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New fishing quotas that were introduced on July 1 have dramatically reduced the amount of mackerel permitted to be extracted by commercial and recreational fishers in the Whitsundays.

Most significantly impacted is the local mack-

erel fishing industry which has had their quota reduced from 600 tonnes to just 165 tonnes for the 2023 fishing season.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries said that the decision was made to “ensure recovery of Spanish mackerel stocks” that have

dipped below 17 per cent of the estimated original biomass.

But local seafood restaurateur, Kev Collins, said that the new rules will be “Armageddon” for the fishing industry and that local Mackerel stocks are, in fact, plentiful.

WHITSUNDAY REGIONAL COUNCIL RELEASE BALANCED, BACK-TO-BASICS BUDGET

Kevin Collins owner of Fish D’vine in Airlie Beach, Trevor Draper, Mackerel Fisherman of 52 years and Matt Calder owner of Fishi, a fresh seafood supplier. Photo credit: Rachael Smith

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Hi Everyone,

It’s great to be back in the Whitsundays after a week in the snow – it’s always exciting going on holiday, especially skiing, but returning home and seeing the sparkling blue sea always reminds me how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world.

It was my first time skiing the Australian Ski Fields and the first time my six-year-old son had put on a pair of skis. We enrolled him in a full-day ski-club lesson, after which he returned excited and triumphant, his teacher saying he had done a wonderful job on the magic carpet kiddie slope. The following day, however, we needed to get him up the chair lift for the slightly longer, but equally flat, kiddie run. Faced with this new challenge and outside his comfort zone, he was adamant he would not go up the chair lift. The more I insisted, the more he started to cry until a full-blown meltdown ensued.

We then spent 10 minutes with me looking like the worst mum in the world trying to drag a terrified child up the lift.

Eventually, we stepped out of the thickening crowd and took a breath.

After much thought I told him that if he ever wanted to see technology again for the rest of his life, he would be coming up the chair lift with me right now.

I have to admit it was not my proudest moment, but it worked.

Within seconds I could see the fear of losing technology give way to resigned fate and the next thing I knew, he had allowed me to help him put his skis back on.

A minute later we were on the lift. Ten minutes later I had him between my legs skiing gently down the mountain. An hour later he was in front of me whizzing down the slope by himself, singing a song and asking to go again and again. It was one of the best days of my life.

Rach

“Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life” (Robin Sharma)

Community minded local Greg Smith hosted a Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea last Thursday.

Taking place at Fitness Venue in Cannonvale, and servicing people pre and post workout and other community members, the morning tea saw over 30 people attend, raising $675 between monetary donations and fundraising for the donated raffle.

The Whitsundays Lions donated the big raffle basket, full of goodies including biscuits, chocolates, and self-care items, with the Whitsunday Quota Club and Tropix Photography also donating raffle prizes.

Guests were welcomed with a massive array of sweet and savoury treats, tea, coffee, and a few rounds of trivia to round out the morning.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is Cancer Council’s annual fundraising appeal, where money donated goes towards three central pillars - research,

support, and prevention.

Research investment has increased survival rates of 49 per cent in the 1980s to 69 per cent today.

Due to donations gathered from Biggest Morning Teas, Australia and the Cancer Council is set to be the first country to completely eliminate cervical cancer by as early as 2028.

Cancer Council supports the close to 150,000 Australians currently living with cancer, by providing practical and emotional support via the help line, funding accommodation, transporting patients and their carers to treatment, and offering financial and legal advice to people affected by cancer.

The third last pillar of donations is funding prevention campaigns as one third of cancers are preventable. These campaigns include SunSmart Schools, Bowel Cancer Screening, Anti-Smoking Campaigns and Cervical Cancer Screening.

Big turnout for community Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser.

Photo credit: Bronte Hodge

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Crime Scourge In Cannonvale

In the last two months, 12 businesses in Cannonvale have been robbed in a crime wave that is uncharacteristic for this usually quiet and peaceful Whitsunday suburb.

The latest in this series of community break-ins took place at Ride Whitsunday, located on Shute Harbour Road, two kilometres from the Paluma Road-Abell Road intersection in Cannonvale, on Sunday, July 2.

The alleged perpetrators smashed their way through the front entrance, breaking through the glass door allegedly using a brick or a rock, which was possibly taken from the garden bed outside the business.

Over $16,000 worth of equipment was stolen from the premise, including smith cycling eyewear, cash, personal items and two bikes.

A spokesperson from the business said they were devastated by the break-in.

“We have good (CCTV) footage of them, but they’re fully clothed with no skin showing,” he explained.

The morning after the robbery, the staff were not able to leave the building, as the locks had been destroyed.

“We can’t lock up,” the team member explained.

“We’ll be trying to clean up and organise and then try and track down the bikes.”

One of the stolen bikes is an Ascent Pulse 29 in Jet Black, and the other is a Turbo Kenevo SL Comp, a $10,499 e-bike that is currently not operational and cannot be used until turned on at another dealership.

Tasty Chinese, located on Shute Harbour Road, just metres from the Whitsunday Police Station, was another victim early last week, with only minor damage caused and a big clean-up for staff.

“We didn’t lose anything, just a mess,” said a Tasty Chinese team member.

These two incidents are the latest in a string of robberies that include nine business break-ins in the Carlo Drive industrial estate at the start of June and two separate additional break-ins at the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, just weeks apart.

Whitsunday Police arrested a 29-year-old Cannonvale woman as part of Operation Mackay Irving, on June 10, and she was later charged with 32 offences, relating to break-ins and attempted break-ins at businesses and other properties.

However, the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre was subject to another break in last week, resulting in damage to exterior doors and office locks.

The crime wave does not seem to be limit-

90 STRANDED PASSENGERS Spend Night At Whitsunday Airport

Almost one hundred passengers were left stranded at Whitsunday Coast Airport on Tuesday evening after their Jetstar flight was cancelled due to an engineering issue.

With limited local accommodation options due to already high occupancy rates over the school holidays, the passengers were left with nowhere to stay.

Fortunately, our local community-owned and Council-operated airport were able to provide them with a “safe and dry” place to stay for the night.

Whitsunday Coast Airport Manager, Craig Turner, said that he and his team were on-hand until 1am Tuesday night and returned at 6am to assist passengers. “It was an unfortunate situation, but our priority was to ensure that people were looked after in a safe and controlled environment,” he said.

“Our only focus was to lessen the impact on visitors, we just went into fix-it mode, offering free water and help with anything they needed.”

The Airport Café, Taste Whitsundays, was open until 11pm that evening and re-

opened at 6am to serve coffee and breakfast rolls.

Airport security was also extended overnight.

“The whole team – from the café to the cleaners and security staff – I am so proud of all of them,” said Mr Turner.

“There are two ways to look at a situation and collectively we banded together to make the best of it.”

A Jetstar statement said they had been unable to fly in an engineer to fix the problem on the plane that evening due to bad weather.

When they realised passengers were stranded, Jetstar said they put on a special flight that night to try to fly passengers who couldn’t find accommodation to Brisbane.

Unfortunately, this flight was unable to land in Proserpine due to fog.

By midday on Wednesday the majority of passengers had checked into flights and Mr Turner said he anticipated everyone would be able to transit from the airport over the course of the day.

ed to businesses however, with some Cannonvale residents taking to social media to vent frustrations and keep other residents informed of seemingly ill-intentioned trespassers on their property in the early hours of the morning.

One such post shared a clear image of a man walking onto private property at 3.33am and prompted others to share similar footage, potentially of the same individual visiting their home earlier in the week.

This post has been inundated with other residents sharing similar experiences.

“My car got broken into last night in Delo-

raine area – apartments! Keep an eye out,” said one post.

“I have had two break-ins and two small things stolen from my house in Cannonvale over the last couple of months. It’s horrible knowing that while you sleep, people are peering into your house. The police are trying to find some serial thief. At least they are patrolling, trying to catch the people,” shared another.

Police urge residents to remain vigilant and keep a record of any details, including descriptions of people and vehicles, times, and locations, in order to provide an accurate report for police.

Colour your home GARDEN POTS

Image captured on a home security system of a trespasser at a Cannonvale home. Photo source: Facebook

The investigation into the cause of the light aircraft accident that killed a young couple in the Whitsundays has been discontinued.

22-year-old Rhiley Kuhrt and his pregnant 24-year-old wife, Maree, left Natal Downs Station for a private flight to the Lakeside Airpark, south of the Whitsundays, in a Piper Cherokee single-engine light aircraft on April 2.

Their aircraft crashed during an adverse weather event on steep terrain at the Clarke Ranges near Proserpine, with no survivors.

A report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) was published on Tuesday.

It stated that the “aircraft departed in good weather for visual flight, but flew into poor conditions, including low cloud around the Clarke Ranges”.

The report also revealed that Mr Kuhrt did not hold an aeroplane pilot’s licence (either a Recreational Pilot Licence or Private Pilot Licence) required to conduct the flight.

Upon this basis, the ATSB said the investigation has been discontinued.

The ATSB reminds the public about the importance of completing the correct training to ensure full safety measures are taken with an understanding of how navigate adverse weather conditions.

“This accident highlights the importance of following the standards for the operation and maintenance of aircraft to ensure the safety of flight,” said ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell said. “It further demonstrates that weather continues to remain one of the most significant causes of accidents in general aviation.”

Across the Whitsundays, Australian Defence Force (ADF) operation Talisman Sabre 2023 will take to the air, performing a series of tactical flying activities.

From July 21 to August 4, residents should be aware of increased flight traffic, particularly military helicopters, including heavy lift with slung loads, and unmanned aerial drones which will be completing low-level tactical flying operations.

This will result is wake turbulence and loud noises and may spook animals.

The Proserpine Aerodrome and Lindeman Island are also expected to have military personnel participate in parachuting exercises between July 21 and July 30, in the cover of darkness.

The Bloomsbury Lakeside Airpark aerodrome will be restricted from civilian use, with the airspace stretching above Bloomsbury to Midge Point being used

for tactical flying operations, for select times between July 25 to July 28.

Talisman Sabre Take To The Air In Whitsunday Training Operation Light Aircraft Crash: Investigation Discontinued

Individuals with aircrafts have been advised to have their radar transponders active across the region, with either their non-discrete code or the code provided to them by an air traffic controller.

Civilian aircrafts are instructed to promptly provide identification when radio requested.

Talisman Sabre 2023 is a part of an ADF tactical operation used for training of military personnel, in logistics activities, amphibious landings, land and ground force

manoeuvres, air combat and maritime operations.

The township of Bowen hosts a large part of the personnel; however, the training operation includes activities and movements across the region.

Backpacker Visa Changes: Workforce Shortage Concerns

BY RACHAEL SMITH

New regulations for a Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa came into place on July 1 and Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox MP, says he is concerned how it will impact the agricultural sector.

Currently 80 per cent of the harvest labour force in horticulture consist of WHM visa holders and there are more than 137,000 backpackers in Australia on this visa who are providing valuable labour across multiple sectors, including hospitality, tourism, and agriculture.

As of July 1, the cost of the WHM visa increased from $130 to $640, making it the highest visa fee of its kind in the world. The Government is also considering reducing the WHM visa to one-year and removing any regional work requirements.

Mr. Willcox said towns like Bowen, Ayr, and Home Hill rely on backpackers following the harvest trail to work in essential in-

dustries and support small businesses by spending their money locally.

“To ensure my region can feed the nation, backpackers are essential in getting our crops picked,” he said.

“By making the Working Holiday Maker visa almost five times more expensive it will discourage backpackers from coming to Australia, which means fewer workers helping out in agriculture and hospitality jobs and fewer visitors supporting our tourism businesses.

“If Labor reduce the backpacker visa to just one year and remove the regional work requirements it will devastate our local economy as well as other regional economies around the country.

“We love backpackers in Dawson and the Coalition supports our successful Working Holiday Maker program.”

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Andrew Willcox is concerned changes to the Working Holiday Visa will impact the agricultural workforce. Photo supplied

Australian Defence Force training exercise Talisman Sabre taking full use of Whitsunday region. Photo supplied

This week friends, family and the broader Airlie Beach community are remembering a spirited champion of the region, who tirelessly worked for the greater good, most notably in his over 40 years’ service to the Rotary Club and as one of the first Cruise Ship Ambassadors.

John Wilson Powell sadly passed away late last month, and almost a hundred people attended his funeral at the VMR in Cannonvale on Monday where his rich and fulfilling life was celebrated by all. He was remembered as a remarkable husband to his wife Gill and an amazing father, grandfather, and friend.

Born in Melbourne in 1941 John lived half his life in Victoria, joining the bank straight out of school before finding his niche in selling curtains and soft furnishings. He married Jo when he was 23 and they had three children: Mandy, Simon, and Melissa.

John’s ambitious spirit and deep interest in the local community were evident from an early age. He founded the Viewbank Progress Association, tirelessly working alongside the Local Government to ensure that essential infrastructure, such as kindergartens, maternal health centres, and schools, were established for the betterment of the area.

In 1974, he ran for and won a seat in the

City of Heidelberg’s Local Government, his tenure as a city councillor was marked by unwavering dedication to the betterment of Heidelberg, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of its residents.

In 1977, while still in his thirties, John ran for Mayor and was successful in his bid. He went on to spend many happy years wholeheartedly engaged in the responsibilities his role entailed, embracing every event and opportunity to connect with the community.

In 1985, John married his second wife Dot and together with Dot’s children, they joined the Victorian migration north and decided to create a new life in Airlie Beach.

Here, John purchased Airlie Soft Furnishings which he worked successfully until he retired.

He also owned The Men’s Den and Le Mignon CAFÉ as well as other businesses.

In 2000 John met his third wife Gill and as he used to say: “he saved the best for last”.

John knew she was the one after their first dance at the Bastille Ball at Panache and the couple were married in 2004, inseparable for the last 19 years.

Always engaged and vocal within the community John’s impact in Airlie Beach extended far beyond his business endeavours.

He earned the affectionate nickname Mr Microphone, always eager to be at the forefront of making a difference. He assumed prestigious roles such as President of the Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce, Councillor for the Shire of Whitsunday, and Area Captain for the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census.

Additionally, he took on responsibilities as Conference Chairman and Coordinator of District 9550 for Rotary Conferences.

In recent years, John volunteered at Vinnies and whenever a cruise ship docked in town, John would don his blue and white shirt to be there to greet the passengers. He proudly became the first person to welcome and greet passengers from around the world.

One of the most memorable moments in John’s life was witnessing his children’s marriages: Mandy to Steve, Simon to Dorris, and Melissa to Simon.

From these unions, his beloved grandchildren Ally, Mikayla, Josh, Harry, and Charlotte were born.

For the fourth year, the Whitsunday Police force have hosted their Coffee with a Cop at the Whitsunday Plaza, on Wednesday July 5.

With a smaller scale event compared to last years, members of the community were offered complimentary coffee and could have a chat with a local cop, asking all their pressing questions to the boys in blue.

“We use this time to remind the community that we are people too, we’re not scary,” explained Sergeant Billy Li. “We’re here to help the community, and we want to be present as much as we can.”

Police officers on site included Sargent Billy Li and Sergeant Nathan Blaine and various general duties officers who were eager to answer any and all questions and engage

with the community.

The officers were grilled on the recent crime spree, general policing issues, and shift routines, as well as thanked for their service.

Whitsunday PCYC also made an appearance, with Braking the Cycle Coordinator Declan Coull and Get Set For Work Coordinator Scott Lynch ready to share their programs to Whitsunday youth.

In particular, the Get Set For Work program is a new initiative for the PCYC, aiding youth aged between 15 and 19 to gain qualifications, skills and support to find employment, and it is set to begin on Monday, July 10.

Plans for the 2024 iteration of Coffee With A Cop are already underway.

The boys in blue set up shop in Whitsunday Plaza, to engage with local community. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge

World First Procedure Helping Scan Patients At Bowen Hospital

Asmall community like Bowen was perfectly suited for senior CT radiographer Jaegeun Shin, who jumped at the opportunity to relocate to the town last September.

Better known as Jack, he is making a massive impact to patients and their medical care, helping position Bowen Hospital in the top 25 per cent of low radiation dose facilities in all of Australia.

He has also been instrumental with the hospital CT and clinical team taking the world first project of combining radiation dose reduction and the change of cannula size.

“We have a lot of elderly patients in Bowen,” Jack said.

“For a few reasons their skin is very fragile, and it can be difficult to cannulate, specially in cancer and chemotherapy patients.

“We found we can put a smaller cannula in, use less contrast dye at a slower flow rate and still get high quality images with much less discomfort for our patients.”

Since this change in procedure, the radiographer said that patients were no longer experiencing side effects such as nausea, vomiting, skin rashes and swelling.

Whitsundays At All Time Visitor High

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.

“We had an 86-year-old oncology patient who said to us ‘this is the best experience I’ve had in CT’,” explained Jack.

“She has had a lot of scans done previously, so that was actually a great compliment for the hospital.

“Since starting this protocol, using a smaller cannula with a slower flow rate and less contrast dye, we’ve never had these symptoms since.”

The Whitsundays region has seen unprecedented visitor growth, when compared with 2019 statistics.

Results gathered from the National Visitor Survey (NVS) for the year ending March 2023 showed massive growth and expenditure of visitors to the area.

Most impressive, the area has seen an increase of 41.4 per cent increase over three years, from 2019, and a visitor expenditure of $1.6 billion from 2022 till March this year.

According to the NVS, 59.6 per cent were interstate visitors, with 46 per cent being from New South Wales.

Big numbers brings big spending, with each visitor spending an average of $1,842 each while here, up 24 per cent, and staying on average for five and a half nights, compared to the previous four and a half

nights from the year before.

This means people are staying in the region longer and spending more money on services, attractions, and activities.

Tourism Whitsundays CEO Rick Hamilton is thrilled with the results.

“These remarkable records in visitor expenditure and interstate visitation underscore The Whitsundays’ status as an unmatched holiday destination,” he said.

“Further to the records, for the first time since 2020, we have international visitor numbers.

“The region has welcomed 36,000 visitors, mostly from the UK and Europe, in the first quarter of 2023.

“These numbers show us that the international demand for The Whitsundays is strong, and we expect that demand to continue to grow in coming months.”

WATER BILLING OPTIONS

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.

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.

how do i know if i should move to the 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.

After gaining invaluable skills in the big city, Jack Shin moved to Bowen to aid patients. Photo supplied

2022-23 has seen unprecedented growth in visitors to the area. Photo supplied

Chamber

Councillor Column With Councillor Jan

Clifford

Allan Milostic, President of the Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to FY 2024. It’s full steam ahead in the Whitsundays with visitors flocking to the region over school holiday. And the weather has generally cooperated with a spectacular Whitsunday winter!

Full steam ahead as Chamber advocacy over the last few weeks includes preparing members for new industrial relations changes that have come into effect, skilled workforce shortages and visa pathways, the regions housing crisis, and local precinct infrastructure -- particularly trying to mitigate negative publicity on Airlie Beach’s main street.

Our support for the establishment of a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) continues and we are delighted to have Marny Bowman from the Department of Home Affairs appearing at our next event to provide information for employers.

Additionally, coinciding with the Chamber’s involvement in a couple of consultations on the region’s housing crisis, we have released our policy paper which sets out a number of recommendations that urge all levels of government to take prompt action to foster a thriving business environment while addressing the critical housing needs of the community

A key purpose of the Chamber is to advocate on critical issues on behalf of our

members and the Whitsunday business community more broadly. Our advocacy work ensures we deal, negotiate, and participate in any forum that gets our message across on behalf of our members. Please visit the Advocacy page on the Chamber’s website for updates on our advocacy priorities.

In May we launched our Vision for the Whitsundays research and advocacy project. Later this month, we will be releasing news of how you can have your say on what the future could look like and what we need to do now to future proof tomorrow. You will be able to participate by either making a formal submission to the project, completing a short online survey, or registering to attend an interactive roundtable discussion. Make sure you are registered via our website to receive Chamber news and updates.

Soon we will be revealing the Chamber’s new 5-year strategy, an ambitious plan to drive sustainable business growth and connectivity throughout the Whitsunday region. Please join us at our Thursday 13 July event in Proserpine to hear of these plans, initiatives, and the launch of our new membership offerings that aim to support local business growth and success. Our July event is open to all and you can register today on our website or by contacting the Chamber team on admin@ whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au

WCouncil adopted their 2023-24 Budget last Friday and our priority as Councillors was to maintain essential services with minimal rate rises for our residents.

Against the backdrop of these rising costs and inflation sitting above six per cent, we have been able to keep the rate rise to a minimum, with an average increase in general rates for residential owner occupiers of two per cent.

Council will also continue to provide one of the most generous pensioner rates concessions in Queensland.

Ratepayers experiencing financial hardship may seek assistance under Council’s Rate Relief due to Hardship Policy.

Highlights of Council’s 2023/24 capital works program include commencing construction on a new $3.5 million waste cell at Kelsey Creek, $2.4 million towards upgrading infrastructure at our regional airports including our award-winning Whitsunday Coast Airport, $11.4 million on stormwater drainage, roads and footpath infrastructure which includes, Stage 2 of the Bicentennial Walkway and gravel road re-sheeting on our unsealed network.

Council plays a key role in assisting local community and sporting groups across the region and at last week’s Ordinary Council meeting in Bowen, financial support was approved for a range of community events and Sport & Recreation Grants were approved for seven local sporting

clubs.

We approved $1,500 to the Collinsville Lions Club to host a weekly Community BBQ for the third year in a row to welcome travellers at the Collinsville RV Park during the peak tourism season. Sponsorship of $2,500 was approved to assist the Springlands Campdraft Association with their annual campdraft event on July 21-23.

The popular Collinsville Bacon Busters was awarded sponsorship of $2,500 to assist the Collinsville State High School P&C with their annual event on Saturday 19 August 2023.

Sport & Recreation Club Grants were approved for the following recipients: Cannonvale Kyokushin Karate Club Inc. $5,500; Proserpine Rugby League Football Club Inc. $3,000; Bowen Football Association $3,000; Proserpine Bowls Club Inc. $1,500; Collinsville Golf Club Inc. $1,500; Whitsunday Regional Endurance Riders Association Inc. $1,000. Funding of $20,000 under Council’s Sport & Recreation Facility Management Grant was awarded to Proserpine Junior Sporting Complex Association.

From the end of July 2023, aviation fuel/AVGAS will be available at the Bowen Aerodrome!

This welcome addition to the aerodrome will allow general aviators, aeroclub members and aircraft providing ag spraying to conveniently refuel on-site.

Whitsunday Regional Council owns and manages Whitsunday Coast Airport, as well as three smaller aerodromes (Bowen, Collinsville, and Mount Coolon). This initiative to offer aviation fuel at the Bowen Aerodrome marks the start of an increased commercial focus on our smaller regional

airports, adding value to these assets whilst also developing regional access and providing extra value to our community.

Check out the Whitsunday Coast Airport Facebook page and Instagram for all the latest news on our airports and aerodromes.

On July 22, Proserpine Historical Museum is launching a new display, Women of the Whitsundays. This display acknowledges women, past and present, who have made significant contributions to the community and the celebration fittingly coincides with the centenary of the local Country Women’s Association.

Our early pioneering women were quite remarkable, yet it is a sad reality that the significant contribution they made to the community was often underestimated and certainly undervalued.

• They married young, had large families, and often died in their forties.

• They lived in slab huts with dirt floors and cooked on an outside open fire.

• They often contended with epidemics of measles, whooping cough and infantile paralysis when doctors were few and far between.

• They milked, churned butter and baked bread; they raised chickens and grew vegetables; they preserved fruit – to reduce bills.

• They were good managers, combining home duties with various social activities such as church groups, the hospital sewing group, Red Cross, and the Ambulance Association.

• Many were active and essential members of the business community.

• And they also worked beside the men in

the fields cutting and planting cane. One such early female settler was Mary Adelaide Atkinson.

This incredibly tough and resilient pioneer was born in 1862 in the small village of Millom in Cumberland, England.

In her early twenties, she travelled to Australia on her own on the immigrant boat “Shannon”.

As she suffered ill health, it was thought that Australia’s climate would be suitable for her.

But that was not where her journey ended.

In 1888, she married Robert Atkinson in Roma, Queensland.

They lived and worked in the Adavale area for some years before hearing of the opening up of sugarcane lands in Northern Queensland.

The pull of opportunities for a better life were strong so they decided to chance their fortunes in this emerging industry.

In about 1900, Robert, Mary and six children began the long journey north.

Two horse-drawn drays and some extra horses carried the family’s possessions. Chickens were slung in cages under the drays.

Five or six goats that provided milk were driven along by the children.

It was an arduous journey along bush tracks.

Robert’s short-term jobs on stations along the route replenished the coffers and the children were able to attend school or join station children in lessons.

Otherwise, Mary taught them what she could manage.

The hardships encountered are best illustrated by the fact that Mary was pregnant during most of the journey of about three years and lost three babies along the way. Such sadness, a lack of medical assistance and related support as well as the isolation suffered particularly by Mary was typical of this era and the women pioneers. Mary’s strength was also demonstrated in that she rarely rode on the drays throughout the entire journey – pregnant or not.

Upon their eventual arrival, in Strathdickie, the hardship continued.

A slab hut was built, and the land had to be totally cleared, cultivated, and planted. With few tools and no machinery these tasks were hard physical work and Mary helped whenever she could.

When their sons enlisted and went to war, the farm was sold.

Mary moved to Chapman Street opposite where the Whitsunday Doctors’ Service operates today.

During her life, she was an active and well-respected midwife in the district. She opened her home as a nursing home to attend to mothers in confinement.

In all, Mary herself had borne eleven children.

Mary was a true pioneer; a caring woman with a strong spirit; determined, resourceful and resilient.

She died in Proserpine on 29th April 1944 and is buried in the Proserpine cemetery. We salute you Mary Adelaide Atkinson. Story and photo courtesy Proserpine Historical Museum.

Mary Atkinson

CASSIE HEASLIP

KATE BEVILAQUA

JASMINE BROWN

Sugar For Success Glenn Clarke On The Land For

Four Generations

Traditional Owners Assist Reef Protection

Weekly production figures

ocal marine operators have been working alongside Traditional Owners on the latest Tourism Reef Protection Initiative funded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).

Living on the family farm was always on the cards for Glenn Clarke, a born and bred Proserpine local. Now four generations on the Glen Isla, just west of Proserpine township, Glenn has been growing and harvesting sugar cane for coming on 40 years now, since taking over operations from his father.

“The family moved here around 1921, from Conway way,” he explained.

Since then, the family has acquired 130 hectares of cane farming land, with Glenn usually harvesting between nine and 10 tons of sugar cane each year.

“This year is shaping to be a good crop too,” he said.

“I wouldn’t say a bumper crop but definitely a good one. The rain we’re getting at the moment is welcome, but we can’t get too much.”

Over the years, Glenn’s farm has faced increased hardships, including being almost

completely flattened during Cyclone Debbie in 2017.

Nurturing the crop back to good health, he has seen much harvest success in coming years, and fosters a nature to help other cane farmers in the region.

Acting as the Chairman for the Proserpine branch of CANEGROWERS Board of Directors, Glenn often communicates with local sugar mills, including Wilmar and ensures the best for CANEGROWERS members.

He initially took on the Chairman position 10 years ago and has been a member of CANEGROWERS for 23 years now, and he isn’t slowing down any time soon.

“We look out for our members. We’re elected on to the board by our members, so we have to look out for them, and make sure everything is pointing in the right direction.”

Glenn is joined with his wife, who is a real estate agent for Ray White Real Estate.

The Reefsearch Team at Red Cat have been surveying 12 sites around the Whit-

sundays in collaboration with Traditional Owners and Descendants of the Ngaro, Gia, and Juru people of the Whitsundays Region.

Wilmar Sugar Proserpine Mill

production figures

“Being able to bring them to the sites and reconnect with their land has been nothing but incredible,” said a Red Cat team member.

Weekly production figures

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.

Cane variety performance for region

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Throughput for the week was 75,960 tonnes, which was more than 3,000 tonnes above budget. Factory performance has been improving noticeably week by week. The biggest disruptions during week three were caused by issues with the lime system and liquor ups.

With school holidays still under way across Queensland, we urge parents and guardians to remind their children about the dangers of playing on or near the cane rail network.

Throughput for the week was 75,960 tonnes, which was more than 3,000 tonnes above budget. Factory performance has been improving noticeably week by week. The biggest disruptions during week three were caused by issues with the lime system and liquor ups. CCS results are also trending around half a unit above budget, at 13.21. The highest CCS sample was 15.65 from a rake of ratoon Q183 in the Lethebrook productivity district.

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

Jed Page Cane Supply Manager Proserpine Region

CCS results are also trending around half a unit above budget, at 13.21. The highest CCS sample was 15.65 from a rake of ratoon Q183 in the Lethebrook productivity district.

Jed Page Cane Supply Manager Proserpine Region

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.

With school holidays still under way across Queensland, we urge parents and guardians to remind their children about the dangers of playing on or near the cane rail network

Wilmar Sugar, Proserpine Mill, Week 3, ending 2 July 2023

Proserpine local sugar cane farmer, Glenn Clarke, has been in the business for 40 years now.

Photo credit: Bronte Hodge

New Fishing Quotas Cripple Industry

BY RACHAEL SMITH

“There’s Mackerel everywhere – they’re like fleas on a dog!” said Mr Collins.

“The truth is they get extra brownie points with UNESCO if they reduce quotas – they simply don’t want an extractive industry in a national park.

“They have an agenda which is to get rid of commercial fishing by cutting quotas.”

Mr Collins states that 33 per cent of the Marine Park has been a green zone since 2004 and that they were told this zoning was intended to bring the biomass back up to 100 per cent.

“It’s been 19 years! – How can it still be at 17 per cent?” he said.

“Mackerel are a common fish and the evidence used to create this 17 per cent has already been debunked.”

Mr Collins refers to a recent independent report by the Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) which he says found Mackerel stocks to be plentiful.

Trevor Draper, who has been a Mackerel fisherman in the area for 52 years said that there are plenty of fish out there, but they are not allowed to go anywhere near them.

“I’ve just about given up fighting as we’ve never won anything – there are plenty of Mackerel out there, but they are all in the green zones and we are not allowed any-

where near them,” he explains.

“These new rules have hit like a bomb –every one of the reasons they are using are a blatant lie, there is not one word of truth in any of it.”

Mr Collins added that there are other areas where sustainable commercial fishing takes place – he cited Indonesia where a similar size area to the Whit sundays has been fished and replenished naturally for generations without harsh quotas.

“They are the same size as us and are con sistently taking 12,000 tonnes of Spanish Mackerel,” he said.

“They’ve been collecting data since 1992 and they still have enough.”

While the Mackerel industry is impacted now, Mr Collins warns that other types of fishing will soon follow.

“They are going to ban all in-shore netting by November as well,” he said.

“This means we won’t have any local Barramundi, Whiting, Brim, or Mangrove Jacks.

“I refuse to serve imported fish in my restaurant, so we are having to completely review the way we operate.

“We have lost 12 million serves of fish a

year with these new rules!”

Mr Collins states that the reason for the in-shore netting ban does not make sense.

“They say that the nets are a threat to the dugongs, turtles and hammerheads, but last year they made a rule that fishers have to stay with their net,” he explains.

“That way, if a turtle gets stuck, they can let them out.”

“All these decisions are for the Green votes and the city seats – no-one is thinking about lost jobs and our local history which

is also going to be lost.”

With the trade becoming increasingly unviable, there are less and less people starting out as Mackerel fishers and those that are already in the industry are left with redundant licences, challenging quotas and wasted investments.

“I feel sorry for the young guys – poor buggers – trying to make this work these days there is no compensation, and the licences? – who knows what they are worth?” said Mr Draper.

Tourist Winched From Remote Reef

ANew Zealand man, who became unwell whilst snorkelling, was airlifted to safety from Hardy Reef last week and taken to Mackay Base Hospital in a stable condition.

The 59-year-old man had been swimming at the popular tourist destination which is located 80km north-east of Airlie Beach. At about 1pm on Thursday, June 30, the man reportedly became unwell after returning to the vessel and alerted the crew who made the 000 call.

The crew were instructed to transfer the ill man by tender to Reefworld for further medical assistance.

RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter was then despatched with a doctor and Critical Care Paramedic on board.

It flew direct to a floating pontoon at Har-

dy Reef, not far from Reefworld. The chopper hovered overhead as the medical team, including a paramedic and rescue crewman, were winched down onto the pontoon and then transferred to Reefworld by boat to assess the patient.

The helicopter continued to orbit Hardy Reef as the medical team worked to stabilise and relocate the patient to the floating pontoon by boat in order to prepare for a winch.

Within 20 minutes of arrival at scene, the paramedic and patient were winched up into the helicopter in an ARV (Air Rescue Vest) off the pontoon, followed after by the rescue crewman.

The patient was flown to Mackay Base Hospital arriving just before 4pm in a stable condition.

Spanish Mackerel quotas for commercial fishers have been reduced from 600 tonnes to 160 tonnes this season. Stock image supplied

Stay Safe With A Security System

Statistically, your home is more likely to be broken into in the warmer months, so winter is the perfect time to consider investing in crime-busting measures to protect house and home.

Stay alert with sensor lights

Sensor and motion detection lights are a fantastic way of having security without spending the big bucks.

Often, having a motion light will deter would-be thieves, by thinking that someone is awake in the home, therefore increasing the risk.

Protect with a screen door

This one is too simple.

Having that one extra layer of a screen door on the front door just means no one can barge into the home when you answer the door.

Be safe with a deadbolt protector

Having a deadbolt is already one sure deterrent for thieves but having a deadbolt protector is a simple measure that stops anyone who attempts to pick the lock into your home.

Sliding over the deadlock, the protector stops the lock from turning, simple yet extremely effective.

Here are some other no fuss tips to protect your home:

• Don’t advertise your holiday plans

• Make sure to lock up the garage, shed and side gates

• Keep temptation away, by moving your valuables away from view through windows

And if considering an extensive home security system, reach out to Lightning Comms, who look after all things security, monitoring and cameras.

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Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs

Shout out to all Whitsunday Creatives!

This July, take part in the completely free workshop ‘Arts Conversation with Emily’ and learn the key foundations needed to create a sustainable and successful creative-led business.

This free workshop covers all the intricate topics of creative business ventures including:

• Collaborating

• Diversifying income and future-proofing business

• Developing network skills and building industry connections

• Social media marketing and promotion

• Financial management

• Industry bodies and supports, and their roles.

Making sure to cover grants and business planning, workshop host Emily Murphy-O’Neill will touch on every aspect of

the business.

Emily has an extensive history in events and music management, and for the past 10 years, she has overseen a range of Aboriginal singers and songwriters, as well as curated immersive programs, created festivals, and contributed to professional development across Australia and Canada.

Emily has a thorough experience creating and leading events, working and developing communities with co-design projects, and leaving a long-lasting legacy wherever she goes.

She is particularly committed to community and community engagement, highly promoting inclusion, legacy, and diversity. These workshops work as open co-designed meeting spaces, where attendees can share thoughts and ideas, and the discussions and information can be tailored to the needs of the attendees.

WHERE: 3 Little Birds Café, 402 Shute Harbour Road

WHEN: Monday July 17, 12pm to 2.30pm

TICKETS: eventbrite.com.au

Wedding Industry Fashion Show

Later this month the wedding industry will be united, as suppliers and industry professionals come together with future brides and grooms at the inaugural Wedding Industry Networking and Fashion Show which will be held at Whisper Restaurant & Gin Bar.

The event will celebrate our thriving local wedding industry and provide couples with a unique insight into the range of specialist services we have in the region.

A highlight of the evening will be an extraordinary fashion show presented by DK Bridal, featuring stunning bridal gowns designed by local talent Dina Kristwati. The fashion show promises to unveil the latest trends in bridal couture, providing guests with an up-close and personal look at exquisite craftsmanship and artistry. The Wedding Industry Networking and

Fashion Show is brought together by a collaboration between Tourism Whitsundays and Weddings Whitsunday.

“This event is a remarkable opportunity to showcase the exceptional talents and services within our wedding community,” said Stacy Harvey, event coordinator.

“With the generous support of Tourism Whitsundays, we are excited to host an evening that will inspire, connect, and captivate attendees.”

Rick Hamilton, CEO of Tourism Whitsundays said they are thrilled to support the event.

“The collaboration between Weddings Whitsunday and Tourism Whitsundays demonstrates our dedication to showcasing the Whitsundays as a world-class wedding destination,” he said.

That Poem Again

Our flag bears the stars that blaze at night In our southern sky of blue And that little old flag in the corner, well, That’s part of our heritage, too. It’s for the English, the Scots and the Irish

Who were sent to the ends of the earth; The rogues and the schemers, the doers, and dreamers

Who gave modern Australia birth. And you who are shouting to change it You don’t seem to understand It’s the flag of our law and our language

Not the flag of a faraway land. There are plenty of people tell you, How, when our world was plunged into night, That little old flag in the corner Was the symbol of freedom and light. It doesn’t mean we owe any allegiance To a forgotten imperial dream We’ve the starts to show where we’re going

And the old flag to show where we’ve been.

Author unknown

Readers’ poetry can be emailed to bronte@mackayandwhitsundaylife. com Submissions should be in the body of the email, not as attachments.

“We look forward to an evening of celebration, inspiration, and forging lasting connections within the wedding community.”

“ELEMENTAL” (PG) 93mins. Animation/Adventure/Comedy

Follows Ember and Wade, in a city where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together.

Stars: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen

“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.

Stars: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen

“THE FLASH” (PG) 100mins. Action/Adventure

Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without superheroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.Stars: Ben Affleck, Sasha Calle, Michael Keaton

“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

12.10pm12.10pm

WHAT: Arts Conversations with Emily Murphy-O’Neill

A fashion show will be a highlight at the inaugural Wedding Industry event. Photo supplied

GIG GUIDE

Friday 7th Jul

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

• Paradiso: Mike Duff (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

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

• Grand View Hotel, Bowen: Mission Possibly (from 8pm)

Saturday 8th Jul

• The Pub: Tusk – Fleetwood Mac Tribute (2-5.30pm)

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

• Paradiso: Louis Battour (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Blake Evans (8pm-late)

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

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

Sunday 9th Jul

• Paradiso: Aaron Saxon (1-4pm)

• Grand View Hotel: Beth (2-5.30pm)

• The Pub: Tusk – Fleetwood Mac Tribute (2-5.30pm)

• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Blake Evans (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Monday 10th Jul

• KC’s: Kaeden McCarthy (8pm-late)

Tuesday 11th Jul

• KC’s: Kaeden McCarthy (8pm-late)

Wednesday 12th Jul

• KC’s: Mojo Jacket (8pm-late)

Thursday 13th Jul

• Paradiso: Aaron Saxon (6.30-9.30pm)

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

• KC’s: Mojo Jacket (8pm-late)

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One

Reprising one of his most iconic roles

Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, in another unforgettable blockbuster, set to thrill, excite, and shock audiences. In the seventh instalment of the Mission Impossible universe, audiences had high expectations, riding the high garnered from the nine-minute feature that was published months ago.

Ethan Hunt and his team face against a threat, perhaps one of the most dangerous they’ve ever faced.

The team must track down a powerful weapon, a weapon which, if it falls into the wrong hands, can destroy all of humanity. It doesn’t stop there, with shadows from Ethan’s past also threatening the team and their efforts.

The mysterious and powerful new enemy alludes the team, and Ethan must face a terrifying thought, that nothing matters more than the fate of his mission.

Drawing on real world concerns, the importance that AI plays in the story line has

WHAT'S ON

July

8 Let’s Do Latin Fundraiser, Whitsunday Sailing Club (ticketed event)

11 Are We There Yet screening at the PEC

11 Sailability Whitsundays from 9am at Whitsunday Sailing Club

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)

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

been carefully hidden away from the trailers, adding even more intrigue to the film.

Sure to feature the very best of classic Mission Impossible stunts, the new film showcases new characters that are looking likely to breathe some fresh air into the franchise.

Tom Cruise is joined by Hayley Atwell, portraying the allusive Grace. With fantastically rendered CGI and impressive cinematography, this film leaves

audiences excited and eager for the follow up instalment, Dead Reckoning Part Two, where the stakes are even greater and are sure to leave everyone gasping at the thrills and spills.

This dual-film reprise of the franchise is a fantastic way to get fans back into the cinema, eager for the film, while allowing enough time to completely film and set the story line with appropriate pacing and staging for the audience to become completely engrossed in the action.

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)

20 Morning Melodies - Jenny Wynter performing at the PEC

20 Zonta meeting at VMR

21 Garry Starr Performs Everything performing at the PEC

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)

Returning to the action and spectacle that first captured moviegoers around the world 14 years ago with the original Transformers, 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: to track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan’s past closing in, 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.

Tom Cruise is back for the seventh instalment of the Mission Impossible franchise

Legendary icons in American country and blues music, Johnny Cash and June Carter are a powerhouse couple, and highly acclaimed tribute artists, Mark and Joanne Caligiuri, who are also a loved-up couple in real life, have taken on the reins of their massive legacy and will be performing at Airlie Beach Hotel next weekend.

Hey Get Rhythm: A Tribute To Johnny Cash and June Carter blossomed from Mark and Joanne’s love of classic 1950s and 60s music, which initially drew them together in the first place.

Since 2007, Hey Get Rhythm has become a family affair, with Mark’s two sons joining the mix, with Chris on the double bass and

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Lucas on drums, and Mark’s cousin Adam Prozzo as the lead guitarist.

These ‘Man in Black’ know exactly how to entertain a crowd, bringing the ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, ‘Ring of Fire’ and the ‘City of New Orleans’ to the Airlie Beach Hotel.

‘One Piece At A Time’, Mark and Joanne will make the audience reminisce on simpler times, of ‘Sunday Morning Coming’, of ‘Daddy Sang Bass’.

They certainly ‘Help Me Make It Through’ and at the Airlie Beach Hotel is definitely looking after us.

With enigmatic, yet palpable, on-stage chemistry, Mark and Joanne bring an authentic and intimate performance of Johnny and June, often travelling across Aus-

tralia, and honouring the late legends. Every fan, young and old, will find something to love next weekend, from classic ‘The General Lee’ to ‘I’ve Been Everywhere’ and everything in between.

From accurate costuming, musicality and production quality, this distinct show is unique to the real thing and don’t be afraid to get up on stage with the legends, with Mark and Joanne big fans of audience participation, setting the scene for high-energy, high-octane fun for the whole family.

Nothing is to chance, with the ensemble bringing the very best of American country and blues, of ‘Cocaine Blues’, ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ and the ‘Ballad of a Teenage Queen’ soundtracks for the fantastic

afternoon shows.

The Airlie Beach Hotel will be looking after the audience, with the performance completely free and it is sure to be a stand out show.

Rock out the weekend the right way, in the comfort of the Airlie Beach Hotel, with one of the best classic American blues and country ensemble serenading you away into a cruisy evening in Airlie Beach.

WHAT: Hey Get Rhythm: A Tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter

WHERE: The Pub, at the Airlie Beach Hotel

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16, 2pm to 5.30pm

Carnival Rides • Eat Street

Pop-up Bar • Live Music

All Weekend!

Coral Sea Marina Resort

Night Markets

Camira Fireworks Sail

Have we got news for you!

To celebrate 55 years of the Airlie Beach Hotel, hotel members have been given some of the best chances at winning $250,000 worth of prizes, with two 2023 Toyota Corolla Ascents up for grabs.

Beginning from July 1, all you have to do is be a member of the Airlie Beach Hotel and swipe your card on eligible transactions, to go into the draw.

With easy entries, you may as well up sign up now and get as many chances as possible before the first draw!

Eligible transactions include:

- $25 food and beverage spend, in The Pub and The Bar

- $25 bottle shop spend, at any Airlie Beach Hotel Bottle Shop locations, excluding cigar, cigarette, and tobacco products

- $20 turnover on gaming machines

Prizes include food and beverage vouchers, points for your membership card, that can be redeemed with The Pub and The Bar for food and beverage purchases and the ultimate prize of two 2023 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sports Hatch in Glacier White.

Members are also able to receive additional entries by participating in special promotions on allocated days, until the end of the competition.

On draw days, members must be in the gaming room, with their member card inserted in a gaming machine.

As well as this, draws to go into the chance to win the Toyota are happening eight times a week, with the first car up for grabs on Saturday December 23, just in time for Christmas.

Coral Sea Marina Lantern Parade

Fireworks on the Foreshore Main Stage with Reece Mastin

Cruise Whitsundays Master Reef Guided Experience

Main Street Fun - street performers & entertainment

Fraser Ford Car, Truck & Bike Show

Medibank Magic Mile

Rotary & Ray White Street Parade

Beats on the Beach with Sun Salute & The Wild Sky

Loved-up couple Mark and Joanne perfectly encapsulate the essence of Johnny Cash and June Carter in this expressive and unique show

Surrounded by family, this Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute show remembers a history of the family travelling and performing together on tours

With touchingly intimate costuming and accurate vocals, Hey Get Rhythm is unlike any other Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute show. Photos supplied

Take On The Wonders Of The Whitsundays With The Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival

Set for the last weekend of July, the Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival has already exceeded predicted registrations, with a record number of athletes taking on the course.

Taking place over both days of the weekend, the triathlon festival will begin with the junior triathlon, before moving to the Enticer, Sprint, and Olympic distances, with a Corporate Teams Event on Sunday.

In particular, the Olympic Distance event will be undertaken by industry professionals, including Whitsunday Triathlon Club ambassador Caleb Nobel, 2XU champion Jarrod Osborne, the youngest Ironman winner Tim Berkel, and Radka Kahlefeldt, who boasts more than 20 Ironman 70.3 wins across the globe.

Whitsunday Triathlon Club member Dan McDonnell, overall winner of the Cairns Ironman 70.3 last month, is keen to test his ability against the professionals.

Whitsunday Triathlon Club President and race director Mick Kimpton said Airlie Beach is one of the world’s most stunning destinations and promises participants a truly unforgettable triathlon experience with unparalleled views of the Coral Sea throughout every leg of the race.

“Whether you are a seasoned triathlete or a first-time rookie, this amazing event offers a unique opportunity to test your endurance, embrace the natural beauty of the Whitsundays, and create lasting mem-

ories as competitors swim, bike and runin paradise,” Mick said.

“The athletes will start their journey with a captivating swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Coral Sea before transitioning to the bike leg, where they will be treated to awe-inspiring coastal views as they pedal along the scenic roads towards Shute Harbour while the run course on the Bicentennial Boardwalk which hugs the Coral Sea would have to be one of the most scenic anywhere in the world.”

Mick has represented Australia in multiple Triathlon Age Group Long Course events nationally and internationally and said the Airlie Beach Triathlon is not just a race, it is a celebration of community spirit and personal achievement for the competitors.

“The finishing straight red carpet is the highlight of every triathlon, and the locals are loud and proud so every finisher will be greeted by the cheers and applause of spectators, volunteers, and fellow athletes, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and support that epitomizes the Whitsunday Triathlon Club.”

WHAT: Coral Sea Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival

WHEN: Saturday July 29 and Sunday July 30

REGISTRATION: airliebeachtriathlon. com.au

Fred Quod Blast H20

SCORE 76

Luke Hillery Hillery Group

SCORE 79

Liam Hillery Hillery Group

SCORE 72

Roosters

Harvey The Dog Whitsunday Mowers

SCORE 69

Rabbitohs

Steve Pilcher Pilcher’s Mitre 10

SCORE 76

Pete Cook Flat Out Digging

SCORE

Smalley KC’s Bar & Grill

SCORE

Jason Winter Coral Cay

SCORE

Sporting professionals are taking on the Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival this July

With three different adult events, there is a race for everyone. Photos supplied

Airlie Beach Bowls Report

We are well into the Winter at the moment and many bowlers from interstate and bowlers from New Zealand have travelled to our beautiful paradise to stay in the warmth of our beautiful weather.

We welcomed Pip and Steve Heddles from Arrowtown Bowls Clun in South Island New Zealand, Adrian Stoeckel from Willunga Bowls Club in Victoria, and Gary Horne from Werribee.

With last week’s guests still here, we had extremely competitive matches played this week.

Starting on Tuesday afternoon bowls, we saw once again Ladda Purdie at her absolute best and with the very popular Lyn Graham and newcomer Phil Holden prove far too strong for the rest of the field.

Wednesday afternoon Social Jackpot bowls brilliantly organised by Merve Stewart saw again big fields and it was the pairs game with Rick Galea and Stacey Hadlow the big winners of the day, and Nik with the stick Fernbach for the second time take home the prestigious Health Hub award.

Saturday morning second round of Scroungers again superbly organised by John Askew saw first round winners Harry Quod, Tony Whitehorn, Warren Mills, John Askew, Col Morris and interstate visitor Adrian Stoekel, with the final be-

Proserpine Bowls Report

BOWLS

ABig Week Of Bowls

As the weather cools down south, we are enjoying the company of regular yearly visitors.

Welcome back to Carol and Nev Smith, Bob and Sharon Ross, and Ian and Yvonne Capp.

On Wednesday, we had two games of triples.

bowls throughout the game.

Gavin Noonan defeated Harry Craig 2617.

On Saturday morning the Semi Finals of the Men’s Club Championship Fours were played.

ing played by Warren Mills and Adrian Stoekel, with Warren Mills far too good on the day with Group B winner Steve Heddles from Arrowtown New Zealand.

Sunday afternoon social bowls saw again 36 bowlers turn out with some great bowling performances, but it was our Chairman whom showed every one of his extraordinary improvement this year, leading his team of Lyn Graham, with Ken Warner big winners of the day with Steve Heddles taking home the prestigious Health Hub award.

Saturday afternoon also saw the completion on the 2022 Mixed Fours with skipper Peter Barratt, Col Morris, Russell Jackson, and Henny Tattam finally crowned last year’s winner s we’ll done to all players. Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.

Proserpine Golf Report

Winner of Wednesday’s stableford, with a scorching 39 pts was Tessa Aitken with Tina Badenhorst hot on her heels with 38 pts, Kath Borer also back in form on 36 pts.

NTP’s were won by Trish McNeill, Pam Casey, Penny Wardroper, and Elisa Nudelman.

Thursday’s Division 1 winner was Wayne Temby on 40 pts on a countback from Blake Lovelock, and Brent Franke on 39 pts.

Nicola Apruzzese had a great round of 41 pts to edge out Laurie Dakin on 40 pts and John Roser on 38 pts in Division 2.

NTP’s: Peter Elms, Brendan Spann, Laurie Dakin, and John Dodds.

Mata Browne scored well in the Met Run on Friday with 22 points, followed by Peta Thomas on 19pts ahead of Brent Daniels also on 19 pts.

Chris Pirlo was the only NTP winner. The RGH Monthly Medal ladies winner continuing her good form was Kathyn Borer on an incredible 64 nett, great round!!

Diane Chard was in 2nd place on 71 nett and Trish McNeill 3rd on 73 nett.

NTP’s went to Trish McNeill and Diane Chard.

Adam Tester keeps winning every time he shows up!

A fantastic score of 65 nett to win the Men’s C Grade RGH Monthly Medal, Ross Hammond and Barry Mortimer in 2nd and 3rd place with 69 and 70 nett respectively.

A Grade was won by Scott Clarke with a 66 nett, Brad Fleet and Ryan Wilkes both on 68 nett for 2nd and 3rd place.

Another sub-par round for Ryan.

Clay Coles was in great form to win the B Grade RGH Monthly Medal on 67 nett, just ahead of Karl Kirkwood and Peter Faust, both on 68 nett.

NTP winners: Gary Scotford, Scott Clarke, John Clark, and Ryan Wilkes.

27 teams competed in The Mixed Scramble on Sunday, winners were Sean Fogerty, Ryan Wilkes, Mark Thompson, and Danny Goody with an excellent score of 53.5 nett, just ahead of Ryan Kenny, Jared Leaman, Adam Hooley, and Brett Richards on 54.125.

Ash Law, Tom MacLean, Aidan Sverdloff, and Josh Mansley were close behind in 3rd position on 54.375 nett.

First and second teams will now go on to compete in the Regional Finals in October.

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Club Pro Shop.

John Anderson, Jim Bownds, and Philip Brown defeated Alen Sanderson, Pat Bownds, and Carol Smith 27 - 12.

In the other game of triples, we started off with Harry Craig playing double lead, Barry Zillmann, and Heather Brown against Harry, Arthur Griffith, and Nev Smith.

After smoko, this team morphed into a game of pairs with Harry going off to play an unscheduled game of B Singles, Heather leaving to mark that game and Josh Wilson stepping into the game.

The conclusion was played as a game of pairs Josh Wilson and Barry Zillmann defeated Arthur Griffith and Nev Smith 28 - 27.

In the B Singles game Gavin Noonan got off to a flying start but bit by bit Harry Craig whittled that lead down. Both players playing tenaciously great

Harry Craig, Marcus Craig, Isaac Elliott, and Toby Craig defeated Ken Watts, Kendall Watts, Gavin Noonan, and Brett Saroglia 29 - 10; Michael Kinnear, Luchie Gardel, Grahame Kinnear, and Barry Saroglia defeated Shane Kinnear, Todd Leys, Scott Hamilton, and Gavin Milne 28 - 13.

On Saturday afternoon the Finals were played.

Barry Saroglia’s team defeated Toby Craig’s team 27 - 11.

Sunday afternoon we played two games of triples in Social bowls.

Philip Brown played double second. Alen Sanderson, Philip Brown, and Heather Brown defeated John Burnett, Philip Brown and Nev Smith 26 - 22; Ian Capp, Carol Smith and Sandy Daffara defeated Margie Burnett, Arthur Griffith, and Yvonne Capp 27 - 15.

Great fun and intense competitiveness were evident on both rinks.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown.

Whitsunday Golf Report

Our weekly stableford 9-hole competition saw Tyson Flavel in first place with 20 pts, second Justin Butler with a 10 pt win and third Dee Norman with 5 pts.

Fridays 9-hole s/ford prawn run was won by Craig Kennedy with 25 pts, second David Wallace 24 pts and third Glenn Rees with 18 pts, great job gentlemen.

Sundays 18-hole s/ford saw first place awarded to Tyson Flavel with a beautiful

40 pts, second on 36 pts Marc Belke and third place saw David Wallace with a 35 c/b.

This Sunday 9th July with be our Club championships stroke.

Tee times are between 8.30am and 10.00am only, please call us to book a tee time.

07 49 46 1190 hope to see you all there.

Contributed with thanks to the Whitsunday Green Team.

Airlie Beach Bowls playing hard with locals and visitors alike. Photo supplied

GOLF

GOLF

Glenn Rees and Tyson Flavel. Photo supplied

Veterans Golf Report

What a magnificent day for our 2023 Vet’s Open with a field of 47 players. Many thanks to our generous sponsors:

Fishi who sponsored all major the prizes and Fresh Fields who supplied the Overall Champions’ prizes.

The perfect weather conditions made for some excellent scoring as the winners demonstrated, and what a glorious day to be out there, lots of sunshine, no wind, it’s no wonder we all enjoy our golf so much.

Firstly the Snake: Mandy Patterson and Beryl Nosworthy for the ladies, Ross Tong and Neil Cawthorne for the men.

NTPs:

For the ladies: Elspeth Scotford and Jacqui Wall on the 2nd, Lyn Muller and Paula McQuat on the 13th, Tiina Randmae and Jacqui Wall on the 16th.

For the men: Barry Mortimer and Nic Apruzzese on the 2nd, Peter Fox and Peter Lewis on the 13th, Larry Muller and John Strelec on the 16th.

Nett Results:

For the ladies : Jenny Hounsell (A) with a nett 80 and Tessa Aitken (B) with 78 were

Wangaratta Bowls Report

BOWLS

Monday was back to normal last week with a full green of triples.

Winners for the afternoon were J Haysom, R Hayton, and K Armstrong who defeated R Stitt, S Shearing, and F Wilmann.

the runners up for the ladies, the winners were Tiina Randmae (A) with 67 and Kathryn Borer (B) with 76.

For the men: Runners up were Jim Cochrane (A) with nett 69 and Peter Lewis (B) with 73, the winners were John Wallace (A) with a nett 67 and Neil Cawthorne (B) with 72.

Gross Results:

For the ladies: Runners-up were Elspeth Scotford (A) with a gross score of 91, and Paula McQuat (B) who scored 111 off the stick. The winners were Mandy Patterson (A) with a gross score of 88 and Jacqui Wall (B) with 99 off the stick.

For the men: Runners-up were Michael Cragg with a gross score of 80 and Terry Duffy (B) and guest with 99 off the stick. The winners were Larry Muller (A) with a very impressive gross score of 77 and Billy Jesser (B) with 97 off the stick.

So our overall Champions for 2023 are: Mandy Patterson and Larry Muller. Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat.

Cannons Go the Distance

SWIMMING

This week, Cannonvale swimmers were given the opportunity to participate in a distance swim challenge.

Swimmers in the challenge had to try and swim a target distance.

The coaches would like to commend the following swimmers who turned up regularly and really tried hard to reach their target.

Congratulations to:

Lasers & Bullets: Miller Eaves (3.1km) and Anton Bakx (3.6km)

Torpedoes: Stevie Lee (11.5km), Connor Lee (10.2km), Koa Harland (8.76km), Harris Delac (7.66km), Evie Doherty (6.96km), Lucas and Jasper Korosec (3.86km)

Missiles, Cannons and Guns: Jacob Bell (26km), Tora Delac (23.5km), Andie Reynolds (23.2km), Charlie Doherty (21.5km), Jy Parkinson (20km), Isaac Pisaniello (16km), Ehsan Helou (16km), Don Algie (15.5km), Dylan Reynolds (13.1km), Ce-

Runners Up were M Elphinstone, I Wheeler, and C Healey defeated R Blythe, M Blythe, and N Dawson. The jackpot didn’t go off.

Tuesday’s winners were Steve Jablowski, Leigh and Simon Fitzgerald who defeated Gwenda Lydom, Dianne Harris, and John Robinson.

Runners Up were Sher Pearson, Keith S/ Collins, and Glenn Harvey who defeated Brenda Jablowski, Sue Shearing, and L Harris. The jackpot didn’t go off. We had five rinks playing on Fun Friday.

Winners for the afternoon were A Connolly, L Jackson, and R Mundy defeated R Murrell, L Knight, and M Nesbitt

J Blackwell, D Walker, and M Hyde defeated L Harris, B Bellingham, and K McKenzie. Brian B, Jocelyn, and Ron defeated Judy C, Carol, and Jan.

J Robb, F May, and Jim Rom defeated Helen D, M Jackson, and V Ritchie. Louise, Bob Mc, and Peter defeated G Howie, D Harris, and Leigh N. The jackpot didn’t go off.

The Final of the Ladies A Singles was played on Tuesday morning.

In a great match Penny Warren narrowly

leste Orenshaw (10.5km), Millie Groom (10km), Matilda Nicholes (8.6km), Holly Perrin (8.5km) and Isabella Pisaniello (7.2km)

As the swimmers had trained so well all week, coaches gave them the opportunity to play water polo on Friday afternoon.

The Cannons would like commend swimmers selected for the SNQ State and National Development Squads.

Swimmers selected for the squad were invited to attend a SNQ Swim Clinic on Medleys.

Tora Delac, Ehsan Helou, Jy Parkinson,

defeated Denise Wallace. Then on Sunday in Crooked Kitty Denise Wallace defeated Jocelyn Defranciscis.

Competition games have been called for the next month so please check the board for your next match.

On Saturday afternoon the ladies held the annual Monster Cent Sale. A record crowd attended the afternoon.

Thank you to them supporting us and to our many helpers and donors of prizes to make it a great success. We are starting night Barefoot Bowls at the club on Friday 14 July commencing at 6pm.

So if you would like to try bowls and have a fun night this is your opportunity. The club will be buzzing this Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday when the North Qld District Club’s best ladies’ teams will take on our Wangaratta team of Robyn Stitt, Denise Wallace, Penny Warren, and Fely Duncan as they compete to win the prestigious Premier Cup.

Wangaratta won the cup at South Townsville in 2022 which entitled them to host the event at Wangaratta this year.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren.

Anisa Helou and Jacob Bell with coaches Ken Crittenden, Jarrod Keys and Mark Erickson thoroughly enjoyed the sessions held in Mackay on Saturday, while Holly Perrin attend the workshop in Townsville. Swimming Queensland Coach, Barry Prime and Guest Coach, Maxine Seear (Brisbane) facilitated an awesome session on medleys with the support of SNQ coaches.

Congratulations to all the swimmers for their outstanding efforts!

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

A Singles Finalists - Runners Up Denise Wallace and Winner Penny Warren. Photo supplied

Mandy being presented by our Club Captain Ken Granger Larry being presented by our Club Captain Ken Granger. Photos supplied

PUBLIC NOTICES

Whitsunday Regional Council - Public Notices & Tenders

Whitsunday Regional Council - Public Notices & Tenders

Regional Council - Public Notices & Tenders

7 July 2023

7 July 2023

Work - Altman Avenue to Airlie Main

Vegetation Clearing Work - Altman Avenue to Airlie Main Street Roundabout.

Vegetation Clearing Work - Altman Avenue to Airlie Main Street Roundabout.

commitment to maintain our region, Department has arranged a contractor to clearing work along both sides of Shute Altmann Avenue and the Star Fish Monday 10th July 2023.

As part of Council’s commitment to maintain our region, Council’s Works Department has arranged a contractor to complete vegetation clearing work along both sides of Shute Harbour Road (between Altmann Avenue and the Star Fish roundabout) commencing Monday 10th July 2023.

As part of Council’s commitment to maintain our region, Council’s Works Department has arranged a contractor to complete vegetation clearing work along both sides of Shute Harbour Road (between Altmann Avenue and the Star Fish roundabout) commencing Monday 10th July 2023.

back to stump level and treated, removed where practical and trimmed back to the alignment of the boundaries.

The Leucaena will be cut back to stump level and treated, Bougainvillea will be removed where practical and established trees will be trimmed back to the alignment of the rock safety fence/property boundaries.

the visibility for motorists and it is extend up to Thursday 13th July 2023. between the hours of 9:00am to reduce the impact on motorists during completed under traffic control, and at restricted to single lane use for short vegetation.

This work is to improve the visibility for motorists and it is anticipated that it will extend up to Thursday 13th July 2023. The project crew will work between the hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm as required to reduce the impact on motorists during peak times.

This work is to improve the visibility for motorists and it is anticipated that it will extend up to Thursday 13th July 2023. The project crew will work between the hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm as required to reduce the impact on motorists during peak times.

The project will be completed under traffic control, and at times traffic will be restricted to single lane use for short periods to clear the vegetation.

The project will be completed under traffic control, and at times traffic will be restricted to single lane use for short periods to clear the vegetation.

vehicles park on the Airlie Crecent side, Road from Summit Avenue to the to vehicles on Wednesday 12th along that section.

The section where vehicles park on the Airlie Crecent side, along Shute Harbour Road from Summit Avenue to the roundabout, will be closed to vehicles on Wednesday 12th July to complete the work along that section.

The section where vehicles park on the Airlie Crecent side, along Shute Harbour Road from Summit Avenue to the roundabout, will be closed to vehicles on Wednesday 12th July to complete the work along that section.

endeavour to keep disruptions to a traffic delays will occur in order to inconvenience and seek your project. If you have any queries

Whilst Council will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum, we regret that traffic delays will occur in order to undertake the works.

Whilst Council will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum, we regret that traffic delays will occur in order to undertake the works.

Council apologies for any inconvenience and seek your co-operation during this project. If you have any queries

Council apologies for any inconvenience and seek your co-operation during this project. If you have any queries

regarding this work please contact Council’s Depot Administration on 07 4945 0461.

regarding this work please contact Council’s Depot Administration on 07 4945 0461.

regarding this work please contact Council’s Depot Administration on 07 4945 0461.

Administration on 07 4945 0461.

Administration on 07 4945 0461.

2023-2024 Dog and Cat Registrations

2023-2024 Dog and Cat Registrations

Administration

The Leucaena will be cut back to stump level and treated, Bougainvillea will be removed where practical and established trees will be trimmed back to the alignment of the rock safety fence/property boundaries.

Line Marking Coral Sea Marina Car Park/ Shingley Beach/ Proserpine

Line Marking Coral Sea Marina Car Park/ Shingley Beach/ Proserpine

Line Marking Coral Sea Marina Car Park/ Shingley Beach/ Proserpine

As part of Council’s commitment to maintain our region, Councils Works Department has arranged a contractor to complete line marking refurbishment in various locations commencing Friday 30th June 2023.

As part of Council’s commitment to maintain our region, Councils Works Department has arranged a contractor to complete line marking refurbishment in various locations commencing Friday 30th June 2023.

Dog and cat registration renewal notices have been issued across the Whitsunday region and pet owners who pay before 31 July 2023 are entitled to a discount.

As part of Council’s commitment to maintain our region, Councils Works Department has arranged a contractor to complete line marking refurbishment in various locations commencing Friday 30th June 2023.

Dog and cat registration renewal notices have been issued across the Whitsunday region and pet owners who pay before 31 July 2023 are entitled to a discount.

2023-2024 Dog Dog and cat registration across the Whitsunday before 31 July

The project crew will work between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm as required and it is anticipated that these works will extend up to Thursday 13th July 2023

The project crew will work between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm as required and it is anticipated that these works will extend up to Thursday 13th July 2023

Please refer to the schedule of the 2023 – 2024 Animal Registration Fees & Charges which can be found on our website: www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/our-council/aboutcouncil/ rates-fees-and-charges.

The project crew will work between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm as required and it is anticipated that these works will extend up to Thursday 13th July 2023

Please refer to the schedule of the 2023 – 2024 Animal Registration Fees & Charges which can be found on our website: www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/our-council/aboutcouncil/ rates-fees-and-charges.

Please refer to Registration Fees website: www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/our-council/aboutcouncil/ rates-fees-and-charges.

06th July – Coral Sea Marina car park & boat/trailer parking and Shingley Drive (full length).

06th July – Coral Sea Marina car park & boat/trailer parking and Shingley Drive (full length).

Residents are also reminded that only two dogs or two cats are allowed per property unless a Multiple Dog or Cat Permit has been applied for and approved.

06th July – Coral Sea Marina car park & boat/trailer parking and Shingley Drive (full length).

Residents are also reminded that only two dogs or two cats are allowed per property unless a Multiple Dog or Cat Permit has been applied for and approved.

Residents are are allowed per has been applied

10th July – Marathon Street full length including car parking bays. Parking bays will be closed to the public until 12pm.

10th July – Marathon Street full length including car parking bays. Parking bays will be closed to the public until 12pm.

Any queries on this matter should be directed to Council’s Local Law Services on 1300 972 753.

Any queries on this matter should be directed to Council’s Local Law Services on 1300 972 753.

10th July – Marathon Street full length including car parking bays. Parking bays will be closed to the public until 12pm.

Water Billing Options

Water Billing Options

Any queries on Local Law Services Water Billing

10th July - Taylor Street (full length) Mill Street (full length including car parks) and Lascelles Avenue from the railway line to the terminal.

10th July - Taylor Street (full length) Mill Street (full length including car parks) and Lascelles Avenue from the railway line to the terminal.

10th July - Taylor Street (full length) Mill Street (full length including car parks) and Lascelles Avenue from the railway line to the terminal.

The project will be completed under traffic management and at times traffic may be restricted to single lane use for short periods. Whilst Council will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum, we regret that traffic delays will occur in order to undertake the works.

The project will be completed under traffic management and at times traffic may be restricted to single lane use for short periods. Whilst Council will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum, we regret that traffic delays will occur in order to undertake the works.

The project will be completed under traffic management and at times traffic may be restricted to single lane use for short periods. Whilst Council will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum, we regret that traffic delays will occur in order to undertake the works.

Whitsunday Regional Council is giving Ratepayers who own residential properties, such as dwellings, flats and units, the opportunity to choose their preferred water billing option. Council has two options available for charging – the two-part tariff or the allocation tariff. To find out if you should change your existing tariff, please check the water base charge on your rates notice. To access the water tariff calculator, visit Council’s website www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.

Whitsunday Regional Council is giving Ratepayers who own residential properties, such as dwellings, flats and units, the opportunity to choose their preferred water billing option. Council has two options available for charging – the two-part tariff or the allocation tariff. To find out if you should change your existing tariff, please check the water base charge on your rates notice. To access the water tariff calculator, visit Council’s website www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.

Whitsunday Regional residential properties, opportunity to Council has two tariff or the allocation your existing your rates notice. Council’s website

Council apologies for any inconvenience and seek your co-operation during this project. If you have any queries regarding this work please contact Council’s Depot

Council apologies for any inconvenience and seek your co-operation during this project. If you have any queries regarding this work please contact Council’s Depot

Council apologies for any inconvenience and seek your co-operation during this project. If you have any queries regarding this work please contact Council’s Depot

Ratepayers who decide to change their current water billing tariff have until Monday 17th July 2023 to submit the form.

Ratepayers who decide to change their current water billing tariff have until Monday 17th July 2023 to submit the form.

Ratepayers who tariff have until

Acreage Perfection

Located in a desirable, sought-after street, 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. The circular driveway makes it easy to maneuver with a double carport by the house or take your pick with where you want to park the boat or caravan.

With flawless gardens of carefully selected plants to minimise ongoing maintenance, the entire property will cleverly impress you from one end to the other. The custom-made front door gives a hint of what’s beyond, then an amazing open lounge and dining area that oozes comfort and practicality, the 2 tone kitchen with stone benches, walk-in pantry, and breakfast bar will be a delight to express your culinary skills. If your preference is to be outdoors, you will savour the enclave verandah that not only frames the stunning backyard view but is equipped with an amazing pizza oven and kitchenette to

entertain the masses. While the dough and toppings are being created enjoy drinks sitting around the fire pit. There is no shortage of where to sleep starting with a master bedroom blessed with a view and elegant walkaround ensuite and to die for a walk-in robe, two other spacious double bedrooms plus a sizable study/fourth single bedroom. For those who require separate living areas, at the other end of the home enjoy family time with the perfect games room or could potentially be converted to a guest accommodation.

Although only metres away the shedding is out of sight consisting of a 4-bay shed, an additional home office with its own bathroom and kitchenette, two separate double carports, and plenty of flat parking space and anything else. The entire 5 acres are usable and completely private with a bore, water tanks, 5.6 kW of solar energy, and endless love for being on the land. Only a minute’s drive to Airlie Beach and boat ramps for the ultimate Whitsunday lifestyle and acreage perfection.

Air conditioning Refrigeration

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS premises: 98 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale

107 Windemere Drive, Strathdickie

BED BATH CAR 437

OPEN HOME: Friday 4.30pm - 5.00pm & Saturday 12.00pm - 12.45pm

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

Unveiling a Perfect Blend of Modernity

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.

With its meticulous design, desirable features, and unwavering attention to detail, this residence promises to elevate your living experience to new heights, providing an extraordinary sanctuary for you and your family to cherish for years to come.

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd 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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OPEN HOME: Friday 4.00pm - 4.30pm & Saturday 12.30pm - 1.00pm

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

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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

OPEN HOME: Saturday 11.30am - 12.00pm

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

• Easy access from two different streets

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

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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COMPLETE WITH SHED AND GUEST ACCOM

Immersed in natural beauty, this enchanting acreage home exudes an irresistible charm that captivates from the moment you arrive. Situated on a spacious 2.5-acre block, the property is perfectly positioned on Windemere Drive, renowned for its stunning residencesa blue chip acreage location with its close proximity to town.

• Detached second dwelling – perfect for guest or an additional income 8kw solar system with an integrated smart electric dog boundary

• Inground swim/jet pool off the entertaining deck

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12.45pm - 1.30pm

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

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12.00pm - 12.45pm

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 25 Windemere Drive Strathdickie

CONTACT: Melinda Butcher 0400 773 478 melinda@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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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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OPEN HOME: Friday 4.30pm - 5.00pm & Saturday 12.00pm - 12.45pm OPEN HOME: Saturday 10.15am - 10.45am OPEN HOME: Saturday 11.00am - 11.45am

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

OPEN HOME: Saturday 12.00pm - 12.30pm

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Goodbye to Renting - Own Your Future!

Enjoy the versatility of a beneficial layout and the utmost privacy with no common walls. Fully equipped kitchen, ample storage, and just a short stroll from Cannonvale Beach. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity. Schedule a viewing now!

• 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom

• Side access to yard with storage shed in carport Located at the end of the complex to reduce road noise

• Great presentation and low maintenance yard Built in Murphy bed in the second bedroom

• Short walk to the shops and transport services

AUCTION: 18th July at 6pm

TAYLORS Office 98 Shute Harbour Rd C’Vale 4/20 Pandanus Drive Cannonvale

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

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

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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

14 Butterfly Court Jubilee Pocket CONTACT: Sarah Nutley 0484 895 217

sarah@taylorspropertyspecialists.com.au

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AUCTION: Saturday 5th of August 2023 at 10am

Situated

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 WorldWatch.

WorldWatch. 2.00 Four Worlds.

2.25

Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys.

8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. 9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. 1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers.

3.30 Food Safari Water. 4.30 Bamay.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Marrying Mr. Darcy. (2018) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00

Morning. 5.15 France

24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 5.00 News. 5.30 Creek To Coast. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. (2015) 10.15 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010) 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.35

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

8.30 Movie: Strictly Ballroom. (1992) (PG, R) Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice.

10.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. (PG, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG, R)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M)

5.30pm Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

1.40 Killing Eve. (MA15+, R)

12.30 Escape To The Country. (R)

12.00 Movie: Pompeii. (2014) (M, R)

7.30pm Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

8.00 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants.

8.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (PG, R)

9.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R)

10.10 Escape From The City. (R)

11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

Pie In The Sky. (PG, R)

1.30 DVine Living. (PG, R)

2.00 Auction Squad. (R)

6.00pm Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R)

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

8.30 Movie: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016) (M, R)

11.35 Movie: 2.22. (2017) (M, R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Counting Cars. (PG)

8.30 Movie: Total Recall. (1990) (MA15+, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone.

10.55 Movie: Out For Justice. (1991) (MA15+, R)

12.55 Counting Cars.

(PG, R)

6.00pm M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG, R)

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session.

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 NCIS. (M, R)

10.20 Movie: Deep Rising. (1998) (MA15+, R) Treat Williams.

12.20 Blue Bloods. (M, R)

1.15 SEAL Team. (M, R)

6.00pm The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

6.25 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R)

9.00 Friends. (PG, R)

12.00 Home Shopping.

(R)

1.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (R)

5.40pm Domino Masters. (R)

6.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PG,

(R)

1.55 Full Custom Garage. (PG, R)

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Afternoon session.

The Sky. (PG, R)

11.45 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG, R)

12.45 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

1.15 Room For Improvement. (R)

1.45 Bargain Hunt. (R)

5.30pm American Pickers. (PG)

6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG, R)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

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

9.30 Police Custody USA.

(M, R)

10.30 Surveillance Oz.

(PG, R)

11.30 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (MA15+, R)

5.30pm Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. (PG, R)

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 As Time Goes By. (PG, R)

8.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG, R)

9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10.

5.30pm JAG. (PG, R)

6.30 JAG. (PG, R)

7.30 Bull. (M, R)

8.30

ACROSS

1 More idiosyncratic (8)

5 Confectionery company (7)

8 Middling TV protagonist (7)

10 Repetition (4)

11 Dark vinegar (8)

12 Barry Humphries’ alter ego (4)

13 Artist (10)

15 C-shaped pasta (8)

17 Narrow-edged tooth (7)

18 Intergovernmental alliance (abbr) (4)

19 Withdrawal (9)

21 Implicit (5)

23 Sordid behaviour (6)

25 Otological discomfort (7)

27 Dappled (7)

30 Fail (4)

33 Russians (7)

35 Prisoner (7)

37 Ego (4)

38 Self-possessed (10)

40 Incoming materials (6)

43 Lacking atmosphere (7)

44 Girdled (6)

45 Making secret (10)

47 Grain (4)

49 Look into (7)

51 Eeyorian emotion (7)

53 Dusty creatures in Spirited Away (4)

55 Collect (7)

58 Increase the pace (5,2)

59 Fearful (6)

62 Rowable (5)

63 Headphones (9)

66 Medical examination (4)

67 Breathing rapidly (7)

68 Childish (8)

70 Able to be removed (10)

71 Ornamental case (4)

72 German physicist (8)

73 Travel document (4)

74 Deep chasms (7)

75 Resting area (7)

76 British overalls (8)

DOWN

2 Some East Africans (8)

3 Mountain sculpture (8)

4 Happen again (5)

5 Live together (10)

6 Rabbit-hunting dog (6)

7 Break (6)

8 Archaic expression that precedes an opinion (8)

9 Options on a ballot card (10)

14 A late sleeper hits this button (6)

16 A bet, in poker (4)

20 Unable to move (5)

22 Doglike (6)

24 Toilet (coll) (3)

26 Mishaps (9)

28 Epicurean objects (9)

29 Warner Bros’ duck (5)

31 Not tight (5)

32 Common title for a first episode (5)

33 Reliable (9)

34 Violation (9)

36 Interruption (5)

39 Fatherly nickname (5) 41 Religious (5) 42 Phraseology (5) 44 Simple (5) 46 Holy birthplace (6) 48 Spotted creatures (10) 50 Tattoo removal or light show (5)

52 Part of a grammatical juxtapositions (10)

54 Jedi Master Kenobi (3)

56 Series of eight notes (6)

57 Lens (8)

59 Mine passage (4)

60 Expat citizens vote in – (9)

61 Time limit (8)

64 Bridgers of Kyoto fame (6)

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