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11 of the biggest Whitsunday stories in 2020

As we welcome 2021, take a look at what stories made the headlines last year.

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01st Jan. 2021 5:01 AM

Take a look at some of the biggest stories in 2020.

Prime Port of Airlie real estate set for subdivision

A fourth hotel has been earmarked for the marina but there are some hurdles to clear before it is a reality.

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28th Dec. 2020 6:12 AM

Indicative plans for the accommodation show a four storey building with an underground car park. Picture: Supplied

Plans for new Airlie Beach bottle shop revealed

The proposed store is just one minute away from another major retailer.

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24th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

Residents can have their say on plans for a new bottle shop in Airlie Beach. Picture: File

IN PICTURES: Major facelift headed for Bowen Hotel

The building is set to undergo some serious renovations with plans offering a glimpse of what is to come

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05th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

The Bowen Hotel is set to get a major facelift. Picture: Supplied

Eco retreat to offer glamping and lessons in living green

The proposed getaway has been earmarked on a property just eight minutes from Airlie Beach.

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02nd Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

An eco retreat in Riordanvale has beet put to the public for comment. Picture: Supplied

Plan for prawn farm near Bowen gets new lease on life

The original plans are almost two decades old, but that hasn’t stopped the applicants from pushing on

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02nd Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

A development application for a new prawn farm north of Bowen has been given a three-year extension. PIC: SUPPLIED

Eco resort earmarked for iconic Whitsunday island

The resort would be split into four precincts with camping, glamping and luxury options.

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30th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

An application to develop an eco resort on Hook Island would house 280 people across four precincts. Picture: Supplied

HOTEL TRIO: Plans for Port of Airlie are unveiled

All three proposals would tower above the council’s maximum height limits

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16th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Three hotels have been earmarked as part of a larger development at Port of Airlie. Picture: Supplied

48-unit plan rounds Port of Airlie hotels to three

A third proposed hotel includes a dive school and room for more than 450 guests.

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12th Nov. 2020 3:11 PM

Another hotel has been earmarked for Port of Airlie with 48 units and a diving school. Picture: Supplied

Plans for Cannonvale pub revamp get tick of approval

The Royal Cannonvale Hotel forms part of a larger development on the site of a former backpackers

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12th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

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