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Whitsunday News Column

Deb’s column – Issue 112            Wednesday, September 14, 2022 INCLUDING puns in copy is always a risk for journalists and editors. I did it last week...

‘The Dash’ one of biggest in Queensland

THE DON River Dash is now Bowen's biggest annual event if success is based on crowd numbers. Thousands of dirt racing fans gathered in two...

Rocket science!

THE LONG-awaited (and twice cancelled) first space launch from Bowen is now planned for next March. Gilmour Space Technologies' launch operations supervisor Adam Williams told...

Whitsunday News Column

WELL, we have our new Mayor. Regardless of who you voted for in the by-election, it means change is afoot, as all new leaders push...

New Mayor for Whitsundays

WHITSUNDAYS’ new Mayor Julie Hall is hoping for a harmonious council, which will focus on delivering action for the benefit of the ratepayers. She will...

Bowen courthouse has facelift

BOWEN'S grand old lady - the courthouse - is getting a facelift. At 141 years old, a bit of wear and tear can only be...

Lasting legacy

ON SATURDAY, Thelma Porter celebrated her 105th birthday, surrounded by about 50 family members from all over Queensland and Australia. The tourism pioneer, who moved...

Whitsunday News Column

ANOTHER very successful Airlie Beach Race week meant the town was packed with people. Well done to everyone involved. It’s events such as this that...

Books and turtles…a beautiful mix

BELINDA Harris has two big loves – books and the sea. The owner of Beach Book Boutique, next to the Airlie Lagoon, has had a...

WN Column

ANOTHER COLD snap, as I write this (on Tuesday, August 16). There was a brief spell last week of balmier weather but it looks like...

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