Entertainment and Community
The Long Run
Michael Kimpton turned a five-kilometre parkrun into a passport to the world’s toughest races.Most retirees who make the move to the Whitsundays choose a relaxed lifestyle, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the laid-back atmosphere. But for local Michael Kimpton, retirement was just the warmup lap.
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Dane Campbell has never been one to back down from a challenge. A former rugby league player and now the North Queensland Cowboys’ Head of Recruitment, Dane has faced many battles on the field, but none quite like the one he’s tackling now: stage four bowel cancer.
Read the full storyAustralia’s Industrial Future Has A New Voice
In a time when global supply chains wobble and energy debates rage louder than ever, one of Canberra’s rising regional voices is helping shape the blueprint for Australia’s industrial backbone — and he’s doing it with the grounded pragmatism of someone who prefers welders and workshop floors to whiteboards and buzzwords.
Read the full storyYou Don’t Need To Be Just Another Statistic
Are we looking at the right statistics in the right way? For decades, society has rightly fought for women’s rights. But in the process, have some men been left behind? In the 1960s and ’70s, Australia introduced no-fault divorce laws, initially to protect women—especially those abandoned by husbands. These laws allowed women to retain the family home and often full custody of the children. At the time, it was a necessary reform. But five decades on, some are asking: do these laws now unfairly d
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Ren Pedersen never planned to be involved in medicine. He never went to medical school. He never paid too much attention in science class.But when he tragically lost his nine-year-old daughter Amy to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) in 2009, he dove head-first into the medical world—not as a doctor, but as a father with a promise to keep.
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World-renowned artist Matteo Charles is set to bring his unique brand of “Inspirational Artistry” to the Whitsundays this October, headlining the Life Publishing Charity Event, The Enchanted Garden at Elementa on October 25.
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Escape the ordinary and dive into your next ultimate music holiday. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Whitsunday Islands, the Airlie Beach Festival of Music offers more than just world-class performances; it’s a three-day, town-wide celebration.
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Long lunches, luxury yachts, and legendary chefs—welcome to Race Week reimagined.For its debut at Hamilton Island Race Week, boutique hotel The Sundays is setting a new standard in seaside sophistication. Inspired by the spirit of a long, lazy Sunday, the hotel made waves when it opened in April 2025, drawing praise for its elevated coastal style and island-cool energy.
Read the full storyNOSTALGIA: A Theatrical Time Machine Ignites Airlie Beach
Step aside, ordinary nights out — NOSTALGIA is rewriting the rulebook on entertainment in the Whitsundays.Launching Friday 1 August at 7pm at Magnums Hotel, this immersive new theatre experience is set to transform Airlie Beach into a portal of pure retro decadence. Part nightclub, part high-end theatre show, NOSTALGIA takes audiences on a glittering journey through the decades — from the Motown magic of the swinging ’60s to the club-bumping anthems of the early 2000s.
Read the full storyWHITSUNDAY SAILING CLUB
Get ready to set sail! Airlie Beach Race Week is celebrating its 37th year this August, promising an unforgettable experience for sailors and spectators alike. We're expecting 150 yachts and more than 1000+ skippers and crew, alongside thousands of enthusiastic spectators, to descend upon the Whitsundays for the 2025 event.
Read the full storyBye-Bye Mum Bod!
At 43, I was sliding into middle age with the grace of a woman kicking and screaming, desperately trying to hang on to my once-firm, perkily reliable body, despite the inevitable. But my body was betraying me. My thighs: wobbling with cellulite. My bottom: sagging and and spreading like a comfy old couch. And my one loyal companion — my slim waist — had developed a soft, squishy paunch. In my 20’s I had been a pert size 8, in my thirties I had been a tight size 10 and now in my 40’s I was findin
Read the full storyBacking Local, Brewing Connection
It might be called Small Business Month, but in Mackay, there’s nothing small about the impact. The Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce is shining a well-deserved spotlight on the vital role local businesses play.
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