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There have been several reports of the infamous ‘Bitumen Bandits’ operating in the region, with local businesses and homeowners warned that the seemingly friendly tradies are in fact scam-artists.

One local business says they believe they were dealing with ‘Bitumen Bandits’ when they were deceived and left with a poorly laid carpark that will now need to be completely pulled up and replaced.

The business said they were also sent an invoice for twice the quoted price and then bombarded with a series of threatening phone calls and text messages when they did not send through immediate payment.

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Meals On Wheels Is Here

Hi Everyone,

Last week we attended the Queensland Country Press Awards in Brisbane with high hopes and big dreams, and we are incredibly proud to announce that we returned home with four state awards for the newspaper, a huge achievement for our team and the broader region!

I’d like to say a special congratulations to our Whitsunday-based Sales and Advertising Manager, Mike McCann, who was instrumental in bringing the ‘Steve and Jenny’ campaign to life – we were all thrilled to watch him get up on the stage and collect the top gong for Marketing Campaign of the Year.

Congratulations also to our Mackay journalist, Sam Gillespie, who was awarded third place for the Best Editorial Campaign for his work in bringing the story of homelessness to life.

We also received 2nd place for Best Newspaper Feature for our coverage of The Great Barrier Reef Festival and 3rd for Best Locally Produced Advertisement for a stand-out design on a Mother’s Day ad.

Congratulations goes to our entire team; everyone contributes to every element of success, and we all share in this incredible achievement.

Special mention, of course also goes to Founder, Publisher and Owner Bec Douthwaite, whose vision, determination, and grit got us all to where we are today.

While we were at the Media Awards we enjoyed a full day conference, listening to some industry experts where we were enlightened by veterans in the trade.

One piece of information that I will always remember is when an Editor, who had been working in newspapers for over 40 years, said that a local community newspaper provides a vital public service.

When many people say, ‘print media is dead’, I see that in regional communities, local news delivered in print is very much alive.

Every week we attend events where excited parents wave us over to get a photo of their kid.

Every week we are helping Council get information out to the community.

Every week we are sharing important stories about local lives and issues that matter to our region. We are honoured to deliver that public service to all of you.

Rach

For over 65 years, Meals on Wheels has been helping people in our community and now the Meals on Wheels Proserpine branch is asking for help.

Since coming out of COVID, the not-for-profit organisation’s volunteer numbers have dwindled, down to only 18 active volunteers.

“It’s a rock and a hard place,” said Helen Maynard-Turner, the coordinator of Meals on Wheels Proserpine. With only 18 volunteers left, including cooks and drivers, it has been a struggle to ensure the service when someone is sick or unable to volunteer.

Helen sent out a plea on Facebook, asking for volunteers for the service.

“We’ve had a lot of positive response, and even two ladies have signed up.

“This now brings our 18 volunteers to 20.”

However, the perfect number for Helen is 30 volunteers.

“It’s a good working environment, and each volunteer is given training on policies and procedures that are in place.”

The driver volunteers would visit Proserpine clients five days a week, to Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket and Airlie Beach clients three times a week, and out to Dingo Beach and Midge Point once a week.

The service, while delivering meals, also acts as a wellness and social support program, and services anyone of any age and capability.

To sign up to volunteer with Meals on Wheels Proserpine, contact Helen between 7am and 12pm, Monday to Friday on 07 4945 1733.

Meals on Wheels Proserpine is helping local residents and needs your help.

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Bitumen Scammers Leave Path Of Destruction

Approached by a friendly tradie with an English accent, Norina Kent from Whitpro Group, never suspected that this easy-going encounter was in fact the beginning of a nightmare for her and her business.

“They seemed like honest guys, very approachable and happy to take on additional works in town to off load some excess bitumen,” she said.

The tradie allegedly told Ms Kent that he had leftover product from a previous job and could lay the bitumen carpark at a discounted price.

“They advised that the normal rate was $65/m2 but to use up the excess product they would reduce the rate to $35/m2,” she explains.

The tradie then proceeded to give a verbal quote for a dedicated area but despite being asked to send the quote via email, it did not eventuate before they commenced work, with the tradies insisting that it had been sent.

“Oddly enough, the invoice came through immediately after the job was completed but it was for more than double the originally quoted price.”

Ms Kent alleges that she then received multiple phone calls asking for payment

and can understand “why some people simply pay when the tradies become threatening, as it can be very intimidating to be told they are going to come after you if you don’t pay up immediately”.

Upon inspecting the job, Ms Kent and her husband, Tim Perkins, said they could see it was not done to standard, and the bitumen was patchy, with some areas only dry stoned (not sealed at all).

Ms Kent met with one of the tradies and within a half hour conversation, she reports she was offered a $10,000 discount with a promise to repair the areas of concern.

“It was then that I knew something was up,” said Ms Kent.

“No-one offers that kind of discount if they know they have done a good job and without having to speak with management, he said he would get in trouble, but he would wear it”.

Suspicious and concerned about numerous inconsistencies, the couple then asked an independent town planner to take a look.

The contractor confirmed their fears - the surface had not been swept prior to laying and the aggregate had not been pre coated which resulted in the bitumen not adher-

ing to the surface, which is evident in the surface now lifting easily. The entire carpark was allegedly going to fall apart with traffic use and would need to be replaced.

When Ms Kent stated she wanted an independent assessor to advise if the job had been completed to standard before paying, she alleges receiving 17 texts and abusive phone calls threatening property and personal damage if payment was not made immediately.

“At that point I went to the police, and it was then I received confirmation that we were not their only victims with many others scammed.” she said.

Ms Kent connected with two other locals who appeared to have had been approached by the same tradies. One lady had already paid $21,000 for a driveway they were quoted $14,000 for.

Within a short time, the lady said to Ms

Kent that her driveway became patchy and, when the tradies came to look at the work, they offered $7000 money back.

Ms Kent says she believes the money has not been returned so far.

Police say that there are incidents similar to these occurring from Cairns to Mackay and that community members need to be on high alert.

The tradesman involved with the Whitsundays’ incidents was contacted but declined to comment.

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Norina Kent from Whitpro said that the carpark surface will now need to be completely replaced

Multiple Scams: Police Advise Caution

Continued from page 3.

Queensland Police Service (QPS) said that while the bandits’ sales pitch tactics may vary, there are some things to be aware of:

• They proactively approach residents by going door to door.

• They may speak with a strong Irish accent.

• The quoted amount will literally be ‘too good to be true.’

• They may claim the reason they can perform the job cheaply is because they have leftover bitumen from a previous job.

• They may pressure residents to accept the deal, and even become aggressive or say the deal is only valid for that day.

• They may quote a reasonable price however, upon completion demand a higher payment.

• They may demand payment that day.

• If a deposit is made, they often vanish before commencement of

the job.

QPS also offer tips for residents to avoid this scam and similar ones:

• Research the company through the internet and newspaper advertisements.

• Speak to family, friends and neighbours who may also have been approached.

• Obtain a written quote from the company.

• Do not provide payment before the job is complete and to a satisfactory level.

• Do not feel pressured to make a decision that day and feel comfortable to decline the offer.

• Reputable businesses should be happy to provide their contact details and perform the job at an appropriately agreed time and date.

• If you identify that the offer turns out to be legitimate, you can always say yes later.

• Trust your gut instinct. A text allegedly received from the tradesman.

Big Mango Goes Google

It was a pleasant surprise to open Google last Thursday and discover that the Google artwork – The Google Doodle – had become Bowen’s Big Mango, in honour of its 21st birthday. Manger of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernathy was overjoyed that Google Australia had chosen Bowen’s iconic tourist attraction.

“To have such as influential company choose Bowen’s Big Mango is awesome news,” Ms Abernathy said.

“We really appreciate the publicity this will

Flavours Of Bowen Festival This Weekend!

create, ensuring even more people know about our famous big thing which leads to more awareness about Bowen and the greater Whitsunday region.”

The Big Mango is estimated to attract 80,000 people to Bowen, and it is believed that 1.5 million photos have been taken with the structure.

Google Australia’s Search Communications Manager, Camilla Ibrahim, said Google was excited to be ‘Bowen Down’ to the Big Mango with Thursday’s Doodle.

Everyone in the community is invited to the inaugural Queensland Day Flavours of Bowen Festival, hosted by Bowen Gumlu Growers Association.

The event will showcase local history and the diverse foods grown and produced in the region.

It is a fun family event which includes face painting, a jumping castle, “The little red train” ride and other kid’s activities. Queensland Day Flavours of Bowen Festival is part of the 2023 Queensland Government’s Queensland Day celebrations.

WHAT: Queensland Day Flavours of Bowen Festival

WHERE: Bowen Soundshell and Foreshore

WHEN: Saturday, June 3

PROSERPINE MILL UPDATE

New pan vessel for Proserpine Mill

The biggest capital project for Proserpine Mill this year is a new No.3 pan, which replaces a vessel that had reached end of life.

The project is valued at $6.6M and incorporates new technologies aimed at improving sugar production rates and sugar quality.

Like other new pans built for Wilmar’s sugar mills, the condenser is outside of the vessel, not inside. This enables better control of the sugar crystallisation process, leading to a better-quality product.

The new No.3 pan has a 200-tonne capacity – slightly larger than the No.6 pan that was installed at Proserpine Mill ahead of the 2021 season.

The pan project is being coordinated by Wilmar Sugar project engineers James Mogg and Peter Birch. Key contractor BG&E was responsible for the drafting and design, WDT Engineers did the fabrication and installation, and SO Electrical Drafting carried out electrical work.

The new vessel will be in operation in the 2023 crushing season.

Special thanks to Wilmar’s Peter Finn and Graham Krogh, as well as WDT’s Steve Armstrong and Matt Stewart for their hard work on this key project.

Google joins in the celebrations for the Big Mango. Photo supplied

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Willcox’s Winning First Year

From Whitsunday Mayor to Federal Member, Andrew Willcox, has catapulted himself to Canberra and, over the past year, he has certainly made some waves in Parliament, spruiking the merits of our region, and demanding a fair share for his community.

By 6pm on election day, May 21, 2022, Willcox was clearly commanding a win, but it wasn’t until June 15 that he was officially declared as our new Federal Member For Dawson. It was July 26 when he was officially sworn into his position, representing over 150,000 people in an electorate which runs from Townsville through to Mackay.

“I certainly hit the ground running,” said Willcox.

“I’ve always enjoyed helping people and this job’s enabled me to do that on a bigger scale.”

From helping people with immigration and citizenship issues to NDIS assistance and Centrelink, Willcox reminds his constituents to always reach out and ask for help if needed. And while he loves spending as much time as possible in the region, one of his biggest passions is heading down to Canberra, where he spends

between 18 and 20 weeks per year. Adjusting to the freezing temperatures, however, has been a challenge to this passionate North Queenslander, and so has the big workload.

“The temperatures are not normal!” he jokes.

“It doesn’t even warm up during the day! – but I am getting used to it.”

While in Canberra, Willcox uses his time to raise awareness for our region and draw attention to local issues.

“I’m in the business of taking issues and requests to Canberra and delivering an outcome,” he said.

“We all think that everyone knows where the Whitsundays is, but they don’t.”

“We are the biggest cane growing region in Australia and Bowen has a half billion-dollar horticultural industry - in parliament it’s my job to educate people about the wants of rural and regional Australia.

“I’m not a shrinking violet, I am a man of conviction and I stand up for my people.”

When it comes to local matters,

Willcox says that he puts the people and the broader issues above politics and, being in opposition, this has certainly come in handy when navigating the political sphere.

“All levels of government need to work together and be above politics,” he said.

“We need to make good decisions, look after the people and the politics will look after themselves - I’ll work with anyone to deliver better results for the people.”

Spending as much time as possible within the constituency, Willcox says that he is “hardly ever home”, preferring to spend time out in the community and listening to the people.

He says that now his children are adults he is lucky to have wife Raylene by his side when he travels, especially on the long trips to the ACT.

“Canberra is a busy place, but it can also be a lonely place, so it is always good to see a friendly face,” he said.

When asked about the year ahead, Willcox said he is excited to continue lobbying for our region and reminds the community he is available and ready to help with local needs.

Cultural Education During Reconciliation Week

The region’s National Reconciliation Week commemorations began last weekend in Proserpine.

With the theme of ‘be a voice for generations’, Whitsunday Regional Council have held three workshops across the region, to promote the importance of listening, taking action, and speaking up, in order to create a brighter future.

National Reconciliation Week takes place every year between May 27 and June 3, encompassing two significant dates in Australian history – the 1967 referendum, which changed the Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as part of the population of Australia, and the 1992 Mabo Decision, which acknowledged Traditional Owner’s right and connection to land.

At the first of three council-run workshops, held at Proserpine Library, Councillor Clay Bauman presented the welcome speech, with Auntie Sue West giving the welcome to country and Uncle Harold completing a smoking ceremony.

A Traditional Knowledge Workshop, host-

ed by Robert Congoo from Yooribaya Cultural Experiences, followed.

Mr Congoo shared knowledge about the rich culture, traditions, and history of the Giya and Ngaro people.

The second workshop was held in Bowen Library on Tuesday and was dedicated to Artifact Display, and the third was in Cannonvale Library on Thursday about Plant Identification and Storytelling. Within each library, there is also a Sea of Hearts display, for families and children to decorate a heart and depict what reconciliation means to them.

A smoking ceremony marked the first National Reconciliation Week commemoration

Willcox speaks in Canberra

Outside Parliament House

Willcox spends time with the local headspace team

A recent visit to the Agave Farm with Nationals Leader, David Littleproud

Whales Welcomed At New Event

The Whitsundays is one step closer to becoming one of only two Whale Heritage Sites in Australia thanks to a team of passionate community members who are currently applying for the accreditation with the World Cetacean Alliance.

Local environmental consultancy firm, Whitsunday Environmental with Little Fish Tourism Development Consulting are working through the documentation and are organising two events to increase awareness of Whales visiting our region.

From June to October, the Great Barrier Reef comes alive with whale migration, particularly the humpback whale, as they visit warmer waters.

To become a Whale Heritage Site, it means that the area celebrates, respects and conserves whales and their inhabits.

There are currently six accredited sites around the world, and only one other in Australia, in Hervey Bay, which was the first ever certified Whale Heritage Site, in October 2019.

In January, the Whitsunday passed the first stage of the accreditation process and is now up for candidacy.

To receive accreditation, our region must show understanding, growth in education, and conservation.

The project, dubbed The Whales of Whitsunday project, will undertake a Welcome Whales event, to pursue this accreditation.

This event, scheduled for June 16, will include Traditional Owners, facilitating a smoking ceremony welcome, dance, and sing, as well as a traditional art show, and interactive art for

kids.

“This is a community driven project,” said Olivia Brodhurst, Director of Whitsunday Environmental.

“We have a lot of other cool events planned, in order for us to receive this accreditation.”

According to Ms Brodhurst, the accreditation process is big, with the World Cetacean Alliance strict in applying accreditation to locations.

“This event is part of that process, but it also lets the community know that the whales are here,” she explains.

“It’s important to the Traditional Owners as well.”

The event has been sponsored by Ark Energy and North Queensland Bulk Ports and has been supported by the Whitsunday Regional Council.

The Whales of Whitsunday Project will also be holding a pre-whale season information session for local water tourism and boat operators on regulations for operation around whales, and how to report to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority on whale movement and activity.

This information night is being held on Wednesday June 7, 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina. Visit the Whitsunday Environmental facebook page for more information.

WHAT: Pre-Whale Season Information Session

WHERE: The Lookout Lounge, Coral Sea Marina

WHEN: Wednesday, June 7, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

BY BRONTE HODGE

Welcome to the Whales

Marking the start of the Great Barrier Reef whale season, join us in welcoming the thousands of whales expected to journey to the area. Traditional owners will host a ceremony to celebrate the whales, with a smoking ceremony and an ancient whale chant.

Children are encouraged to be painted in traditional markings and add their hand prints to a traditional painting of a mother and her calf humpback painting

Attendees to the ceremony are encouraged to

wear blue.

There will also be talks on traditional owners’ connection to whales and to the region, before Master Reef Guides will show a film about local marine life, before a screening of The Snail and the Whale film at 6pm.

WHAT: Welcome Whales

WHERE: Airlie Beach Foreshore Fairytree Park

WHEN: Friday June 16, from 5pm

First Whale Spot Of The Season!

Whale season has officially started, with Big Fury Whitsundays taking the first footage of the year; their video showing a whale breech to the delighted squeals of guests on board.

Operations Manager of Big Fury, Dianne Flood says the two humpback whales were floating around for about half an hour which excited all the guests on board.

“It’s always fantastic to see the migration every winter,” she said.

“It’s a spectacular experience for the tourists.

“In this case, most on board were European tourists and this ticked off a few bucket list items for them.”

“They were awestruck and so were my crew, who see the whales every year.

“They were big and beautiful and playful.”

Humpback whales migrate to the Whitsunday every winter, from June to about September, for the warmer water temperatures.

An estimated 20,000 whales make the migration and many more sightings are expected this season.

Get to know the Hillery Group

NAME: Oscar Turner JOB ROLE: Diesel Fitter & Mechanic

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO HILLERY GROUP?

Oscar has always seen his future in fitting and turning and wanted to excel as a diesel mechanic, so he completed both trades. Why not? Oscar has challenged himself throughout his apprenticeship, expanding himself to areas outside of his trade so he could ensure he was a confident and experienced tradesperson after completion. This has paid off for Oscar in leaps and bounds as he is now the regional finalist for Apprentice of the Year. Oscar’s family and the Hillery Group community are very proud of him and his achievements, and look forward to the announcement of the regional winner in July.

A still from a video released by Big Fury, showing the active humpback whales in our region

Peacock Picked For Cowboys

When a young Lily Peacock proclaimed to her dad at aged nine that she “wanted to play footy”, she never dreamt that eight years on she would be selected for the Cowboys Representative team.

In a few short weeks since the announcement, Lily’s life has changed dramatically – she moved to Townsville and at just 17 is living independently with other players, getting paid to play the sport she loves.

A total of 28 girls from all around the country, and two from Fiji, have been signed to play for the North Queensland Toyota Cowboy’s inaugural National Women’s Rugby League Team.

“I was pretty rapt!” said Lily.

“It was pretty awesome to hear that it was official!”

This week was the first training session for the new team and their initiation test was to work as a team to abseil down from the roof of the Cowboy’s stadium.

“The aim was to get over our fears and learn to work as a team,” explains Lily. “Some of the girls were a bit scared but I absolutely loved it!”

From the age of six it was dancing and not football that Lily loved.

But when she was eight years old something changed, and she began playing team sports such as Touch Football.

At school, lunchtimes were all about playing footy with the boys and by nine, this

self-proclaimed tomboy announced to her dad that she wanted to play for a team.

Lily made her debut with the Proserpine Brahman’s Under 11 team and played for the side for three years.

In her early teenage years, however, she took some time away from the sport and went travelling around the country with her family.

When she arrived in Darwin, she started playing for a team again and immediately knew her passion had been renewed.

“This made me realise what I really wanted to do,” said Lily.

“Watching older girls play on the TV – I knew this was where I wanted to be going!”

When Lily and her family returned to her home base in Cannonvale, she began playing again and at just 15 years old she joined the Walkerston Wanderers Under 17 team.

Then, last year she was picked to play for the Mackay Cutters Under 19 team and on ANZAC Day she made her debut for the Women’s team.

“It was awesome playing for the Women’s team and being picked for the Cowboys was the cherry on top!” she said.

“I love how football brings everyone together – no matter your background or even whether you like footy! – it’s a great conversation starter and brings everyone together.”

Does Your Kid Want To Be A Weather Reporter?

Calling all young aspiring entertainers, reporters, and TV hosts – this is your opportunity to be become the next local weather forecaster.

In the lead up to the Whitsunday Disaster Coordination Centre Open Day, Whitsunday Regional Council are inviting children under 10 years old to get creative and make a submission to the kids’ weather report video competition.

The winner will be announced at the Open Day and will win a family pass for the Proserpine Entertainment Centre and a $50 gift card.

The winner will also professionally record their weather forecast and the video will be used across social media and in promo-

tional material for the council.

Conditions of entry include:

» Children aged 10-years and under

» Create a video of your child presenting the weather, in the council media centre. The video should not be longer than one minute.

» Upload to yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld. gov.au or email to info@whitsundayrc. qld.gov.au

» Make sure to include entry form along with the video.

Closing at 11.50pm on Thursday June 8, entrants should be quick to enter and not miss the chance to win!

Whitsunday Disaster Coordination Centre hosts new child weather reporter competition. Photo Supplied

Lily Peacock and a team mate outside the Cowboys stadium.

Photo supplied

The inaugural NRLW Cowboys squad abseiled down from the roof of the stadium earlier this week. Photo supplied

Councillor Column

With Councillor Michelle Wright

Councillors have had a busy few months with budget discussions and we are united in delivering a balanced Budget that continues to deliver key services and projects that enhance the liveability of our region.

An example of these projects that we are currently undertaking or have completed from the previous budget are the completion of the Richmond Road culvert upgrade and the Scottville Road widening and reseal plus a new footpath and pedestrian bridge.

These projects will improve safety for our residents and improve connectivity by filling another gap in the road network.

The community consultation for the Mullers Lagoon Parkland Masterplan has finished and all the feedback is currently being collated and a summary done of all ideas which will be communicated back to all residents who gave input and left contact details.

It was exciting to also work collaboratively with Bowen State High School recently and give the whole school an update at assembly of Council activities and gain face-to-face feedback from the students on the Mullers lagoon and other community projects.

Big Success At Regional Architecture Awards

BY BRONTE HODGE

The Whitsundays as a region doesn’t collect enough household recyclable materials in order to have a financially viable Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) here. For this reason, we have partnered with Mackay Regional Council and Isaac Regional Council to create the WIM Alliance in order to tackle our household recyclable materials more efficiently as a wider network. The recyclable waste from all of these three areas gets sent to the MRF in Mackay to be sorted, processed, and recycled.

20% of the WIM Alliance’s household recyclable materials unfortunately end up in landfill.

This could be due to the fact that non-recyclable items are wrongly placed in recycling bins, or that the recyclable waste is contaminated (excessively dirty, placed in plastic bags etc).

It is important we also include the youth of today to gain their opinions on future projects.

At the most recent Community Catch-up in Mt Coolon, one of the questions was about the Telstra upgrade on the Mt Coolon communication tower.

Telstra have advised that the upgrade will take place before the end of this financial year. I would like to thank the Mt Coolon residents who attended and raised some valid points and concerns.

The next community consultation is at the Collinsville Community Centre, on Wednesday 21st June 10am to 12pm.

Council is also working hard behind the scenes to deliver an outcome on the Ted Cunningham Bridge issue and have it reopened as soon as possible before the next wet season.

In the meantime, the lower-level bridge is operational, and Council will supply additional staff to ensure that access for traffic to the popular Bowen River Rodeo will not be an issue.

Two local community complexes have won big at the 2023 Australian Institute of Architects’ North Queensland Regional Architecture Awards.

region.”

Only a small fraction of this contaminated waste comes from the Whitsundays, which means we are doing well with our recycling efforts!

But we can do more!

Make sure you check the top of your yellow-lidded bin to what you can and can’t recycle, rinse out jars and bottles before putting them in the recycling bin and make sure you remove bottle tops as these can’t be recycled.

Also remember to use the Containers for Change programme to get your deposits back and further reduce waste to landfill.

For more infor mation, visit the Waste and Recycling section of Council’s website.

Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) was awarded three accolades in the Regional Architecture Awards, coming away with the Walter and Oliver Tunbridge Award for Building of the Year, a commendation for Public Architecture, and was named the People’s Choice Award for North Queensland.

Designed by CA Architects and Cox Architecture, judges said the PEC is an “excellent example of architecture that offers community impact, well beyond the building alone”.

“Sitting comfortably in the urban streetscape, the building extends seamlessly from the sidewalk into a grand community space that elicits a sense of excitement.

“The building gives back to the Proserpine community some of what was taken from them during Cyclone Debbie.”

John Hoyes, architect with CA Architects said, the story of the project is one of community and collaboration.

“The design is characterised by its engagement with community and context, and its recognition it gratifying as it confirms what an outstanding outcome the Proserpine Entertainment Centre is for the people of Proserpine and the Whitsunday

The second Whitsunday community hub nominated was the Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, which came away with a regional commendation in Public Architecture. Designed by AECOM Australia, the terminal sets “a new standard for Airlie Beach tourism as a gateway to the Whitsundays”.

“The use of robust materials and detailing was particularly sensitive to the harsh marine environment and the innovative reuse of wharf timbers left destroyed by recent cyclones provides a sustainable screening solution that cools the interior, cuts glare, frames the view, and connects the terminal to its history and place,” the jury explained. Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall said it was exciting that two major Council assets had been recognised.

“The PEC was a key community project as it was the heart and soul of the town,” she said.

“To pick up gongs in three different categories shows what an amazing facility the PEC is for our region.”

“The Shute Harbour Marine Terminal restoration was a massive project which has reactivated the port.”

The buildings have now been shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects’ Queensland Architecture Award, which will be awarded June 22.

Shute Harbour Marine Terminal awarded for its impact to local tourism. Photos supplied Proserpine Entertainment Centre recognised for community atmosphere

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Disaster Coordination Centre Open Day

WHERE IS YOUR NEAREST SHELTER?

Bowen Cyclone Shelter (Bowen State High School)

The community are invited to experience a rare glimpse of our local Disaster Coordination Centre in a unique open day experience that shows the inner workings of the central command centre when a natural disaster strikes.

This open day will offer the public an insight into how disasters are managed in our region by offering tours of the centre and a series of 30-minute talks by the Disaster Management Coordinator and centre staff.

“The coordination centre will be open as if it were activated for a real event,” said Disaster Management Coordinator Sandra Black.

“The community will be able to visually see how the room is set-up, and checkout what roles the different Council staff have during an event.”

‘The Disaster Coordination Centre can be activated when an extreme weather event such as a flood, cyclone, bushfire or storm reaches a certain level.’

When the centre is activated Council staff also slip into action and step-up to oversee the successful operation of the centre alongside emergency services personnel.

“The centre is made up of three big meeting rooms which are made into smaller hubs and sub-cells for planning and intel,” said Sandra.

54-86 Richmond Road, Bowen Proserpine Cyclone Shelter (Proserpine State Primary School) Sterry Street, Proserpine

“There are also loggers and taskers who man the phones and then relay information to the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG).”

During the open day, guests can enjoy a tour, listen to one of the talks and understand how disaster teams respond to a situation.

Children will enjoy activities and dressups and everyone receives brochures and pamphlets detailing how to prepare for a disaster.

Anyone who completes a Community Resilience Survey on the day goes in the draw to win a generator!

“This is the only opportunity to see the set-up first-hand and understand our functions” explains Sandra.

“The centre is never usually open to the public and we are excited to invite everyone along – we are also hoping representatives from the emergency service fields will be there.”

WHAT: Disaster Coordination Centre Open Day

WHERE: 83-85 Main Street, Proserpine

WHEN: Sunday, June 11 from 10am –1pm

TICKETS: Free community event

The Disaster Coordination Centre is ready for action.

Photo supplied

The Trudy Crowley Foundation is an organisation supporting education and awareness of ovarian cancer, and that second annual High Tea, held at Fish D’Vine in Airlie Beach, raised funds to support the foundation and its outreach centre for women with ovarian cancer.

“THE LITTLE MERMAID” (PG) 135mins.

A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.

Stars: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy

“SPIDERMAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) 136mins. Animation/Action/Adventure

Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero. Stars: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac

“FAST X” (M) 141mins. Action/Adventure/Crime

Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes. Stars: Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson

“BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER” (PG) 107mins. Comedy

Follows the new journey of four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had.

Stars:Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Mary Steenburgen

Photo credit: Bronte Hodge

Social Life

GIG GUIDE

Friday 2nd Jun

• The Pub: Andy Mammers (7-10pm)

• Paradiso: Michael Hayes (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

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

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

Saturday 3rd Jun

• The Pub: INXS vs AC/DC Show (25.30pm)

• The Pub: Andy Mammers (7-10pm)

• Paradiso: Mike Duff (7-10pm)

• KC’s: Chris Booroff (8pm-late)

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

Sunday 4th Jun

• Paradiso: Aaron Saxon (1-4pm)

• Grand View Hotel: Cameron Bartlett (25.30pm)

• The Pub: INXS vs AC/DC Show (25.30pm)

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

• KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)

Monday 5th Jun

• KC’s: Scott Wilson (8pm-late)

Tuesday 6th Jun

• KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)

Wednesday 7th Jun

• KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)

Thursday 8th Jun

• Paradiso: Aaron Saxon (6.30-9.30pm)

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

• KC’s: Trav Collins (8pm-late)

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

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

The fantastic sequel to the 2018 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hit, this new release has been highly anticipated by excited fans.

In this continuation, Miles Morales is one member of a new cast of other ‘spider-people’ each from their own universe.

One already fan favourite is Pavitr Prabhakar, an Indian spiderman, who finds being spiderman to be easy.

Travelling through numerous universes and meeting countless ‘spider-people’ is a big task, one which the directors Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K Thompson, and Kemp Powers have executed with perfect precision.

Each universe has its own specific artistic style, differentiating between the worlds with ease.

This is most notable with Miles’ universe, which is more comic-book style, while Gwen’s home is more impressionistic, with directors describing it more like a mood ring of colours.

This is a masterpiece in animation and art techniques, with something for everyone,

WHAT'S ON

June

3 Flavours of Bowen Festival from 11am, Bowen Soundshell

5 Speechie Talks Program, Cannonvale/ Proserpine Libraries 9.30am

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

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

7 Melbourne International Comedy Festival at the PEC

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

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

8-11 B owen River Rodeo, Strathmore/ Collinsville

no matter the artistic direction that people prefer.

The villain of the story is The Spot, also known as Johnathon Ohnn, a lesser-known marvel villain whose backstory encompasses an experiment to mimic another superhero, but something goes wrong, and his body is covered in black spots.

Johnathon then realises that the spots are portals to other universes and begins traveling across the dimensions and causing havoc.

With the infinite possibilities of the story, the plot will take place centrally in six spider-person universes, an Indian-inspired landscape, Nueva York, Miles’ universe, Gwen’s world, Spider-Punk’s new London world, and another final universe which has been tightly hidden away for audiences to be surprised with.

Ultimately, the film discusses superhero-ness and what is means to be a super-

hero, with Miles pitted against other spider-people in this new civil war across dimensions.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is opening in the Bowen Cinema Friday 2 June.

9-10 The Wind In The Willows screening at Proserpine Entertainment Centre

11 Dingo Beach Whitfunday

11 Lions Charity Golf Day at Whitsunday Green (registrations required)

11 Disaster Co-ordination Centre Open Day, 10am – 83-85 Main St, Proserpine

11-19 Fast X screening at the PEC

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

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

13 Sailability Whitsundays from 9am at Whitsunday Sailing Club

15 Zonta meeting at VMR (3rd Thurs mthly)

18-28 Spiderman Across the Spiderverse screening at the PEC

20 Blueback screening at the PEC

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

21 Community Catch-Up Collinsville from 10am

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

22 Sydney HotShots at Proserpine Golf Club (18+ ticketed event)

22-5 The Little Mermaid screening at the PEC

The Book Club: The Next Chapter (M)

The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

Gardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (M)

Our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

Fast X (M)

The end of the road begins. Fast X, the tenth film in the Fast & Furious Saga, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began

Reprising the role, Miles’ Spiderman is set to entertain audiences

Beatlemania Is Alive At The Airlie Beach Hotel

For over 35 years, The Beatnix has been bringing the best of The Beatles to audiences all around the world, and now it’s Airlie Beach’s turn once again.

Performing the best of the best from The Beatles discography, this intimate and authentic tribute act will run true for any Beatles fan.

The Beatnix has envisioned and embodied the sound of The Beatles and will perform the boldest and the best tracks from all 12 Beatles studio albums at the Airlie Beach Hotel next weekend.

Formed in Perth by front man Tony Dean in 1980, The Beatnix is the world’s longest standing Beatles tribute act, and are often regarded at the best tribute show in Australia.

Formed just eight months prior to John Lennon’s death, The Beatnix speaks to the impressive ingenuity of The Beatles, of their stage presence, of their influence over music and pop culture at the time and continues their legacy across Australia and the world.

Authenticity is at the heart of The Beantnix’s members, with authentic instruments, props, and costuming.

“We try to recreate what it would be like watching The Beatles live, complete with costumes, accents, and everything,” said David Stanley, who plays the iconic role of George Harrison.

David is a guitar superstar in his own right, with his own recording studio and has toured the world on various productions and shows.

“Of course, we play songs like Hey Jude, Come Together, Help, I am a Walrus, I Feel Fine, I saw her Standing There, Here Comes the Sun, and many more.”

Even the ever-iconic Sergeant Peppers attire and costumes will make an appearance, impressing all diehard fans of the infamous band.

The Beatnix will not let Airlie Beach down, bringing the yellow submarine and all the bells and whistles they can fit on stage.

There is sure to be the cool bass that sways the crowd, amazing vocals, and fantastic on-stage interaction.

“The best part of the show is always the audience interaction.

“We have played this show hundreds of times, but it’s always dif-

ferent due to the audience,” explains David.

“The best part is watching people around you have the best time of their lives while celebrating the music of The Beatles together.”

This sensational show is not one to miss, and with two massive shows over two days, the Airlie Beach Hotel has catered to every schedule and will chase away your winter blues.

“We look froward to coming to Airlie Beach all year,” David said.

“The audience is so full of enthusiasm and loves to have fun.

“The atmosphere is electric with people that have come from all over.”

David added, “It’s also great to leave freezing Sydney.”

“This time, we might make it on a tour of the reef!”

WHAT: The Beatnix Live at Airlie Beach Hotel

WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel

WHEN: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June, 2pm – 5.30pm

The Need For Speed Mr Toad Comes To The PEC

The loveable childhood classic, The Wind in the Willows, is coming to the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, in an exciting new theatre production set to impress and entertain the whole family.

Produced by RAVA Productions, The Wind in the Willows follows the charismatic cast of four animals - Moley, Ratty, Badger, and Mr Toad.

Mr Toad becomes obsessed with motor vehicles and has a need for speed, which only leads to danger and reckless behaviour.

Moley, Ratty, and Badger work together to show Mr Toad the errors of his new obsession, however, Mr Toad is shocked from motor cars when a series of wild-wooders invade his beautiful home, Toad Hall, and take up residence.

Now, Mr Toad and his friends must go into battle against these invaders and reclaim Toad Hall.

Exploring the theme of friendship, The Wind in the Willows is a touching story of the need for friendships, or people that are always willing to help in a pinch.

This RAVA Production is directed by Alison Vallette and produced by Ruth Atkin-

son and is set to keep all members of the audience pinned to their seats with excitement.

With powerful original music and imaginative characterisation, costuming and staging, The Wind in the Willows is fun for the whole family.

WHAT: The Wind in the Willows Production

WHERE: Proserpine Entertainment Centre

WHEN: Friday June 9 and Saturday June 10

TICKETS: proserpineentertainmentcentre.com.au

Fans of the legendary Beatles will be blown away by this fantastic tribute band

Performing for over 35 years, this show has all the greatest hits and the best of each album

Mr Toad and his loveable friends bring their antics to Proserpine. Photo supplied

Sea Eagles Celebrate Indigenous Round

AFL

Whitsunday Sea Eagles hosted the second of the Indigenous Rounds at home on Saturday where Acknowledgement of Country and respect of traditional owners was shown and celebrated prior to Senior games beginning. Thanks to the Hawks, Sea Eagles and Tigers for their participation and respect shown for this important part of Indigenous Round celebrations.

A scrappy first half of football in Senior Mens game between Sea Eagles and Hawks saw both teams goalless at the first break, with the second term leading Hawks to a 3 point lead at half time.

Sea Eagles came out determined to hit the scoreboard in the third con-

verting opportunities and winning the quarter 6 goals to 1. Sea Eagles dominated the final term with their trademark run and carry piling on 6 unanswered goals to take out the win 96 – 49.

Sea Eagles Senior Women were in for a tough game against the experienced opposition of Mackay City Hawks. An even hit out in the first quarter saw Sea Eagles run through the midfield to keep within striking distance of the Hawks.

The arm wrestle took a turn for the worse in the second term losing a couple of Sea Eagles to injury and Hawks pulling away. Hawks skill was a class above seeing Sea Eagles Women run out the game with a loss 9 – 71.

Sea Eagles Under 17s ran out convincing winners 74 – 14 (adj) against Bakers Creek with the spread of goal

Mixed Results

kickers and conversion rate a highlight after struggling the last few weeks to convert good work into a solid score. All players did their part for what amounted to a training run for Sea Eagles Under 17s at full time.

Sea Eagles Under 14s took on a depleted Hawks side who were assisted by many Sea Eagles Under 12s filling in to make a highly competitive game. Hawks hit the lead and ran away with the game in the final quarter with Sea Eagles going down 21 - 43.

This Saturday 3rd June sees Whitsunday Sea Eagles play again at home against the Magpies. Come down and be part of the fun with Sea Eagles Juniors from 10:40am and Seniors from 1:50pm.

Contributed by Whitsunday Sea Eagles

The Premier ladies continued their winning ways with a 9-0 victory over Dolphins. After a slow start, our ladies soon settled allowing the goals to flow. The central midfielders, Lena and Laura, directed much of the play once again, with strong supporting runs by Akema and Willow. Superb corners by Violet and Dani also created many goal scoring opportunities. The final list of scorers was: Lena with a hat-trick, doubles to Willow and Akema, and one each to Bre and Laura.

The Whitsunday premier Men played against Townsville side MA Olympic in the first round of the Champions League in Mackay. With the Townsville side unbeaten last year and winning 10 or 12 this year, they were clear favourites and expected to easily dispatch the Whitsunday side.

Our men came out firing and despite low numbers, not only managed to match the Townsville side, they bettered them and went into half time buoyant with a 1-0 lead that could have been more. The second

Photo Credit: Bronte Hodge

Whitsunday Raiders Report

The Mackay City Redmen travelled to Airlie Beach on Saturday to finish off the first round of the MRU competition and play the Raiders for the first time this season.

It was listed as the game of the round due to the top three teams, Whitsunday, Moranbah, and Cities all having 20 competition points. The Raiders had a game plan to counteract the physicality of the Cities forwards who were coming off a strong showing against Moranbah last week.

The Raiders had a bye last week and needed a strong hit out to improve their match fitness.

RUGBY UNION

Both Connor and Aden Spence were running on for their 50th and 52nd caps respectfully for the Raiders and were keen to go hard. Throughout the game the Raiders stuck to the game plan and by half time, had a lead of 41 points. Cities were always competing for the ball and their forwards running hard and straight.

By full time Connor Spence had run in three tries, Darragh Lynch and Rhys Ward had picked up doubles, Thomas Humphries had his first Raiders “meat pie” and Jack Briskey, Waikato Nepia-Katipa, Aden Spence and Tristian Sainsbury had each picked up a 5 pointer as well.

The Raiders finished with a 76 nil win and cemented the top spot at the end of round 1. The hard yards are just around the corner as the 2nd and final round starts with another home game Friday night, 2nd June, against the Bowen Mudcrabs, which is also the second round of the Eclipse Financial Services Cup between these two teams. Come on down and support the boys, kick off 7.30pm. Best on field for the Raiders Brodie Stallman 1pt, Rhys Ward 2pts and Joel Hoffmann 3 pts.

Contributed with thanks to Craig Spence

Cannons Prepare for Carnival

Despite the cooler weather the past couple of weeks, the coaches were very impressed with swimmers’ attendance at training.

Congratulations to Nelson Malady who swam 1km last Saturday at the Townsville Open Water Strand swim. Nelson swam a terrific time of 21 minutes 36 seconds and was came 1st in his M10-11 age group.

On Wednesday, the coaches ran a swim session for 7 female swimmers who had attended swim training regularly since Easter. Celeste Orenshaw, Roxy Groom, Millie Groom, Evie Doherty, Tora Delac, Mae Carter-Attwood, and Andie Reynolds were invited to a special swim session on pacing. Coaches, Mark Erickson, and Ken Crittenden were very impressed with the girls and their efforts.

On Friday afternoon, there was a “Duel in the Pool”, Team Ken-

ny vs Team Raylene. Kenny’s relay teams won 3 out of the 4 relays, but Raylene’s water polo teams were too strong in both shallow and deep water.

Well done to all the swimmers who participated – Tora Delac, Harris Delac, Charlie Doherty, Evelyn Doherty, Addie Sanders, Levi Smith, Indi Smith, Declan Dichieria, Maeve Dichieria, Connor Lee, Stevie Lee, Alessa Penglase-Fortunato, Millie Groom, Celeste Orenshaw, Andie Reynolds and Katarna Bunk.

Surprisingly, on Sunday morning there were 16 adults in the pool training. It was great to see Lesley and Dan Condon (and their family) back in the Whitsundays for a holiday. Coach Mark was delighted to see parents of swimmers and ex swimmers coming down and enjoying a swim.

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

InMackay FOOTBALL

half continued to bring chances with Harry Hodgen hitting the cross bar and Jimmy being denied only by a miracle save. Unfortunately, some rough play saw 3 red cards and Townsville ran out victors 3-1. An effort the Whitsunday lads can be super proud of.

Friday night saw the division 1 and 2 men come away with two losses against Wanderers in Mackay.

Under 13 Division 1 team had a cracker game on Saturday winning 5-0 against Dolphins. In a full field team effort the goals came from Lockie, Harley and Oli, Tyson who worked hard in the mid with Players of the day awards going to Harley and Sam.

The Under 13 prems took the lead against Dolphins through Cohen Springbett’s

Cold winter days do not deter the Cannons

goal. However the team were a few players short and despite the stand in keepers, Luke Sunter and Zac Allison, making a number of important saves, the team were unable to hold onto their lead eventually going down 3-1.

The U15 Premier Team faced a hardworking and committed Dolphins side. A great defensive from captain Reece Matthews was a stand out for the team but the final result was 3 nil to the Dolphins.

It was a tough game for our Ressie women who came up against a very young and energetic dolphins team. The ladies worked hard to keep them at bay but unfortunately the final score was 3-0 to Dolphins.

Contributed with thanks to Allan Milostic.

Whitsunday Touch Football Results

TOUCH FOOTBALL

Semi Final Results

Mixed A One v Two

In the Crear (7) defeated Trusty (6)

Three v Four Raiders A (10) defeated Vipers (6)

Mixed B One v Two

Slippery Salmons (4) defeated Ray White (2) (For-

feit Slippery Salmons)

Three v Four

G.E.T. Touch (9) defeated Touch It (4)

Mixed C One v Two

Fumble This (5) defeated Flametree Flames (0)

Three v Four Stingers (13) defeated Whitsunday Warriors (7)

Mixed C (Family)

One v Two

Mainlanders (2) defeated Untouchables (1)

Three v Four Escapees Misfits (11) defeated Raiders Family (5)

Winners of One v Two progress straight through to Grand Final on June 12.

Loser of One v Two progress to Preliminary Finals next week.

Winners of Three v Four progress to Preliminary Finals next week.

SWIMMING

Niall Clancy stopping the big fella

Airlie Bowls Club News

Tuesday Ladies Bowls saw Ladda Purdie at skipper with Rick Galea at second and Nik Fernbach at lead with an overwhelming victory.

Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls saw Maureen Barnard with skipper Tony Whitehorn tie for the spoils with Keith Bates at lead with Ladies A Grade champion Betty Nicole, great bowling by both teams.

The final rounds of Men’s Pennants was concluded with outstanding results.

Firstly Division One Round 9 v Northern Beaches outstanding victory by Manny Isgro’s team and Warren Mills’s team with outstanding performances by John Trembath and Bob McMahon.

Shane Spann’s team lost but they earned 5 points and on Sunday v North Mackay wins to Shane Spann and Manny Isgro winning but overall score was a draw with Warren Mills team losing but they performed outstandingly.

In their second year of top competition

BOWLS

Division 4 were outstanding and ended up as Champions and will be playing in Division 3 next season. Congratulations must go to Tony Whitehorn, Nik Fernbach, Neil Moore, Peter Barrett and Stephen Lawrie all playing as a team of champions.

Team 5 have also finished on top but because of bad weather they must play West Tigers Mackay next Saturday morning with the winner to progress to Division 4.

Division 6 were gallant in defeat.

Sunday afternoon bowls saw a great win to Margo Stanley, with lead Robin Brown and at second was Elaine Kippen. Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.

Proserpine Veterans

No golf at Prossie this week as a contingent of 30 travelled to Gladstone to compete in the Gladstone Veterans Open. Prossie was well represented in the results.

Andrew Albergo, Neil Cawthorne, Geoff Harrison, Lyn and Larry Muller and Vic Feldman all placed in a field of 112.

The winners for our own competition were Robyn Whitham,37, Kathryn Borer 36 and Lyn Muller 34.

The men: Neil Cawthorne 38, Larry Muller 37 on a countback from Andrew Albergo. Tuesday still at Gladstone, the results were ladies Lyn Muller 37 on a countback from Tessa Aitken, Robyn Whitham 35 and Helen Deighton 34.

The men: Peter Fox 39, from Mick Wright

Bowen Bowls Report

The Men’s Red Pennants were held at Bowen and Wangaratta Bowls Club on the weekend.

Winning the Cat Shield were Rod Haywood, Lindsay Coves, Jack Haywood, and Kerry Martin from Townsville Thuringowa Bowls Club A Team.

Winners of the Red Pennants 2023 were Thuringowa Bowls Clubs, including Rod Haywood, Glen Shimeld, Peter Day, Graeme Drabsch, Kerry Martin, Justin Foley, Jack Haywood, Lindsay Coves, Ken McLean,Matt Grundy, and Graeme Robinson Col Paine.

Congratulations Thuringowa Bowls Club.

Social Bowls at Club this Sunday.

Contributed with thanks to Joan Edwards.

Wangaratta Bowls Report

BOWLS

Our visitors are gradually arriving, so it was great to see some playing on Tuesday.

(our driver) 37 and John Strelec 35. Thursday, we played with the Calliope Vets. The ladies winner was Jenny Hounsell 33 from Tiina Randmae 31.

The men: Geoff Harrison 35 and Gerald Lovell 33.

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

Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat.

Masters Round

We had a huge day of darts at the Airlie Bowls Club on Sunday morning, with the Masters Round taking place. Jamie Woods, as the defending champion, was looking to take home his third trophy of the year, along with the Genesis Cup and the Celtic Cup already in his possession.

Round 1 as always is a Premier League round, with valuable league points up for grabs.

The top two went head-to-head in the first match of the day, with Jamie Woods putting a stop to Joe Wilson’s fine run of form, defeating him by 7 legs to 2, and taking top spot in the league for himself in the process.

Seumas Rose dispatched Gary Robbie in fine fashion by a 7/1 scoreline. Kameron Reason didn’t drop a leg in his 7/0 win over Hawkeye Rick, and Jamie Maher defeated Jayden Lloyd by 7 legs to 2.

In the Semi’s, Jamie Woods defeated Seu-

DARTS

mas Rose 4/1, and Arthur McMinn defeated Kameron Reason by the same 4/1 scoreline.

In the preliminary final’s, Jamie Woods defeated Art McMinn 4/1, and Jamie Maher defeated Kameron Reason 4/2 who qualified as best loser in the previous round.

The final was a repeat of the Genesis Cup final between Jamie Woods and Jamie Maher, where Woodsy won on that day by a 4/1 scoreline.

Jamie Maher scored well to begin this encounter and lead the way in both of the first two legs by getting to a finish before his opponent. Unfortunately for him though, he didn’t finish off his work, missing his doubles, giving Woodsy the opportunities that he so often puts away, and did again here, punishing his opponent by winning the first 2 legs, arguably against the run of play.

At 2 nil down though, Jamie fought hard and deserved to level the match at 2 all, giving himself a chance of lifting his first tro-

Winners for the afternoon were Tracey Roach, Merle Elphinstone, and Kevin Jewell who defeated B Huppatz, Sue Shearing, and Bob Hyde. The jackpot didn’t go off.

Men’s Red Pennant was held in Bowen over the weekend.

Clubs travelled from Thuringowa, South Townsville, Magnetic Island, Brandon, and Macknade as well as the local clubs Wangaratta and Bowen Bowls Club. With a lot of stiff competition Thuringowa A were the victors.

Thanks to all the ladies who held the fort at

phy at the club, but unfortunately for him, the doubles were hurting him, and where Jamie was slack, Woodsy was clinical, checking out in the 5th leg, and stretching his lead to 3/2, just one away from victory. It was neck and neck in the 6th leg, with both players down to a finish, both finding themselves in the mad house, desperately looking for a double 1 checkout, Jamie to square it, and Woodsy to finish it, and after what seemed like an eternity, Woodsy finally pinched it, winning the Masters title for a second time in two years, by 4 legs to 2.

Congratulations to Jamie Woods, it was a great battle to the end, with many more like it to come.

Thank you as always to our sponsors Mika Airlie, Whitsunday Tattooing and Master Butchers Whitsundays.

Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher.

the club and produced some great meals, as well as the ladies umpiring and keeping the bar open.

Best of luck and good bowling to our Ladies’ Blue Pennant teams who are playing in Townsville this week.

Contributed with thanks to Allan Rolfe.

Manny Isgro whose vision was for the club to play competitive bowls in the district pennants.

Photo supplied

Townsville Thuringowa Bowls Club A Team winning the Cat Shield this past weekend

Wangaratta Men’s Red Pennants Team

GOLF

30 Veteran golfers travelled to Gladstone for Veterans Open

Pennants Complete For 2023

It has been fabulous to see the quality of bowls being played on the green this week in Pennants, Competition and Social play.

Pennants season has finished for 2023 with Division 1 having two away games winning 60 -56 against Sarina on Saturday earning 3 Match points and 1 rink win; a small loss 61 - 66 against Northern Beaches on Sunday winning 0 Match points and 1 Rink win.

Souths Suburban were the clear winners of Division 1 with Northern Beaches, Airlie Beach and Proserpine taking the next 3 places with very close results.

Division 5 finished off the season with two home games. On Saturday the team rallied to come from behind to win 45 - 39 taking 3 match points plus 1 Rink Win against North Mackay.

On Sunday the team were defeated by Souths Suburban 32 - 37 winning no

Proserpine Golf Club Results

Match points but scoring a draw on one rink to give the team 0.5 Rink Wins. This weekend’s efforts moved us up into 5th position and saved us from relegation.

On Wednesday in Club Championship Singles Heather Brown defeated Pat Bownds 26 - 15. Thank you Mary Hedgelong for coming in to mark the game.

In Social bowls on Wednesday John Anderson and Mike Harrison defeated Alen Sanderson and Jim Quod 33 - 15; Arthur Griffith, Bruce Uhe and Sandy Daffara defeated Jim Bownds, Barry Zillmann and Philip Brown 20 - 18.

On Sunday afternoon Social bowls John Burnett, Arthur Griffith and Jim Quod defeated Margy Burnett, John Anderson and Kendall Watts 23 - 16; Alen Sanderson, Ken Watts and Mike Harrison defeated Lee King, Ken Watts and Heather Brown 19 - 14.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown.

Whitsunday Golf Club

Whitsunday Golf Club fielded 28 players on a very nippy Sunday morning to play a 2 ball Ambrose.

A very cool morning and heavy dew made the first few holes harder than WGC are currently used to, but sunshine warmed the day as golfers changed from long sleeves and jumpers to short sleeves and no jumpers to enjoy the balmy winter day so typical of our “winter”.

Winners: Pam Casey and Lew Tuck with a nett 59.25

Runners-up: Darren Reynolds and Scott Vlismas with 65.75

3rd: Jason Bourke and Clay Coles with 66.5

NTP : were won by Darren Reynolds and Scott Vlismas on the 2nd, Mark McDougal and Brendon Meharry on the 13th and Anna Winterbourn and Ron Jamieson on the 16th

Longest Drives: went to Ritchie Atkins and Scott Vlismas, Tiina Randmae and Elise

Hodgson

NAGAs: The NAGA drinks were won by Scotty Wardroper and Dean Kercher, but in their absence, a drink sponsored by Aaron and Tracy Watts went to Sally Little instead, as next up the list.

There is no WGC competition next week as PGC are holding the Men’s and Ladies’ Foursomes Championships.

Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae.

Scott Mason was a clear winner in the Club’s Tuesday Stableford, with 42 points, followed by Louis Neethling on 38 and Allen Roberts on 34 points. NTP’s went to Trish McNeill and Allen Roberts.

Wednesday was a small field for the Ladies, Trish McNeill the winner on 38 points and Ann Gardel runner up on 29 points. Trish also won the NTP. Jalen Jarvis was the winner of the Men’s Wednesday Stableford with 35 points ahead of Nathan Holohan and Michael Jarvis, both on 34 points. There was a large field on Thursday, with Rehab Hull winnng the Ladies division on 34 points, with Pauline Redpath and Trish McNeill only a point away on 33, NTP’s were won by Trish McNeill and Di Chard.

Dave O’Connor is showing great form and won the Men’s Division 1 on 37 points ahead of the ever-consistent Allen Roberts on 35 points, Owen Clarke won 3rd place with 35 points.

Division 2 was taken out by Tim Langford on 37 points ahead of Barry Mortimer and Trevor Paroz, both on 35 points. NTP’s were won by Sean Gower Trevor Nosworthy and Benn Ryan.

The Met’s 9 Hole Run was won by Troy Smith on 17 points, closely followed by Brian Allen on 16 points and Chris Pirlo rounding out the podium with 15 points. Tom Petersby and Brian Allen took home

the vouchers for the NTP’s.

95 players turned out on Saturday for the MBW Stableford, Lew Tuck submitting a 40 point round to win the Men’s Division 1 ahead of Fraser Simpson and Paul Gray on 38 points.

Division 2 was won by Billy O’Connor with a very nice 41 points ahead of Jim Sherrington and Benn Ryan on 39 and 37 points respectively. NTP winners: Fraser Simpson, Michael Cragg, Ross Tong and Scott Grigg.

Tiina Randmae’s recent flurry of golf playing paid off to win the Ladies MBW Stableford carding a very tidy 38 points, 4 shots ahead of second place getter Jill Farinelli on 34, Di Chard in 3rd place with 33 points. Anna Winterbourn and Elspeth Scotford were the most accurate winning the NTP’s.

Our new member Bailey Neumann was ahead of the field on Sunday with a handicap reducing 43 points! Ryan Wilkes shot a 5 under par round of 65 to win 2nd place with 41 points - very impressive golf Ryan! Brendan Spann won 3rd place with 40 points. NTP winners: Brendan Spann x 2, Sam Deicke, Ryan Wilkes and Tessa Aitken.

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Club Pro Shop.

Bowen Golf Report

Wednesday’s competition was a single stableford event sponsored by Bowen Golf Club.

Ladies’ winner on a countback was Elona Lynch 35 points, runner up Leanne Swan 35 points. Men’s winner Wesley Smith 40 points, runner up on a countback John Brown 39 points.

Saturday’s competition was a single stableford sponsored by Bowen Sportspower. Thank you for your continued support of our club. Ladies’ winner on a countback

was Trish Sellen 36 points, runner up Denise Bianco 36 points. Men’s winner with a cracker score of 46 points was Vince Hargraves, runner up Gregg Aplin 42 points. This weekend will be a split round for the June Monthly medals. Men play on Saturday and ladies on Sunday. Both competitions are sponsored by Bowen Meat Supply and Bowen Golf Club. Don’t forget to check the club’s Facebook page for this week’s dinner specials.

Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott.

GOLF

L-R: Sally Little, Darren Reynolds, Pam Casey.

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Round The Molles Yacht Race

The Abell Point Yacht Club in Airlie Beach in conjunction with the Whitsunday Sailing Club is hosting a brand-new yacht race on Sunday 18 June 2023.

With only a couple of weeks left to enter, this race will see participants racing around the four Molle Islands of West Molle (Day Dream Island), South Molle, Middle Molle and North Molle. There will be three divisions - Multihulls, Monohulls with Spinnakers and Monohulls without Spinnakers.

The race will be altered depending on the

weather of the day.

For entry forms, notice of race and sailing instructions go to abellpointyc.com.au and click on Round the Molles Race in the events page or follow the Abell Point Yacht Club on their Face Book page.

Presentations will be held after the race from 5.30pm onwards at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

So come on, get your entries in now and be a part of this exciting new race around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands.

Contributed with thanks to Abell Point Yacht Club.

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Whitsunday Regional Council invites residents of Collinsville & Scottville to attend an upcoming Community Catch-up on Wednesday 21 June, 10am – 12pm, at the Collinsville Community Centre.

Community catch-ups aim to better connect with our local communities, build relationships, share information and gather feedback on localised issues. The vision of this catch-up is to provide an informal setting to discuss topics important to the local community, including:

• Land & natural resource management,

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

• Town planning overview,

• Consultation / education campaigns, and

• Specific issues raised by the community prior to or at catch-ups. Other upcoming catch-up locations for 2023 include, Conway & Wilson Beach, Proserpine, Bowen, Scottville, Shute Harbour and Gumlu & Cape Upstart.

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

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