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On New Year’s Eve

The Airlie Beach Hotel is welcoming back Fleetwood Mac in a tribute show like no other on New Year’s Eve ‘Dreams’ The Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks tribute show is back in town to deliver a midnight sermon to beckon in 2023

Rumours? This ain’t no ‘Second Hand News’. Not someone’s ‘Dreams’. No, you’re hearing that magic, midnight music right: The Airlie Beach Hotel is bringing back one of its biggest shows in an epic New Year’s Eve extravaganza. Australia’s premium Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks Tribute - which recreates the sound, look, and style of one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time - will bring in 2023 at The Pub in an epic two-and-a-halfhour non-stop event before transforming into their party cover band, Krush. There might not be any snow-covered hills in Airlie Beach, but there’s bound to be a Landslide of Fleetwood Mac favourites thumping out from the Hotel when the crowd favourite ‘Dreams’ show will have audiences shouting, “Don’t Stop”. Recapturing the seventies and eighties, bringing one of history’s most legendary bands – and its leading lady, Stevie Nicks – to Airlie Beach, this massive tribute show will stretch from 8.00pm to midnight. Listen to the wind blow and watch the sun set as this well-oiled and talented group of musicians dedicate the night to the New Year, as well as the memory of Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie. Big guitar leads, all the iconic songs, and a perfect revival, Dreams brings the outfits, the moves, harmonies and grooves to the Bar-Top Stage at local’s favourite local, flanked by food and great drinks. And if you needed any more convincing that this would be the way to bring the New Year in, listen to Dennis Dunstan, former Fleetwood Mac manager from 1981 to 1999: “The ‘Dreams’ Show was a breath of fresh air when it comes to Fleetwood Mac tribute shows. These guys deliver, big time!” “I was thoroughly impressed from start to finish. Don’t miss this show if you’re a Mac fan!” Fronted by ex-Las Vegas dancer and performer Nikki Canale, Dreams is host to the British-American band’s full gallery of anthems: Go Your Own way, Gypsy, Edge of Seventeen, Rooms on Fire, Say You Love Me, Everywhere, Sara, The Chain and many, many more. After two and a half hours, Canale and her band mates will follow their performance up with a costume change, becoming the party cover band Krush from 11.00pm to see in the New Year. Sisters of the Moon, beckon in the New Year at The Pub. There’s nothing quite like singing along to “Isn’t It Midnight” when the year comes to its close – especially in this exclusive, ticketed event. At the end of the night, the Airlie Beach foreshore is right across from the Hotel, making it the best view for the annual fireworks display over the bay – you won’t even need to leave your seat. Don’t miss your chance to see one of the country’s best Fleetwood Mac shows at The Airlie Beach Hotel on New Year’s Eve. WHAT: ‘Dreams’ Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute WHEN: Doors open 5.00pm for an 8.00pm start until midnight on Saturday, December 31 WHERE: The Airlie Beach Hotel TICKETS: Adult only, $120 per person pre-sale at Whitsunday Tickets

The 70s and 80s are back with this incredible show that stretches for four hours at The Pub

Punk Passion And Vitriol Comes To Airlie

Brisbane’s punk band of the moment is making its way down the Bruce Highway, flipping off North Queenslanders by the truckload in performances across the state for their newest album tour for ‘Real Rare Whale’. Dune Rats arrive in Airlie Beach on December 30 for a Friday night, hearty-party festival at Magnums to keep the loud alive – which they’ve been accomplishing as part of an impressive upward trajectory. Their new album already landed the No. One spot on the Australian ARIA position, has been nominated for Best Hard Rock/ Metal album, their shows are drawing in huge, sold-out crowds domestically, and they’re heading international soon enough. Success to success has put the Brisbane trio on a one-way trip down from Cairns back to Brissie, and they’re certainly “Psyched to come back to North Queensland!” “It’s been years but last time were some of the best shows we’ve played,” Dune Rats’ BC Michaels, the band’s backing vocalist and drummer, said. The band’s front man couldn’t agree more: “North Queensland has always turned it on for us,” Danny Beus said. “Last time the barriers were crowd surfed out of the venue so we can’t wait to see what’s in store the time around.” That affinity for North Queensland might come from the working-class element – which punk has long-tapped into en mass – and it’s no wonder their Airlie Beach show is drawing a stir in the ticket department. So, how best to describe Dune Rat’s music? Undoubtedly it owes a legacy to Nirvana, taking an absurdly Australian lilt at the American band’s alternative rock and infusing it with a healthy dose of the angrier punk-grime scene of the ‘70s – the Sex Pistols most enthusiastically.

But working-class Oi!-esque anger wasn’t the sole domain of Brits, and

Americans didn’t have copyright on disaffected youth – Dune Rats reviles in the Brisbane punk scene, which has its own storied past and vibrant, acrimonious present – most notably in

The Saints.

As well, Dune Rats sautés in the milieu of its contemporaries: They are indebted to the indie-trance music mesh of New South Wales bands like

Skegss and Hockey Dad.

But, the Brisbane boys take it about three steps to the left – where Hockey Dad is either soft or garage rock,

Dune Rats is impolite punk, noholds-barred, like a harsher, throatier

Join The Club. It’s a middle-finger-fusion where “good-natured bad behaviour” is reviled and proliferated to a new MTV Generation. They’re big, bombastic, and they’re taking off, gathering steam like a punk locomotive – and they’re Australian to the core. Crowds will head to Magnums Airlie Beach to catch Dune Rats on Friday, December 30.

Dune Rats are another of the big acts coming to Magnums Airlie Beach this year

Airlie Beach Bowls

BOWLS

Another year draws to a close at the ever-evolving Airlie Beach Bowls Club with few games left on the green for 2022. Wednesday afternoon Social Bowls saw the pairs team of Graham Cowling and Andrew Butler take home the prize, with Betty Nicole winning the prestigious Health Hub award. Wednesday night saw the final of Business House Bowls organised by Kate McDowall. A draw between new team Airlie Splash of Colour and PRD - which went to a three bowl each team play off – was the surprise of the night, but the difference was PRD’s experience which proved the factor in their winning of another trophy. New team KC s had their first win, showing off their major improvement. Friday night was the club’s presentation night, with Manny Isgro’s outstanding achievements notably recognised. Representing with the Men’s Division One team, whom we’re playing their first season in this division and were expected to come last, Manny led his side to a more than respectable second. As well, other extraordinary feats were honoured, particularly those of Betty Nicole, whom was undergoing chemotherapy but still managed a performance that puts her amongst the club’s best bowlers. Betty played well in driving her team to represent at the Australian titles – an achievement, even more so, taking into account that the “little pocket rocket” was not overawed by the team they faced, which featured bowlers with over 50 Australian caps to their names. Club secretary Mark Mawson said the club is now the “Number one in North Queensland”, which shows the diligence from Chairman Ash Warland and our Vice Chairman Karen Jensen. After the presentation, it was back to the green, with Sunday afternoon social bowls seeing Graham Cowling and Keith Bates comfortably winning the prize money. The Club also drew a respectful remembrance to the players who passed on this year: Stewart Clanachan, Robert Lade, and Peter McGrath. “They were all inspirational members and their contributions and memories will never be forgotten,” Mr Mawson said. Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Betty Nicole and Carol Crosbie with their runners up medals after coming a gallant second at the Australian titles

Bowen Bowls Club

BOWLS

Bowen Bowls Club’s Sunday Scroungers Winners Peter Thomson, Jill Brabon, Brett Lampard, and Tracey Roach

Bowen Bowls Club was host to an excellent contingent of bowlers this week, starting with its Wednesday Jill Brabon, Tracey Roach, and Jane Gilbert were up next, claiming a victory over Brett Lampard, Paula Welsted, Lou Fordham. Social Bowls. Mary Ellen Pratten, Peter Bruce, and Daryl Tuttle were first to join the winners’ circle, defeating the side of Peter Thomson, Allen Williams, and Doc Fordham. For Sunday Scroungers, the winners comprised a few familiar names: Peter Thomson, Jill Brabon, Brett Lampard, and Tracey Roach.

Wangaratta Bowls

BOWLS

Tuesday’s game at Wangaratta Bowls Club resulted in a win for Penny Warren and Bron Tolcher who defeated Robyn Stitt and Irene Laird. On Sunday afternoon, two triples and one pairs were played with winners for the afternoon Deb Retchless, Linda Scells, and John Turner who defeated Gary Kelly, Penny Warren, and Pat Tracey. Other games saw Toni Bowen, Marg Wilson, and Kennedy Whitton defeat Irene Laird, Robyn Stitt, and Sugar Brunker. While Denise Wallace and Fely Duncan defeated Greg Colquhoun and Allan Rolfe. The Club’s Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday, with Chairperson of the Board for 2023 being Barry Beel. Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

Bowen Golf News

GOLF

Wednesday’s competition at Bowen Golf Club was the single stroke event for the December midweek monthly medal. Ladies’ winner on a countback with a score of 71 nett was Gayle, followed by runner up Julie Martin, 71 nett. Men’s winner was Kurt Gaudry with a 64 nett, and runner up was David Carus, 69 nett. Saturday’s competition was an American Foursomes event for Peries IGA Christmas Hams -- Thank you to Peries IGA for their continued support. Winners were Colin Shaw and Michael Brunker, 65.375 nett, runners up Clifford Querro and Doug Power 65.5. Pin shots to Joshua Laurie and Grace Nott, with Dave Lydom and Dylan Nott both achieving OBP’s, and Dylan also winning the Car wash voucher.

Mike Brunker, half of Saturday’s winning team at Bowen Golf Club This weekend’s competition is a 4BBB event for Christmas Seafood sponsored by Rynns Seafood. The joker draw is back this Friday night and the jackpot sits at $1000. Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott

On The Whitsunday Green

GOLF

This weekly competition at Whitsunday Green was won by Tyson Flavel with a whopping 21 points. Coming in second place was Glenn Rees on a very close 20 points, and wrapping up the week in third place was Terry Kimpton, taking home 19 points. The Club’s Friday competition this week was won by Chris Bartlett with a 19-point win. Second place went to Glenn Rees, 18, and third this Friday was Kev Francke on 17. On Sunday, Whitsunday Green’s 18-hole SKINS Competition was a tie between Jimmy Miller and Elise Hodgson, both on 10 points. They had a playoff with Jimmy Miller taking the win with 10 skins -- third place was Tyson Flavel on nine. Nearest to the pin on Sunday was Terry Kimpton with two points. This Sunday is monthly medal 18-hole

Chris Bartlett was this week’s 19-point winner in the Friday Club competition at Whitsunday Green

(Stroke) tee off at 10.00am. To bring in the Christmas cheer, the Club will be having a Christmas celebration to follow this week’s final monthly medal. Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Green Golf Club

Airlie Beach Parkrun

Proserpine Golf Report

GOLF

Tuesday’s Competition at Proserpine Golf Club saw a small field of seven players topped by Brian Smith on 70 nett in the PGC Tuesday nett competition, followed by John Dodds on 74, and Michael Cragg on 75 nett. Wednesday Competition: 14 players competed in the Wednesday Medal of Medals competition, won by Trish McNeill on a nett 67, followed by Tiina Randmae and Lyn Muller on 70 and 71 nett, respectively. NTPs were wone by Trish McNeill, Viv Demartini, Tiina Randmae, and Sue Smith. Thursday Competition: Of the 55 players on Thursday, 14 players were shooting it out for the Thursday Medal of Medals competition. Division One MOM was won by Ritchie Atkins on a 69 nett, and Rees May was the winner of Division Two MOM on 72 nett. In the daily stroke event, visitor Ben Rosenthal came in with a very tidy 67 nett, closely followed by Lew Tuck on 69 nett. The Division Two winner, also on 67 nett, was Jalen Jarvis, followed by Ben Raymant on 69 nett. NTPs went to Sam Deicke, Conrad Werner, Trish McNeill and Paul Gray Saturday Competition: 91 players played in the combined Saturday competition of Medal of Medals and a stroke event. A handicap altering 62 nett saw Renae Maxwell not only break 100 for the first time, but also take home the 2022 Medal of Medal championship by a margin of five shots from her nearest competitor, Di Chard on 67 nett. Some great scores by the ladies, not to mention the 68 netts by Elspeth Scotford, Reh Hull, and Penny Wardroper. NTPs were won by Pauline Redpath and Di Chard. The men’s competition was won by Marcus Heathcote on a nice 67 nett, edging out Ben Raymant on a countback. Ben, however, was competing in the Men’s Medal of Medal Championships and managed to secure two honour board events in one day. Ben also won his Graded Matchplay final against Dave Telford. Sam Deicke continued his good form to take out third place also on a 67 nett, and the NTPs went to Mark Richards, Jon Miller, Sam Marschke, and Brian Allen. All Honour Board trophies will be awarded on Turkey Day this Saturday. Sunday Competition: A quiet Sunday after the Whitsunday Club’s Christmas party with eight players playing a Stableford event with Daniel O’Donnell winning with 39 pts ahead of Brian Allen on 36pts, and Darren Reynolds on 34pts. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Turkey Day this Saturday for a 3 ball ambrose followed by the Annual Awards Presentation. Contributed with thanks to The Proserpine Golf Club Pro Shop Team

Plenty of park runners were out in force for the weekly event

COMMUNITY

This week 93 people ran, jogged, and walked the course, of whom 18 were first timers and nine recorded new personal bests. Well done to Ben, Robert, Van, Nadine, Declan, Warren, Jai, and Jessica on achieving new record runs, as well as Cassie for completing her 50th parkrun. The event was made possible by 15 wonderful volunteers: Joanne, Nick, Nathalie, Daniel, Ken, Ronald, Wendy, Dennis, Laura, Lynne, Greg, Kara, Lilliana, Michael, and Susanne. Upcoming special runs will see runners take part in a Christmas Eve parkrun, Christmas Day parkrun, New Year’s Eve parkrun, and a New Year’s Day parkrun – start those resolutions bright and early. Every Saturday Airlie Beach parkrun meets at 6.50am for a briefing at area D, Coral Sea Marina (adjacent to the top carpark). Parking is free in the lower carpark till 9:30am if a parkrun barcode is placed on the dashboard. Post parkrun coffee and chat is held at My Rainbow Bakery, Shingley Beach. The best-kept secret about parkrun is that it’s not about running - it’s about bringing people together in public parks and open spaces across the world to have some fun in a friendly, social and supportive environment. You can walk or run the 5k course (pushing a pram or with one dog on a short lead if you want to!), lend a helping hand as a volunteer in a wide range of super-easy roles, or simply spectate and socialise on the sidelines. There are no winners at parkrun and nobody comes last – the Tail walkers do. Regular participation is rewarded rather than performance, with ‘parkrun milestone shirts’ available to people to recognise their achievements in coming along. Contributed with thanks to Airlie Beach parkrun

The Airlie Beach parkrun travels across the coastal town’s boardwalks in a five-kilometre loop

Airlie Beach park runners heading off on the run’s seventh anniversary

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