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How couldn’t The Pub bring back one of their all-time favourite shows? And not just theirs, but the local’s favourite, too! Geed UP are arriving in the coastal town in mid-September because you asked for it! They’re an act like no other, having rocked out at the Airlie Beach Hotel to rapturous applause time and again – and the local’s favourite local is hosting them once more on September 17 and 18 for two world-class shows. The three New Zealanders - who formed a casual singing group on the Gold Coast over 17 years ago – were last at The Pub earlier this year - and are lining up once more at the hotel to show off their vocal versatility when they play all afternoon long. Khan, Steve, and Mat can cater to any crowd with their show-stopping dance moves which are guaranteed to get everyone up and about and dancing. Part of that ability to inspire (and gee up) crowds is that they’re no regular singing trio. Incorporating percussion, saxophone, keys and guitar, and explosive breakdancing choreography, Geed UP are a special, show stopping treat. Matty and Brad (who’s better known as ‘BBoy Yogi’) lead the high-energy choreography, weaving it into the performance’s base musicality. They make sure you see it all; their electrifying movement and foot-tapping tunes that can only inspire audiences to groove along – as well as laugh at the comedic undertones. With every show a new and unique one, this is no different. Calling it the ‘Worst Show Ever’ it’s far from it, with a mix of the old and the new set to leave everyone wanting more. From laid back music to filling the dance floor, this trio delivers it all.

The Boys Are Back Geed UP Music are back in Airlie Beach this September, courtesy of The Pub Geed Up are known for their polished three-piece harmonies, blending their unique vocal styles into a fusion of soul, funk, edge, and class – they know how to hold a stage. Influenced by all genres of music and their New Zealand culture, there is nothing that the boys of Geed Up can’t cater for. Don’t miss their two very special and free shows with new surprises in store in two weeks’ time. WHAT: Geed UP Music WHEN: 2.30pm to 5.00pm on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 WHERE: Airlie Beach Hotel

The incredible trio will set the bar-top stage alight with two separate afternoon performances

Bringing comedy, charisma, and choreography, Geed UP are a special act

FILM & ARTS MACKAY and WHITSUNDAYS ARTS FESTIVAL

P R E S E N T

A WEEKEND OF EXCITING CINEMA

24th & 25th SEPTEMBER

PROSERPINE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Saturday 24th September – 7.30pm

FILM & ARTS MACKAY HAVE TEAMED UP WITH WHITSUNDAYS ARTS FESTIVAL TO BRING 2 EXCITING FILMS TO THE BIG SCREEN

at the brand new Proserpine Entertainment Centre over the weekend of 24th and 25th September. Filmed entirely at Paronella Park, CELESTE is the story of a once-celebrated opera diva who prepares for her final performance. CELESTE will screen on Saturday 24th September at 7.30pm. Then, on Sunday 25th September, viewers will be taken to the other side of the world with PARALLEL MOTHERS, the story of two single women who form a strong bond with one another as they both confront motherhood. PARALLEL MOTHERS is by the renowned Spanish Director, Pedro Almodovar who brings his own finesse to a story of motherhood and hope. Sunday 25th September – 1.30pm

CELESTE PARALLEL MOTHERS

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM www.proserpineentertainmentcentre.com.au $20 ($15 for FAM and WAF members – use password provided) PARALLEL MOTHERS - OPTIONAL RETURN COACH TRANSFER FROM MACKAY, LUNCH AND FILM PACKAGE $80 ($70 for FAM members – use password provided) Departing from Gordon Street (outside Artspace) at 10.30am, returning to Mackay approx. 5.30pm.

Dittman Bucking Bulls

Whitsunday United FC Celebrates Two Minor Premierships!

FOOTBALL

What a fantastic day of football for Whitsunday United FC on Saturday! With the U14 Premier and Men’s Premier sides clinching minor premierships in front of a large home crowd, it was history in the making. The U16 Premiers started the day with a match in Mackay against Crusaders, with the travelling side needing a win to seal a finals place. Both teams rose to the occasion and battered each other for the full 80 minutes. Whitsunday took an early lead with a penalty to Lincoln Sokolski-Fricker and held it till the 73rd minute when a brilliant strike by Crusader drew the scores level at 1-1. The U16 get another chance for finals this weekend. U14 Premiers faced a determined Lions side, needing one point to secure the minor premiership. In difficult and blustery conditions, they stayed solid and made sure of the game with minimal mistakes and maximum focus. A 1-1 draw means the team are champions, having lost only one game all season.

Scenes of jubilation as the U14 Whitsunday side are crowned Minor Premiers Premier League Men celebrate their Minor Premiership win

Unfortunately, the Women’s Div1 side were not as lucky in their bid for a finals place. They started strong, racing to a 3-0 lead off the boot of Sari Goodall, however Dolphins wore them down in a game of attrition with the result a 5-4 loss to WUFC meaning they will fight for a finals place this weekend. The Div1 Men played their last game of the season and enjoyed a spirited contest against fourth placed Dolphins. Although losing 4-1, the Div1 side continues to show great improvement and are looking forward to next year. The Men’s Reserve team wasted no time exerting their dominance over the visiting Crusaders side. With a strong display, constructing three brilliant goals to see off the visitors 3-0. The Premier Men topped off a memorable day at the Whitsunday Sports Park with a riveting display. Running into the wind in the first half they failed to capitalise on several opportunities created against the young Crusaders side who were keen to prove a point and went into the half time break at 0-0. Within minutes of the second half starting, man of the match Scott Ferries stamped his mark on the game with a sideways scissor kick, finding the back of the net. From then on it was all Whitsunday with Hayden Filby putting away a header from a free kick and Scott adding a second to his tally. With a minor Premiership under their belt, the side is now 100% focussed on beating Lions through to the Grand Final and taking out the championship With four sides already through to the finals and two more potentially in the mix, this is the most successful season ever for Whitsundays.

Twilight Racing: a smaller than normal fleet were out on the (Craig Piccinelli), setting up a close battle with Matchless (Terry Stevens) and Aquatariwater and ready to go for last week’s Wednesday Twilight Race at Whitsunday Sailing Club. With moderate winds from the southeast, it was good sailing conditions for the 12 boats who competed in the event. Gracie Laguna Upgrade Certificate Cannons SNQ Team for Duel in Pool A well-judged start by Twister (Kevin Fogarty) rewarded them with the Doyle Sails sponsored best start prize, but the lead was short lived, with QMS Ponyo (John Galloway) leading the fleet around the first mark of the course, never to be headed. Reignition (Charles Wallis) held on to second place with Treasure VIII close behind. A dying breeze later in the race made it difficult for the slower boats to remain in contention, allowing QMS Ponyo to take both line honours and handicap wins. Reignition and Treasure VIII took the minor placings. Division Three saw another strong start by Wobbly Boot us (Tom Parker). Those three boats separated from the rest of the fleet, made even more so as the breeze abated late in the race, bringing the tail enders home in very light winds. This meant that the line honours result strongly reflected the handicap results, with Wobbly Boot taking both wins. The Whitsunday Industrial Services SML prize went to Shiraz (John Cable), while the Soft Rigging Solutions prize went the way of Norbert G (Ghigo Casalini). Full results are available at https://app.sailsys.com.au/ club/85/profile?tab=results. Races start from 4:30pm each Wednesday afternoon, so those wishing to participate as crew need to be at the club by 2:30 pm. Contributed with thanks to Ross Chisholm

Congratulations to Remy Hedges, Jy Parkinson, and Jacob Bell for their selection Chocolate Award for the best personal bests. Congratulations to Ehsan Helou in the SNQ Team for Duel in the Pool. The three Cannons travelled with coaches Ken Crittenden and Mark Erickson to Mackay over the weekend to compete in the CQ vs NQ Duel. It was a fantastic experience and all thoroughly enjoyed the weekend even though CQ won this year. The Cannons hosted another big Club Night on Wednesday. Thank you very much to the Malady family for cooking up a storm. Congratulations to Don Algie and Isaac Pisaniello for winning the and Gracie Laguna for achieving Upgrades. The Prickly Pineapple Swim Star Award was presented to Jax Clayworth. Highlights from Club Night include: Ehsan Helou performed extremely well, swimming three personal bests. Harris Declac swam an awesome 100-metre IM in 2.06.74 which was a 13.62 second personal best (PB). The club welcomed Jasmine Gerlofsma to Club Night. Jasmine hasn’t swum for a few years but looks like she hasn’t lost her form.

SAILING On The Water Cannons Selected For Duel In The Pool SWIMMING She swam a 50-metre Freestyle in 31.86 seconds and 25-metre Butterfly in 16.13 seconds. Isabella Pisaniello and Matilda Nicholes swam super times in their 100-metre Freestyle. Don Algie continues to improve on his 200-metre Backstroke time to swim a 3.21.20. James Davies swam an excellent time in his 25-metre Butterfly taking 3.08 seconds off his best. Mason Harland swam extremely well in his 200-metre Freestyle to swim a time of 3.07.67. Anisa Helou swam a fantastic 100-metre IM in 1.20.76. Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen

UNDEFEATED RAIDERS

HOST FIRST ROUND FINALS THIS WEEKEND

RUGBY UNION

Saturday saw the Mama Africa Raiders travel to Moranbah to finish of the regular season. Travelling away is always hard on teams but the lads turned up early and a majority of the squad travelled by bus to the coal fields to take on the Moranbah Bulls.

The Mama Africa Raiders put on a display of running rugby that had the home side on the back foot from the start.

Coach Andre Houston was excited by the way his forwards were working for every opportunity and how his backs were running deep and wide. The culmination of a year’s training was showing Moranbah a style of rugby they had no answers for and at the half time break, mama Africa raiders had a very handy 52-0 lead.

The scoreboard may have shown a commanding lead to the visitors, but Moranbah were not going to give up easily, especially at home for their last game of the season. Raiders were still in command of the game but by the end of it, the men in green had only put 33 extra points on the board. Moranbah had stepped up a notch and made the going tougher. A big congratulations to the entire playing squad, coaches, and supporters of the Mama Africa Raiders to finish the regular season as undefeated minor premiers, running out victors over Moranbah 85-5. A bye weekend on August 27 leads the team into the preliminary finals to be held at Whitsunday Sportspark on Saturday, September 3.

This is going to be a special day for Whitsunday rugby as the women’s team will play, as well as three senior men’s games.

Mama Africa Raiders have spent almost two seasons undefeated, and to end the season that way they’ll need the community’s support

There will be face painting and a jumping castle available for the kids as well as the

Raiders Sponsors Day event, food and drinks available all afternoon.

Player points on the day went to the tireless Shanun Naske, three points, always evasive Enelaki Faataape two points, and the speedster Rhys Ward one point. Contributed with thanks to Craig Spence

Alex Brooks and Cody Fowler

Senior Men’s player Mitchell Healey

AFL

Whitsunday Sea Eagles teams travelled to Mackay over the weekend to take part in the first round of 2022 AFLQ Mackay Finals. Starting off with Sea Eagles Senior Men, who had a tight contest against the Mackay Magpies in the Elimination Final on Sunday.

Sea Eagles Through to Preliminary Finals

Under 17s Qualifying Final saw Sea Eagles take on North Mackay Saints in the top of the table clash.

After a tough battle through the first quarter from both teams the Sea Eagles came out firing in the second term to push to a 28-point lead at half time. Magpies flipped the tables in the third quarter, seeing Sea Eagles concede four goals. The final term saw a tussle to the finish, with the Whitsunday side holding on and winning 52–45, securing their place in the Preliminary Final.

U12 Celebrating that they’ll be heading further through the finals this year In a determined and gritty effort, the Under 17s were just unable to get on top of the Saints throughout the game, losing 23 – 44. The side still have the chance to appear in the Final taking on the Swarks at Harrup Park this week. Sea Eagles Under 14s battled it out in the Elimination Final against Bakers Creek Tigers taking out the win 50 – 18 earning a Preliminary Final appearance. And in a nail biter Elimination Final, the Sea Eagles Under 12s came home by three points in the dying seconds against the North Mackay Saints, winning out 20 – 17. Both teams battled it out right, but Ollie Hardy’s late goal proved the difference, sending the Whitsunday side to the Preliminary Final.

Saturday, September 3, Sea Eagles Senior Men, Under 17s, Under 14s and Under 12s all play in the Preliminary Finals at Harrup Park from 8am, with Senior Men 1:50pm. Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Sea Eagles

AIRLIE BEACH DARTS

DARTS

Round 19 was the final round of league darts in this seasons Premier League campaign, and it didn’t disappoint. Earlier in the week, Lorraine Woods had to defeat Ross Gallichan to avoid the Wooden Spoon in her first season of premier league darts, but unfortunately her close friend had other ideas, as Ross was happy to inflict some heartache on Lorraine, dishing out a 7/4 defeat. Fourth place was hotly contested between Andy Peel and Dom Friend. Andy had to beat Joe Wilson and hope that Jamie Woods could do him a favour by defeating Dom in the other fixture.

Jamie held up his end of the bargain by defeating Dom 7/4, both men hitting 180’s apiece in that game, but Andy suffered an agonising 7/5 loss to Joe. Jamie Maher held on to his second place in this year’s league with a 7/1 victory over Seumas Rose, who finished in seventh place this season. Kameron Reason left it too late with his 7-nil win over Aaron Paull, Aaron holds on to the last remaining finals spot in eighth place at the expense of Kameron.

Nathan O’Hara had a solid 7/2 win over Gary Robbie but followed that up with a 7/2 loss to Alan Green. That win for Alan rounds up this year’s top 8 finalists.

Kameron Reason, Gary Robbie, Nathan O’Hara and Ross Gallichan will all contest the Consolation Finals Series - The Hetlock Cup. The Premier League is sponsored by Mika Airlie and Whitsunday Tattooing. Thank you for supporting us. Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher

Nathan O’Hara will compete for this seasons inaugural Hetlock Cup.

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