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Wipeout: Coast set to lose big tourist events

The Gold Coast’s premier surfing event for 2021 looks set for certain wipe-out amid a stoush over the costs of COVID-19...

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15th Feb. 2021 5:02 AM

37 new citizens set to be officially welcomed to Whitsundays

Mayor Andrew Willcox has spoken about the significance of citizenship ahead of the ceremonies on Australia Day.

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25th Jan. 2021 1:01 PM

G'DAY: American resident Kenny Stouffer became an Australian citizen in Bowen on Australia Day last year.

Western Downs comes alive with Australia Day celebrations

The Western Downs will come alive this Australia Day, as the region comes together to celebrate all things great about our...

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10th Jan. 2021 5:01 PM

EVENT: Australia Day Awards Chinchilla 2020. Pic: Peta McEachern

FESTIVE PHOTOS: Christmas cheer at Prossie Community Market

Talented crafters and makers from around the region gathered for the market to spread joy after a tough year.

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13th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

Crowds flocked to the Proserpine Community Christmas Market on Sunday. Photos: Elyse Wurm

Brightening spirits: Enter your home in Christmas light comp

It’s been a tough year but the Bowen Chamber of Commerce is hoping the annual competition will help spread festive cheer.

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10th Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

9 Scott Street is a previous winner in the Bowen Christmas Lights Competition. Photo: File

Crafts, food, festive cheer to be on show at special market

Talented creatives from around the Whitsundays will head to Proserpine to help residents find the perfect Christmas gift

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04th Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

The Proserpine Community Christmas Market will showcase creative talent from around the Whitsundays. Photo: Contributed

Thrills and spills guaranteed when bucking bulls hit Airlie

Buck yeah! PBR Australia is set to bring bucking bulls to town for the first time this weekend.

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13th Nov. 2020 11:11 AM

PBR Australia is bringing bucking bulls to Airlie Beach for the first time this Saturday. Photo: PBR Australia

Bag a bargain at museum’s Book Bonanza

Thousands of books, CDs, magazines and more will be on offer at the week-long event.

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19th Oct. 2020 4:10 PM

Elouise Studt and Stella Studt at the Proserpine Museum's Book Bonanza last year. Photo: Shannen McDonald

New race to fill the void of famous national event

A new torture test for the best on sand has been designed to fill a gap ripped open by coronavirus.

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16th Oct. 2020 6:10 AM

In preparation for Alex Surf Club's The Unbreakable event are Jacob Dickey, Lana Rogers and Marilyn Clarence. Photo Patrick Woods / Sunshine Coast Daily.

Science and creativity inspire striking wearable art

Whitsunday student shows off striking masterpiece that was eight months in the making.

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04th Oct. 2020 2:10 PM

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