initially the campaign began with only a simple tin next to the till, but as the community support grew, Simone’s parents set up a special fundraising page for people to donate.

“It’s been amazing,” Simone reflected.

“I only now realise the amount of people that I’ve helped or impacted and having them help me out now is amazing.

“I’m glad to have come out of the accident alive. I have a new appreciation for everything, and a second chance at life.”

Simone will be in a brace for at least six to eight weeks and will be travelling to Townsville Hospital for regularly neurosurgeon appointments.

Simone Mitchell has returned home following a serious car accident. Photo credit: Facebook

A White On White Success

Tipped to become one of the most famous long-table lunches in all of Australia, White on Whitehaven was a huge success once again this year, with hundreds of guests flocking onto the sparkling sands dressed in elegant white, sipping champagne and eating freshly shucked oysters.

The brainchild of local restauranteur, Kev Collins from Fish D’vine, the event attracts people from all over the country, as well as locals, everyone coming together to enjoy arguably the best views on the best beach in the world.

“How wonderful it is to have this event here in the Whitsundays!” said Kev.

“We’ve had so many people come back year after year now and the feedback from this year has already been incredible.”

Holding a special place in the hearts of many, the event has also become a

destination for couples celebrating anniversaries and it was also a wedding venue for one couple this year.

Kev said these personal connections give White on Whitehaven a deeper meaning and that he always gets emotional when people share their heart-warming stories with him each year.

“One lady told me she had terminal cancer and discharged herself from hospital to come to the event, saying it kept her alive knowing she could be here,” he said.

“It was really sad but very beautiful at the same time.”

White on Whitehaven also sponsors significant raffle prizes which, for the past three years, has helped raise $210,000 for Women’s Legal Services to help women fight domestic violence.

Photo gallery and real life wedding story on page 21.

HAMO FOR SALE

Rumours of an impressive $1 billion price tag are fuelling speculation that Hamilton Island is now up for sale, its owners putting it on the market after 20 years.

Purchased by the Oatley family for $200 million in 2003, the Oatley family have since re-invested a further $450 million into upgrades of the yacht club and golf course, and the construction of luxury resort, Qualia.

Well known for winemaking and winning the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race nine times, the Oatley family has also been a big driving force for local tourism, creating a world-class offering here in the Whitsundays.

A spokesperson from Hamilton Island said, “as it looks to the future, the family has put in place a new leadership and approach and is conducting a review with the assistance of its advisors, to explore opportunities for growth and future prosperity.

“At this stage this review is ongoing, and no decisions have been made,” they said.

Marching band, The Natural Culture, with organisers of White on Whitehaven Long Table Lunch.

Photo credit: Rachael Smith

Whitsunday Islands Selling Fast

Whitsunday Islands have become a hot commodity, with investors spending big to own their own piece of paradise.

Recently, Adelaide real estate tycoon, Mike Dobbin has purchased Poole Island, a 20-hectare island one kilometre off the Whitsunday coast.

Poole Island cost just $1 million and according to Adelaide Now, Mr Dobbin has plans to clean up the island, renovate the two homes, and offer the island as short term accommodation for families facing hardships.

This recent sale marks only one in a stream of other acquisitions.

The leasehold for Hook Island was snapped by Sydney-based

Glenn Piper two years ago for $12 million and has shared plans to establish a luxury resort.

Earlier this year a Singaporean family purchased Lindeman Island for $10 million.

Currently, South Molle Island is listed for sale, with the asking price being $30 million, considering the extensive renovations needed to bring the resort back up to luxury standard.

This is only emphasised with the rumours of Hamilton Island’s upcoming sale.

This recent slurry of activity could point to rising confidence in local resort islands, many of which have either been abandoned or neglected, left to disrepair over the past decade.

Boardwalk Closed For Upgrades

Airlie High-Rise Goes Ahead

The highly controversial 47.7-metre high-rise development planned for the Airlie Beach Foreshore has been approved for a second time following a lengthy battle at the Environment and Planning Court.

The planning application was initially approved by Whitsunday Regional Council last year but local action group, Save Our Foreshore (SOF) challenged the decision and took the matter to court.

The group disputed the approval, stating that the land was only zoned for a five-storey building, not a 12-storey high-rise and claimed the decision went against the Airlie Beach Town Plan.

They also believe it contradicts the ‘small town feel’ that attracts most tourists to Airlie Beach.

Suzette Pelt, spokesperson for SOF, said that the development will “torpedo the future of the Whitsundays” and that 1,700 letters of opposition were “ignored by the councillors in their decision making”.

“We see this decision as one that will, in reality, hold the Whitsundays back,” she said.

“This decision could also set off a string of future applications along the length of Airlie Beach, resulting in what’s known as the ‘canyon effect’”.

Meanwhile, others in the community believe the development could expand the overall tourism offering as the new hotel must be of five-star standard.

It is also set to include a 500-seater function room which would attract corporate clients and enable large-scale events to be held in the region.

Once again, SOF flag this as a concern because developers, Meridien Holdings, are currently in receivership and the nature of the future development uncertain.

“The development site is problematic, the development must obtain and maintain a 5-star luxury rating, and as stated in the judgement (paragraph 123), to date no potential operator has committed to the development,” Ms Pelt said.

Whitsunday Regional Council Director of Development Services Neil McGaffin said they are still waiting to hear more about the conditions of the approval.

“The judge has ruled in Meridien/Council’s favour and the approval has been allowed, albeit adjourned for parties to provide advice to the Court on appropriate conditions of approval,” he said.

“This should be resolved within the next two – three weeks.”

Alarge section of the boardwalk that runs between Airlie Beach and Cannonvale is now closed for approximately 13 weeks while upgrades are undertaken.

The works will result in a closure of the boardwalk between the VMR Boat Ramp and Shingley Drive and the route will be unpassable until early December.

Council hopes that, weather permitting, the upgrades will be completed just in time for the Christmas holiday period.

A detour has been constructed behind Mirage Whitsundays Apartments, via Altmann Avenue and Shingley Drive, the

temporary pathway offers a short cut for pedestrians, scooters, and bikes.

The upgrades will expand the width of the boardwalk by approximately one metre, increasing capacity for users and helping to mitigate conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists/ scooters.

The timber boardwalk will be replaced with a composite fibre material, that is more durable and less costly to maintain.

The footings will be retained, and the hardwood timber will be extracted and used for future projects.

Save Our Foreshore have been campaigning against a high-rise on the Airlie Beach Foreshore for many years. Photo supplied

A section of the Airlie Beach Boardwalk will be closed until Christmas.

Photo credit: Rachael Smith

Poole Island – Sold For $1M South Molle – For Sale $30M

Lindeman – Sold For $10M Hook Island – Sold $12M

Recession Fears

The Federal Government has just released Fair Work Legislation amendments and Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox says he is worried about increases in business expenditure and the possibility of a recession.

According to Mr Willcox, the new amendments to the Fair Work Legislation are complex and are going to cost billions in wages.

“The amendments are going to cost consumers more, and this is the last thing Australians need in a cost of living crisis,” he explained.

“Rent has increased, cost of supplies has skyrocketed, and workforce shortages are a constant and never-ending battle.

“These are all costs that business must either absorb, which is unstainable, or they must pass the costs on to consumers, who can’t afford to pay more.”

The last time Australia entered a recession was in the early 90s, and with increasing financial pressures on businesses and individuals, recession is at the forefront of Mr Willcox’s mind.

“We are facing a serious threat of another recession,” Mr Willcox said.

Mr Willcox has called for the Federal Government to “do the right thing” and reverse the legislation otherwise he fears the repercussions could “grind this economy to a halt”.

“Don’t condemn us to more cost-of-living pressures. Don’t condemn us to business closures, job losses, bankruptcy, and even more homelessness.”

Sudden Closure Shocks Community

Flagstaff Hill Convention Centre and Café has unexpectedly closed, with last Sunday September 10 being its last day of operation.

The lease for the Convention Centre and Café was held by Tuan and Vi Thuy, who also own and operate Jochheim Pies in Bowen.

The owners announced the closure of Flagstaff Hill suddenly last week via a Facebook post.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall said the closure of the Flagstaff Hill Café and Convention Centre came as a shock to Council.

“The facility is currently leased to a private operator who did not indicate to Council

that they would be closing prior to the end of their lease period which still has over 12 months to run,” Mayor Hall said.

Council said that they had been “working through issues raised by the community with difficulty booking any type of function or wedding at the Convention Centre.”

“We have also had contact from the State Government who have also had complaints lodged with issues in regard to the operation of the Convention Centre.”

“I can clarify that the lease conditions or minimal rent charged by Council has never been raised as an issue by the operator,” said a Council spokesperson.

“Council had also assigned officers on

several occasions to assist the lessee with some of the operational issues they were experiencing in an attempt to ensure the smooth running of the facility for the operators and community.”

Tuan and Vi Thuy were unable to give a comment at this time.

The Flagstaff Hill facility had only just reopened in October 2021 following lengthy rebuild after the previous café was irreparably damaged in the 2017 cyclone.

The latest closure comes as another blow to the iconic local landmark. Council will work proactively to secure another operator to ensure the best outcome.

Yes 23, Hits The Streets

Energy is building ahead of The Voice referendum which is due to take place on October 14 and local group, Yes 23, are encouraging everyone to get involved with supporting the movement.

The group are inviting the community down to the Airlie Beach Markets to meet them this Saturday, and they will also be hosting a relaxed social gathering at Banjo’s at 4pm that day.

In addition, there will be a peaceful march this Sunday at Whitsunday Plaza near McDonalds from 11am.

The group will give away merchandise and participants are encouraged to bring signs.

A highly contentious issue, The Voice has become a talking point both nationally and locally.

If The Voice To Parliament goes ahead, an indigenous ‘voice’ will be enshrined in the

ON THE BEAT

Single Vehicle Crash, Proserpine

Paramedics transported a male in his 70s to Proserpine Hospital in a stable condition following a single-vehicle crash on Cascara Street at 8.05pm

Hayman Island Helicopter Call Out

RACQ CQ Rescue conducted two call outs to Hayman Island on Saturday, September 9.

The first call out was for an unwell resident, the

second at 9pm regarding a sick child who had been on holiday with family on the island.

Safe Night Precinct Disturbances

On September 9, at 11.30pm, police attended a large fight which erupted outside Mama Africa night club.

The four persons involved in the fight included a 32-year-old Proserpine man, a 28-year-old man from Brisbane, a 46-yearold from the Midge Point area, and an 18-year-old from the Midge Point

area.

All were issued with infringement notices for public nuisance violence offences.

Another six public nuisance offences were also issued over the weekend, as well as public urination offences.

Breaching Family Violence Order

Police attended a disturbance in Jubilee Pocket, where they allege a 57-year-old Jubilee Pocket man breached a Family Protection Order and has been charged.

constitution and indigenous people have a bigger say on issues that affect them.

Those who oppose The Voice, however, believe it adds race to the constitution and that it is a symbolic gesture that will not fix systemic issues.

Yes 23, however, are eager to spread the word about the positive impacts of The Voice.

Local Yes 23 coordinator, Deb Barrow, said she is getting behind the cause because she believes it will reduce the gap in issues such as infant mortality rates, overall health, and living standards.

“Every government over the generations have done the same thing,” she said. “They’ve tried to tell the indigenous people what they need and put a lot of money into these communities, but it’s not been

working.”

Louise Mahony from Yes 23 agrees, saying that for her, it is about reducing costs. “Billions of dollars have been wasted on Aboriginal affairs and getting no-where,” she said.

“I just want us to stop wasting money!”

WHAT: Yes 23 March

WHERE: Whitsunday Plaza

WHEN: Sunday, September 17 from 11am

Scottville Catch-Up Next Week

Residents of Scottville are encouraged to attend the Whitsunday Regional Council Community Catchup in Scottville next Wednesday.

The event will tackle topics such as town planning, land and natural resource management, an overview of upcoming projects and annual budget items, consultation and education programs.

Any other suggestions will be gathered

through the Whitsunday Your Say website prior to the event.

The catch-up is being held at Scottville State School, from 10 to 12am on Wednesday 20 September.

The Whitsunday Regional Council will also hold Community Catch-ups in Cape Upstart and Shute Harbour soon.

Deb Barrow and Louise Mahony from Yes 23. Photo credit: Rachael Smith

Leading Disability With Local Tourism Operators

Local Swimmer Awarded QLD Swim Champion

Year 12 St Catherine’s Catholic College student Jy Parkinson has reached new heights, representing the school at the National School Sport Australia Swimming Championships.

Travelling to Sydney for the competition, Jy competed in five individual swim events and made five finals, which brings him into the top ten of school swimmers in Australia, in the 17–19-year-old male division.

Local tourism operators from across the region have learnt how to be champions of change by participating in a workshop to upskill their knowledge levels to create more accessible, disability-friendly workplaces.

The Accessible Tourism workshop, held at Coral Sea Resort last Friday, saw representatives from seven different local entities attend the event.

Rick Hamilton, CEO of Tourism Whitsundays said the workshop provided a huge insight into the daily challenges people with disabilities are living with.

During the session, attendees experienced what it was like to live with a disability.

“By experiencing similar limitations for ourselves and learning from the Get Skilled Access team, we were able to better understand what information and facilities can help make life and travel easier,”

said Rick.

oviding participants with a unique perspective, they gained valuable knowledge and the insight required to inform accessibility and inclusiveness decision-making and championing change in their respective organisations.

Get Skilled Access team members living with a disability showed participants what their lives are like by simulating workplace challenges for staff using wheelchairs, mobility aids and low-vision glasses.

This was a Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport initiative which engaged Get Skilled Access and TravAbility to deliver the project.

Six selected tourism destinations were chosen, including Bundaberg, Capricorn, Gladstone, Mackay, Southern Queensland, and the Whitsundays.

Jy was also awarded the Queensland Male Swimming Captain and represented 163 Queensland swimmers with speech at the Championships opening ceremony.

Jy’s records include:

200 metre Butterfly in 2.11.29 with a PB of 1.30 second finishing 4th in Australia.

50 metre Butterfly in 26.73 with a PB 0.11 second finishing 5th in Australia.

100 metre Butterfly in 58.83 with a PB 0.26 second finishing 4th in Australia.

50 metre Backstroke in 28.01 with a PB 0.04 second finishing 6th in Australia.

100 metre Freestyle in 54.26 with a PB 0.24 second finishing 5th in Australia.

Jy was also a part of two Queensland relay teams, with the 100 metre Freestyle placing 5th and the 50 metre Freestyle placing 4th.

COUNCIL NEWS AND VIEWS

Attracting, expanding, and supporting regional events in the Whitsunday region has been a key focus of Council.

I regularly meet with our Economic Development team to explore every opportunity to entice new events and explore how Council can better support existing events to allow them to grow their events further.

I am proud that Whitsunday Regional Council has backed the event since it started, and this financially assisted with $25,000 in-kind support to assist the organisers as they continue to expand and grow the event further.

Batteries should never be put in your recycling or waste bin.

This includes rechargeable batteries and lithium-ion batteries in objects such as laptops, mobile phones, power tools, cameras, and e-vape machines.

Used batteries may still contain residual charge and often produce sparks which can lead to fires in our waste trucks and recycling facilities, putting our waste teams at risk, and potentially causing dangerous gases if waste is burned incorrectly.

To dispose of batteries safety, make sure to always place sticky tape on the terminals before placing in your nearest battery recycling collection point.

Household Battery Recycling Bins are located at all of our Whitsunday Regional Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries.

Bins can also be found at the Collinsville and Cannonvale Transfer Stations.

For further information, search for ‘Household Battery Recycling Program’ on Council’s website.

The Don River Dash that was held over the weekend in Bowen is a perfect example of a relatively new event that has grown in popularity since being first staged in 2019.

This adrenaline packed spectator friendly event with cars and motorbikes racing on the bed of the Bowen River is now recognised as the pinnacle of off-road racing on Australia’s east coast.

This year the organisers accepted over 350 open competitor entries and crowds of over 5000 spectators turned out for the two days of racing action.

The exciting news is that Council’s Economic Development team have run the Economy ID calculator and the direct flow-on into the Whitsunday region’s economy is over $7 million.

This is a real feather in the cap for the organisers and volunteers of this event and an amazing economic boost for our region.

The Don River Dash is a prime platform to showcase the beauty of Bowen and the Whitsundays to a domestic and international audience by attracting motorsport enthusiasts.

I am confident that this event will become a hallmark event for our unique part of the world and add another bow to making the Whitsunday a great place to visit.

Congratulations also to the Whitsunday Running Club for staging another successful Whitsunday Trail Festival in Airlie Beach on Sunday.

A strong field of locals and visiting runners of all ages competed along the scenic Conway Ranges in categories from the Kids Beach Bash, Honeyeater 10.5km Challenge to the ultimate 58km challenge.

Events like these and the successful White on Whitehaven Long Lunches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday provide national and international exposure for the Whitsundays and enhance our reputation as one of Australia’s premium tourism destinations.

By Mayor Julie Hall.

Operators in attendance were Adventure Whitsunday, Cruise Whitsundays, Bowen Tourism and Business, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Escape, Whitsunday Sailing Club, Tourism Whitsundays. Photo supplied

Jy Parkinson travelled to Sydney to compete in the National School Sport Australia Swimming Championships. Photo supplied

Chamber

Local Produce Celebrated At Growers Gala

Last week the Queensland Small Business Commissioner published the above report showing that Queensland small businesses continue to not only survive but prosper with profitability up by 42 per cent outpacing the rise in wages and total expenses of 22 per cent. The report found that the pandemic had a severe but short-lived impact on household spending.

Government intervention in the forms of grants, subsidies and handout are certainly a factor in this quick recovery and have contributed to the high inflation and interest rates we now face – both likely to curb economic growth in the short term.

A recent meeting with the Commissioner provided a platform for various regional Chambers –to voice concerns and shed light on the challenges faced by small businesses. Whilst the meeting served as an opportunity for dialogue, it was apparent that regional Chambers and small business owners are fatigued over policies that yield little or no tangible action to address their concerns.

Some of the recurring issues common to the regional Chambers included housing and cost of living, regional tax incentives enlarging the insurance pool for businesses in Far North Queensland, diesel rebates for transport, outdated planning legislation and regulation, government procurement, and Transport and Main Road (TMR) narrow practices that fail to align with small business needs.

Meanwhile, the research phase of our Vision for the Whitsundays project is now open and we invite business owners, managers, and community stakeholders, and individuals to inform the project’s key findings and recommendations.

You can participate by either making a formal submission to the project, completing a quick online survey, or participate in a focus group discussion. In September, focus groups will be held on the following themes: the economic Customer Service Experience and its impact on our economic future and economic contribution Arts, Culture, and Heritage makes to the region.

Our Vision for the Whitsundays project report will be released in May 2024. Visit our website to participate.

North Queensland’s fresh produce industry has celebrated another great year, with the 2023 Growers Gala which was hosted by the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association on Saturday September 2.

Held at the Bowen Racecourse, over 80 guests were welcomed, including the region’s leading growers, business leaders, industry figures and dignitaries.

On the guest list was Hon Mark Furner Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Andrew Willcox Federal Member for Dawson, Dale Last Member for Burdekin, Mayor Julie Hall and Councillors Mike Brunker and Michelle Wright from Whitsunday Regional Council, and Mayor Lyn McLaughlin from Burdekin Shire Council.

The event celebrated the important contributions of the agricultural producers and

workers who make up our communities, with two award presentations.

The Grower Recognition Award was presented to Dale Williams of Euri Gold Farm, for his continued contributions to the association, and the Industry Recognition Award was presented to Luke Jurgens from NQ Aerovation, for excellence in innovation and emerging as a leader of local industry.

Sharing Stories, Literacy, and Cultures: Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day

The Whitsunday region celebrated Indigenous Literacy Day last Wednesday, sharing indigenous stories, cultures, and languages.

Indigenous men Malcolm Coongoo and Liam Ross performed the official Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony to community members and children, before all attendees were invited into the Proserpine Entertainment Centre to watch a film created by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

The film celebrated indigenous literacy with stories and songs from indigenous communities across Australia, as well as a livestream by Foundation Ambassadors Jessica Mauboy, Justine Clarke, Gregg Dreise, and Josh Pyke.

“Indigenous Literacy Day is very important,” explained Malcolm.

“Not only for indigenous peoples, but for

non-indigenous peoples as well. A lot of the things we do, we try to get people involved, share our oral history.

“We don’t have a written language, so a lot of our style, our stories, our song and dance has been passed down through the generations over the last 60,000 years and longer!”

Malcolm and Liam also shared a local indigenous story, a creation story of the Whitsundays, of the rainbow serpent and how the Great Barrier Reef got its vibrant colours.

“It’s a story that connects all of us,” said Liam.

L-R: Minister for Agriculture Mark Furner MP, Mayor Julie Hall, BGGA CEO Ry Collins and BGGA President Carl Walker

BGGA CEO Ry Collins, Grower recognition award recipient Dale Williams and Minister for Agriculture Mark Furner MP. Photos supplied

Allan Milostic, President of the Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce

Joined with children and community members, the Whitsundays celebrated Indigenous Literacy Day. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge

Mango Set Back

Low Production Causes Price Rise

Aless than fruitful mango season could impact the supermarket shelves this summer, with customers paying higher than usual prices for mangoes due to poorer growing conditions that have decreased overall production this season.

While this is bad news for consumers, especially with other concerns around the increased cost of living, it could be good news for farmers because with less mangoes on the market, they can command a higher price.

Bowen Gumlu Growers Association (BGGA) President Ry Collins, said they are expecting lower numbers this year, but

it is too early to tell the scope of the reduction.

“The delayed flowering of the crop indicates a reduced crop, but it’s hard to say how much this will affect the market,” he said.

“The KP variety, that is the Kensington Pride, or better known as the Bowen Special, is seeing a smaller season, but this could be a good thing for growers.

“In the last season, we saw an oversupply of mangos, which meant the price decreased, and our farmers weren’t seeing a good return.

“If this reduction is a nationwide reduction and not just a regional decrease, then the price of the market will go up and the return for the producers will be good.

“A reduced crop is not necessarily a bad thing.”

Bowen mango grower Ben Martin agrees, saying it’s too early to really predict the incoming seasons yield.

“Numbers are being thrown around that

Proserpine Mill processed just over 80,800 tonnes for the week.

This was below budget, due mainly to the effects of a power outage from an external issue, a choke in the milling train from processing poor quality cane and some equipment issues.

Average weekly CCS came in under budget at 13.82 units, likely due to the higher level of standover that was processed during the week.

The highest CCS was 16.26 from a rake of ratoon Q208 from the Kelsey Creek productivity district. Some light showers were experienced towards the end of the week, however harvesting operations were largely unaffected.

Please remember to use your train brain and always take care around our cane rail network. A fully loaded cane train can take up to one kilometre to pull up. Our cane trains work around the clock, seven days a week.

Jed Page Cane Supply Manager

Proserpine Region

have no weight to them,” he said.

“Yes, we will see a decrease in the crop but not drastically.”

Mr Martin explained that the reduced crops are due to warmer winter temperatures, meaning the mango trees weren’t able to flower as thoroughly as usual.

“Mangoes require cold temperatures and weather to flower, below 16 degrees is ideal, and a few nights of five or six degrees is great, but we struggled with that this winter.”

Prawn Farm Expands

Our local prawn farm is expanding its operations and once construction is complete, it will be responsible for producing almost half the farmed prawns in Queensland.

Last year, the total Queensland aquaculture production of prawns was 8,728 tonnes and once operational, the new upgraded facility will produce an additional 3,650 tonnes.

This will effectively increase the overall farmed prawn production in the state by roughly one third.

Due to begin by mid-2024, the Stage 4 expansion will be located at the existing facility between the Gregory River and Eden Lassie Creek, Edgecumbe Bay.

The expanded facility will provide for an additional 210 hectares of production ponds located immediately to the south of the existing ponds, utilising the existing intake and discharge infrastructure.

In addition, approximately 59 hectares of water treatment ponds and supporting infrastructure are proposed to be built as part of the project.

“The scale of the proposed Stage 4 is considered significant at the local, regional and state levels, and will supply the growing demand for sustainably produced protein,” said a spokesperson for De Costi Seafoods.

The company has already obtained the

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Mr Martin is also the President of the Australian Mango Industry Association and wishes to encourage consumers to not panic about this predicted reduction.

“Consumers will see less mangoes at shops and have to pay a little bit more for them, but they will still be of great quality.”

DID YOU KNOW?

Bowen and Burdekin regions contribute between 20 and 25 per cent of all Australian mangoes.

relevant planning and environmental approvals from both the Queensland Government and Local Government for Stage 4 of the project.

Final Federal approval is expected to be obtained early in 2024.

Whitpro has a new truck and tank and can now deliver 15,000L of drinking water to properties with good access

Enhance the flow of your H2O! Whitpro provides fully licenced potable water deliveries, pumping 1000 litres-per-minute directly into your tank or pool. We also supply tanks, pumps and fittings and can deliver the tank to your property.

Water delivery is available 7-days-per-week.

Bowen mango farmer, Ben Martin. Photo supplied

Stage 4 of Proserpine Prawn Farm will be underway next year.

Photo credit: Declan Durrant

New Initiative For Reef Health Research

Local tour operators are once again doing their bit for the reef thanks to the newest iteration of the Tourism Reef Protection Initiative (TRPI) which is here and ready to deliver concise, balanced, and relevant information on the health of the Great Barrier Reef.

The Tourism Reef Protection Initiative (TRPI) is a program for tourism operators to commit to and deliver reef protection and conservation services, within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. There are 26 tourism operators involved in this Initiative and Cruise Whitsundays is one of them.

General Manager Adam Hosie said he and his team are extremely proud to be involved in such a worthwhile initiative.

“With over 2,900 individual reefs making up the Great Barrier Reef, the involvement of tourism operators in supporting the Reef Authority’s monumental efforts to preserve and protect one of the planet’s most significant natural wonders is vital to success,” he said.

Cruise Whitsunday’s Marine Biologist Jemma Simpson said the increase in resourcing for our in-water survey team will make a huge difference to the resilience of the sites at Hardy Reef.

“Reef surveys and data collection have always been a key priority for Cruise Whitsundays. Happily, now through the additional funding thanks to the Tourism Reef Protection Initiative, we have been able to

increase resources,” she explained.

“This project has allowed us to allocate more dedicated research days and expand the areas we monitor.”

By June this year, the Cruise Whitsundays team had conducted over 40 in-water survey days, with 188 RHIS (Reef Health Im-

pact Surveys) completed.

“Our team has successfully removed three Crown of Thorns starfish and over 1,100 Drupella from our site,” said Jemma. “Contributing to this initiative means that we are able to help protect our area of reef for the future.”

The project is funded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, as part of the Australia Government’s Reef Protection Package, a $1.2 billion commitment. $16.6 million has been allocated towards contracting marine tourism operators across the entire Great Barrier Reef network.

June 2 1939 - Imagine this night seventy-four years ago. It was Tuesday and Sole Brothers Circus was in town. In those days, the tent was set up in the grounds on the corner of Main and Hinschen Streets, adjacent to the railway line.

As was the case, the lions and lion tamer, Mr Andrew Sole, opened the show. During the performance, an attendant accidentally left a gap in the tent while removing a trestle. Taking advantage of the situation, the lioness made a dash for freedom, going straight out the entrance and disappearing into the railway yard. With a packed house, there were fears of panic but the circus people assured the crowd to stay seated and the performance continued as if nothing had happened.

From thereon, most of the thrills happened outside the tent.

Tex Newberry, the “hot pie king”, had his cart parked on the roadway and the “Guardian” reported there were at least sixty people in the street. A group of young people gathered on the opposite corner from the circus had been jokingly discussing what they would do should a lion escape. John Maltby had declared with bravado that he would jump the

nearby fence. Little did they know…

When the young men spotted an animal making its way from the tent, they thought it was just a dog until the alarm was given that it was indeed a lion. Everyone was looking for a safe place. Some scrambled onto lorries. And John did jump that fence – from a standing position! He was then able to open the gate and escort everyone to safety. Other reports relayed the story of a chap who was extremely intoxicated and on realising that it was a lioness and not a dog he was about to pat, sobered up immediately and took off. Oblivious to all the commotion, the lioness made its way over to the sugar mill where, in the darkness, another unsuspecting man mistook the animal for a dog until it let out a deep growl. He too made a beeline for safety.

By this time, with the aid of police, the circus people had organised a hunt. The police, who were having difficulty finding batteries for their torches, armed themselves with .303 rifles. Other civilians helped, including Mr Jack Ashton who was visiting from Mackay.

Jack came to Australia with the famous Buffalo Bill Circus about 1915 and decided to stay. He resided for many years in

the Gregory area. Jack had amazing dexterity with the whip, rope and throwing knife and was a remarkable sharp shooter. When the lion was located, he lassoed it, however the rope was light and the animal charged, broke the rope and headed off into the cane paddock.

For two hours, the lioness eluded the search party until she was discovered near the fowl house in Mr Jim Perry’s yard –perhaps in search of food. The circus people were alerted and help soon arrived. Eventually, the lioness was caught at Number 1 Main Street. This time Jack Ashton was successful with his lasso and a large rope net was thrown over the lioness and she was carried back to her cage. Had that not been the case, Mr Sole had instructed Sergeant McLeahy, that should the lioness become dangerous, he was to shoot it.

All the while, the enterprising Tex Newbury, who was still parked in the Main Street, was trying to drum up business selling his pies with the slogan, “Buy a pie before the lion gets you!”

Story and photo courtesy Proserpine Historical Museum.

The Tourism Reef Protection Initiative team conducting Reef Health Surveys on Hardy Reef. Photo supplied

Follow The Yellow Brick Road To Whitsunday Christian College

Whitsunday Christian College is excited to unveil their 2023 musical, showcasing a host of talented students who will soon be on centre stage.

Taking on the exciting screenplay, The Wizard of Oz, over 70 students ranging from Years 3 to 12 have signed on for the project, rehearsing and perfecting their performance for over nine months now.

Jade Shepherd-Smith is Dorothy and is excited to share her newfound skill and love of singing.

“I haven’t really sung on stage before, but I said I’d give it my best shot,” Jade explained.

Acting was something she’s always wished to explore, and with singing now in her repertoire, she is a force to be reckoned with.

Jade got the performing bug two years ago, when she performed in the school’s production, Seussical Jr.

In the previous show, Jade only had one line and this year she is excited to take on a lead character.

She is joined by Shannon Matthews, who plays Scarecrow, who is more than eager to showcase his skills and confidence on stage.

Having a main role in the previous musi-

cal, he is excited to perfect his own craft.

“This musical is very different from the last one,” he said.

“This time we have to learn our lines at home, so that rehearsals are mainly just acting with each other on stage.”

Lachlan Riley is a newcomer to musicals, but he has five characters to his name, and is excited to be a part of the performance.

“I only asked for a small role with a few lines, but I was asked to take on other characters, so now I’ve got five!” he explained.

Lachlan plays Guard, Crow, Tree, Poppy, and Monkey, meaning he is on stage for almost the entire performance.

“I want to be an actor, so this is great practice,” Lachlan said.

On the other hand, Evie McLoughlin wants to be a dancer and her roles of Tornado, Ozian, and Poppy are perfect.

“I like my characters because I get to move around a lot,” she said.

“It’s fun, because I do dance outside of school, and being in the Tornado, I move around and I’m not staying still.”

Pollyanna Bartlett is the Junior School Captain, and being Ozian and Poppy has encouraged her confidence and public speaking.

“The show has helped me, because I was

Whitsunday Christian College

a little shy sometimes, but now I’m very energetic and excited on the stage,” Pollyanna explained.

With over 70 students from both Junior and Senior Schools involved in the cast and backstage, the musical is a big production.

“It’s different, because you can’t always be with your friends, and you get to interact with a bunch of different students from different year levels,” Shannon explained.

Lenny Pennell is the Musical Director and school’s Arts Coordinator and is excited for the student’s hard work to be showcased to the wider community.

“It’s a classic story, with a lot of familiar songs, but with a modern twist to it.

“The production showcases all the creativity and talents of our school, and the joy the students feel when on stage, is great!” she explained.

Tickets are selling fast for this exciting production, with two show times available over two days. The College is excited to welcome Proserpine Nursing Home to enjoy a trip down memory lane as they reminisce of this classic and enjoy the first matinee performance.

WHAT: Whitsunday Christian College: Wizard of Oz Musical

WHERE: Whitsunday Christian College Auditorium

WHEN: Friday October 6 and Saturday October 7

TICKETS: www.trybooking.com/CJZAF

By L. Frank Baum

Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg

Adapted for the RSC (1987) by John Kane

Over 200 people enjoyed a colourful community event on Saturday when Whitsunday Counselling and Support held their annual Colour Run to coincide with Queensland Child Protection Week.

With educational stalls hosted by knowledgeable individuals, attendees could engage with headspace, PCYC and other community groups.

They could also enjoy a range of free activities including exercise and breathing classes with EvoPrime, free face painting thanks to ARS Whitsunday, a free sausage sizzle with Whitsunday Foodservice and free live entertainment thanks to Paddy Shenanigans.

“It was a really good day, everyone seemed to enjoy it and everything was free!” said Niamh Mulvihill, Whitsunday Counselling Intensive

Family Support Case Manager.

“We printed off key messages from Child Protection Week and put them on the stalls and on the back of the raffle tickets.”

This year’s focus was ‘Child Protection is everybody’s business’ and key messages included sayings such as ‘caring for children and keeping them safe is a shared responsibility’.

The main event colour run was also a huge success, with children running around a temporary race circuit while volunteers threw plumes of colourful powder in the air.

Many white shirts were smattered with the bio-degradable powder which was conveniently easy to wash-off.

Covered in multiple colours from head to toe, children laughed in delight and ran around with many parents happy to get messy as well.

“BLUE BEETLE” (M) 130mins. Action/Adventure An alien scarab chooses college graduate Jaime Reyes to be its symbiotic host, bestowing the teenager with a suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero known as Blue Beetle. Stars: Xolo Maridueña, Bruna Marquezine, Becky G

“MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3” (M) 91mins. Comedy/Romance Join the Portokalos family as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of love, twists and turns. Stars: Stephanie Nur, John Corbett, Elena Kampouris

“TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES”: MUTANT MAYHEM (PG) 99mins. Action/Adventure The film follows the Turtle brothers as they work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants. Stars: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr, Nicolas Cantu

“SOUND OF FREEDOM” (M) 131mins. Action/Drama True Story The incredible true story of a former government agent turned vigilante who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from sex traffickers. Stars: David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe

“HAUNTED MANSION” (PG) 123mins. Comedy/Family Movie A single mom named Gabbie hires a tour guide, a psychic, a priest and a historian to help exorcise her newly bought mansion after discovering it is inhabited by ghosts. Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson

“THE EQUALIZER 3” (M) 110mins Action/Crime Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia. Stars: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea

Photo credit: Rachael Smith

GIG GUIDE

Friday 15th Sept

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm)

• Paradiso: Rob Papps (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

• Hotel Metropole: Live Entertainment (8pm-late)

• Grand View Hotel, Bowen: Shaun Diver (from 8pm)

Saturday 16th Sept

• The Pub: ABBA SOS (2-5.30pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm)

• Paradiso: Rob Papps (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Retro Joe (8pm-late)

• Hotel Metropole: Live Entertainment (8pm-late)

• Grand View Hotel, Bowen: Paul Berger (from 8pm)

Sunday 17th Sept

• Paradiso: Aaron Saxon (1-4pm)

• Grand View Hotel, Bowen: Eden (2-5pm)

• The Pub: ABBA SOS (2-5.30pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Lloyd Saunders (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Monday 18th Sept

• KC’s: Scott Wilson (8pm-late)

Tuesday 19th Sept

• KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)

Wednesday 20th Sept

• The Pub: COMEDY: Women Like Us (710pm)

• KC’s: Jason Bull (8pm-late)

Thursday 21st Sept

• Paradiso: Aaron Saxon (6.30-9.30pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famers 6.30-9.30pm)

• KC’s: Jason Bull (8pm-late)

School Holiday Puppetry Fun

The much beloved Larrikin Puppets are coming to the region, sure to make these school holidays a hit for children.

Showcasing the fantastic puppets getting up to mischief, these shows are not to be missed.

And followed by an engaging and entertaining Puppetry workshop, everyone will be amused with these rowdy characters.

Friday September 22 at the Bowen QLD Country Women’s Association Hall, at 10am.

Monday September 25, at the Collinsville Community Centre, from 10am.

Paul Bowman Rugby League Challenge

Welcomes 1180 Players To Field

The Paul Bowman Challenge Carnival is back for 2023, with more than 5000 people expected to stream into the region over the weekend.

Tuesday September 26, at Cannonvale Library, from 10am.

Wednesday September 27, at Proserpine library, from 10am. These completely free shows are open for all community children, with bookings essential.

CONTACT EACH LIBRARY TO RESERVE A SPOT.

Bowen Library – 4761 3670

Collinsville Library – 4785 5366

Cannonvale Library – 4846 9400

Proserpine Library – 4945 0275

WHAT'S ON

With over 80 teams from across Queensland participating in the two-day Under 9 Rugby League Competition, Proserpine will be a hive of energy and excitement.

Proserpine has two Braham teams competing, each with 15 boys and girls per team.

Proserpine Whitsunday Junior Rugby League President Justin Follett said, “The aim of the weekend is to see more than a thousand children compete for their club, display good sportsmanship, and enjoy themselves.”

“It’s going to be a great weekend showcasing rugby league in our region, so come out to the Proserpine footy grounds and support your local team playing the greatest game of all.”

WHAT: Paul Bowman Challenge Carnival Rugby League

WHERE: Proserpine Junior Rugby League Fields

WHEN: Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023

Gran

The

Cats in the Museum (G)

After escaping the flood, Vincent the cat and Maurice the mouse meet an elite feline squad that has been protecting artwork from mice and other pests for centuries.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG)

After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts.

The Equalizer 3 (MA15+)

Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert has struggled with the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed.

Turismo (M)

ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional race car driver.

Thousands of spectators and competitors will stream into Proserpine for the Paul Bowman Rugby League Challenge this weekend. Photo supplied

‘Wake Up Little Susie’

The Everly Brothers And Buddy Holly Are Coming To Airlie Beach

Classic 50s and 60s rock and roll is making its way to Airlie Beach Hotel this September, with the enigmatic Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly Tribute Show.

Bringing effervescent rock and roll charm, the show will not miss the top tunes and hit tracks.

Legendary rockers and all-time stars are Rick Gauci and Steven Burns, the two iconic men behind the show.

‘It’s so easy to fall in love’ with these tunes, and the sheer appeal and stage presence of Rick and Steven, who have been perfecting their craft and their art, ensuring ‘Words of love’ will flow over us this September.

Being dedicated, life-long fans of the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, Rick and Steven have been lovingly recreating these iconic classics, a ‘Brand New Heartache’ for us to love and enjoy, not missing a beat with the charm and charisma.

Sometimes ‘I wonder if I care as much’, because these two shows will be powerful, full of charm and electric sounds.

‘All I have to do is dream’ about this

music, and the Airlie Beach Hotel is looking after us.

But don’t worry, because Steven and Rick are also bringing the entire rock and roll discography with them, including the likes of Elvis and an extensive lineup of classic 50s and 60s rockers, sure to round out the afternoon with fantastic energy.

Full of nostalgia, fun and, ‘Maybe Baby’ charm, the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly presence will take Airlie Beach back to the past.

Take this journey with us and celebrate the good ol’ times, with this iconic show.

With a performance synonymous with a good time, excitement, and fun, so now ‘Listen to me’, this is not a show to miss!

WHAT: The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly Tribute Show

WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel

WHEN: Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24, 2pm to 5.30pm

Steven Burns and Rick Gauci are invigorating the classic 50s and 60s rock and roll music scene

Perfecting their craft for years, Steven and Rick are ready to make Airlie Beach rock

Cruisy rock and roll for Airlie Beach Hotel this September

Authentic and honest, Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly tribute

Get prepared for a show not to miss! Photos supplied

three-day event.

The silica sands were their aisle, and the soothing sounds of the waves were the wedding day music as local celebrant, Annie Lloyd-Lewis invited everyone to share in the love story which was broadcast by loudspeaker across the beach.

Guests and strangers flocked from near and far to witness the special moment and Jill said the whole day was “just magic!”

The couple, who are both in their 60’s, met

Get Lei’d Homes Project

he countdown is on for the next Tiny Homes Fundraiser and organisers are inviting the whole community to Get Lei’d at a lively Hawaiian beach party at Cape Gloucester Resort

Guests will receive a cocktail and lei on arrival before a night of entertainment un-

From exciting crab races to charity auctions and delicious Hawaiian cuisine, the tropical vibes will be in the air and with talented musicians, GFORCE and ViVa Acoustic playing, the dancefloor is guar-

Fancy dress is encouraged so don your most flamboyant Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts for your chance to win Best

On the night, there will be bus transfers from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, and Proserpine to Cape Gloucester and back home

All proceeds go towards the construction of four tiny homes in Proserpine for Get your tickets now, and guarantee a fantastic beach party, perfect for a spring

Get

Lei’d Hawaiian Beach Party

Saturday October 7, 5pm to 10pm $100 per person through

Having both been previously married, Phil divorced for over a decade and Jill a widower, the couple were elated to find love again.

Breaking tradition, Jill proposed to Phil and he immediately agreed, but secretly planned an intimate proposal of his own a few months later.

The couple wanted to have a small, intimate wedding and when they booked tickets to return to White on Whitehaven for the second year running, they decided to

plans and, as the crowd gathered, each person was quick to celebrate the special occasion.

Annie Lloyd-Lewis officiated the ceremony, which was heartfelt, humorous and emotional, tears dusting the edges of many eyes.

And after the romantic kiss and declaration of ‘husband and wife’, the couple both stripped down to their swimmers and ran hand-in-hand into the sea.

A perfect Whitehaven Beach Wedding. Photo credit: Rachael Smith and

Bronte Hodge

Premier Men And Women To Contest Grand Finals

FOOTBALL

As the season heads to the pointy end, three Whitsunday teams had to battle for a place in the Grand Final with the Premier Men already securing their place.

The U13 Div1 and U15 FQPL knew they had to win some big battles to get through.

The Under 13s played first against an evenly matched Lions team.

Opportunities presented for both sides with the Lions goalkeeper making three brilliant saves to stop almost certain goals.

A penalty for Lions halfway led to a goal off an unfortunate deflection and they took a 1-0 lead into the half time break.

The second half saw the Whitsundays lift even more with a strategic formation change seeing our strongest attackers peppering the Lions goal with plenty of shots.

They should be proud of what they and the kids have achieved have and the massive improvement during the course of the year to be at a point where they were genuine Grand Finals contenders.

The U15 FQPL semi-final was always going to be a hard one against a very consistent Dolphins team. Dolphins started fast and dominated possession from the outset.

A lapse in our defence lead to a very early goal.

Their second wasn’t far behind

Don And Dusted For 2023

putting us 2-0 down. However, the Whitsunday team rallied and started to get on a roll, pressuring the Dolphins defence with plenty of creative play.

With only minutes to go in the first half, Reef Peel unleashed an absolute screamer from long-range bringing the score to 2-1 at the half time break.

With no goals added in the second half, it was a disappointing result for the team, but they should be proud of their results in the latter part of the season.

The Premier women have booked themselves a spot in the grand final with 6-0 win against Country orange.

It didn’t take the ladies long to find their groove with Lena breaking through the Country defensive line to put Whitsundays 1-0 up after 6 minutes.

With 10 minutes to go, the Whitsunday ladies were awarded a free kick outside the box and Violet took coach Peter’s instructions to “drop it in the space” one step further by placing it in the net instead. The last goal of the night came a few minutes later with Akema getting on the end of a cross by Willow.

A proud result for the Whitsunday club having both senior Premier teams in the grand final. The army will descend on Mackay Football Park next Saturday with supporters’ buses organised. Go Whitsunday!!!

Darts Report

Jamie Maher and Jamie Woods kicked off the mornings action at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club, with a place in the preliminary final the reward for the winner.

Jamie Maher got out of the blocks early taking a slim 2/0 lead over Woodsy. Woodsy then took the 3rd leg, before Jamie went on a mini run to make it 4/1 at the break.

Woodsy looked a little out of sorts, and was doing all he could to stay in the contest when play resumed, but Jamie took full advantage of the situation, and claimed a spot in the preliminary final by winning

The 2023 Don River Dash celebrated its biggest year yet with an impressive 97 cars taking to the track and just over 200 bikes revving their engines at the starting line on Saturday. The oldest rider was 71 years old and the youngest had just turned 16.

“The Don River Dash is the pinnacle of off-road racing in our region, and it has continued to grow in popularity since the first event in 2019,” said Mayor Julie Hall.

“The event puts Bowen and the Whitsundays on the map and importantly gives our region a major economic boost throughout the threeday event.”

Love On The Dash

The Don River Dash 2023 also told a unique love story, with rider Justin Burgess proposing to his partner and fellow Don rider Katie Robinson.

Katie is a regular competitor, having secured third place in a previous year, and while not achieving

a podium finish this year, she received something better.

Justin had been planning the proposal for months, having asked Katie’s son for permission to marry his mom.

Justin’s son, Owen, safeguard-

ed the ring for weeks, until the last day of the Dash, when Justin got on one knee after Katie had crossed the finish line.

With an excited crowd watching, Katie said yes.

DARTS

the match 8/5.

Woodsy had a second bite of the cherry thanks to his top 4 finish this year, where he took on, and dispatched of, Kameron Reason by 9 legs to 2 in the 1st semi-final of the day.

Woodsy upped his game and had to, hitting a fine 180 to empathise the point, as Kam was putting in some very good performances over the back end of the season.

That win put an end to Kam’s season however, and sets up a mouth-watering clash between Woodsy and Dom Friend in the first prelim final next week, where we will

say goodbye to one previous champion.

There was a 180 in the other semi-final also between Joe Wilson and Gary Robbie, which went the way of Gary, but unfortunately for Gaz, that’s all he would be celebrating on the day, as Joe claimed a solid 9/2 victory.

Joe will take on Jamie Maher in the other prelim final in a week’s time, where he will be looking to make his first grand final appearance, whereas Jamie on the other hand, will be looking for back to back grand final appearances, and a chance to go one better than his disappointing runner up finish from 2022.

In the two Hetlock Cup semi finals, Andy Peel defeated Jayden Lloyd by 6 legs to 2, and in the other semi, Hawkeye Rick reached his first final in his debut season, as he defeated Art McMinn by the same 6/2 scoreline. That sets up a Hetlock Cup final between Andy and Hawkeye next week.

The Premier League is sponsored by Mika Airlie, Whitsunday Tattooing Airlie Beach and Master Butchers Whitsunday & MBW

On the Barbie.

Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher.

The Don River Dash is over for 2023, with high thrills and spills energising Bowen for one powerful weekend. Photo credit: Cory Aldridge

Justin Burgess and Katie Robinson with big smiles and happy hearts. Photo credit: Katie Robinson

Valiant Sea Eagles Grand Final Efforts

Whitsunday Sea Eagles

Under 12s and Under 17s made the trek to Bakers Creek last weekend for AFLQ Mackay Grand Finals and their shot at taking home the cup. Both teams fought hard all day in valiant efforts putting their bodies on the line however were unable to overcome strong opposition.

After an early rise to hit the road for the 7:45am Grand Final time Sea Eagles Under 12s put in superb effort for the entire game against the taller Swans opposition. The early start provided a wet ground with the slippery ball creating challenges for both sides. After a tight first quarter the Swans adapted to the playing conditions and went on to outscore Sea Eagles by a goal in the remaining terms. Sea Eagles put their hearts in it right up until the siren sounded in a 14 – 44 loss.

In what was always going to be a tough match Sea Eagles Under 17s showed courageous effort against season rivals Moranbah Bulldogs eventually ending the game 33 – 59 down. It was a tight contest right up to three quarter time with only two points separating both teams at the start of the final term. Sea Eagles were unable to keep up with the Bulldogs who ran hard in the last to earn their place by putting on five goals to Sea Eagles single. Whitsunday Sea Eagles are proud of Under 17s season with games showcasing the skill of this playing group under the leadership of Coach Dean Armitage.

Next Saturday 16th September sees 2023 Sea Eagles Presentation Day for players and their immediate families to determine who takes out 2023 Best and Fairest awards.

Trail Fest Sets New Records

Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club

The Accom

Whitsunday

Trail Fest saw a massive 150 participants taking on four different local trails last weekend.

The most difficult hike, the Shokz Ultra 58km boasted a record 27 registrations and 25 runners on the day. “We’re really happy with that outcome,” Race Director Andrea Farley explained.

The 58km winners were Cristian Smith from Mackay and Sarah Parkins from Alligator Creek.

Across the day, four more records were broken.

Demi Caldwell from Mackay broke the 28km women’s record, completing the trek in 2:23:56, breaking the previous record of 2:37:06.

Proserpine doctor Damien Messmer broke the 28km men’s record, finishing in 2:22:40, the previous record being 2:29:44

The 10.5km Honeyeater records were broken by Zane Devine, in 1:02:27, and Aimee Sulzenberger in 1:03:33, both of the Whitsundays.

For the 1.4km Kids Beach Bash, 27 keen athletes dashed across the Airlie Beach foreshore.

“It was such a good day with a great turnout and a great atmosphere,” Andrea said.

“We had a lot of interest from Mackay, as well runners from Western Australia and Spain.

“We hope next year will be bigger and better.”

Congratulations to all the Cannons selected for the SNQ State and National Development Squad. Jy Parkinson, Noah Maltby, Remy Hedges, Jacob Bell, Holly Perrin, and Tora Delac attended a State and National Development Session in Bowen on Sunday lead by Queensland Coach, Barry Prime.

Swimmers enjoyed participating in a range of activities in and out of the pool with other top swimmers from North Queensland. A big thank you to coaches, Ken Crittenden and Mark Erickson for coaching sessions and for SNQ for organizing the day.

On Wednesday night, 30 swimmers participated at Club Night. Congratulations to Isabella Pisaniello and Ryan Clark for winning the Chocolate Awards (for best PBs). Congratulations to Harry Chegwidden, Noah Maltby and Andie Reynolds for achieving Upgrades.

Top performers on Wednesday night were Trace Quick and Tora Delac. Trace swam 3 personal best times. His best swim was his Backstroke which he did a 8.87 seconds PB. Tora Delac swam an excellent 200 metre Breaststroke smashing her best time by over 1 min. She swam a super time of 3.19.70.

Noah Maltby, Maeve Dichiera, Jack Ganter, Isaac Pisaniello, Liam Filewood, Thomas Ganter, Lily Maher, Leo Mullis, Celeste Orenshaw, Ryan Clark, Jacob Bell, and Harris Delac swam extremely well and swam personal best times. Well done, swimmers!

A big thank you to all the wonderful parents and coaches for all your support! New swimmers and their families are most welcome to come and try Club Nights on Wednesdays from 5pm.

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

SWIMMING

Harry Chegwidden with his Upgrade certificate Isabella Pisaniello with her chocolate award

U12 Sea Eagles chase the ball.

Photo Credit: Cody Fowler

Under 17’s match.

photo credit: Kylie Allen

Record numbers of participants signed on for the 2023 Accom Whitsunday Trail Fest

Whitsunday youth Zane Devine breaking the male 10.5 Honeyeater record

The 1.4km Kids Beach Bash was well enjoyed. Photos supplied

Airlie Beach Bowls Report

As the days get longer and warmer and spring comes to our paradise, the bowls at our club are in full bloom all around the district.

Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls was won by Tony Whitehorn’s team with a score of 33-14 with Graham Cowling and Eric Barnard.

Saturday morning Scroungers final game saw Warren Mills win again with some precision bowls and white washing the field.

The winners then played the final and first round winners of Russell Jackson, Gary Kiff and Margo Stanley play out the final. It was Margo who won easily with 2 ends to be played she was so far in front and couldn’t be beaten in an outstanding performance.

Proserpine Golf Report

Meanwhile in Bowen, 14 teams playing for great prize money saw Tony Whitehorn’s team of Betty his better half Helen Ward back from South Australia and the very reliable Col Morris beat all contenders to represent our little club in Paradise and do us proud.

Sunday afternoon Social bowls saw Fiona Greener draw out the lowest winning score.

It was John Askew with his team of Janet Jacometti and Graham Cowling taking home the winning prize, and it was the new A Grade Mens singles champion Alan Pershouse take home the prestigious Health Hub award.

Next week we shall report on the schools finals and the Champion of Champions and the Five a side competition at Seaforth Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.

Wangaratta Bowls

Our Mondays self-selected triples

Winners for the afternoon were R Stitt, A Vigar, and A Rolfe. Best other were B Myers, C Frew, and L Knight.

On Tuesday winners were J Vigar, D Slater, and L Nightingall.

Winners for our Fun Friday afternoon were A Lancaster, L Fox, and J Chadwick.

Friday Barefoot bowls winners were Wendy, James, and Dave.

BOWLS

Sunday winners came out on Rink 4. They were L Suann, I Wheeler, and W Coonan.

The jackpot didn’t go off. In the Men’s Pairs Final: M Drummond A Rolfe defeated G Colquhoun G Danvers

As most of the visitors have headed home bowls will now be played Sunday Tuesday and Friday Night.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren.

Veterans Golf Report

GOLF

We had perfect weather conditions for last Tuesday’s September Monthly Medal.

Peter Lindsay blitzed the field with an impressive score of 68 followed by Gary Scotford 70 on a countback from John Roser.

Jenny Hounsell had an equally great score of 69 from Jan Shuwalow 71 from Tina Badenhorst 72.

GOLF

Foursomes Club Champions Decided – Ryan Wilkes and Trish McNeill are the 2023 Foursomes Champions.

Gross Runner Ups were Jenny Hounsell and Lewis Tuck.

Nett Winners were George Meharry and Pauline Redpath, and Nett Runner Ups were Ray and Kerrie Johannsen.

Tuesday’s competition saw Peter Lindsay hit some form with 68 nett closely followed by Brian Smith on 69 nett.

Tina Badenhorst also played well to win the ladies with 72 nett, followed by Paula McQuat.

Diane Chard was too good in the PD Law Monthly Medal to win by 2 from Trish McNeill.

NTP winners were Trish McNeill, Pam Harrison, Di Chard, and Robyn Whitham. Jacqui Wall putting well with 26.

Gavin Kerwand played very well with a

64 nett to win the VenueSmart Division 1 monthly medal ahead of Sean Fogarty on 67 nett.

Ron Jammo Jamieson was a clear winner in Division 2 with 66 nett beating Peter Lewis on 70nett.

NTP winners: Ron Jamieson, Peter Krause, Ken Todd, and Gavin Kerwand. The A Grade winner on Saturday was Ryan Wilkes on a very nice 38 pts, ahead of George Meharry on 37pts.

Dean Kercher also played well to win B Grade with 39 pts and Laurie Dakin in second place with 37 pts.

NTP winners – Josh de Hutton, Rick Hamilton, Kelvin Stephens, and Jim Cochrane. Di Dobbins is back in form, winning the ladies competition with an impressive 38 pts, ahead of Helen Deighton on 32 pts. NTP winners: Penny Wardroper and Di Chard.

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Pro Shop Team.

Classifieds

MEMORIAL SERVICES

18.8.1950 - 1.8.2023

Tina

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Least putts went to Gary Scotford with 25 and Helen Deighton 27.

Next Tuesday we are hosting the final round of the Croker Shield.

Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat.

A Memorial celebrating the life of our beautiful and very special lady will be held on Thursday 28th September, 3-6pm, at the Marine Club, 7 Altmann Ave, Cannonvale

Nearest the pins went to Ken Granger and John Strelec on Hole 2, Michael Cragg Hole 8 and Laurie Daiken Hole 13.

Badenhorst and Jacqui Wall Hole

Helen Deighton and Tina Badenhorst Hole 8 and Moya Bradley Hole

Whitsunday Regional Council - Public Notices & Tenders

15 September 2023

Airlie Beach Boardwalk - Stage 2 Closure

Council is preparing to undertake works on the Airlie Beach Boardwalk Stage 2, resulting in a closure of the Boardwalk between the VMR Boat Ramp and Shingley Drive from 11 September to early December 2023 (approx. 13 weeks, subject to weather).

During the closure a detour will be available behind Mirage Whitsundays Apartments, via Altmann Avenue and Shingley Drive.

Proposed works include:

· Expand the width of the boardwalk by approximately 1m, increasing capacity for users and helping to mitigate conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists/scooters.

· Replace timber with a composite fibre material, to extend asset life and significantly reduce maintenance costs for ratepayers.

· Works will involve demolition of the Boardwalk, with hardwood timber to be retained for future projects. Footings will be retained but all timber will be replaced.

We apologise for the inconvenience of the necessary works and will endeavour to minimise impacts on the community where possible. We encourage you to keep up to date on construction progress via our Your Say Whitsunday project page - yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.

Works are supported by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Grant.

Water Notices Issued

Water usage notices have been issued across the Whitsunday Region. Residents are advised that the due for payment is Thursday 21 September 2023.

Please ensure that you make payment with your water notice, not your rate notice, as the payment details differ.

Water usage notices can be paid at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres or via any of the methods outlined on the notice, including online at www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

Sale by Negotiation 2023

As per the Local Government Regulation 2012 (QLD) Chapter 4, Sections 144 & 145, Whitsunday Regional Council hereby gives notice that 10 properties within our region are offered for Sale by Negotiation.

For the list of properties and further detailed information regarding the Sale by Negotiation process, please visit the latest news section on our website.

Community Catch-up - Scottville

Whitsunday Regional Council invites residents of Scottville to attend an upcoming Community Catch-up on Wednesday 20 September, 10am – 12pm at the Scottville State School.

Community Catch-ups aim to better connect with our local communities, build relationships, share information and gather feedback on localised issues.

The aim of this catch-up is to provide an informal setting to discuss topics important to the local community, including:

• Land & natural resource management,

• Infrastructure overview of local projects and annual budget items upcoming,

• Town planning overview,

• Consultation / education campaigns, and

• Specific issues raised by the community prior to or at catch-ups.

Other upcoming catch-up locations for 2023 include Shute Harbour and Gumlu & Cape Upstart.

Visit our Online Engagement Portal to help identify locally significant topics for discussion at upcoming catch-ups - yoursay.whitsundayrc. qld.gov.au

Choose Collinsville – Town Centre Upgrade

Council workers have been busy at work on the Collinsville Town Centre Upgrade since on 17 July.

We are currently working on the digging of new garden beds in Stanley Street which will involve small work sites taking approximately 3 days per garden bed, moving through the street to minimise impacts on any one business for extended time.

Please note temporary loss of car park spaces adjoining individual works sites and possible pedestrian detours around work areas may occur. Works will involve machine noise and safety fencing around works sites, until curbing can be completed of all garden beds, mid August.

We apologise for the temporary inconvenience of the works and will manage impacts with local residents and businesses.

We encourage you to keep up to date on construction progress via our Online Engagement Portal - yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au and Council’s Facebook page.

Works are supported by the Australian Governments Building Better Regions Fund.

Airlie Beach Main Street Pedestrian Crossing Survey

Whitsunday Regional Council would like to seek thoughts and feedback from residents concerning the implementation of higher pedestrian priority in Airlie Beach Main Street.

Council invites residents to have their say via our online engagement portal yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.to let us know how many pedestrian crossings you believe there should be along Main Street and where they should be located.

The results from this survey will be used to create a pedestrian crossing trial, commencing in October 2023 for approximately 6 months. Further information and fact sheets can be found on the Your Say Whitsunday project page via the portal address provided above.

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WEEKLY TV GUIDE

Boys. (M, R)

9.55 Disasters At Sea: Arctic Rose. (PG, R)

10.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R)

1.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG, R)

1.30 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

7.00pm Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985) (M, R)

10.35 Movie: Rambo 3. (1988) (M, R)

12.40 Blokesworld.

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11.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

12.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

1.00 Endeavour. (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

7.30 Counting Cars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: The Taking Of Pelham 123. (2009) (MA15+, R) Denzel Washington.

10.45 Movie: Death Wish. (1974) (MA15+, R)

12.50 American Restoration. (PG, R)

2.00 American Pickers.

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7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)

9.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. (M)

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11.30 Crash Investigation Unit. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R)

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12.40 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. (M)

1.10 The Simpsons. (PG, R)

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (R)

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M, R)

10.40 Madam Secretary. (M, R)

11.40 Footy Classified.

5.30pm The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)

8.40 Movie: Agatha And The Curse Of Ishtar. (2019) (M, R) Lyndsey Marshal, Jonah HauerKing, Bronagh Waugh.

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11.40 Rosewood. (M, R)

12.40 Emergence. (M, R)

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