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Airlie Beach Race Week 2024

Airlie 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.

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Six Decades Of Marine Rescue In The Whitsundays

Six 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.

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A Full Circle Approach

A 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.

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Achieve Royal Glam Without the Royal Price Tag

Achieve 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!

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From Tap Dancing To Jumping For Joy

From 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.

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Get To Know Stephanie Lyall

Get 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.

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Get To Know Meaghan Collins

Get 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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Get To Know Jocleyn

Get To Know Jocleyn

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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Emma Donovan’s New Album

Emma Donovan’s New Album

Country soul queen and revered Indigenous singer songwriter Emma Donovan has released her highly anticipated new album ‘Til My Song is Done’ and is celebrating with a national Australian tour.

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Big Book Club High Tea

Big Book Club High Tea

Organisers of the Whitsundays Writers Festival are thrilled to announce the addition of the Big Book Club High Tea which will be held on the Saturday afternoon of the event, nestled in its heart, and a treat for all to enjoy.

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Barra & Boots Music Festival

Barra & Boots Music Festival

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the Whitsundays region, an intimate new music festival promises an unforgettable experience for country music enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Bella And Broken Ballerina Swing And Sing For DV

Bella And Broken Ballerina Swing And Sing For DV

Introducing Bella Mackenzie, an emerging Mackay local singer-songwriter, who is set to grace the stage at the upcoming Broken Ballerina Charity Golf Day on Friday, August 2nd.

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