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ready for the upcoming Pride Round for Whitsunday Sea Eagles, with all five Sea Eagles team’s competing.

Celebrating the LGBTIQA+ community, the

pride match has become a staple for regional AFL with the 2023 Pride Round being hosted at the Sea Eagle’s home ground, Whitsunday Sportspark.

The Senior Women’s Sea Eagles team celebrat ed the day by organising special pride guern seys.

Julia Bates, Sheridan Callcott, Georgie Carland and Lana Rademeyer of the Whitsunday Senior Women’s Sea Eagles repping their pride guernseys ahead of this weekend’s Pride Match. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge

The Winning Mixture For Farmer Lawson Camm

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Editor’s Note

Hi Everyone,

Sadly, this edition of the paper reports about some tragic events that have unfolded in our region over the past week. Our hearts are with everyone effected, especially the family of Proserpine local, Gavin Hussey, who lost his life in a road accident on Tuesday. Also, our sympathies go out to the family of the 50-yearold Townsville man who died in Bowen on Tuesday evening when a train hit the vehicle he was travelling in.

There were two other incidents, both involving boatsone where a family was lucky enough to escape their burning vessel and a second where five French tourists were rescued from a capsized boat. Fortunately, everyone survived.

This week, our hearts also go out to the six children who had been suffering abuse at the hands of sex offenders in the Whitsunday and Mackay area.

Thankfully seven people have been arrested and the children are now safe.

This newspaper is known for its positive and engaging sto-

RESCUES CAPSIZED BOAT

ries that bring us all together, but I think it is also important that we all come together to share at times of sadness and injustice as well.

We aim to report these tragic news stories in an informative and accurate way that is also sensitive and respectful to the individuals and family members involved.

I hope we’ve achieved this. By sharing this news, we hope that everyone can spare a thought for those suffering right now for I believe it is with empathy and compassion that we become a stronger community both locally and globally.

These tragic events have also reminded us all how lucky we are to wake up every morning, how precious and fleeting life can be, and also to hold our loved ones close.

Take a moment this evening to stop and reflect at how lucky you are to be alive.

Rach

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever” (Mahatma Gandhi)

Being able to help in an emergency takes quick thinking, the ability to perceive danger and the knowledge on how to act quickly to control the situation.

The crew of Sundowner Cruises experienced this firsthand earlier this week when they spotted an upturned boat in the water.

It was Sunday evening when Chris Reinbott, skipper of Sundowner, noticed a group of five men standing on the overturned hull of their sailing boat.

“It was just off Mandalay Point, we noticed the guys waving and standing on the hull of their boat,” Chris explained.

“We cleared away our cruise guests and got close to the boat, before we threw them a rope and got them on board.”

Fortunately, all the rescued

passengers were unharmed during the incident, aside from catching a chill and being wet. According to Chris, the five French tourists were more shocked that the incident happened and extremely grateful that another vessel was closeby and had spotted them so quickly.

“They were like ‘holy sh*t, what just happened?’” Chris said. “They were very shaken, cold and wet, but thankfully all uninjured.”

Chris and his crew took the men to Coral Sea Marina, where they met with authorities.

It is still unclear how the vessel became capsized, but it does illustrate how quickly emergency situations unfold.

Big applause for Sundowner in retrieving these capsized sailors!

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Children Rescued From Fire Ravaged Boat

Afamily’s on-water home erupted into flames on Monday morning, with four adults and three children fleeing onto a neighbouring boat.

Named ‘Priority’, the 47-foot boat caught fire two nautical miles off the coast of Daydream Islands.

The occupants on board were rescued from the burning vessel by a civilian 62foot boat, named ‘Gamechanger’ who happened to be in the area and noticed the fire.

The skipper of ‘Gamechanger’ was able to help all seven occupants off ‘Priority’, before a rescue crew from Airlie Beach, including Maritime Rescue, Police Rescue and Queensland Firefighters were at the scene.

MAN KILLED IN TRAIN CRASH INCIDENT

A50-year-old Townsville man died in a collision between a fully loaded coal train and the Toyota Landcruiser he was travelling in on Tuesday evening in the Bowen area.

Queensland Ambulance Services say the incident took place on Peter Delemothe Road, near Bogie, shortly after 9pm and four patients were assessed at the scene.

A man in his 40s was transported by ambulance to Bowen Hospital then airlifted by rescue helicopter to Mackay Hospital in a serious condition.

A man in his 50s was assessed in a critical condition but sadly died on scene.

Two further patients, the drivers of the train, were uninjured.

Forensic crash units are investigating and Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam vision from the surrounding area to come forward.

Queensland Police Services say that allegedly the driver of the Toyota Landcruis-

Proserpine Man Victim Of Fatal Crash

The community is mourning the loss of one of its own this week with the tragic news that Proserpine local, 47-year-old Gavin Hussey, passed away following a traffic accident on Shute Harbour Road on Tuesday morning at 7am.

The incident took place when Mr Hussey’s Mitsubishi Lancer collided with a concrete truck travelling in the opposite direction.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Shute Harbour Road and Tyree Road at 7.17am on Tuesday morning.

Mr Hussey died at the scene while the truck driver was transported to Proserpine Hospital as a precaution.

According to Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, the fire is suspected to have started in the rear of the vessel, close to the twin diesel engine.

The seven occupants were checked over by paramedics and were uninjured during the emergency.

The vessel acted as the occupant’s home and contained 3000 litres of diesel to fuel the engine.

By mid-morning, the vessel had sunk.

Police appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam vision to come forward.

Mr Hussey’s partner, Sammy Kissier, took to social media to express her absolute devastation.

“7.17am changed his life and mine forever in a split second,” she said.

“This time will haunt me forever.

“Why does this hurt so much? I just want to scream! My first last true love, thank you for loving me and my children”

Following these posts Ms Kissier was inundated with support from friends and family.

“My heart is broken for you Sammy, sending all my love to you and the family,” said one post.

“Along with everyone else my heart is breaking for you, the love you and Gav had was apparent, it was so special,” read another.

On Wednesday, Ms Kissier asked for privacy so that she could spend time with her family.

er went round the boom gates and the level crossing and warn motorists to never take a risk.

The public are reminded that warning lights and boom gates are there for a reason and that it is impossible for a train to stop suddenly if something is obstructing the track.

The vessel erupted into flames, with all seven occupants fleeing onto a neighbouring boat. Photo credit: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Gavin Hussey with his partner Sammy Kissier.

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A 50-year-old Townsville man died when the vehicle he was travelling in collided with a fully-loaded coal train. Photo: stock image

Medical Bus Hits The Road

BY RACHAEL SMITH

Residents of the Whitsundays will now be able to access free transportation down to Mackay Base Hospital for outpatient medical appointments thanks to the new Whitsunday Patient Transfer Service.

Kicking off earlier this week, the new medical bus has the capacity for eight patients and will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Departing Cannonvale at 6am and returning on the same day at 5pm, the bus collects patients from Proserpine Hospital and Bloomsbury BP Service Station before arriving at Mackay Base Hospital around 9am.

Return trips depart Mackay Base Hospital at 2.30pm on the same days, with the identical stops during the trek home.

Passengers are required to have an outpatient appointment at Mackay Base Hospital on these days between 9am and 1pm, and reservations are essential.

The service is made possible by a team of volunteer drivers.

Peter Mitchelson is a retired taxi driver who decided to volunteer as a driver alongside Dave Robinson who was also looking for volunteer work.

“It’s a good way to keep my brain going!” said Dave.

“I really want to help sick people and I am

retired now so just wanted to give back.”

Mackay Hospital Foundation General Manager Kristi Algate said she is thrilled to see the service start operating and appreciates everyone’s patience in waiting for it to get up and running.

“The bus had been funded and purchased quite some time ago, but it’s been a massive project during the past year to put arrangements in place before the service could begin,” she said.

“From securing volunteer drivers to organising policies and procedures, liaising with hospitals in Mackay and the Whitsundays, ensuring volunteers are adequately trained drivers and hold First Aid certificates, having all our paperwork in order, it has taken much longer than anticipated to ensure we’ve ticked all the boxes before starting the service.”

Whitsunday Regional Council has co-funded the purchase of the bus, along with Mackay Hospital Foundation while Macrossan and Amiet Charitable Foundation is contributing towards the operational costs.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall said the new service will be invaluable for patients needing to travel long distances for medical care.

“Council contributed $20,000 to the Mackay Hospital Foundation several years ago so for it now to be transporting pa-

tients from Proserpine and Airlie Beach to Mackay Hospital and the Icon Cancer Centre for medical appointments is a great outcome for our community,” she said.

“I have been a strong advocate for this patient transfer service as no one should have to choose between their health and their ability to access medical care.

“I’d like to thank the Mackay Hospital Foundation for their efforts to work through the red tape of running a community medical bus and Member for Whitsunday, Amanda Camm who has been a strong advocate for the service.”

At this stage, the Whitsunday Patient

Transfer Service bus route does not include a Bowen or Collinsville pick-up point, but Whitsunday Regional Council say they are looking into possible options to provide residents with a free medical bus service as well.

Mayor Hall said she was very aware that there is a need for a similar patient transfer service to operate and service Bowen and Collinsville.

“Our Economic Development team is keen to work with the Federal and State governments, private operators, and community groups to explore options for a community medical bus service for the Bowen/Collinsville region.”

Local Woman Charged For Child Sex Offences

A29-year-old Jubilee Pocket woman has been charged for indecent treatment of a child and being involved in making and distributing child exploitation material.

She is one of seven individuals charged with 44 child sex offences, as part of a police investigation, codenamed Operation Uniform Amigua.

Thanks to arrests, six children under the age of 10 are now safe from further danger. Also charged was a 27-year-old Aspley man with 17 charges, including grooming a parent or a carer of a child, indecent treatment of a child, and using a carriage service to access child abuse material.

A 44-year-old Hendra woman was charged with multiple drug offences, including supplying and possessing dangerous drugs, and a 26-year-old North Lakes woman was charged with indecent treatment of a child and being involved in making and distributing child exploitation material.

Operation Uniform Amigua was a joint taskforce, utilising officers from the Gateway Child Protection and Investi-

gation Unit (CPIU) and the Whitsunday Criminal Investigation Branch (WIB), who executed six search warrants across Queensland and other jurisdictions from December last year.

Gateway Crime Group Detective Inspector John Mison said the successful operation was largely due to the fantastic collaboration with interstate counterparts.

“An organised network of child sexual abusers has been dismantled through a series of complex investigative strategies which has resulted in six children being rescued,” Detective Inspector Mison said.

“This extensive investigation relied on assistance from other investigative units within Queensland and throughout the country with the network stretching from Central Queensland to the southern states.

“We will continue to work on identifying these types of networks, rescuing children at risk of this offending and taking action against criminals involved in committing these types of heinous offences.”

Volunteer drivers, Peter Mitchelson and Dave Robinson, donate their time to operate the service.

Photo credit: Rachael Smith

Mural Brought To Life At Bowen Hotel

BY RACHAEL SMITH

For Our Elders NAIDOC Week Celebrations Across Region

History has been preserved for future generations thanks to the newly restored mural on the wall of the Bowen Hotel.

The mural depicts the two original Denison Hotels of the 1940s and was painted in 1996.

Since then, it had faded significantly but thanks to the Bowen Mural Society and local artist Martin Jegou, new life has been breathed into the painting and its colours are vibrant once again.

It has taken Martin the past four weeks to complete the mural and after 85 hours, he finally took a satisfied step back and knew he’d finished the job.

“I had to copy a lot of it from an old postcard so I could get the colours correct,” said Martin.

“It took a lot of patience as it was very faded and had lost most of its vibrant colour, so it was pretty dull.

“It has been very rewarding bringing it back to life and it has been good to keep the heritage alive.”

The previous mural was painted by brush, but Martin’s technique is spray paint.

“I’ve tried to make it as good as it was, but in my own style,” he explains.

“It’s a different style but I’ve managed to keep the same finish.”

This is not the first mural that Martin has worked on in Bowen, he has personally created murals on the walls of the VMR that depicts the Lighthouse and a history of vessels.

He has also painted a mixture of local birdlife and orchids on the Showground walls and a local view of farmland and produce on the lunch area wall at Queens Beach School.

“Martin has done a fantastic job,” said Heather Skinner, from the Bowen Mural Society, when asked about the Bowen Hotel mural.

“It looks absolutely fabulous.”

There are over 30 murals in Bowen and the town has often been referred to as ‘The Mural Town Of Australia”.

Heather says they have plans to create two new murals – one of the very early churches on the St Vinnie’s wall and a second of Herbert Street in the late 1800s which will be on the wall next to the information centre on Front Beach.

The Bowen Hotel mural restoration was funded by a Regional Arts Development Fund through the Whitsunday Regional Council.

This past week, NAIDOC Week celebrations were held across the region, with schools and community centres acknowledging and recognising First Nations cultures, histories, and traditions.

The theme of the 2023 celebration is ‘For Our Elders’, highlighting the importance of generational knowledge and traditions.

The Whitsunday Regional Council held a series of events to mark the occasion, including a morning tea and a special showing of Episode 1 of Black Snow.

In addition, they hosted a Sea of Fish Challenge for families in the region’s libraries, and a Welcome to Whales Community Art

display, created with Casey McAvoy and the wider Whitsunday community.

St Catherine’s Catholic College begun their NAIDOC Week celebrations with a special smoking ceremony with Elder Uncle Robert Congoo, with the entire school in attendance.

Students from across the college took part in a range of activities throughout the day, including decorating classroom doors, rock painting, Yorribaya cultural workshops, and art creations.

The college also welcomed elders, families, friends, and distinguished guests to a morning tea as part of the celebrations.

Local artist Martin Jegou putting the finishing touches on the Bowen Hotel mural earlier this week. Photo supplied.

Photos supplied by St Catherine’s Catholic College

Financial Support For Local TAFE Students

Students in the Whitsundays have been given easier access to vocational education, with 100 new scholarships for TAFE Queensland.

The TAFE Queensland Scholarship Program is available for any continuing TAFE Queensland first year apprentice or a student commencing study of any Certificate III through to an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor Degree online or in person including the Whitsunday and Bowen TAFE locations.

TAFE Queensland Interim Chief Executive John Tucker said the scholarships help cover the costs of course fees, text books and living expenses, including child care, uniforms, and travel costs.

“We know the power vocational education and training has to change people’s lives and we want to help people fulfill their career potential regardless of their circumstances,” said Mr Tucker.

“First launched in 2015, the TAFE Queensland Scholarship Program has awarded over $2.6 million in scholarships, helping more than 550 Queenslanders pursue their career goals.”

Local Model To Hit International Runways

The world is opening up for Year 9 Proserpine State High School student Matilda Braney, as she steps into the realm of professional modelling with Sunshine Coast based fashion brand, Belle Le Chic.

To be eligible for a scholarship, students must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident, and commence study in Semester One, 2024, or be an existing TAFE Queensland first year apprentice.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, with allocated scholarships for First Nations students available.

“There are two types to scholarships available, one being merit scholarships aimed at supporting people who have demonstrated strong levels of achievement to advance their careers.

“The second are access and equity scholarships which are designed to help students who are battling social and financial hardships,” Mr Tucker explained.

Each scholarship is worth $5000 and the applications close on September 29 at midnight.

“Scholarships can be life changing for students.

“Whether you’re leaving school considering a career change, or looking to upskill, all Queenslanders are urged to apply,” he said. To apply and more information, visit tafeqld. edu.au/scholarships.

In September, Matilda will embark on a month-long international tour with Belle Le Chic, travelling to the likes of Los Angeles, New York, Mykonos, Santorini, Venice, and Milan.

Matilda said that she is so grateful and honoured to be able to follow her passion and start the pathway to fulfilling her dream of becoming an international model.

“Strutting the runways of the Big Apple can innovate and establish your reputation in the industry in the most pres-

tigious fashion event in the world,” she explained.

“It is the ultimate platform to showcase your skills amongst industry insiders, photographers, acclaimed designers, and agents that could potentially open doors to opportunities.”

With Belle Le Chic, Matilda will walk New York and Milan Fashion Week, and be a part of photoshoots on the Greek Islands.

She even has the opportunity to be featured on a Times Square billboard in New York.

Matilda competed with the CQ Rescue Talent Search in Mackay in June, hosted by Brooke Lee Modelling and Deportment School, and was crowned Miss Congeniality for her effort.

Matilda said she hopes that she can be an inspiration for young girls everywhere, especially those from small towns, showing that anyone can fulfill their dreams no matter where you live.

Conway Beach Community Catch-Up

The latest in a series of Whitsunday Regional Council ‘Community Catch-Ups’ took place at George’s Diner last week and about 35 residents from the Conway Beach and Wilson Beach areas residents attended.

Topics discussed included rebuilding the swimming enclosure at Wilsons Beach, telecommunications issues, Yellow Crazy Ants awareness and rubbish and waste issues for rural areas and illegal dumping.

Mayor Julie Hall said the community catch-ups allowed face to face interaction with the community so that Councillors could engage with residents on Council projects in their area.

“It is also a great opportunity to facilitate a two-way flow of information and hear from the residents about issues affecting their local community,” she said.

A dedicated portal on the Your Say Whitsundays website has been set-up to inform residents about the outcome of previous community catch-ups which have taken place at Mt Coolon, Cape Gloucester, Cannonvale, and Collinsville.

A full report from each event is available on the webpage.

There is also a quick and straightfor-

UPCOMING CATCH-UPS INCLUDE:

Proserpine

WHEN: Wednesday 2 August

TIME: 9am - 11am - Location TBD

Get to know the Hillery Group

ward ‘ideas post-it tool’ where residents can upload their ideas for discussion prior to the next meeting.

Bowen

WHEN: Wednesday 30 August

TIME: 9am - 11am - Location TBD

Scottville, Shute Harbour and Gumlu and Cape Upstart – Dates TBC

Mayor Julie Hall opens the conversation at George’s Diner in Conway last week. Photo supplied

Year 9 student, Matilda Braney is beginning her dream of professional modelling, hitting international runways in September. Photo supplied

Weekly production figures

Wilmar Sugar Proserpine Mill

Weekly production figures

Wilmar Sugar Proserpine Mill

Weekly production figures

Wilmar Sugar, Proserpine Mill, Week 4, ending 8 July 2023

Week 4, ending 8 July 2023

Throughput for the week was 57,167 tonnes, which was below budget. This was predominantly due to start up issues in the first part of the week Factory performance had largely settled by the second half of the week.

Throughput for the week was 57,167 tonnes, which was below budget. This was predominantly due to start up issues in the first part of the week Factory performance had largely settled by the second half of the week.

The new pan 3 is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of next week, which should see production rates lift further.

The new pan 3 is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of next week, which should see production rates lift further.

We wish to thank those employees and contractors who worked through the Proserpine Show public holiday, as this resulted in Friday and Saturday being the highest production days for the season to date.

Two Times The Job, Two

BY BRONTE HODGE

Keeping busy has always been the way for Lawson Camm, hosting both cane and cattle on his property in the hills of Mount Julian.

Now a third-generation farmer, and working alongside two of his four sons on the farm, Lawson has continued to branch into both cattle and cane farming.

“Originally, granddad brought the cattle in,” Lawson explained.

“We do a lot of artificial breeding; we buy genetics from all over America and we sell genetics to America as well,” he explained.

Becoming a big producer in Brahman stock breeding was a big move for Lawson.

“It’s taken quite a few years to establish, yes, it’s been a big investment over a lot of years.”

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We wish to thank those employees and contractors who worked through the Proserpine Show public holiday, as this resulted in Friday and Saturday being the highest production days for the season to date.

16.02 from a rake of ratoon Q183 in the Elaroo productivity district.

CCS results are trending above budget, at 13.25 The highest CCS sample was 15.43 from a rake of plant KQ228 in the Lethebrook productivity district.

“Back in those days, you used to get an assignment given to you to plant cane, so Granddad got an assignment and started growing cane.”

Crushing operations for the week were severely affected by a rain event that halted cane supply from Tuesday through until Saturday. Throughput was well below budget as a result. Harvesting operations resumed on Saturday, with the mill restarting production on Sunday.

CCS results are trending above budget, at 13.25 The highest CCS sample was 15.43 from a rake of plant KQ228 in the Lethebrook productivity district.

There was a collision between a car and a cane train over the weekend. Fortunately, no one was injured. However this is a timely reminder to always check for rail traffic before crossing the cane rail network.

Crushing operations for the week were severely affected by a rain event that halted cane supply from Tuesday through until Saturday. Throughput was well below budget as a result Harvesting operations resumed on Saturday, with the mill restarting production on Sunday.

Please remember to “use your train brain” and always take care around our cane rail network. Our cane trains are working around the clock, seven days a week.

There was a collision between a car and a cane train over the weekend. Fortunately, no one was injured. However this is a timely reminder to always check for rail traffic before crossing the cane rail network. Now that school holidays have commenced across Queensland, we urge parents and guardians to remind their children about the dangers of playing on or near the cane rail network

Now that school holidays have commenced across Queensland, we urge parents and guardians to remind their children about the dangers of playing on or near the cane rail network

CCS results are still trending above budget, sitting at 13.49 units. This may be affected in the upcoming week, as field conditions recover from the rain event.

Now that school holidays have ended, we wish to thank all parents and caregivers for their part in keeping their children safe and off the cane rail network. Please continue to remind them to stay clear as they travel to and from school.

Since those days, the Camm family farm has evolved, encompassing properties out Collinsville and Moranbah way, as well as the central farm on Mount Julian growing now to about 400 hectares of sugar cane and running 1000 head of cattle.

Primarily selling out of Charters Towers and Rockhampton, Lawson and some Proserpine local cattle farmers were able to champion a Proserpine local cattle sale, even investing in the upgrade to the Proserpine Showground cattle yard refurbishment.

Lawson is often changing his procedures and practices to align with the demands of the industry.

The highest CCS sample for Week 4 was

Jed Page Cane Supply Manager Proserpine Region

CCS results are still trending above budget, sitting at 13.49 units. This may be affected in the upcoming week, as field conditions recover from the rain event. The highest CCS sample for Week 4 was 16.02 from a rake of ratoon Q183 in the Elaroo productivity district.

Please remember to “use your train brain” are around our cane rail network. Our cane trains are working around the clock, seven days a

Now that school holidays have ended, we wish to thank all parents and caregivers for their part in keeping their children safe and off the cane rail k. Please continue to remind them to stay clear as they travel to and from school.

Jed Page Cane Supply Manager Proserpine Region

“The two are interesting,” said Lawson. “They’re not related but they fluctuate together; the price of sugar goes up when the cattle prices drop and vice versa.”

In particular, Lawson has taken to breeding primarily stock Brahman, with his cattle being sold and travelling across Queensland and the Northern Territory.

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“For instance, over the last few years, there’s been a big demand from producers for horned animals, where we move away from horning.

“And the fastest way for us to do that is to breed animals that don’t have horns. “We’ve embraced that more than others, so we’re ahead of other producers.”

Jed Page

Cane Supply Manager Proserpine Region

Two Times The Reward

New Buoys Say Slow Down!

BY RACHAEL SMITH

On the cane side of the farm, Lawson is able to produce 30,000 tonnes of cane a season, however his passion lies on the production of cattle.

He is also on the Board of Directors, acting as Junior Vice President for the Australian Brahman Breeders’ Association, which has him communicating with

members and collecting data analytics of his cattle for the breeder’s pedigree handbook.

Lawson is joined by his wife, Sophie, who owns and operates the children boutique store Cherrie Baby in Proserpine as well as helps on the property, and their five children.

It’s Free To Go Plastic Free!

Food retailers in the Whitsundays are invited to become Plastic Free Champions thanks to a free state government funded program which offers practical advice on how to become plastic free.

Eligible businesses will receive personalised assistance in reaching goals to eliminate plastic from their work premises. Boomerang Alliance are the facilitating company, and they promise to offer free and impartial advice that will also be cost effective.

“We know our stuff, we know the local suppliers and products,” said a spokesperson.

“With our help, you won’t end up paying more for cleverly marketed plastic.

“We can help you become compliant with the Queensland plastics ban and reduce costs and waste.”

Eligible food retailers include cafes, restaurants, caterers, mobile vendors, bars, bakeries, juice bars etc.

Participants will be given great benefits such as promotional opportunities and free resources.

Upon completion of the program, businesses can become a Plastic Free Champion and receive a Champion sign to proudly display at the premises.

Those that are already plastic free can become certified straight away. Head to plasticfreeplaces.org for more information.

Aseries of yellow buoys depicting turtles and dugongs are due to be placed in the seagrass meadow near Pigeon Island, just off Cannonvale Beach, in an effort to encourage motorised boats to “Go Slow For Those Below”.

Since 1998 this fragile seagrass meadow has been monitored and groups such as the Whitsunday Conservation Council and the Whitsunday Seagrass Volunteers have been advocating for its protection.

The site is a turtle basking and feeding area, with over 100 turtles and dugong mothers with their calves known to have resided there for some years.

While the turtles remain in the meadow, however, local charter boat operator Dale Tansely who runs Whisper Cruises, has noticed a sharp decline in the number of dugongs in recent months.

“I have just had the longest time without seeing a dugong,” said Dale.

“It’s usually every 10 days to two weeks that I would see a dugong for a few days in a row, and now they’ve just stopped. And it’s been a good couple of months since I’ve seen one.”

Dale has been keeping a faithful log of all his wildlife sightings for the past two years, counting turtles and dugongs daily.

While turtle sightings remain constant, the dugongs which had also been constant, have now suddenly disappeared.

Dale believes that fast motorised boats and jet skis are one of the reasons they have departed, with the noise disruption too much.

Dale’s vessel is electric and travels at just five kilometres an hour, making a quiet

hum in the water.

Every day he witnesses fast vessels speed across the water and has noticed how quickly the marine life disappears when they do.

Jacquie Shiels, President of the Whitsunday Conservation Council and Coordinator of the Whitsunday Volunteer Seagrass Group has been working to raise awareness for this fragile ecosystem for many years.

She is now thrilled to see the installation of the new signage and hopes that, while it is only advisory, it will act as an education tool for boat owners.

“This is a significant seagrass meadow that has been there for a long time,” said Jacquie.

“It’s taken us a long time to persuade the authorities to take action and we would like to thank Maritime Safety Queensland, Marine Parks and the Whitsunday Regional Council for helping.

“The buoys will be placed along the edge of the sea grass meadow where the water starts to get deeper.

“The idea is that they form a line along the edge of the shallow water where the animals feed, like no-anchoring markers that protect the fringing reefs around the islands.”

Dale said that he also hopes the signs will make difference, but that an official speed limit is desperately needed.

“I think most places would be trying to protect the area – it’s got more turtles than I’ve seen anywhere else, and it’s not even got a speed limit,” he said.

“I think it definitely needs a speed limit.”

Lawson Camm does not look away from a challenge, taking on both cane and cattle farming at his Mount Julian property. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge

Food retailers receive free advice

Dale Tansley from Whisper Cruises has kept a log of turtles and dugongs for the past two years.

Photo credit: Rachael Smith

The fragile seagrass meadow near Pigeon Island where vessels are encouraged to slow down. Image supplied

Councillor Column

With Councillor Clay Bauman

Council handed down our 2023-24 budget on June 30 and a 2 per cent increase for owner occupiers is a lower rate rise than what could have been.

Like everyone else, Council is feeling the increased costs of living.

Our research expects about 7.5 % inflation for this year, so the good news is that Council is absorbing most of the hikes, rather than passing the full amount onto ratepayers.

There are other increases in water, sewage, and rubbish as we move towards full cost pricing of these services on a user pays model, so remember, the less you waste, the less you pay.

It should also save people from paying rates for expensive services they don’t specifically benefit from.

Rubbish, recycling, and landfill remediation remains a big cost item and I have joined the regional waste committee and continue to put in extra work on finding solutions that can save us all money.

I have read hundreds of pages of reports and policy, including from previous years to help me better understand my first $200 million budget.

Amongst that I saw that last year residents in their own homes had a higher rate rise than other residential properties, so I was happy to endorse the decision of all Councillors to approve a lower rise for them in 2023-24.

On The Job With

Rick Hamilton, CEO Of Tourism Whitsundays

Promoting our region to a national and international market is something that Tourism Whitsundays do successfully every day, but here on the ground they are equally as busy.

Last week, CEO of Tourism Whitsundays Rick Hamilton, made a trip to Bowen and while he was there, took the time to hang out and meet with other tourism operators.

“This is a long road, and a vision shared by all stakeholders, businesses, council, and Tourism Whitsundays, will ensure we’re all working toward the same outcome,” he said.

The capital works papers outline over $15 million dollars for Cannonvale and Paluma Road, not including another $2 mill for the sewage plant. I think this sets us up for major improvements in services and infrastructure in the coming years.

There are a number of exciting new projects in the pipeline for Cannonvale which we are hopeful of confirming in coming months and will potentially see Division 2 receive more than four times better funding allocation than in last year’s budget. The Whitsunday Policy on rates says they are based on equity and benefit.

I think there is more we can do towards this going forward and I hope to be stating my case again for the 24/25 budget.

With our new Chief Executive Officer running the business of Council this financial year, I expect to see a better return on investment for ratepayers, better operational outcomes and while change in Local Government sometimes feels like trying to turn the Titanic, I think that analogy shows just how important it is to have the whole region on a safe and steady course to success.

“Having the opportunity to combine meetings with experiencing our region is one of the best parts of my role at Tourism Whitsundays,” he explained.

“As CEO, I work closely with my team, members, and community to market The Whitsundays and support the development of the tourism industry to ensure the longevity of tourism in The Whitsundays.”

While attending a meeting between advocates for the Bowen Marina and Council, Rick was able to gain further insights into the challenges facing the marina precinct and has promised Tourism Whitsundays will assist with the solution where they can.

After the meeting, Rick took the opportunity to head down to the marina and pick up some fresh fish for dinner.

“On the hunt for some locally grown produce to accompany my fish, I headed out to Stackelroth Farms, where both Michelle and Belinda were at the farm shop,” he said.

“Michelle showed me the beehive in the wall of the farm shop and explained how their farm works in with others in the region.

“The day showed me how much progress we can achieve as a region when we all work together for the benefit of the whole region.”

Tourism Awards: Venue Announced

The Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) has been announced as the venue for the 2023 Whitsunday Tourism Awards which is due to take place on Friday, October 20.

Based on feedback from last year, the highly anticipated 2023 event will take a different format and will be delivered cocktail-style, with a well-airconditioned venue for the award presentations.

Tourism Whitsundays CEO, Rick Hamilton, expressed his excitement for the new location.

“We are thrilled to be bringing the Whitsundays Tourism Awards to the Proserpine Entertainment Centre!” he said.

lades, the evening will feature captivating entertainment, delectable food, and great networking opportunities.

Acts of vandalism across Council assets such as parks and playground equipment, amenities blocks, public tables and barbeques, open space irrigation systems and graffiti to buildings has a cost of over $90K a year to Council! They also take our Officers and Maintenance crews away from their daily tasks, therefore increasing wait times on other community projects and requests.

If these acts of vandalism and deliberate destruction were to cease, this ratepayer money could be put to much better use such as funding community grants or assisting young sportspeople to achieve their goals.

If you witness an act of vandalism in our community, please report it directly to Council via email:info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au or by phone on 1300 972 753. Alternatively, please contact Crime Stoppers online or by phoning 1800 333 000.

“We’re looking forward to a different style of event this year with two distinct elements to the evening – live music, canapes, and drinks on the lawn followed by the awards ceremony in the auditorium.”

Following an $18.8 million rebuild, the PEC provides The Whitsundays with a state-of-the-art facility that can seat up to 380 people in the auditorium and has international standard lighting, sound equipment, and professional backstage areas.

The event promises to be a night of celebration and recognition as business owners, management, and staff gather to honour the remarkable contributions and successes within The Whitsundays tourism industry.

In addition to the presentation of acco-

For the first time this year, Tourism Whitsundays is excited to announce Bishopp outdoor advertising as the new event sponsor.

They would also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to other sponsors Reef Gateway Hotel, Mackay and Whitsunday Life Newspaper, TeePee Events, Whitsunday Transit, Bendigo Bank, Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce, ARN and BookEasy, whose generous support has made this significant event possible.

Tickets are on sale now: tourismwhitsundays.com.au.

WHAT: Whitsunday Tourism Awards

WHEN: Friday, October 20

WHERE: Proserpine Entertainment Centre

CEO of Tourism Whitsundays Rick Hamilton and Cait Fleming from Tourism Whitsundays with Belinda Williams from Stackelroth Farms. Photo supplied

The Proserpine Entertainment Centre will host the 2023 Whitsunday Tourism Awards. Photo credit: Rachael Smith

Bowen Visitor Information Centre Breaks Records Again

Bowen’s Big Mango and Bowen Tourism and Business have celebrated another set of massive milestones, with close to 48 thousand visitors welcomed through the Bowen Information Centre.

Exactly 47,812 people stepped foot into the Bowen Information Centre and Information Booth in the previous financial year, with the previous highest record being from two years ago, with only 42,945 people.

This increase of 11 per cent comes off the back of the Big Mango’s 21st birthday which saw national coverage.

Chair of Bowen Tourism and Business, Jenn Honnery said this result was fantastic and meant that the organisation had not only reached pre-covid levels but had fully recovered and continued to grow since the pandemic.

“Our presence online, on TV, radio, and in print regionally and nationally has been strong in the past two years and we are now reaping the benefits,” she said.

Register Your Pets Now!

If you register your dog or cat before the end of this month a special discount is available, and all residents of the Whitsundays are urged to take advantage of this offer to ensure the safety of your pet.

Mayor Julie Hall said that registrations for pet owners are due now with the discount period ending July 31 2023.

they can make behavioural changes with their pets and minimise barking and other adverse behaviours.”

The Bowen Information Centre also broke their record for more visitors in one day, on June 28, with 512 people greeted, breaking the September 2022 record of 439 visitors.

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall said Bowen has always been a destination that captures the hearts of travellers from around the globe.

“The record visitor numbers at the Visitor Information Centre are not simply a reflection of our region’s natural wonders, but a testament to the exceptional efforts of the team at the centre and their tireless work and innovative ideas,” Mayor Hall said.

“Registering your dog or cat is part of being a responsible pet owner,” she said.

“It gives our Local Law Officers the very best chance of finding and returning your dog or cat should it become lost or wander from its yard.

“I would also like to remind residents that only two dogs or two cats are allowed per property, unless a multiple dog or cat permit has been approved.

“It’s also timely to remind residents about their responsibility as a pet owner with dogs at large and barking being the two most common complaints.

“Residents are encouraged to look at ways

Be aware that unregistered animals may result in an infringement, so make sure to visit Council’s Customer Service Centre to find out how you can register your pet. Register your pet here: https://bit.ly/3HZK2kg.

Council encourages the following to ensure the best care for your pet:

• Exercise and play with your dog or cat regularly.

• Desex your dog or cat.

• Microchip and register your dog or cat from 3 months old.

• Keep your dog and cat safely enclosed on your property when not walking them.

• Advise Council if there is a change of address or ownership.

• Clean up after your pet, both at home and in public places.

Bowen Visitor Information Centre hits another milestone, days before end of financial year. Photo supplied

Proserpine Lions Club Welcomes New Board Of Directors

Get A Bargain At Whitsunday Mowers

The team at Whitsunday Mowers are looking after the Whitsundays this month, with ten per cent off any and all mowers off the floor, for the month of July.

Yes, this includes your standard push mower, your ride on mower, your zero turn and your electric mower, until stocks last.

Stocking premium names in the business, Whitsunday Mowers has some of the best knowledge in the business.

With a range of Toro, Cox, Victa, Bushranger, Razorback, Ferris, and Stihl machines, the staff are able to point you in the right direction, for a mower that best suits your needs.

Don’t forget to check their extensive electric range, which offer some of the best power, with the added convenience of no fuss charging at home.

“Once you’ve got an electric mower, all you need to do for maintenance is change the blades,” explained Wayne Drabsch, owner and manager of Whitsunday Mowers.

“And these machines can easily mow up to 800 metres with ease.”

Whitsunday Mowers are also the local Razorback dealer, experts with these machines of power.

“The Razorback range is compact and is more in the brush cutting world than the mowing world,” explained Wayne.

“Because they are as heavy duty as heavy duty comes - being a four-wheel drive, this thing can get into some pretty awesome places.”

No matter the yard, from the standard 800 square metre residential plot to big paddocks and rural land blocks, the extensive range available from Whitsunday Mowers has something for everyone.

The Proserpine Lions and Ladies

Auxiliary celebrated their annual changeover dinner last week, at the Proserpine Leisure and Activity Centre. Celebrating the incoming board of directors and congratulating the outgoing board of directors, the club also acknowledged their mammoth figure of $31,250 that had gone towards local community organisations.

The dinner was attended by Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor, Julie Hall, and included a series award presentations.

Lions President Joe Little was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the International President, Brian Sheehan, and a plaque of appreciation from the wider Proserpine Lions Club, for his continued commitment to being the president of the lions club for six terms.

With ten per cent off mowers at Whitsunday Mowers, now is the perfect time to upgrade. Photo supplied

Proserpine Lions Club and past Lions District Governor Gary Kenny, with Mayor Julie Hall.

President of the Proserpine Lions Club Joe Little was recognised for his continued commitment to the club. Photos supplied

Heart Art For Community Organisation

The Proserpine Library has unveiled a new visual art exhibition, displaying the Heart Art Exhibit created by participants of the Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre.

The artwork created for the exhibit was a part of the participants art therapy, which allowed creative expression and an emotive release.

The art therapy also improves mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing by engaging self-expression in a safe and comforting environment, fostering social inclusion through the use of a group setting.

Hosted by the Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre, participants include ageing seniors and disabled residents in the Whitsundays community and provide and encourage them to make the best of their individual abilities.

Jayne Milne, Chief Executive of Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre said that the art group is a good outlet for the participants, and the ability to have their art viewed in a public setting is exciting.

“This opportunity gets some positivity back into their lives,” she said.

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“It allows the centre to get a bit more exposure and all funds gathered are a bonus for the organisation.”

Robyn Batman, Team Leader for Proserpine Library said that Proserpine Library is proud to showcase to the community the artworks created by the participants of the Whitsunday Leisure and Activity Centre.

“The art therapy sessions and other activities provided by this organisation are vital to the communities wellbeing and supported by the Whitsunday Regional Libraries.”

The Heart Art Exhibition will be available for viewing until August 7, and all artwork is available for purchase.

This beautiful family home is perched against a backdrop of rainforest, nestled in a private location in Sugarloaf. The property is set on an 8.5acre block surrounded by tropical gardens, fruit trees, seasonal waterfalls, and ponds. Some features include:

Three bedrooms, master with renovated ensuite and walk in robe

−Large modern kitchen

−Spacious open plan living/dining area

−Full length front verandah

−Family bathroom

−Office

−Three carport spaces

One bedroom guest cottage with bath and toilet

−Polished timber floors throughout −55,000 litre pool

Good bore

Approx. 120,000 litres of tank water suppling the house

Three bay Colorbond shed approx. 9m x 6m

Recently renovated and looking for a new family, this stunning property offers the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing please contact Troy Liesch on 0428 646 599 or email troy@whitsundayrealty.com.au

The Heart Art Exhibition showcases the artwork completed by the Whitsunday Leisure Activity Centre. Photo supplied

Ratepayers who wish to change the current water billing system have until Monday 17 July 2023. Visit Council’s website www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au to complete the form.

Great Barrier Reef Festival

Whitsunday Regional Council is giving ratepayers who own eligible residential dwellings, residential flats and residential units the opportunity to choose their preferred water billing option.

If you are currently on the Two-Part Tariff and wish to change to the Allocation Tariff, or alternatively if you are on the Allocation Tariff and wish to change to the Two-Part Tariff, please complete the Water Tariff Preference Indicator Form on Council’s website. The options offered to water users are as follows:

two - part tariff allocation tariff

The Two-Part Tariff mechanism has two pricing components including a water access charge of $678 which is the amount Council charge for access to Council’s water supply system, and a consumption charge for the amount of water used. The consumption charge is billed at $1.21c per k/l used per day and $2.20 per k/l thereafter.

how do i know if i should move to the

The Allocation Tariff provides for a flat charge that allows the land owner to consume a set amount of water before excess consumption charges are levied. The allocation tariff is $1,158 and covers both the water access and allocation of 650kl per annum. If this allocation exceeded within the financial year, the excess water will be charged at $6.18per k/l.

allocation tariff?

Visit Council’s website and use the Water Tariff Calculator to see how much you will pay on each water billing system based on your annual water usage. You will need to refer to your half yearly water notice (double the water usage shown on this notice to get your estimated annual consumption). Should you choose to move to the Allocation Tariff, please complete and submit the Water Tariff Preference Indicator Form by 17 July 2023.

What happens if I don’t have an old water notice or I need more information?

Call the Whitsunday Regional Council Rates Department on 1300 WRC QLD (972 753) or drop into any of Council’s Customer Service Centres in Cannonvale, Proserpine, Bowen and Collinsville and one of our friendly staff will assist.

The Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Festival is gearing up for success with another action-packed line-up that includes live entertainment, immersive experiences, street parades, fireworks, fairground rides and fun.

Due to be held from 3 to 6 August, the festival is an exciting, family-friendly fiesta that has become a cornerstone of the local events calendar.

Friday Night

Commencing at 6pm with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, the Friday night festivities include a traditional dance and whale story performance by Yooribaya Cultural Experiences, as the enchanting Immerse art installation in Fairy Tree Park is illuminated for the first time.

Afterwards, the Main Stage entertainment will kick off at 6:30pm with an electrifying showcase of the region’s top youth bands and performers, with the evening hosted by HitFM’s Jacob ensuring a lively atmosphere.

At 8pm, all eyes will be on the sky for spectacular fireworks display over the Coral Sea.

Back on the Main Stage, get ready for a captivating performance by rock ‘n’ roll young gun, Reece Mastin, followed by dynamic duo Salt and Steel. Entertainment will be spread along the foreshore on Friday night, with night markets and the Whitsunday FoodService Eat Street providing a delightful culinary experience.

The kids can also enjoy a screening of “Finding Nemo” on the movie screen starting from 6:00pm, where pop-up performers will be ready to surprise and delight.

Saturday

Saturday promises a day of excitement and festivities with the Mackay and Whitsunday Life Saturday Street Fun event starting from 10:00 am with the Fraser Ford Car, Truck & Bike Show.

Main Street entertainment includes a showcase of Young Whitsundays Got Talent, the Miss Pinup Comp, mesmerising roaming performers, and exhilarating carnival rides for all ages.

Music enthusiasts can head to the Airlie Beach Hotel at 2:00 pm to enjoy the sounds of Classic Rock legends. Magnums gets in the festival spirit with an afternoon of games for the big kids and joining in the Street Parade fun with some big hair and big heels will be Drag Queens Shushu Funtanna and Scarlett Fever.

After the parade, the day will melt into night with a special performance “Call from the Deep” at 6pm from within the Immerse installation, featuring solo classical musicians and whale song, guided by renowned contemporary composer Corrina Bonshek.

Beats on the Beach will be where the party’s at on Saturday night with a stellar line-up of live music headlined by popular 7-piece reggae band Sun Salute.

Also playing the main stage are blues funk Mackay 3-piece The Wild Sky, local alt-rockers Flying Double Front Kick, and multi-instrument songstress Mish N Possible.

The VIP bar area will be available on Saturday night, providing an exclusive experience for guests. Magnums will have Aussie rock double-header, The Chats & Cosmic Psychos in the nightclub.

Sunday

The entertainment extravaganza will continue on Sunday when the Fish D’Vine Bait to Plate lunch takes guests on an interactive culinary journey with Owner and Chef, Kevin Collins.

The afternoon winds down with Chill in the Park, acoustic vibes from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the foreshore stage, the perfect end to a jam-packed weekend of excitement.

Elizabeth Nicolson nee Miller was born in Bowen March 12, 1884. She married Angus DeSalis Nicolson on June 17, 1914. Initially, they went to live with her family in Argyle Park, Bowen (near Queen’s Beach).

The Nicolson family association with Lindeman Island began in 1923 when Angus went to the island and saw its potential for tourism and established a rudimentary camp for visitors. Elizabeth purchased the licence to the island in her name that year a precursor to Lindeman becoming the first of the Whitsunday Island tourism resorts.

With their three children – Lachlan De Salis born 1915, Donald Archibald (Archie) born 1918, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty) born 1921 – Elizabeth travelled via coastal steamer, QGS Relief, the primary transport mode to the islands, and joined Angus on Lindeman Island in 1925.

For a young family, Lindeman Island was quite isolated in terms of access to many mainland advantages such as medical care and schools. With a young family, Elizabeth no doubt experienced many tense times weathering the storms of childhood illnesses and injuries in the very early days. If Angus was away on the island’s boat, Aladdin, it was extremely difficult to obtain medical help. The nearest doctor was a slow boat’s sail to the mainland.

The Relief, the government lighthouse vessel, called once per month or a passing ketch could be hailed. However, the children had a lot of fun and were quite healthy being brought up on physical activity, home grown produce and well away from coastal epidemics. When of school age, they began correspondence school with the task of teaching falling to their mother, Elizabeth. It must be said though that Lindeman was not a lonely place as it was popular with boats passing through and had a welcoming reputation.

Elizabeth worked in partnership with Angus to manage the island grazing business (already established) and develop a base for tourism – their shared dream for the island.

BOWEN S SUMMERGARDEN CINEMAS

“MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE-DEAD RECKONING PART ONE” (M)163 min Action/Adventure

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands.

Stars: Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Cruise, Pom Klementieff

“INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY” (M) 154mins. Action/Adventure

Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history.

In 1926, they obtained a special lease for fourteen years for grazing purposes.

In the early days, the family lived in the residence built by the former owners, the Addisons, and adapted to life on an isolated island – running sheep; obtaining water from the island’s wells and springs; growing a variety of fruits and vegetables – gradually adding facilities to cater to tourists including the Embury scientific expeditions which began in 1928.

In 1932, Elizabeth and Angus applied for a new lease to develop tourism on the island which by then had ‘comfortable grass cabins, electric light and running water in every room.’ In 1934, Elizabeth took on the role of island secretary for syndicate formed with Gordon-MacLeod of Sydney, the Nicolsons and Mel Ward, expert in marine zoology.

Eventually, in 1938, Elizabeth and Angus, bought out other shareholders and divided them equally amongst the children and themselves. Until her passing in 1958, the business would be a shared family venture. All children, their spouses and her grandchildren remained involved and lived on the island during her lifetime.

Elizabeth lived to see the dream that she and Angus had worked towards, where the island, set in the waters of the beautiful Whitsunday Passage, was transformed into a highly popular resort with all the facilities needed to attract tourists from far afieldbuilt accommodations, dining hall, recreation lounge, tennis court, golf course, air strip, and the island’s own boats.

Even royalty knew about Lindeman. In 1954, the Royal yacht Britannia anchored off Lindeman and Queen Elizabeth II swam in the waters nearby, during her visit to Australia.

Story and photo courtesy Proserpine Historical Museum.

“NO HARD FEELINGS” (MA) 105mins Comedy

On the brink of losing her home, Maddie finds an intriguing job listing: helicopter parents looking for someone to bring their introverted 19-year-old son out of his shell before college. She has one summer to make him a man or die trying.

Stars: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen - 1.05pm 6.45pm

Stars; Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti

“TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS” (M) 120mins Action/Adventure

During the 1990s, the Maximals, Predacons and Terrorcons join the existing battle on Earth between Autobots and Decepticons.

Stars: Michelle Yeoh, Pete Davidson, Colman Domingo

GIG GUIDE

Friday 14th Jul

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

• Paradiso: Rob Papp, Blues Show (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

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

• Grand View Hotel, Bowen: Scotty Wilson (from 8pm)

Saturday 15th Jul

• The Pub: Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute (2-5.30pm)

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

• Paradiso: Rob Papp, Blues Show (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Shaun Diver (8pm-late)

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

• Grand View Hotel, Bowen: DJ Country (from 8pm)

Sunday 16th Jul

• Paradiso: Aaron Saxon (1-4pm)

• Grand View Hotel: Cameron Bartlett (25.30pm)

• The Pub: Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute (2-5.30pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Chris Booroff (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Phoebe Jacobs (8pm-late)

Monday 17th Jul

• KC’s: Mojo Jacket (8pm-late)

Tuesday 18th Jul

• KC’s: Shaun Durkin (8pm-late)

Wednesday 19th Jul

• KC’s: Shaun Durkin (8pm-late)

• The Pub: Jimeoin Live (Doors open 7pm)

Thursday 20th Jul

• Paradiso: Aaron Saxon (6.30-9.30pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Chris Booroff (6.30-9.30pm)

• KC’s: Stevie J Piano Man (8pm-late)

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Our trusty hero Indiana Jones is back in the fifth and final instalment of the franchise.

Portrayed by Harrison Ford, this newest film is reminiscent of classic Indiana Jones films, bringing high intensity action, thrills, and adventure to the big screen.

The film begins back in the end stages of World War 2, with a younger Jones racing through a train, weaving between Nazi officers, to recover a priceless and valuable artefact, and keep it out of the hands of the dreaded Nazis.

This digitally de-aged Jones retains all the charisma and charm of the classic Jones, setting up the film for its high stakes and endearing love.

Of course, this new artefact happens to be one half of the Archimedes’ dial, an ancient device that is believed to be able to predict future disaster.

An artefact long forgotten, the film cuts to the 1960s, with Jones a grumpy professor whose students no longer appreciate his

WHAT'S ON

July

12 Kinder Gym at Bowen PCYC (every Mon & Wed)

13 Fitter For Life Over 50’s at Bowen PCYC (Tues & Thurs)

14 Meals On Wheels Annual Trivia Night, Proserpine Bowling Club Jupp St (bookings required)

15 Whitsunday Horsepower Day all day at Whitsunday Sailling Club

17 Arts Conversations at 3 Little Birds from 12pm (ticketed event)

17 Kinder Gym at Bowen PCYC (every Mon & Wed)

18 Safety at Sea at Coral Sea Marina Lookout Lounge

18 Fitter For Life Over 50’s at Bowen PCYC (Tues & Thurs)

reputation or esteem.

That is until his goddaughter Helena strolls into his classroom, her enemies in tow, dragging Jones out of semi-retirement to find the second half of the Archimedes’ Dial.

One such enemy is an ex-Nazi, Jurgen Voller.

Since the end of World War 2 and initially meeting Jones as he escaped with the half of the dial, Voller has become an esteemed scientist in the United States space pro-

gram, however he sets out to retrieve the two pieces of the dial and travel back in time.

He ultimately wants to change history, wherein Germany is not defeated by the Axis and the German dream was revealed. This action-packed story does not stop, bringing high energy and fantastic CGI adventure and fun.

With touchingly intimate reunions of fan favourites and throw backs to classic hero-treasure hunter stories.

19 Kinder Gym at Bowen PCYC (every Mon & Wed)

20 Fitter For Life Over 50’s at Bowen PCYC (Tues & Thurs)

20 Morning Melodies - Jenny Wynter performing at the PEC

20 Zonta meeting at VMR

21 Garry Starr Performs Everything performing at the PEC

21 Mackerel Fishing Workshop from 6.30pm at VMR

24 Kinder Gym at Bowen PCYC (every Mon & Wed)

25 Sailability Whitsundays from 9am at Whitsunday Sailing Club

26 Kinder Gym at Bowen PCYC (every Mon & Wed)

27 Fitter For Life Over 50’s at Bowen PCYC (Tues & Thurs)

28 Spirit of Leonard Cohen performing at the PEC

29 Children’s Authors & Illustrators Group, Cannonvale Library

29-30 Airlie Beach Triathlon, Coral Sea Resort

31 Kinder Gym at Bowen PCYC (every Mon & Wed)

August

3-6 Cruise Whitsundays’ Great Barrier Reef Festival

11 Scone Day from 9.30am, QCWA Hall

19 B en Bolt Cup Race Day, Bowen Races from 11am (entry fee)

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (M)

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take audiences on a ‘90s globetrotting adventure and introduce the Maximals, Predacons, and Terrorcons to the existing battle on Earth between Autobots and Decepticons. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. and starring Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (CTC)

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission - not even the lives of those he cares about most.

Elemental (PG)

Disney and Pixar’s Elemental is an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire, water, land and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.

Harrison Ford returns for the fifth and final instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise

‘Hotel California’ With Australian Eagles

Country music is cruising into the Airlie Beach Hotel next weekend, with the legendary Australian Eagles Show bringing the very best of classic American country and rock.

Performing with fantastic accuracy and authenticity, The Australia Eagles Show is not a show to miss, for fans of country and rock and The Eagles.

These ‘New Kids in Town’ are known for their unique blend of country and rock. The Eagles are faithfully recreated with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, that only adds to the vocal harmonies and powerful instrumentals.

No ‘Wasted Time’ here, with the Airlie Beach Hotel keeping the dance floor clear, because ‘All She Wants to do is Dance’.

We’ve got founding member Shayne

Browne, on vocals and guitar, who started the band in 2015 with Paul Kerin, who is Shayne’s “guitar player in arms” and fellow harmonic vocals.

Jason Chandler has been with the show for three years on bass guitar and has been close with Shayne for over 30 years.

“He’s done everything from Irish folk to pop rock,” Shayne explained.

Identical twins Michael and David Thompson rock on drums and guitar, plus vocals. Known around the world, these brothers bring some of the hardest beats and notes to the band.

“I can only tell them apart because of their tattoos!” said Shayne.

Touring the world with international ac claim, these ‘Boys of Summer’ know ex

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actly what to do and where to do it, embodying the appeal and stage presence of the beloved Eagles.

‘The Heat is On’ and the Airlie Beach Hotel is excited to be hosting.

“We perform all over the place, usually in big venues like civic centres,” explained Shayne.

“There’s only a handful of places that we go back to, and Airlie Beach is definitely one of them.”

With over two hours of absolutely free live music, you better get out there and spend time with that ‘Peaceful, Easy Feeling’.

getting ready, and we could hear the doof doof dance music that the young people dance to,” said Shayne.

“When we got on stage, here came the young people, who knew every word of the Eagles shows, many knew the songs better than some of the older people in the crowd!

“It’s a true testament to the reach of the Eagles, and that we’re not doing the wrong thing.”

No matter a casual fan or a diehard fanatic, The Australian Eagles Show will create some ‘Heartache Tonight’.

The Long Lunch at Coral Sea Resort

4Now is the time to check out the best of the best of motorsport and racing cars at the 2023 Whitsunday Horsepower Day this weekend, with all funds funnelled back into local mental health organisations.

Not afraid of thrills and spills, the crew behind the Monster Energy Race Car will be on the scene, along with high performance cars, corporate displays, and a fantastic display of might from the Queensland Police, Fire and Ambulance Services.

“This event is an exhibit of motorsport in all forms,” said committee member of Horsepower Heroes Victor Pozzoli.

“We have classic, modern, track cars and even crazy modified trucks, plus the helicopter doing adventure flights.”

Even V8 Supercar legend Cam Waters will be on the ground, sharing his love for the

sport, as well as Nick Lange from the TA2 Racing Australia Muscle Car series.

With the crew of Blokesworld, beloved lifestyle TV show exploring all things bloke, filming all day, the event will be broadcast on TV across the nation.

Acting as a fundraiser for Horsepower Heroes Whitsunday, all funds raised will go towards community organisations, such as Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network and Kick On.

“We will have a mental health pit bay too, with all the mental health organisations in the area set up like a pit lane,” said Victor.

“We’re playing on the race theme and promoting the different organisations.”

WHAT: Whitsunday Horsepower Day

WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club

WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 9.30am – 5pm

Country-coloured glasses will fall over Airlie Beach when the Australian Eagles come to town

The Australian Eagles Show is bringing the very best of The Eagles to the Airlie Beach Hotel

Not a show to miss, for the fantastic blend of country and rock, perfect for a weekend at The Pub

Showcasing the classic presence of The Eagles as a cultural moment for Australians of any age. Photos supplied

Expect to see the very best of motorsport and racing cars at the Whitsunday Horsepower Day this Saturday.

Photo supplied

The third Tiny Homes Project Fundraiser was a huge success last weekend with over 160 people attending a fun and frivolous event held at the Bali Hut on the Whitsunday Sailing Club lawns.

After a week of wild weather, the clouds parted and it was a cool and starry night, perfect for dancing and merriment.

An impressive $32,000 was raised on the evening, and all funds will be put directly into the Tiny Homes Project which is funding four homes for homeless women

over 55 in the Whitsundays.

The total project will cost around $700,000 and the team of fundraisers are almost halfway to their target amount.

Whitsunday Regional Council has donated a plot of land in Proserpine and final plans are being put into the design of the homes, with construction expected to start before the end of the year.

The Let’s Do Latin Fundraiser was the biggest money raiser of all events so far and organiser, Sandy Clarke said she was thrilled to be part of another successful

night.

“It was the most beautiful night and everyone who attended were just such lovely, giving people,” she said.

The evening kicked-off with an auction which saw over a dozen items up for grabs.

This was followed by raffle before the evening’s entertainment began.

One of Australia’s top 10 Burlesque Dancers, Kelly Ann Doll, wowed the crowd with an evocative, playful, and sexy performance that got the party started.

Afterwards Latin Madness put on a performance and then taught eager participants the basics of Latin dancing. This got the dance floor packed, and the evening progressed into a party atmosphere with Viva and her Fiesta Band rocking out to classic tracks that everyone enjoyed.

Kandice Adlington won the Best Dressed Female and Paul Skinner won Best Dressed Male.

Organisers Sandy Clarke and Fiona Donnellan. Photo credit: Rachael Smith and Bronte Hodge

Marathon Runner On A Mission

RUNNING

One of the world’s most renowned marathon runners is coming through the Whitsundays this week as part of his 14,000-kilometre, six-month solo expedition around Australia to raise awareness for The Voice.

ARE YOU S.A.D?

Recently I have seen a new “type” of depression which I found fascinating that it had a name - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is a type of depression that can come and go with seasons.

In the Fitness Industry, it is well known that during Winter, motivation can wain, the bed seems warmer, and all of a sudden you are completely out of your exercising rhythm.

This can then be a “merry go round” of consequences and a decline in your mental and physical health.

An example would be, “I`ll wait until the warmer months to get ‘fit’ again.”

The consequences for many people during this period can have quite long-lasting effects, year on year. Like weight gain. Poor choices of “comfort food” or replacing exercise with lack of movement. Following this, for many, it is then much, much harder to get back into your old routine, especially if you

have put on weight and convinced yourself it’s ok to stop exercising or moving daily.

Thankfully, there are many solutions in our area;

* Keep track of your steps daily as it`s beautiful to walk around this area

* Reassess your fitness goals where simply “moving” may be better for your mindset, than simply training to lose weight

* Find a group of health focused people like a group fitness facility, who is “constant” all year around, rain, hail, or shine.

* Turn to the natural solutions available like sunlight, drinking lots of water, breathing fresh air, good quality sleep, and eating wholesome foods

Remember.......Movement is Medicine.

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Pat Farmer is former MP who is combining his skills for advocating for important causes with his ability to run for long distances.

“It’s about having purpose in my life, and I am committed to making my life matter,” said Pat.

“I’ve been given this God-given gift to run long distances faster than most other people in the world, so I want to use it for good.

“This is the most important thing I’ve ever done in my life.”

Pat left Tasmania in April and, after appearing at several locations, he flew to Western Australia where he embarked on a mammoth trek up the coast to Darwin, over to Townsville and down to the Whitsundays.

Along the way, he has interacted with everyone, including Indigenous people and many other curious individuals who want to understand more about The Voice.

The Voice is a proposed law to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

It came about following a gathering in May 2017, where over 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates came together in Mutitjulu in the shadow of Uluru and put their signatures on a historic statement.

Later this year, Australia will be asked to vote in a referendum to decide on whether to bring The Voice into the constitution. So far, it has proven to be a contentious issue in politics, with the two many parties holding vastly different opinions about how successful it will be.

Pat believes The Voice will allow Indigenous people to be heard and express exactly what they need.

“The Voice will take on issues that are directly effecting indigenous people,” said Pat.

“It will allow them to control their own destiny and, if we get this through, it will become part of the constitution so politicians will be held accountable.”

With the Indigenous population representing just three per cent of the overall population, Pat believes that previously their needs were ignored.

“Australians so often support causes that are going on overseas, but they turn a blind eye to what’s happening here in their

doorstep,” explained Pat.

Running through Bowen earlier this week, Pat is scheduled to arrive in Airlie Beach today with plans to join the Airlie Beach parkrun this Saturday morning before heading down to Mackay.

He will then continue down the coast, through Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide before fishing up in Alice Springs in time for The Voice referendum. This is not the first time Pat has run for a cause, previously running across America three times and many parts of Asia, raising awareness for issues such as clean water, girls’ education, and cancer.

Pat says this is his most significant run yet, however, as “it’s important for everyone to help set up a future for Indigenous people.”

If you want to find out more about Pat and his cause, head down to Coral Sea Marina tomorrow morning at 7am, and he would love to have a chat.

You can even join him for a run!

Pat Farmer Stats:

Journey: 14,000 kilometres

Duration: 194 days

Time: 10 hours per day

Scale: Equivalent to two marathons per day

Pat talks to Indigenous Elders about The Voice.

Photo supplied

Marathon runner, Pat Farmer, completes two marathons a day to raise awareness for The Voice. Photos supplied

Whitsunday Women’s Sea Eagles Ready For Pride Match

BY BRONTE HODGE

The Mackay AFL Pride Round is coming up and the Whitsunday Senior Women’s Sea Eagles are marking the match with special pride guernseys and celebrations at their homeground.

The cause is close to the team’s heart, with some of the members identifying with the LGBTIQA+ community, and eager to wear the team pride guernseys with pride, advocating for acceptance and inclusion.

2023 will be the second year the Women’s Sea Eagles have donned the pride guernseys and is a memento to the message they wish to send out into the community.

“I think it’s important to note that wearing these jerseys, being in the paper and things like that shows the community that this is a safe space,” said team president, Sheridan Callcott.

“This is no prejudice or anything like that and you’re not going to be discriminated against. This is a place where you’ll absolutely be accepted.”

“After centuries of social taboos that made people afraid to be who they are, it’s not good enough to just give tacit acceptance to people of different sexual persuasions: we’ve got to make an overt statement that lets them know it is safe to be who they truly are, so they know we’re a safe and welcoming club,” said team mate, Julia Bates.

“I play alongside my daughter for whom anything less than a clear commitment to welcoming and valuing the LGBTIQA+ community will no longer be acceptable.”

Georgie Carland was president for the team in 2022 and oversaw the first inclu-

sion of the pride guernseys for the team.

“Last year, it was a great way to promote awareness within the community,” she explained.

“It’s quite important. Even though we are progressing as a society, not enough is being done.

“There’s still a lot of stigma around it and discomfort and that sort of thing, so, it’s just trying to educate everyone.”

Over the season, the team has become a family for the players, where the older players coach and mentor the younger players and they each give a helping hand when they can.

“We’re just here to have fun, be social and make friends, you know, and be around supportive people,” explained Sheridan.

In particular, due to the Whitsundays rural location, the Whitsunday Senior Women’s Sea Eagles team is made up of women aged 16 and upwards.

“We don’t have an under 17s team, so girls join our team.”

However, the Whitsunday Sea Eagles continue to support their 14- and 15-year-old players, including them in training and in the sport as much as they can.

Everyone is welcome to be in the grandstand at this weekend Pride Round, with the Whitsunday Senior Women’s Sea Eagles up against the North Mackay Saints, at the Whitsunday Sports Park AFL field, at 1.50pm.

Senior Men’s will play at 1.50pm as well, with the Junior teams competing at 9.15am.

Airlie Beach Triathlon Welcomes Returning Champions TRIATHLON

Champion Australian triathlete

Caleb Noble has given a ringing endorsement of the Coral Sea Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon, happening on July 29 and 30 saying, “If I could pick my dream location anywhere in the world to race and spend a week recovering it would have to be Airlie Beach, Heart of the Great Barrier Reef!”

Noble is a professional triathlete who races all around the world and has multiple top 10 finishes at ITU Triathlon World Cup races to his name and fittingly he will be defending his crown at this year’s event. But he will be facing stiff opposition in 2023 from two-time lronman winner Tim Berkel, last year’s runner-up Sam Betten, and local star triathlete Dan McDonnell who finished third in 2022.

The female field is equally strong and includes Radka Kahlefeldt who placed second at the Cairns lronman recently, Kate Bevilaqua, Jasmine Brown, Cassie Healslip, Penny Slater, who placed third in Cairns lronman, Chloe Hartnett, and Kaitlyn lllingworth.

Coral Sea Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon race director Mick Kimpton said the 2023 event signalled a new era for the race with ambitious plans to expand it to be one of the feature races on the Australian triathlon calendar.

“There are not many places in the world where endurance meets the reef and our small committee is working hard to grow the race into a hallmark event for Whitsundays which would deliver a major boost for the regional economy benefitting local businesses,” he said.

“l recently returned from Europe, after racing in several events and took time to meet with the European based Challenge Family who currently stage 35 races in 27 countries around the world.

“It is early days in talks, but the Challenge Family core values of vitality, passion and inclusiveness perfectly align with our club,

so it is a match made in heaven.

“It is imperative we expand our local event, and our committee are determined to leave no stone unturned to make the race a premier event on the Australian circuit,” Mr Kimpton said.

“This year we have introduced a new course which is safer and more scenic, and

the weekend will culminate in our first Champions Dinner on Sunday night to recognise all the athletes and sponsors.”

The Coral Sea Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival will kick off on Saturday July 29 with the junior events before moving to the corporate teams event, Enticer, Sprint and Olympic distance races on Sunday.

Lana Rademeyer, Julia Bates, Sheridan Callcott, and Georgie Carland are excited for the upcoming pride match, with their special guernseys to match

Sheridan Callcott, president of the Senior Women’s Sea Eagles team is eager to advocate for the LGBTIQA+ community with this speciality match

Being a part of the team, Julia Bates welcomes the advocacy and inclusion of diversity in the sport. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge

The Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival is a challenge for all runners, for everyone of any fitness levels. Photo supplied

Sea Eagles Under 17s Move To Top

Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams headed for Harrup Park on Saturday to take on Mackay City Hawks and Swarks.

Sea Eagles Senior Men were back on the winners board defeating Mackay City Hawks 88 – 18 in a contest that was tight until half time. Inaccuracy in front of goal and turnovers kept Hawks in the game until Sea Eagles kicked into gear for the second half to run away with the win. Acting Captain Jake Turner led from the front in his 50th game for Sea Eagles while Hudson McGregor kicked a bag in the forward line to cap off some good work from the midfield.

Even with the return of Captain Sheridan Callcott from injury the Sea Eagles Senior Women lost 15 – 60 to the experience and skill of Mackay City Hawks at their home ground.

Sea Eagles Under 17s put on a clinic including controlled ball use and plenty of inside 50m pressure to win 77 – 17 (adj) against the Swarks and steal the top spot on the ladder. The second half put the finishing touch on the most complete game of football the team has put together all year with every player making meaningful contributions.

Sea Eagles Under 14s game was always promised to be a closely fought encounter with the Hawks eventually seeing Sea Eagles lose 46 – 59. The match was a battle of the midfield with Hawks unfortunately finishing stronger on the day.

This Saturday 15th July sees all five Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams celebrate Pride Round at home from 9:15am Juniors, 1:50pm Seniors.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Sea Eagles.

Weekly Darts Report DARTS

After a small break, we were back into the darting action on Sunday morning at the Airlie Beach Bowls Club.

Round 13 got underway with Joe Wilson in action against Jamie Maher. Joe, trying out his new darts for the first time, got out to a 3-nil lead, before Jamie managed to shake the rust off, to get a leg on the board himself.

Joe went on to win the next two legs to take a 5/1 lead, before Jamie went on a decent run of 4 legs in a row to square the match at 5 all.

Joe took the next leg to guarantee himself at least a point, which meant Jamie needed the final leg to come away with a draw in this one, but unfortunately for him, Joe wasn’t in a sharing mood, and took the final leg to win an entertaining match by 7 legs to 5.

League leader Jamie Woods had a 7/1 win over Jayden Lloyd which puts him 2 points

Australian Junior Track Titles DIRT RIDING

clear of Joe at the top of the league. Jayden claimed a point in his second match of the day with a 6 all draw with Gary Robbie. Gary backed that draw up with a 7/5 win over Andy Peel, that win elevated Gaz into the top 4 for the first time this year.

It didn’t get much better for Andy in the final match of the day, suffering another loss, this this time at the hands of Kameron Reason by a 7/3 scoreline. That win for Kam is his 4th of the year, sitting in 7th place on 9 points.

Thanks to our sponsors Mika Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Tattooing Airlie Beach, and Master Butchers Whitsunday.

Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher.

Ahuge entry list of 128 riders from up and down the East Coast, including 40 from Queensland, made their way to the Australian Junior Track Championships last weekend.

With the event being held in the NSW Hunter Region at the Barleigh Ranch track, Whitsunday Dirt Riders members left on Wednesday to compete with the best in the country.

Ky Mitchell had an outstanding performance all weekend with consistent top placings through the heats in the 85cc 9 – U13 years. Some fantastic racing saw Ky come away with 3rd place in the finals - a great achievement from the young Whitsunday Dirt Rider.

Cannonvale’s Tate Lambie and Kai Moran had a great weekend qualifying straight through to the finals and finishing in 5th

in their respective classes the 50cc 7-U9 years and 65cc 9-U13 years.

Paolo Damato-Barbaro looked good all weekend in the 125cc 13-U16 years qualifying for the finals in 3rd position after 4 rounds of heats, however an unfortunate crash in the final ended his chances for a podium finish.

Some other great results from our junior riders included:

50cc Auto 7 – U9 years: Steele Beak 9th

65cc 7 –U9 years: Steele Beak 9th and Tate Lambie 11th

85cc 9-U13 years: Kai Moran 8th

85cc girls 11-U16 years: Mia Blackford

125cc 13 – U16 years: Nate Hicks 7th Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Dirt Riders.

Photo credit: Kylie Allen

Scores

1. J Woods 18pts, 2. J Wilson 16pts, 3. J Maher 13pts, 4. G Robbie 12pts, 5. D Friend 11pts, 6. A McMinn 11pts, 7. K Reason 9pts, 8. A Peel 5pts, 9. J Lloyd 5pts, 10. H Rick 0pts.

Gary Robbie jumping into the top 4 for the first time this year. Photo supplied

127 - Ky Mitchell

K23 - Kai Moran. Photo credit: Broomsticks and Methanol Photography

T88 - Tate Lambie.

Fringe Players Stand Up And Shine RUGBY UNION

The Raiders travelled to Mackay on Saturday to take on Brothers at Cathy Freeman oval in Slade Point, with several players away and injured, it was a chance for the fringe players to stand up and shine.

With a game plan of moving the ball around and taking if up through the forwards the men in green started off well with Aden Spence scoring the first try after a break down the side by Hone Casey-Bloomer.

The men in green played like a well-oiled machine, stuck to the set plays, and managed to have a 52-0 lead at half time thanks to tries from Aden Spence (2), Niall Clancy, Brodie Stillman, Jack Briskey, Darragh Lynch, Dylan Hoffmann and Waikato Nepia-Katipa.

After the break the Raiders had a lapse

in discipline and gave away territory and Brothers took advantage with a try next to the posts bringing the score to 52-7 at the 50-minute mark.

With that being a wake-up call to the raiders they managed to strike back off the kick off and put another converted try on the board, 59-7.

By the time the final whistle had been blown the men in green had managed to gain a 76-7 win to maintain their lead on the ladder.

With a bye this coming Saturday and an away game against Cities the following

Calling All Fishers!

weekend the Raiders need to maintain their heads, remain focused and play as one if they are to remain at the top of the table.

With preliminary finals being held on July 29, the club is hoping to host this final at our home grounds of Whitsunday

Sportspark.

Best on field for the day were Dylan Hoffman 3 points, Darragh Lynch 2 points and Hone Casey-Bloomer 1 point.

Contributed with thanks to Craig Spence.

Cannons Named in JX Program SWIMMING

The Whitsunday Game Fish Club is holding a free Workshop on Mackerel fishing on Friday, July 21 from 6.30pm at the Whitsunday Marine Club in Altmann Avenue, Cannonvale (opposite the Police Station).

The Workshop is open to all interested anglers and will cover the catching and rigging of ribbon fish, garfish, and other species of Mackerel we love to eat.

The session will also include a lure presentation and demonstrate the correct way to tie single strand wire trace.

You will also discover where and when to target Mackerel and the methods and the type of tackle used to catch them.

The evening is excellent preparation for the Club’s upcoming Club’s “Mackerel Rally”, which is due to be held from 28 - 30 July.

This year, the rally’s scoring system has changed (due to the Queensland Government’s new rules for Mackerel fishing).

As of 1 July 2023, anglers are only allowed one mackerel per person and two per boat.

Subsequently a point system of fish weight, multiplied by 100, divided by the line class the fish was caught on, will be used.

For example, a 20kg Mackerel caught on 10kg line equals 200 points. Also, 10 points will be awarded for every Mackerel released, adding to the anglers point score. Major prizes will be awarded to the highest point scoring anglers.

A full briefing on the Mackerel Rally rules will be given on Friday, July 28 from 6pm at the Whitsunday Marine Club.

All competitors must register on that night.

“We hope to see lots of new and familiar faces on both these evenings,” said Ashley Moore from Whitsunday Game Fishing Club.

“There have been good numbers of Spanish Mackerel arounds the islands and the reefs, so there should be some successful fishing.

“Life is short - fish hard!”

WHAT: Mackerel Fishing Workshop

WHEN: Friday, July 21 from 6.30pm

WHERE: VMR Whitsundays

WHAT: Mackerel Rally

WHEN: July 28-30

Phoenix JX Swimming Australia’s Junior Excellence Program recognises the performances of swimmers aged 9 – 13 years to encourage and inspire the next generation of competitive swimmers.

Within the JX program, junior swimmers strive to achieve gold, silver, bronze or blue standard times when they compete throughout the year. Swimmers in the JX program will be invited to clinics throughout the season.

Congratulations to the following swimmers:

Gold Tier – Don Algie and Jax Clayworth

Silver Tier – Tora Delac, Anisa Helou, Celeste Orenshaw, Isabella Pisaniello and Austin Edwards-Bland

Bronze Tier – Thomas Ganter, Ehsan Helou, Nelson Malady, Isaac Pisaniello, Andie Reynolds and Lukas Trevaskis.

Blue Tier – James Davies, Tiana Bell, Harris Delac, Declan Dichiera, Charlie Doherty, Jack Ganter, Ruby Harland, Matilda Nicholes, Adelaide Sanders, Molly Smith, Indianna Smith, Zachary Trefz and Alexander Trefz.

This week, Barry Prime, Head Coach of Queensland Swimming came to the Whitsundays to visit the Cannonvale Cannons. On Thursday afternoon, Barry facilitated a Parent Information Session. Barry spoke about his personal swimming journey and then provided parents with information about swimming pathways, training programs, benefits of swimming/club and tips on how to support athletes.

Barry also provided an opportunity for parents to ask questions. On Friday morning, Barry led a 200 metre Freestyle pace set with senior swimmers, Jy Parkinson and Jacob Bell while coach Mark Erickson led the other senior swimmers through a pyramid and stroke work.

The coaches would like to commend the swimmers who have trained regularly over the school holidays: Indigo Harland, Anton Bakx, Koa Harland, Harris Delac, Evie Doherty, Ruby Harland, Don Algie, Celeste Orenshaw, Andie Reynolds, Tora Delac, Isaac Pisaniello, Isabella Pisaniello, Charlie Doherty, Ehsan Helou, Jacob Bell and Jy Parkinson.

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

Pita Bilitaki taking the ball to the line. Photo credit: Hanny Spence

School holiday training. Photo supplied

Airlie Bowls Club News

Precipitation many of us here in paradise are not used to this, however, God in his wisdom decided it was the right time therefore there was no bowls to report on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Things cleared up and by Friday afternoon the Men’s Singles was being played and as the rounds progress results will be published.

Friday night was the BPL and six teams were on hand but alas it was deemed necessary to play the five rounds in one night which meant a very late finish for all and the team that could stay awake the longest won!

So, congratulations to Shane Spann with Betty Nicole, Ash Warland and Vicki Spann on having a wonderful victory.

Friday afternoon also saw the final of the Men’s Pairs and Manny Isgro with Harry Quad became this year’s champions with a superb performance against quality opponents.

Saturday and Sunday saw the Men’s 3 Bowl Triples being played and there was some absolute cliff-hangers played with the eventual winners on Sunday afternoon

Proserpine Bowl’s Winter Chill

being crowned and again congratulations must go to Shane Spann with Harry Quad and Ash Warland coming out victorious , in a brilliant performance in every match.

Sunday afternoon also saw Social Bowls played and Lyn Graham as usual showed her organisational skills by making it a very competitive afternoon.

We welcomed visitors from Victoria Leon Wilson , Barry Hirth and Peter Loughran back for the winter period and the team of Margo Stanley with Barry Hirth were the runaway winners of the day whilst Arthur McManus went home with the prestigious Health Hub Award.

Contributed with thanks to Mark

Proserpine Golf Report

We had a rain affected start to the week which didn’t stop Ken Granger from playing and winning the Tuesday Stableford with 34 points, Louis Neethling in 2nd place also on 34.

61 players teed up on Thursday, Andrew Albergo in form to win Division 1 with 67 nett on a countback from David Telford. Ryan Wilkes shooting a 4 under par round to claim 3rd place also on 67 nett. Peter Lindsay, 69 nett, beat Ash Morley-Hart on a countback to win Division 2, Chris Pham in 3rd place on 71 nett.

NTP’s: Rob Ross, Rees May, Rob Webb and Scott Mason. Peta Thomas was the best in the Ladies Comp on 74 nett ahead of Tiina Randmae on a countback.

Karl Carton had a blistering 24 points to win the Friday 9 hole Met Run with 24 points, streets ahead of 2nd and 3rd placed Aaron Prosser and Nathan Holohan. Karl Carton and Brian Allen won the NTP’s.

Tough conditions for the Allenbuild Saturday Ladies Stableford, Penny Wardroper playing well to win on 33 points, followed by Pam Harrison and Trish McNeill both on 32 points. NTPS: Robyn Whitham and Pam Harrison.

George Meharry is in a purple patch at the moment, winning the Men’s Division 1 Saturday Allenbuild Stableford on 38 points, followed by Terry Handford and Steve Hickey both on 37 points.

Division 2 was taken out by Mick Hamilton on a countback from Ken Lovett on 35 points, and Corey Stroud in 3rd place on 34 points. NTP winners: Len Booroff, Jon Miller, Rod Wecker and Steve Hickey.

The Sunday Stableford was won by the consistent Ryan Wilkes on 35 points, on a countback from Adam Maggs, Michael Cragg in 3rd place on 34 points. NTP winners were Ryan Wilkes and Michael Cragg. Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Pro Shop.

BOWLS

On Wednesday it was decided to allow the green a good rest after the rain early in the week. This had everyone really ready for a game by the time Sunday Social bowls came around.

John Burnett, John Anderson and Nev Smith got a great start in a game of triples being 11 shots up before Lee King, Carol Smith and Heather Brown scored their

first shot. Nev’s team won the game 2520.

In the other game of Triples, Arthur Griffith played double second. Alen Sanderson, Arthur Griffith and Philip Brown defeated Sandra Ross, Arthur Griffith and Bob Ross 23 - 17. A good game was enjoyed by all, and it is lovely to hear all the laughter and chatter on the green.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown.

Wangaratta Bowls News BOWLS

There was plenty of competition on Monday with a full green of triples. Winners for the afternoon were France Wilman, Kevin and Fely Duncan who defeated John Breakwell, Jack Stamp and John Robinson.

Runners Up were S Symonds, J Healey and C Healey who defeated R Hein, L Fox and C Feast. Apparently three games had a score difference of 9 which was the jackpot number. These were R Hyde, M Hyde and N Dawson who defeated J Steele, R Hayton and K Armstrong. P Nesbitt, M Ritchie and P Howie defeated G Cornel, J Dawson and G Wills. R Agg, D Richards and S Roome defeated K Whitton, G Colquhoun and Sugar. Others: E Dunn, D Madeley and F Farrugia defeated S Farell, K Pedlar and I Best, L Danvers, L Knight and G Danvers defeated P Donohue, S Snow and C Frew. Rain put a dampener on Tuesday’s play. However, some dedicated players braved the showers for a game. Winners were M Nesbitt defeated Harris, S Fitzgerald who defeated Katie B Bellingham, J Paynting, Marg and Glenn defeated Ann and Denis, D Hallas. S Shearing and F Wilman defeated L Atkinson and M Jackson. J Hellas, Jan Carole and Kaos defeated Wixi Lee and

Terri and Robin Karen Lindsay defeated Alby Jan and Michael. The jackpot didn’t go off. This Tuesday 11 July we are having Patroness Merle’s afternoon.

There was no other social bowls during the week owing to the North Qld District Ladies Premier Cup Competition. What a great event where ladies from Noorla, Macknade, Ingham, Alligator Creek, South Townsville, Suburban, Jubilee, Thuringowa, Cutheringa, Ayr, Bowen and Wangaratta battled it out for four days for bragging rights to the Cup. Townsville’s Suburban Club were overall winners who now hosts the 2024 event. Noorla club from the Ingham district came in second. Thanks to all the members and supporters who made it a great carnival.

We are starting our Barefoot Bowls this Friday night 14 July for the winter. So, if you would like to have a game be at the club by 5.45pm or call ahead if you have a number of players. No experience necessary and we have plenty of bowls to use. Check out Wangaratta Bowl’s Facebook site or What’s on in Bowen. We would like to see you there.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren.

Mawson.

Winners of 2023 Men’s Pairs : Manny Isgro and Harry Quad. Photo supplied

Alligator Creek players Lesley Bates and Susan Hendy watching Kirsty Greig from South Townsville deliver the perfect bowl. Photo supplied

Ayr players Heather Jorgensen, Pam Power and Beryl Cornford with Wangaratta Player Penny Warren watching the head. Photo supplied

Mixed Foursomes Championship Trophy Event

10 teams contested the Whitsunday Golf Club (WGC) Foursomes championship (over 18 holes) in very cool conditions last Sunday, particularly cool for the early starters with a brisk cool breeze which blew up during the morning for the later starters on the last few holes. Not to be daunted though, the hardy WGC players kept their jumpers on and played through.

Starting with the NAGAs : Tina Cook and Andy Albergo scored their NAGA drinks, many thanks to Aaron and Tracy Watts who have renewed their NAGA sponsorship.

Longest drives were won by Penny Wardroper and Elise Hodgson for the ladies, Wayne Temby and Gerald Lovell for the men.

NTPs: were won by Penny Wardroper and Dean Kercher on the 9th, Anna Winterbourn and Ron Jamieson on the 13th, Pam Casey and Mark McDougal on the 16th. Overall results: 3rd place went to Linda Wardroper and Wayne Temby with nett 74, runners-up were Elise Hodgson and Gerald Lovell with 71.5, the winners were Tiina Randmae and Lewy Tuck with a score of 69.

Congratulations to everyone who participated, it’s a fun format, and our golf is all

about fun and laughter.

Next week, 16/7 will be the July MM and least putts. Please book in as early as possible on the timesheet so we play as a block.

Those who plan on joining the annual trip Magnetic Island 29/9 to 2/10, please let Joanne know asap so the motel booking can be secured and if you’re sharing a room, who your roommate is. Also let Jo know if you are travelling up on the Thu 28/9 or any other variation in dates.

Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae.

On The Whitsunday Green

This week saw Asher Ventham take first place in our weekly 9-hole s/ ford with 23 points, second Andrew Gomez on 21 points c/b and third Sam Cartwright with 21 points.

Fridays 9-hole s/ford competition saw Rhys Bartholomew first place with 21 points, second Glenn Rees with a 20 point c/b and third Deeray Fo’ou on 20 points.

On Sunday we held our 27-hole skins championships, and what a turnout! Our ladies club champion went to Dee Norman with a 93 NET, runner up saw Bree Harvey with a 95 NET. Great job ladies.

Our men’s club champion with a 71 NET

GOLF

went to Asher Ventham, runner up saw Andrew Gomez with a 77 NET.

Nearest the pin for ladies was Renae Maxwell and men Ben Doer. Best man off stick went to Dean Barnard with an 83 gross and for the ladies saw Bree Harvey with a 106 gross.

What an amazing day to be on the green and a terrific effort by all.

This Sunday, July 16 will be our Par Bisque 18-hole competition tee off at 10.00am.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Green Golf Club.

L-R: Andrew Albergo and Tina Cook. Photo supplied

L-R : Elise Hodgson, Gerald Lovell (runners-up), Tiina Randmae and Lewy Tuck (winners). Photo supplied

Whitsunday Regional Council - Public Notices & Tenders

14 July 2023

Upcoming Rates Issue

Residents are advised that rates will be issued across the Whitsunday Region early August 2023.

Rates Concessions

Are you an owner occupier?

Council is seeking information from the owners of residential properties, which is their principal place of residence and is also single residential use, within the Whitsunday area, in order to categorise properties correctly for the benefit of a lower differential general rate.

Eligible parties are asked to complete the form and return it to the Council by the 4 August 2023.. If you are already receiving the owner occupier benefit, you do not need to reapply.

Pensioner Remission on Rates

Persons in receipt of a pension, who qualify in accordance with Council’s Policy and/or the State Government’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme, are hereby requested to make application for the first half of the 2023/2024 year.

Pensioners who received the maximum benefits in the 2022/2023 year and whose situation has not altered need not submit a written application. Confirmation of your eligibility will be sought from the Department of Communities and Department of Veteran Affairs.

Current Tenders

Whitsunday Regional Council invites tenders from suitably resourced and experienced contractors for the performance of the works as described in the tender documents.

Prospective tenderers are requested to register on the eTenderBox website – https://whitsunday.etenderbox.com.au to download the relevant documentation.

• # 500.2023.0043

Shute Harbour – Offshore Maintenance Works Project Tender closes no later than 2:00pm, 27th July 2023

• # 500.2023.0038

Bowen Landfill Clean Water Diversion – Stormwater Pipe Supply Tender closes no later than 2:00pm, 28th July 2023

Tenders should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, endorsed with the tender name and number and lodged via eTenderBox – https://whitsunday.etenderbox.com.au, by no later than the closing date. Section 228 (7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, relating to changes to tenders may be applied.

Enquiries can be directed to the contact officer through the eTenderBox website or by contacting Council on 1300 972 753.

Mayor’s Annual Charity Ball, 22 July 2023 - Car Park Closures

This year’s Mayor Charity Ball will be held at Shute Harbour Terminal on Saturday 22 July 2023. All proceeds from the charity ball will go to RACQ Rescue and Whitsunday Housing Company Ltd to support the amazing work they do for our community.

Residents are advised that the northern end of the Shute Harbour carpark adjacent to Snows Beach will be closed for the event and its preparations from Thursday 13 July to Monday 24 July.

Parking will be available in the remainder of the downstairs carpark as well as the upper-level carpark during this time. We thank you for your patience during this time. All enquiries can be directed to Council on 1300 972 753.

Mayor’s Annual Charity Ball, 22 July 2023 Notice of Fireworks

Fireworks will be taking place as part of this event at 9.30pm on 22 July 2023.

Fireworks can be very distressing for animals so we urge you to make sure that your pets are tied up or locked in your house to prevent them from jumping fences or running away. All enquiries can be directed to Council on 1300 972 753. Choose Collinsville – Town Centre Upgrade

We are undertaking works in Stanley Street from Monday 17 July - early September, to upgrade and renew the Collinsville Main Street.

The upgrade will revitalise and create a ‘like new’ feel in Stanley Street, aligning with our Main Street upgrades completed in Bowen, Proserpine and Airlie Beach.

Works will occur in stages, with short term impacts expected for any one business/resident, at any one time. Our local workers will create small work sites as they undertake construction through the street during July and early August. Impacts to traffic may be noticed late August as asphalting and road reseal is undertaken.

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 Online Engagement Portal - yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld. gov.au and Council’s Facebook page.

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

Generous Sized Home Inc Extra-Large Backyard & Side Access

Located in Jubilee Pocket, only minutes from the heart of Airlie Beach.

Block rendered home with a double lock-up garage complete with epoxy coated floors nestled in a neighbourhood proud street and backs onto council bush land.

Floor plan consists of three queen-sized tiled bedrooms, all with wardrobes, ceiling fans and air conditioning. The property features a large open kitchen with a butler’s pantry, plenty of bench space, high set oven and is the centre piece to the open living spaces that anchor it.

This property has side gate access with an

impressive 2770m opening, perfect to store the caravan or boat allowing you to live the idyllic Whitsunday lifestyle.

Additional features include solar, fully fenced, flat block and no rear neighbour.

A short walk to nearby shops, sporting fields, playground and bus stops makes this property great for a young couple, family, or smart investor.

If you are interested, contact Mel today to arrange your inspection!

9 Sanctuary Avenue, Jubilee Pocket

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Whitsundays Oasis: Discover Your Family’s Perfect Retreat

Nestled on a 6772 sqm expanse of land, this exceptional property embodies refined living. The well-maintained property is enhanced by a fully fenced perimeter and privacy-enhancing electric gates that ensure security and seclusion. As you continue along the concrete driveway, you’ll arrive at the impressive residence.

This property boasts a spacious garage with high ceilings, offering ample space for your collection of large vehicles. Step inside to discover a functional open plan living and kitchen area, seamlessly combining style and functionality, perfect for entertaining and creating cherished memories.

Adding further value to this remarkable residence is the separate self-contained granny flat/guest accommodation. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen, it provides a private sanctuary for friends and family seeking comfort and privacy.

Outside, indulge in the breathtaking beauty of the expansive outdoor area. Take a refreshing dip in the sparkling infinity swimming pool or utilize the large shed at the bottom of the property for convenient storage of your treasured belongings.

With easy access to boat ramps, schools, and the vibrant atmosphere of Airlie Beach just minutes away, each day brings exciting adventures and experiences that will enrich your life and create lasting memories.

Situated in the highly sought-after Whitsunday region, this address represents the epitome of a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.

Key 4 bedroom house and large shed • Infinity swimming pool Solar

OPEN HOME: Friday 4.00pm - 4.30pm & Saturday 9.30am - 10.00am OPEN HOME: Friday 3.00pm - 3.30pm & Saturday 11.15am - 11.45am

Unveiling a Perfect Blend of Modernity

Fully fenced 6,772sqm property with electric gates

FOR SALE: Expression Of Interest

Close 4th August 37 Kookaburra Drive Cannon Valley

CONTACT: Rob Taylor 0428 466 124 rob@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

CONTACT: Alex Swan 0432 328 196 alex@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary residence, where the perfect blend of modernity and elegance awaits. Situated within a private and exclusive gated community, this home proudly overlooks the picturesque Airlie Beach township and Whitsundays Islands.

Located approximately 1km from Airlie Beach’s vibrant main street, with restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and the Lagoon, this property offers a truly remarkable living experience in an enviable location. Whether you seek a permanent residence or a holiday getaway, this featured home presents an unparalleled opportunity to embrace a lifestyle of luxury and tranquillity.

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AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS premises: 98 Shute Harbour Road, C’Vale 6 Airlie View Airlie Beach

CONTACT: Rob Taylor 0428 466 124 rob@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

CONTACT: Alex Swan 0432 328 196 alex@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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Endless Scenic Views Await

Situated on the high side of Marina View Court, this block of land offers breathtaking, uninterrupted views across Airlie Beach. With its stunning views, rear access design, and very close proximity to Airlie Beach’s main street, this block of land offers an exceptional chance to create a remarkable and unforgettable home that will be the pinnacle of your lifetime.

Key features:

• Stunning scenery onto the Coral Sea Marina and the Port of Airlie Marina

• Panoramic 270-degree sea views Location is unparalleled

• Elevated position ensures the best sea views

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 5 Marina View Court Airlie Beach

CONTACT: Rob Taylor 0428 466 124 rob@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

CONTACT: Alex Swan 0432 328 196 alex@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

Super Easy Renovation For Maximum Gains

This 2-bedroom townhouse presents an excellent opportunity to enter the market or undertake an easy renovation project. Potential for improvement and the chance to add significant value through creative enhancements, this townhouse is perfect for those with a keen eye for a good opportunity.

Key features:

• 2 bedrooms with a balcony off the main bedroom

• Vacant, ready to move in Undercover car park conveniently located at your front door

• only a 5-minute drive from the bustling heart of Airlie Beach.

• Pool and gardens, beautifully maintained by the onsite managers

OPEN HOME: Saturday 10.30am - 11.00am

OPEN HOME: Saturday 9.30am - 10.00am

Mountain Haven: Ideal Living

Welcome to your perfect home in the serene neighbourhood of Jubilee Pocket! Nestled on a picturesque street with a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers an incredible opportunity for those seeking a private lifestyle without compromising on modern conveniences.

Large block, space for the kids to play, and add a pool

• Extra living room for a large family

• Covered outdoor BBQ area and double garage

• Currently rented until September for $700p/w Solid investment opportunity, or great family home

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 23/3 Eshelby Drive Cannonvale

CONTACT: Rob Taylor 0428 466 124 rob@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

CONTACT: Alex Swan 0432 328 196 alex@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 14 Butterfly Court Jubilee Pocket

CONTACT: Sarah Nutley 0484 895 217 sarah@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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Ocean-View Gem in Cannonvale

Welcome to your very own slice of paradise in the heart of Cannonvale.

This charming 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom property is a dream come true.

With stunning ocean views across the Whitsunday passage and over to Hayman Island, a relaxed beachy vibe and situated on a desirably large and elevated corner block.

Other features include:

• Stunning ocean views and parking space for your boat

• Upstairs balcony and an extra entertaining area downstairs High-raked ceilings create a sense of spaciousness

• The backyard is fully fenced with stainless steel bracketing

• Brand new roof and insulated ceilings

• Extra storage downstairs, or space to extend

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale

22 Manooka Drive Cannonvale

CONTACT: Sarah Nutley 0484 895 217

sarah@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

www.taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au 4858 1000

OPEN HOME: Saturday 10.15am - 11.00am OPEN HOME: Saturday 1.00pm - 1.30pm OPEN HOME: Saturday 12.00pm - 12.45pm

Acreage Perfection

The love affair starts as you are greeted at the inviting entry to a beautifully landscaped driveway covered in colourful tropical plants providing a completely private oasis of 5 grassed acres that has been lovingly cultivated over the years to create perfection. Flawless gardens to provide minimal yard maintenance and stunning acreage views.

Gourmet 2 tone kitchen with stone benches, walk in pantry and breakfast bar.

• Entertaining verandah, amazing pizza oven + kitchenette and fire pit.

• Master bedroom and elegant walk around ensuite and walk in robe. Two spacious double bedrooms plus sizable study/fourth single bedroom.

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 107 Windemere Drive Strathdickie

CONTACT: Brad Sobott 0411 236 507 brad@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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Privacy Perfection & Pool

Enchanting family home with endless possibilities. Secure haven with spacious yard for children to play and pets to explore. Awe-inspiring pool with mesmerizing water feature. Open living, dining, and kitchen area with modern amenities. Master bedroom with private ensuite and access to backyard. Short walk to Jubilee Pocket Park and Playground. Move-in ready with minimal maintenance.

6.5kw Solar Power

• Additional Study Nook

• Beautiful Pool and Entertaining Area

AUCTION: 1st August at 6pm TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 9 Wildlife Road Jubilee Pocket

CONTACT: Brad Sobott 0411 236 507 brad@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

• Air Conditioning throughout

• Located close to the Children’s Park New Carpet to all Three Bedrooms

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Welcome to Paradise at 1299 Midge Point Road!

This extraordinary property offers an enchanting blend of natural beauty, luxurious living, and endless possibilities. Nestled on 5 glorious acres, this renovated Queenslander is a true gem that will leave you spellbound.

The House - Spacious Kitchen, Modern Bathroom, Walk-in Robes & Renovated Interior

• The Shed - 300m2 Shed with Awning & Hoist: Toy lovers rejoice! Outdoor Fanatics: Sheer bliss of the outdoors, good fishing and mud crabbing awaits

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 1299 Midge Point Road Midge Point

CONTACT: Rhett Nelson 0499 009 855 rhett@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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Generous Sized Home, Large Backyard & Side Access Located in Jubilee Pocket, only minutes from the heart of Airlie Beach. Block rendered home with a double lock-up garage complete with epoxy coated floors nestled in a neighbourhood proud street and backs onto council bush land.

• Floor plan of three queen-sized tiled bedrooms, inc ceiling fans and air conditioning.

• This property has side gate access with an impressive 2770m opening, perfect to store the caravan and or boat

• Ready to move in – no tenant or builder wait time!

322Y BED BATH CAR 322 OPEN HOME: Friday 4.45pm - 5.15pm & Saturday 11.45am - 12.15pm

AUCTION: 1st August at 6pm TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 9 Sanctuary Avenue Jubilee Pocket CONTACT: Melinda Butcher 0400 773 478 melinda@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

98 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale www.taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au 4858 1000

WEEKLY TV GUIDE

Witch Hunt. 3.55 Italian Food Safari. 4.55 Destination Flavour. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. 12.00 Horse Racing. VRC Members Race Day, Royal Randwick Raceday and Eagle Farm Race Day. 2.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek

To Coast. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: The Girl

On The Train. (2016) (MA15+, R) Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux.

10.20 Doctor Who. (PG, R)

11.05 We Hunt Together. (MA15+, R)

11.50 Killing Eve. (M, R)

12.35am Unprotected Sets. (MA15+, R)

1.30 Brassic. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Escape To The Country. (R)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R)

7.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. (PG, R)

11.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)

12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Movie: The Meg. (2018) (M, R) Jason Statham, Li Bingbing.

9.45 Movie: Se7en. (1995)

(MA15+, R) Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt.

12.25 Movie: The Other Side Of The Door. (2016) (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman.

11.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

Escape To The Country. (R)

And The Duke. (M, R)

Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries. (M, R)

8.30

The 6th Day. (2000) (M, R)

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Wynter, Michael Rapaport.

5.00pm Soccer. FIFA

Women’s World Cup. Group A. New Zealand v Norway.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 The Simpsons. (M, R) 8.30 Movie: Paul Blart: Mall Cop. (2009) (PG, R) Kevin James.

Dr Quinn, Medicine

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