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Mind, Body & Soul
A Cup Cake For Headspace
The team at headspace Whitsundays raised awareness for headspace Day at the Lions Airlie Beach Markets over the weekend, hosting a stall and giving away cupcakes, cookies and meaningful conversations. Encouraging young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health was the message behind the special day which featured a theme of ‘Pause. Reflect. Reconnect’. Young people attending the headspace day event shared some of their strategies for slowing down and reconnecting in tough times by creating a temporary mural. Adding ideas, thoughts and words to the creative space, youngsters wrote that activities like playing netball, hanging out with friends, meditating, breathing, kicking the footy and playing computer games were all ways that they could look after their mental health. Headspace Whitsundays Manager Carmen Davey says headspace Day was an important date for all members of the community but particularly young people and those with young people in their lives. “Headspace Day 2022 was a sweeping
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Kristy Crothers, Youth and Community Engagement Officer for headspace. Image supplied success as young people and marketgoers were given a chance to chat honestly and openly about mental health and how to best support their young people,” she said.
Any young person, family, or friends in need of support are encouraged to visit their local headspace centre.
Contact headspace Whitsundays via
Phone: (07) 4842 6760 or email: whitsundaysheadspace@nwrh.com.au or visit their centre at 41 Main Street in Proserpine.
Headspace Whitsundays is open Monday to Wednesday 8:30-4:30pm.
Support is also available via phone and online counselling service headspace seven days a week between 9am–1am. The number is 1800 650 890.
If you are looking for someone to talk to immediately, Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids
Helpline (1800 55 1800) are available to talk 24/7.
daytrips
Townsville
Duration: 2hr 30mins
This trip is for you, we will support you to travel to Townsville and attend various events including: Cowboys Games, Rugby Union, Professional Bull Riding and any special events that the community wish to attend.
Free Breathing Sessions Are Back!
This month Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network (WSPN) is excited to announce that they will be re-launching their community breathing sessions by partnering with Ashley and Matt Lade from Evoprime Fitness to facilitate the classes. Matt and Ashley said they are excited to be collaborating with WSPN to facilitate the Breathing Sessions as it is one of the many things they incorporate into their own daily health habits for mental resilience and well-being. “It is such a powerful and simple strategy that anyone can use anytime and we can’t wait to teach these skills in a way that everyone can enjoy, not only at the sessions but anytime and anywhere,” they said. “Somewhere along our lives we all experience mental health issues whether ourselves personally, a friend, or family member. “Having a tough time dealing with daily stressors in life isn’t uncommon. “Knowing when and how to incorporate breathing patterns for preventative health as well as reducing stress, supporting immune systems, recovering physically and mentally, supporting our nervous systems, sleep, and the list goes on, is priceless.” Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network. WHAT: Free Weekly Breathing Sessions WHERE: Evoprime Fitness 1A/11 Shute Harbour Road Cannonvale WHEN: Weekly starting Monday, October 10 from 6pm COST: FREE (donations welcome)
Walk For A Kinder World This Month
We also have the walk for a kinder world event kicking off this month. Funds raised will go towards providing kindness and wellbeing resources to our local schools. WSPN partners with the b kinder foundation (flyhighbillie.org) to deliver wellbeing programs to schools in the Whitsundays. Walk for a kinder world is about walking with a purpose. You could go for a walk and leave a letter in someone’s letter box, give a compliment to a stranger, help an elderly person go for a walk, walk someone’s dog, or pick up litter along your walk. “The world could certainly use a little more kindness so the walk for a kinder world is all about connecting, being inclusive and being kind,” said Danny Mayson-Kinder from the b kinder foundation. “One small act of kindness could change someone’s life so we are encouraging everyone to participate, to think of others and connect with families, friends and their community.” Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network. WHAT: Walk For A Kinder World WHERE: You decide where and how far you walk. WHEN: October 13 to November 13 REGISTER: fundraise.flyhighbille.org COST: FREE (donations welcome)
Airlie Beach
Duration: 1hr 4mins
Looking to relax in the heart of the reef at nearby Airlie Beach? We will support you to travel to Airlie Beach and enjoy a delicious lunch with beautiful ocean views.
Mackay
Duration: 2hr 22mins
Regular trips to Mackay will allow you to visit the regional centre for your shopping needs. We will support you to attend Canelands Shopping Centre and visit any specialty stores you may require.
*Terms and conditions apply. The Hub Bus service is available to NDIS consumers and their trip is funded through their NDIS plan. Numbers are limited. Counselling | Hypnotherapy | Nutrition Airlie Allied Health provide a combination of services specifically tailored to your needs. Our holistic approach Massage | Reflexology Counselling | Hypnotherapy | Nutrition allows us to use multiple therapeutic treatments from those we offer to treat the whole you. Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm 0419 815 373 airliealliedhealth@gmail.com www.airliealliedhealth.com.au ZOOM APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Massage | Reflexology
Winners Announced For Passport To Airlie
TEight emerging musical acts from across the country have been selected to play on the main stage at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music this November. As winners of the country-wide Passport to Airlie competition, these impressive musicians are the best of their home regions and will now be performing in a special show ahead of the main festival weekend. This year’s list of finalists include The Neo (Darwin), Abi Muir (Cairns), Weathered (Mackay), Perry Street Park (Brisbane), Karly Jewell (Melbourne), Dande & The Lion (Newcastle), Sunday Lemonade (Byron Bay) and Owls of Neptune (Sunshine Coast). Festival ambassador and celebrity judge The Superjesus front-woman Sarah McLeod said that playing on the main stage of a large venue is very different to playing in bars. “Playing on a big stage with a big PA is a game changer,” she said. “Most artists are used to hearing very little on stage in pubs - to play on a stage with a big PA and have all the instruments heard and the vocal loud through the wedges is something that’ll blow their minds if they’re not used to it!”
It’s A Whisper White Christmas!
Geoff Small (Smally) from KC’s Bar & Grill (right) with his new Executive Chef, Zibby Deca (left). Photo credit: Rachael Smith
The creative culinary masterminds behind some of Airlie Beach’s biggest and best hospitality experiencBook your Christmas party at Whisper Gin Bar, book a food van for your backyard session, hire out the showgrounds for es are embarking on a new and exciting expansion just in time for Christmas. Whisper Catering sees the union of two passionate event gurus. Geoff Small (Smally) from KC’s bar & grill, Whisper Restaurant & Gin bar and Whitsunday Food Garden has just announced a new Executive Chef, Zibby Deca, who created menus for many high-quality restaurants and has extensive experience in high volume catering operations. Utilising the multiple venues, equipment and staff from across Smally’s business venues, the pair are perfectly placed to organise special events for up to 1000 people, offer provisioning for white boats or create an unforgettable experience for smaller groups. From Christmas parties to wedding receptions, corporate functions to milestone birthdays – Whisper Catering can tailor any style of event including sit-down a la carte, finger-food canapes, gourmet buffets and banquets. a community event or indulge in a private dinner with a small group of your favourite people – the choice is yours! Whisper Catering can arrange a dining experience at almost any venue, with any type of cuisine, styling and live entertainment to suit your event. “We have a modern approach to catering, and we are really flexible,” said Zibby. “There is nothing too small and nothing too big!” said Smally. Whisper Catering are now taking bookings for Christmas parties and any other event your heart desires. Tucked away in the quiet tropical garden setting in the centre of Airlie Beach is the unique open air food court that locals love – could you be the next popular vendor to join the team at the ever-growing Whitsunday Food Garden eat street experience? Did someone say one more Smally Special?! Excitement is already building with the winning acts who are thrilled to be on their way to Airlie Beach. Perry Street Park’s front-man Benny said the opportunity to play at Airlie is huge. “Not only the chance to be in this competition up against acts from all over Australia, but just to be a part of Queensland’s festival of the year,” he said. “For an up and coming band to be a part of a festival this size is a huge opportunity to get exposure and build the chops for a career in the industry.” Nicholas from Dande & The Lion said his band are beyond excited. “We are absolutely stoked!” he said. “It looks like a really good setup that the organisers have worked hard to put in place, and we’re looking forward to getting amongst the Airlie Beach vibes, seeing some amazing musicians, and of course playing.” The Passport to Airlie grand finals will be held on the main stage at the Whitsunday Sailing Club and kicks off on 6pm on November 3. Entry will be free for all
3-day ticket holders for the festival and $10 (on door only) to all other spectators, the event will also be all ages. The main event starts the following day with headlining acts including Rogue Traders, Ben Lee, The Animals, Eskimo Joe, Mi-Sex, Jon Stevens and many, many more incredible acts. WHAT: Passport To Airlie Grand Finals WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club, festival main stage WHEN: Thursday, November 3 The winning acts from eight different regions across the country
GIG
Amsterdam
GUIDE If nothing else, director David O. Russell has assembled an ensemble cast for the ages in Amsterdam, his 1933, New York set film that mashes genres together like a fruit salad comprised of satire, comedy, romance, crime, and politics. The epic film is absurdly stacked: a single scene has the potential (and it literally does at one point) to contain a who’s who of modern megastars. Its troupe of secondary actors includes Remi Malek, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert De Niro, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, Michael Shannon, Matthias Schoenaerts, Timothy Olyphant, Zoe Saldaña, Alessandro Nivola, and more. But, we mostly follow our main trio: long-time regiment buddies Burt (Christian Bale) and Harold (John David Washington) who become drawn into a murder investigation of their former commanding officers and now US Senator, Bill Meekins. Their sleuthing brings them back into the orbit of Valerie (Margot Robbie), a nurse who helped them back to health during WWI – a classic two-guys-and-agirl setup. At times freewheeling, Amsterdam’s idealistic outlook can become bogged down in the murderous plot that blows up to something bigger – an elaborate political coup - come the films second act. At times farcical, it’s the performers that can bring much of the joy to a story that loses itself in the surfeit threads of the messy tapestry it tries to weave.
Friday 14th Oct
• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Paul Berger (from 7pm) • KC’s: Flying Double Front Kick (8pm-late)
Saturday 15th Oct
• The Pub: Angels, Divinyls & Midnight Oil Tribute (2-5.30pm) • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Andy Mammers (7-10pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: The Feels (from 7pm) • KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late) David O. Russell’s Amsterdam features a star-studded cast including Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington
Sunday 16th Oct
Production, too, is what brings the film to • The Pub: ‘Made In Australia’ Rock Experi- life; a perfect recreation of ‘30s New York ence (2-5.30pm) – in part thanks to costuming and cine• Horseshoe Bay Café: Sunday Live Music matography – help to make the film feel (2-6pm) ‘lived-in’ and worth the trip. • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Chill Out Tunes Amsterdam (MA15+) is showing now at (from 7pm) the Bowen Summergarden Cinema. • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Simon Briley (7-10pm) • KC’s: Aaron Saxon (8pm-late)
Monday 17th Oct
• KC’s: Sam McCann (8pm-late)
WHAT'S ON
Tuesday 18th Oct
• KC’s: Josiah (8pm-late)
Wednesday 19th Oct
• KC’s: Jacob the Jedi (from 5pm) • The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Pluto Tango (6.30-9.30pm)
Thursday 20th Oct
• The Pub: Acoustic Sessions, Simon Briley (7-10pm) • Grandview Hotel, Bowen: Niksta (from 7pm) • KC’s: Lloyd Saunders (8pm-late) Want to be included in our weekly event guide? Email rachael@mackayandwhitsundaylife.com to find out more.
October
14 Double Movie Event at the Forsehore (Nanny McPhee/Man From Snowy River) 14-15 A Tale of Two Kitties (Musical) at Proserpine High School Performing Arts Centre 15-16 Balearica Beach Club at Whitsunday Sailing Club 16 Proserpine Lion’s Family Brunch & Fun Day at Pioneer Park 19 Proserpine State High School Awards Night 22 All Fired Up at Proserpine Entertainment Centre 24 F45 8-week challenge begins 27 Zonta meeting, VMR 6-9pm every 2nd Thurs
28 Halloween Night Of Frights at BIG4 Adventure Whitsundays
November
4-6 Airlie Beach Festival of Music
10 Zonta meeting, VMR 6-9pm every 2nd Thurs
11 Movie on the Foreshore – Shrek
12 PJ’s Food Diary’s launch at Whisper Bar 16 Proserpine State High School Senior Formal
17 Mallrat at Magnums 18 Year 12 last day (public schools) 19 CRCA Finals Rodeo at Proserpine Showgrounds 25 Year 10 & 11 last day (public schools)
December
8 A (Buddy) Holly Christmas at Proserpine Entertainment Centre 9 Double Movie Event at the Foreshore (The Grinch/The Santa Clause)
BOWEN S SUMMERGARDEN CINEMAS
Please Note: WE ARE NOT OPEN Mon 17th, Tues 18th, Wed 19th, Thurs 20th October 40 Murroona St, Queens Beach, Bowen. Ph: (07) 47851241 Mob: 0422 321 770 See our movie times, reviews & how to find us at www.bowencinemas.com and on Facebook
MOVIES: ALL SCREENINGS ARE IN 2D UNLESS SPECIFIED. EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF 7.1 SURROUND SOUND ON SELECTED MOVIES.
SPECIAL LOW PRICE $10 ALL AGES
“AMSTERDAM” (M) 134mins HUGE CAST, TRUE STORY Drama/History Set in the ‘30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history. Stars: Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, And More
“DON’T WORRY DARLING” (M) 122mins BE AMAZED!! Mystery/Adventure A 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets. Stars: Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Chris Pine
Fri 14th Oct
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Social Life Get Geed Up For Blues Brothers, Forever Soul And Blood, Sweat & Tears
To kick off November head to The Pub for a Live Music Weekender with four unique acts performing across six shows in a back-to-back showing for the ages. The Airlie Beach Hotel is bringing back three fan favourites and a new band to the Bar Top Stage in its November 4 to 6 live music spectacular. The Live Music Weekender is brimming with fanfare as some of The Pubs’ fan favourite acts return. Geed Up will put the festivities in gear on Thursday and Friday, followed by the sultry sounds of soulstress Lisa Hunt on Friday and Saturday nights. There’ll be the bombastic Official Blues Brothers Revue for Saturday afternoon, and finally Jeff Duff and The Great Southern Band with the music of Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears for the Sunday climax. Geed Up will set the tone for the Weekender in their Thursday night shows from 7pm to 10pm. They’re an act like no other – they’ve rocked out at the Airlie Beach Hotel to blissful applause time and again – and they’ll be doing it twice this time! On Friday arvo, they’ll get the crowd pumping from 2pm to 5.30pm. Then it’s all the headliner: Lisa Hunt and her show Forever Soul – a Motown mashup of soul, funk, disco, and R&B in the evening. Last time the beautiful and bodacious performer graced the Bar Top Stage, she tore down the roof. Her undoubted stage presence has lured enormous crowds to the Hotel on numerous occasions – and this time it will be no different. The now Byron Bay-based singer will be returning to treat the seaside town again with her powerful voice born from the great African American tradition of gospel music. A storied career with countless compilations around the globe, both as singer and songwriter, Hunt has sold more than a million records. She’s an ‘80s soul sensation who’s kept the music pumping all that time, sharing the stage with music greats like Eric Clapton, James Brown, and even Andrea Bocelli, and now she’s back at the locals’ favourite local, and the crowds are going to be loving it. She’ll bring down the house on Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm to 10pm, but, before her, the Official Blues Brothers – endorsed by Dan Akroyd himself, as well as the late legend John Belushi’s wife, Judith – will bring the jazz. The upper echelon show brings the boys to the Airlie Beach Hotel on Saturday, 2pm to 5.30pm before the headlining Hunt’s pitch-perfect performance on Saturday night. And on Sunday, for the massive weekend’s crescendo, The Music of Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears will be played to perfection by musical journeyman Jeff Duff and The Great Southern Band. One of Australia’s finest vocalists with seven of the hottest vocalists in the land, Jeff Duff brings some of the best of America’s horn-bands alive in this incredible new show – and, adding to the mix, Duff treats audiences to a little of his David Bowie covers to boot. Don’t miss this massive weekend at the Airlie Beach Hotel. WHAT: Live Music Weekender WHEN: Various times across November 4 to 6 WHERE: The Airlie Beach Hotel
Songstress Lisa Hunt headlines The Pub’s Live Music Weekender event in a muchanticipated return to Airlie Beach Four separate acts – massive bands, big shows, and loud music – at the Airlie Beach Hotel in November
27 album veteran and Australian tenor Jeff Duff will end the weekend’s festivities with an incredible new show
Mallrat At Magnums
Pop star and singer-songwriter Mallrat will play at Magnums Airlie Beach in November. Image: Supplied
One of Australia’s rising popstar songwriters is working her way down the east coast of Oz, set to In an Airlie Beach show at Magnums, the intimacy will be dialled up to 11. The show is another arrow in the quiver arrive in November for a fast-selling gig in Airlie Beach. Brisbane-born pop-star Grace Shaw, better known by her stage name Mallrat, is touring from Darwin to Hobart with a stop off at Magnums Airlie Beach on November 17. Shaw has toured extensively both in Australia and internationally, selling out headline shows from London to New York and Sydney, and is now back on home soil for her new album tour. Butterfly Blue, her latest album, sees the artist put her prized pop song writing talent on show, embodying the spirit of the album’s titular creature – but “without the delicacy that keeps you at a distance.” Over a dozen clever and open-hearted tracks, Mallrat draws her audience in close and shows you her world through wide, hopeful eyes. for Magnums, who in the last year have shown an extraordinary resilience to bounce back from the Covid pandemic – both in recording increased traffic from backpackers staying in its hostel, and in the live music scene. It will be the second time a major show has arrived in the coastal town courtesy of the famed pub – the last being international superstars the Australian hip-hop group Bliss N Eso. Mallrat has received over 300 million streams online for her music, with a regular 1.8m monthly listeners on Spotify, as well as a lucrative touring career at only the age of 24. WHAT: Mallrat WHEN: Thursday, November 17 at 7.00pm WHERE: Magnums Airlie Beach
DJ Madison will be playing all weekend
Chilled out beach vibes at Balearica
North Queensland’s hottest DJ will be blazing out the Balearica vibes this week on the beachfront dancefloor at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. The expansive front lawn will once again be transformed from a yacht club into a chilled-out music mecca where attentive wait-staff will offer table service beverage and dining to the white sun loungers, chilled table settings and deck chairs. Enjoy it your way at Balearica - dance on the sand as the sun sets beyond the horizon, get the party started right with your crew or lounge on soft seating and soak up the ambience. DJ Madison is making a big name for herself right across the state and she will be backed by event founder Jamie Porteous who has just released a new single to great acclaim. Picked up by Triple J and already snagged by Tuborg beer to feature as a commercial soundtrack, his song ‘Shut-Up Boi’ will play over the weekend. Also new this time around is the popular Prosecco Archway, an Instagram opportunity with stunning ocean backdrop. This hand-crafted Greek inspired arch is the picture-perfect way to enter the event along with a glass of Prosecco upon arrival. Whatever you are doing this weekend, make sure you set aside time to soak up the cool beachside vibes of this Ibiza-inspired music-fuelled weekend. WHAT: Balearica Beach Club WHERE: Whitsunday Sailing Club WHEN: Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 October, 11am-9pm
Images: Declan Durrant
Innovative Political Opus Fights For Equality
Local culture queen, Karen Jocobsen has once again risen to the top and this time she casts her eye on equality, looking to change the narrative of exclusion by promoting inclusion across gender, race and ability. Using Julia Gillard’s impassioned ‘Misogyny Speech’ from 2012, Karen delivers a politically-charged, heart-filled opus that brings together 70 inspiring individuals from right around the world to mime lyrics alongside her own beautiful voice. Three of those inspiring people are local faces; Councillor Jan Clifford, Photographer Debbie Savvy and founder of the Just Saying Project, Fallon Drewett. Karen recounts the moment she first thought of the idea when watching a show on the ABC entitled Ms Represented which discusses the history of women in Australian politics and was narrated by Annabel Crabb. “I ran straight to my computer and searched for the transcript of the speech,” she said. “I took it to my piano and started to compose – I was so compelled – I spent four hours on that occasion before bringing my head up for air!” As soon as she did rise for air, Karen realised that this project was much bigger than she first thought.
She asked a few fellow creatives about copyright laws and eventually went directly to Julia Gillard’s media team who gave her the go-ahead to use the words as lyrics. This gave permission for Karen to embark on a project that would take her over a year, pulling together 70 hand-selected individuals from all across the world, dividing the script into 14 and allocating each participant with their set words. The result is a masterpiece of meaningful and spirited compassion that demands attention in a soft and invigorating way. “It was important to have a representative and inclusive music video,” said Karen. “There are different cultures, ages and levels of ability – it’s a really diverse mix.” From Hollywood producer Lucy Arnaz to Channel Seven news reader Kim McGrath and Queensland’s first quadriplegic medical doctor Dinesh Palipana, the video features many celebrities and influential people from around the globe. “My intention is to spark a conversation and empower all of us to act and talk in a way that is in line with humanity and equality,” said Karen. “So many of our devastating societal issues are the result of one group thinking they are superior than the other – it’s so denigrating.” “On a personal note, being female, I have been on the receiving end of it my whole life. “It is in the micro-agendas, in the language and in the systems – so much can be done to stop it by bringing awareness.” Karen’s song ‘Better Standard Than This’ was released last week and has so far been watched by over 20,000 people on YouTube. The Misogyny Opus full pop-orchestral work will be performed live with Karen at the MECC this February.
International songwriter and professional speaker Karen Jacobsen uses famous speech for Misogyny Opus. Photo supplied
