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Great Barrier Reef Festival 2024
The 2024 program for the Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Festival has been launched and people across the region are getting excited about the Above and Below theme that is set to highlight our beautiful region once again.
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The Airlie Beach Festival of Music (ABFoM) is back for its 12th year and has released its line-up, which is set to be epic. Artists Rose Tattoo, Southern Sons, Reece Mastin and Sandi Thom are joining the already impressive lineup which includes Sweet (UK), Pseudo Echo, Jebediah, Thirsty Merc, Christine Anu, Ash Grunwald, 19 Twenty, Bondi Cigars and more.
Read the full storyFestival Favourite Matty Rogers
Americana blues-rock favourite Matty Rogers, is set to return to Airlie, for the Airlie Beach Festival of Music and Great Barrier Reef Festival with his band this year.While Matty hasn't performed at the Great Barrier Reef Festival yet, this will mark his fifth appearance at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music, an event he thoroughly enjoys due to his love for the festival crew, crowd and picturesque surroundings.
Read the full storyMackay's Premier Music Festival Returns
Mackay, it’s time to get rowdy for a jam-packed return of Rhythm & The Reef, set to be held at the picturesque Meadowlands Amphitheatre, Botanic Gardens on Saturday, this October the 5th.
Read the full storyAirlie Beach Race Week 2024
Celebrating 36 years, Airlie Beach Race Week will be setting sail once again this August with 150 yachts and over 3000 skippers, crew, and spectators expected to attend the 2024 event. A lively on-water regatta with nightly shore side entertainment, Race Week is as much fun for sailors jostling for places in each race as it is for guests at the Whitsunday Sailing Club lawn.
Read the full storySix Decades Of Marine Rescue In The Whitsundays
It was a typical Wednesday evening in May of 1964 and a group of locals, primarily cane farmers, were gathered at the Metropole Hotel in Proserpine, enjoying some cold drinks.
Read the full storyA Full Circle Approach
Whitpro and Prickly Pineapple proudly celebrate 10 tonne of food scraps from juicing and food prep, kept out of landfill and nurtured into compost, mixed into garden soils and feeding your plants organically.
Read the full storyAchieve Royal Glam Without the Royal Price Tag
Ever dreamt of nailing that royal look without spending a fortune? Well, you're in luck! The regal ladies of the royal family have mastered the art of looking effortlessly chic, and guess what? You can too!
Read the full storyFrom Tap Dancing To Jumping For Joy
Step into a realm where joy is the guiding light, where connections flourish, and empowerment thrives. With the JoyMaker Experience just around the corner, get ready for a transformative journey towards renewed joy, connection, cohesion, and empowerment.
Read the full storyGet To Know Stephanie Lyall
A country girl at heart, Stephanie Marie was born in Dysart and grew-up in mining towns before moving to Mackay 20 years ago.
Read the full storyGet To Know Meaghan Collins
Meaghan Collins has been a Yoga and Meditation teacher for over 20 years now and over the last few years she has furthered her skillset. Completing a Diploma in counselling and end of life doula training.
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With a strong passion for teaching and fitness, there is no greater calling for Jocelyn than instructing a dance class after a long day of teaching at school.
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