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Family, Fishing, and Fighting for Dawson
In politics, it's often the smallest victories that make the biggest impact. For Andrew Willcox, Federal Member for Dawson, 2024 has been a year of championing the people, and seeing those efforts transform lives.
Read the full storyVision for a Forward-Thinking Future
2024 has been a monumental year for Mackay, marked by major changes, significant projects, and a reinvigorated council. While the year began with a fresh set of faces taking their seats in the Mackay Regional Council chamber, it also saw the completion of several landmark initiatives.
Read the full story A Foundation Of Success With Mayor Ry Collins
Bringing a fresh perspective and a determined enthusiasm to Council Chambers, Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins has certainly been a positive driving force for the community during the first eight months of his first term as Mayor.
Read the full storyEasing the Cancer Journey with Hope and Heart
The words fall like stones in a silent room, heavy and irreversible. A diagnosis delivered by a doctor doesn’t arrive gently; it crashes in, turning life as you know it upside down.
Read the full storyBuilding Futures, Grounded in Faith
Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) schools in the Mackay region (including Walkerston and Sarina) will be ready to welcome students back when classes resume in 2025.
Read the full storyAward-Winning Beachfront Oasis Awaits
Comfort Resort Blue Pacific in Mackay has firmly established itself as the go-to destination for travellers and locals alike seeking the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.
Read the full storyOh Deere Farmstay Harvests Big Wins At MIT Tourism Awards
Oh Deere Farmstay, a family-run agricultural retreat owned by Dale and Karinda Anderson, stood out at the recent Mackay Isaac Tourism (MIT) Awards Gala, clinching multiple awards that reflect its popularity and dedication to agri-tourism.
Read the full storyHall Of Fame For Bowen Tourism
The Bowen Tourism and Business (BTB) team were very proud to win three awards at the 2024 Tourism Whitsundays gala event and be inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Visitor Services category.
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Whitsunday Segway Tours was awarded the Gold title for Eco Tourism on Saturday evening at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards, an honour owner Zak Kelly accepted proudly.
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The Whitsunday Coast Airport has once again won Gold at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards, for the third time in a row.
Read the full storyHeart of Reef Shuttles Receives Bronze Award
Heart of Reef Shuttles recently won bronze at the Whitsunday Tourism Awards and the whole team is proud to celebrate with the region.
Read the full storyPeninsula Wins Big!
“It’s like winning a Grand Final,” shared Paul Tuddenham, manager of Peninsula Airlie Beach, and beyond proud and grateful recipient of the Whitsundays Tourism Awards 2024 Best of Queensland Accommodation title.
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