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Whitsunday Regional Council

Locality: Proserpine, Queensland

Address: 83 - 85 Main Street 4800 Proserpine, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Have you had your say on the local draft Bushfire Plans? Consultation closes on Sunday 15 November 2020! Visit Your Say Whitsunday today to complete the short survey - https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/local-bushfire-plans

25.01.2022 It is a beautiful time of year to be out on the water - enjoying the islands, sighting whales and throwing out a line or two! Council would like to remind residents and visitors that Boat and Trailer parking at the Port of Airlie is reserved for boats and trailers, and permit holders, only. There is a free overflow carpark provided by Council on Waterson Way when the Port of Airlie carpark is full. Thank you for your cooperation, and have a great weekend

25.01.2022 We encourage you to make safe choices on the road during the holidays by abiding by the speed limit and not driving tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. December is the worst month for road trauma in Australia so remember to #chooseroadsafety this festive season and make it home safely to your loved ones.

25.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council's Ordinary Meeting at the Bowen Council Chambers is commencing at 9am today. The meeting will be open to the public with limited numbers due to COVID-19 restrictions. The meeting will be livestreamed from 9am for those that cannot attend - http://whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au//25-November-2020-Livestream

25.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council's Ordinary Meeting at the Proserpine Council Chambers is commencing at 9am today. The meeting will be open to the public with limited numbers due to COVID-19 restrictions. The meeting will be livestreamed from 9am for those that cannot attend - http://whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/7/28-October-2020-Livestream

25.01.2022 Did you spot us wearing red yesterday? We participated in the state-wide Local Government Walk Against Violence to raise awareness for domestic and family violence. We want this important issue to remain visible across Queensland as a reminder that domestic violence occurs within all of our communities. ... Together we can change the ending. Learn more at www.redrosefoundation.com.au Red Rose Foundation Australia | Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)

24.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council will be trialling a Lake Harvester at Cannonvale Lake commencing on Monday, November 9 to remove aquatic weeds from the lake. This exciting project with Burdekin Shire Council will remove and reduce the build-up of weeds in Cannonvale Lake. There will be no threat to any marine or wildlife during this process. Monitoring for regrowth will continue after this first initial trial to judge the success and if results are positive then Council will cons...ider a maintenance schedule for a possible yearly harvest. The harvesting process will take up to three days and Council are also investigating other options to keep the weed growth at a minimum.

24.01.2022 Please be advised that residential and commercial properties in Cannonvale, Airlie Beach and Jubilee Pocket may potentially experience a change in water quality and/or reduced water pressure due to an urgent valve shutdown undertaken yesterday 28/10/2020 in preparation for the upcoming new bulk water main infrastructure connection. Council officers are currently undertaking mains flushing in various locations to rectify the issue.

24.01.2022 The Collinsville Country Women’s Association are a step closer to construction of their new $325,000 hall after Whitsunday Regional Council approved a $14,670 donation at a recent council meeting in Bowen. Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council said Council’s donation would cover the cost of the development application fees for the new Collinsville Hall. The CWA Hall is a community hub for the people of Collinsville and I am delighted Council can assist with the... construction of a new facility, he said. Michelle Wright - Councillor for Div 4 Whitsunday Regional Council said the old hall was falling apart and had major issues with asbestos. The only viable option for the committee was to demolish the old building and construct a new hall, she said. The QCWA Collinsville branch are such an integral part of the Collinsville community and Council support is vital. The group secured $325,000 in funding from the Federal Government last year for a new building and the Council donation is the final piece of the puzzle so construction on the new facility is expected to start during the Christmas school holidays.

23.01.2022 Discover new and exciting ways to keep reading all summer long by joining the free Summer Reading Club Complete challenges and earn badges, discover new books and share your creativity! For more information visit https://summerreadingclub.slq.qld.gov.au/

23.01.2022 Shute Harbour Restoration Update The Shute Harbour seawall is 95% completed, with only a few remaining parts of the wall to be finished once the refurbished pontoons have been re-installed. The last 5% of the seawall is expected to be completed by the end of January 2021 The refurbished finger pontoons, which travelled to Townsville last year for restoring, will be returning to Shute Harbour over the next month and will be installed by the end of January 2021.... There will be occasional night works over the next month to pour concrete for the new terminal building, with works beginning from midnight and going through to the morning. By pouring the concrete during the cooler hours we can counteract the impact of hot days during the curing process, which can lead to cracking and unacceptable quality in the concrete. We thank you for your patience and understanding during these works. To find out more about this project and see the latest news and information, visit our website here - https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/shute-harbour

22.01.2022 Please be advised that the Proserpine RV Park will be temporarily closed from 1 December 2020 for the duration of the wet season. Once wet season is over, the RV Park will be reopened for the peak RV season to welcome travellers through Proserpine.

22.01.2022 The temporary works on the Dingo Beach Swimming enclosure to make the netting safe has been completed and the enclosure is now open to the community.

22.01.2022 Due to wet weather, our waste contractor is unable to pick up residential waste and recycling bins from multiple streets in the southern part of the region today. If your bin was scheduled for collection today and the truck was unable to service your street, it will be collected tomorrow. Please ensure that your wheelie bin is out the night before it is due to be collected or before 6am on the morning of collection.

22.01.2022 The Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art is partnering with regional libraries to deliver kids programs right across the state! This month, Whitsunday Regional Libraries will be delivering GOMA's/QAGOMA's 'Island Fashion on Tour'. The session will include interactive activities that help children engage with contemporary cultures and experience different ways that artists approach their work and understand their world. This activity is suitable for primary school age ...children and above. Contact your local library branch to find out more - https://bit.ly/38i1MXB

21.01.2022 New signage and additional recycling drop-off points have been made available at the Cannonvale Transfer Station, making it easier for you to recycle! It’s free to drop off your recyclable goods which include such items as mattresses, gas bottles, white goods, electrical goods, household batteries, fluorescent tubes and much more. Visit council’s website to find out the location of our regional waste facilities and get some tips on what can and can’t be recycled.

21.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council is proud to announce that our Environmental Health Officer, Joshua Sael, has been awarded the 2019 Early Career Environmental Health Professional of the Year Award by Environmental Health Australia (Queensland) Inc. This prestigious award was granted to Josh in recognition of his passion, enthusiasm and commitment to the Environmental Health profession. Josh graduated from the University of Sunshine Coast with a Bachelor of Health Science (Applied ...Environmental Health) in 2017 and was employed by Whitsunday Regional Council shortly after. Last year, Josh presented a paper to his peers at two Environmental Health Australia conferences which focused on water pollution from boat washing on water and land. In addition to receiving a trophy and framed certificate, Josh has received $1000 to continue with his professional development in the field of Environmental Health. Congratulations Josh! #proudtobeyourcouncil

21.01.2022 Council would like to request anyone wanting to drop off green waste at any of our waste transfer stations, delay their trips until the weather improves as all the drop off areas are waterlogged due to the recent heavy rainfalls. 4WD vehicles can still safely gain access but all other vehicles should not attempt drop off due to a high risk of becoming bogged. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

20.01.2022 A road closure on Chapman Street in Proserpine will be in effect from Monday 18 January to Wednesday 20 January, weather permitting. The road will be closed between Waite Street and Taylor Street for stormwater drainage upgrades. Access will be provided to local residents and signage will be in place to advise motorists. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

20.01.2022 Our Whitsunday Libraries have something for everyone! We aim to enable the community through social engagement, learning, innovation and fun. We are looking for your feedback so we can continue providing a positive experience at our libraries. You can complete a survey in person at any of our libraries, or visit Your Say Whitsunday to have your say online - https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/library-user-satisf

19.01.2022 It's wet out there so please drive safely and don't take unnecessary risks - if it's flooded, forget it. To keep up to date with the latest road closures, visit our Disaster Dashboard - http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

18.01.2022 The North Queensland Sports Foundation is calling for the Whitsunday Region's greatest Sport and Active Recreation Volunteer! Nominations are now open and we are encouraging you to nominate a volunteer from your sports group to celebrate their efforts! Nominations close on Friday 16 October 2020.

18.01.2022 Reminder! Council is hosting an online community information session tonight at 7pm to discuss the draft Bushfire Plan for Conway Beach - Wilsons Beach. If you would like to attend this online information session and have your say, please register by visiting Your Say Whitsunday - https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/local-bushfire-plans

17.01.2022 Upgrades to Halpannel Park and Whitsunday Gardens in Proserpine are nearly complete and if the weather is kind, we hope to have them open for our residents on Christmas Day! All play and exercise equipment, soft fall and shade sails have been installed at Halpannel Park and we are currently laying new turf. The old playground site will be fenced off for another week. Play equipment and shade sails have also been installed at Whitsunday Gardens and a small area is still being... turfed. This area will have a barrier fence to protect the turf until it has established. We hope our Whitsunday families enjoy the new facilities over the festive season. These projects are funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

17.01.2022 Let’s recycle right Did you know that not all plastic belongs in your yellow lid recycling bin? Keep soft plastics including plastic bags, wrapping and packets out of your recycling bin. If you are unsure, try the scrunch test. If the plastic can be scrunched into a ball keep it out!... Soft plastics can be taken to REDcycle bins. Check out https://www.redcycle.net.au/ to find your nearest drop-off point. It could be your local supermarket!

16.01.2022 Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen joined Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Andrew Willcox and Deputy Mayor John Collins at the site of the new Proserpine Entertainment Centre to announce $67,000 funding towards a new cenotaph. Mr Christensen said the new memorial will be much more resilient and will serve as the centre-piece for ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies for many generations to come. Mayor Willcox said Council had applied for funding under the Federa...l Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program after a request from the Proserpine RSL sub-branch seeking funding assistance for a new cenotaph to be built. With the construction of the new $18 million Proserpine Entertainment Centre underway the original plan was to relocate the existing cenotaph but it was identified that the marble plaques, which have already been moved twice previously, are deteriorating, and also incorrect information was displayed, he said. Council worked closely with the Proserpine RSL to design new plaques and also help relocate the original marble plaques inside at the nearby RSL building. The new location for the cenotaph will allow more people to safely view the monument and also larger crowds to participate in major ceremonies like ANZAC Day. The continued funding support from Member for Dawson George Christensen and the Federal Government and has ensured we suitably honour the memory of our veterans with a new cenotaph. The Federal grant will complement the $21,687 new cenotaph funding recently announced by the Queensland Government under the Queensland Veteran’s Memorial Grants Program. The Proserpine Cenotaph is expected to be completed in time for Remembrance Day, November 11, 2021. George Christensen | Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council | John Collins, Deputy Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council

16.01.2022 How good is the Bowen Front Beach and foreshore parkland looking?! After repairs at the water park and new replacement shade sails now installed at Henry Darwen Park it is a perfect place to take family and visitors for a visit in #ourwhitsunday during the school holidays. The area will be further improved over the coming months with Stage 2 works planned for Henry Darwen Park including a new footpath, seating slabs and picnic area, solar lighting and a new irrigation system and drinking bubblers.

16.01.2022 Consultation Results - Thank you to those who participated and gave us your feedback. We recently consulted with you regarding two proposals to clear native vegetation at Cape Gloucester, for a walking / cycling track and for open space near the Gloucester Sport & Recreation Association. A report has been prepared and will be considered by Council.... A summary document highlights the key results from our surveys. To view the results and find out more, visit - https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/cape-gloucester-ope

16.01.2022 Tourism Whitsundays and Whitsunday Regional Council today opened the ‘Let’s Get Together’ photo gallery at the Cruise Whitsundays terminal in Airlie Beach. Featuring in the gallery were winners and finalists of the ‘Let’s Get Together’ photo competition launched earlier in the year, giving Whitsundays residents the opportunity to share images of their favourite spot in the area where they would like to bring their friends and family. Previous COVID-19 restrictions presented a... fantastic opportunity to promote our Whitsunday Region to intra-state visitors and encourage nearby friends and relatives to come to this amazing part of the world for a holiday, a weekend or just for the day. The 25 canvas prints showcase our beautiful and diverse environment and a place we are proud to call home. Ideally located at the Cruise Whitsundays terminal, the gallery will capture the interest of people arriving from the islands and departing from the mainland. #ourwhitsunday | #lovewhitsundays | Tourism Whitsundays

16.01.2022 The inaugural 2020 Whitsundays Arts Festival is next weekend and boasts plenty of fun, interactive, vibrant arts events including Art Markets, Art Workshops and live performances! Whitsunday Regional Council is proud to support a new community event with $15,000 funding and $5000 RADF funding for in-kind support. Enjoy sights, sounds, and tastes in the form of fine arts, live music, theatre, parades, art, food, and projections. More at www.whitsundaysartsfestival.org

15.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council trialled a harvester at Cannonvale Lakes in early November to remove aquatic weeds. This exciting project with Burdekin Shire Council removed and reduced a large build-up of weeds, improving the flow and water quality in the lake. The harvester posed no threat to any marine or wildlife during the process. ... Check out the video to see the results! See more

14.01.2022 Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews have contained a fire burning at Mount Whitsunday Drive and Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach. Firefighters are ...patrolling the area and strengthening containment lines with the assistance of water bombing aircraft. Smoke is expected to impact the surrounding area for several days. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution. If you are concerned your property is under threat, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

14.01.2022 The Cannonvale Library are back with another virtual Maker Moment session Today, they have an art challenge for you! Follow along to learn how to create a 3D art effect with salt, glue and watered down paint Post a picture of your creation in the comments below

14.01.2022 Please be advised that there will be a controlled green waste burn at the Collinsville Transfer Station this afternoon.

13.01.2022 Council is seeking feedback from landowners in the Whitsunday region on our current weed control and feral animal control activities. Consultation will be open until 5pm, Friday 30 October 2020. To find out more and complete the survey, please visit our website here - https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/pest-management-sur

13.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council is proud to sponsor the below firework displays across the region! We encourage residents and visitors who are watching the displays to abide by the current social distancing rules. Fireworks can be distressing for animals so we are asking residents to make sure that your pets are tied up or locked in your house to prevent them from jumping fences or running away.

13.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council will be commencing a one-month trial at the Airlie Beach Lagoon from this Saturday 26 September, to close a small section of the pool between the hours of 5.30am 8am in the morning, and between 6pm 9pm in the evening. During these times only the large area east of the bridge, near the lap lines, will be open to swimmers. This means the lifeguard can more easily observe and patrol the swimming area. Thank you for your understanding.

12.01.2022 Debney Fuller Park and Mill Street Park in Proserpine are scheduled for maintenance. The parks will be temporarily closed to the public for the duration of the works. Debney Fuller Park Temporarily closed from Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December... Mill Street Park Temporarily closed from Monday 7 December to Friday 11 December

12.01.2022 The walk-in COVID-19 testing clinic will re-open at Airlie Beach Lagoon on Friday to provide more testing opportunities in the Whitsundays. Opening hours will b...e advised later today. This follows the discovery of traces of COVID-19 virus in sewage at the Cannonvale treatment plant on September 21. There was a previous detection of virus fragments on 20 August, but results were clear in samples on 31 August, 7 and 14 September. These surveillance tests are extremely sensitive and can pick up tiny pieces of the genetic material of the virus. The result does not necessarily mean there are active cases in the Airlie Beach / Cannonvale region. There are no known outbreaks or cases in the area however we cannot rule out the possibility that infectious persons were or are still in the area, who have not been tested. People who have recovered from COVID-19 can have live or dead virus in their stool for weeks after recovery. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, or loss of smell or taste is urged to be tested. They should stay home and isolate themselves from other people until they get their result. Testing is free for everyone including foreign nationals. Other testing options in the Whitsundays are: Whitsunday Respiratory Clinic, Monday Friday 1pm 5pm Appointments needed on 4804 5664 BHP/Vanguard Health Bowen Testing Clinic, 10am 5.15pm, seven days a week. Appointments required 1800 980 574 Proserpine, Bowen and Collinsville Hospitals Call your regular GP to ask about testing opportunities

12.01.2022 Temporary road closure, Flagstaff Hill Council will be upgrading Margaret Reynolds Drive which leads up to the Flagstaff Hill lookout area over the next month, with works beginning on site from Monday, November 2. The upgrade will include widening and kerbing and is expected to be completed by mid December, weather permitting. During this time, the road will be closed to all traffic to allow roadworks to occur safely. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

11.01.2022 Fire Ban - Whitsunday Regional Council Local Government Area A fire ban prohibiting lighting fires in the open applies for the period 0001hrs on Tuesday 1st Dec...ember 2020 to 2359hrs on Monday 14th December 2020 - https://bit.ly/37eWr1N The fire ban is within the whole of the Local Government Area of Whitsunday Regional Council. All current Permits to Light Fire issued for the local fire ban area are hereby cancelled, subject to the following exemptions. THE FOLLOWING EXEMPTIONS APPLY: * Fires lit for the purpose of cooking, that are: a. within a properly constructed receptacle such as a barbeque, gas or wood fired and pizza oven, and b. where the fire cannot escape or cause embers to drift, and c. there must be a fire extinguishing device available (e.g. garden hose or fire extinguisher) are permitted provided they are not left unattended. * Fires lit for the purpose of providing warmth that are: a. lit within a properly constructed receptacle, such as fire pits and braziers, and b. that are used in suburban back yard, and c. no larger than 1m x 1m x 0.5m, and d. there is a fire extinguishing device available (e.g. garden hose or fire extinguisher),and e. the area is cleared of vegetation and embers cannot drift from the fire, and f. provided they are not left unattended are permitted between 1800 hrs to 0600 hrs. (6pm to 6am). This exemption does not include bon fires. For information on current bushfires, visit - https://newsroom.psba.qld.gov.au/

10.01.2022 You're invited! Whitsunday Regional Council is opening the doors to our new Proserpine Administration Building, Disaster Resilience Centre and Climate Change Innovation Hub from 4pm to 6pm, this Friday, 9th October. Tours will take place from the main foyer every ten minutes however due to COVID-19 restrictions, all bookings must be pre-booked by contacting Council on 1300 972 753. Disaster Management displays and handouts will be available and don't miss your chance to meet... the disaster mascot - Turbine Tentacles! We hope to see you there.

08.01.2022 Our new parking machines in Airlie Beach will accept coin and card, or you can download the free EasyPark app to pay online by phone! Simply create your free account, find your carpark, enter your rego and pay through the app. You can easily access your receipts through the app too! The EasyPark app will save you time and money, allowing you to extend your parking as needed and pay your fee easily. If you choose to pay with coin or card, remember the new machines are ticketless. Simply enter your vehicle rego into the machine on your arrival and pay your fee, no ticket required. If you would like a receipt, capture the details that appear on the screen once you have paid, such as the date, meter ID and receipt number you can then access your receipt by visiting myparkingticket.com.au

08.01.2022 Last week, we celebrated Australian Citizenship Day by welcoming five new citizens from three different countries! Australian Citizenship Day is a great time to demonstrate our shared Australian values of freedom, respect, equality, and a fair go, and to welcome the new citizens joining our Australian family #ourwhitsunday | #AustralianCitizenship | Australian Department of Home Affairs

08.01.2022 If you're travelling in the Whitsunday region today, please proceed with caution and remember, if it's flooded, forget it. To keep up to date with the latest ro...ad conditions and more don't forget to check our Disaster Dashboard - http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/ Road conditions Flood cameras Emergency news Weather warnings Power outages & more!

06.01.2022 Due to the current water levels in Lake Proserpine, the gangway located at jetty 1 in the existing recreational area has been temporarily closed to pedestrians as a safety precaution. The gangway to the jetty will be reopened to pedestrians once water levels rise and the steep incline of the gangway reduces.

06.01.2022 Council wishes to advise that construction of the new Proserpine Entertainment Centre (PEC) has commenced and there will be minor vibration in the immediate vicinity of the PEC site over the next fortnight. Pedestrians and nearby residents my notice some minor vibration.

06.01.2022 **UPDATE: The Bruce Highway is now open to one lane of traffic under controlled conditions. Drivers are instructed to follow all directions and take care when travelling through this location. To keep up to date with road closures and fire incidents visit Council's Disaster Dashboard http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/ ***

05.01.2022 Temporary Swimming Pool Closures Please be advised that our regional swimming pools will be temporarily closed to the general public at the following times: Collinsville Swimming Pool Power Outage ... 26 November 2020 from 9pm 6pm Bowen Swimming Pool School Swimming Carnival 27 November 2020 from 8am 3pm Proserpine Swimming Pool School Incentive Day 9 December 2020 from 8.45am 11.05am

05.01.2022 Direct flights Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne take off Welcome to the Whitsundays - Heart of the Great Barrier Reef will be the messaging when Whitsunday Coast ...Airport (WCA) becomes travel central from December 1 with direct flights to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne resuming. Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council welcomed State Government’s decision to open the borders to greater Sydney and Victoria from next Tuesday. The great news for the Whitsundays is that there will be more weekly flights next month than at our operating peak pre-COVID-19, he said. Tourism is one of our three key pillars and having our airport back operating at record capacity is a remarkable achievement. "The airport team have been proactive in positioning WCA at the front of the airline queue for resuming flights to make it easy to visit the wonderful Whitsundays. "It is so important for our tourism stakeholders and businesses that the Whitsunday Coast Airport plays a leading role in kick-starting our region's economic recovery," Mayor Willcox said. We have also gone the extra mile to ensure the safety of our community with the addition of a new D-Link Thermal Camera for temperature body scanning proving an invaluable tool in reducing Covid-19 risks. "The thermal camera can assess up to 30 people simultaneously and alert security staff to anybody recording a high temperature reading. If a passenger does record a high temperature they are diverted to undergo further checks, he said. Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe MP said the Palaszczuk Government’s $15 million Aviation Recovery Fund would support Virgin Australia services from Sydney and Jetstar services from Melbourne. This is great news for the region and Australians, because everybody deserves a Whitsundays holiday, Mr Hinchliffe said. Support from the Palaszczuk Government’s Aviation Recovery Fund means every week three Virgin Australia flights from Sydney and three Melbourne Jetstar services will touch down in the Whitsundays. These flights will land an estimated $6.6 million in overnight visitor spending and support more than 50 jobs in the Whitsundays. The Palaszczuk Government’s Aviation Recovery Fund is getting visitors back in the air as quickly as possible to support jobs and fast-track the Whitsunday’s COVID economic recovery plan. After COVID-19, Sydney and Melbourne are desperate for a holiday in the tropical sun and we know it’s hard to beat the Whitsundays for the perfect break. Across Queensland, the Palaszczuk Government’s Aviation Recovery Fund has so far supported 17 services, worth an estimated $63.5 million in overnight visitor stays and support for 515 jobs. Chief Operating Officer - Aviation and Tourism Craig Turner said it was important to move quickly as borders reopen. Growing connectivity by air is so important to speed up the recovery of our region. We will now have two airlines, Jetstar Australia and Virgin Australia into the huge Sydney catchment and this is the first time in 15 years that Virgin will fly the Whitsunday-Sydney route direct. "At our peak in December we will have a record high of over 10,300 passengers transiting in and out of the region weekly," Mr Turner said. "We are focusing on leveraging the pent-up travel demand of the huge domestic population bases of Sydney and Melbourne to holiday in the wonderful Whitsundays. "We know Australians are itching for a great holiday and these increased flights will help to ensure that our region capitalises on this demand."

05.01.2022 Mayor Andrew Willcox, CEO, Councillors and council’s executive management team visited the Collinsville area yesterday to give the new Council the opportunity to learn more about the local facilities and to check in on recently completed projects. During a busy full day trip to the Collinsville area, the group visited the Collinsville Sewage and Water Treatment Plants, the new Collinsville Lookout, a site tour of Glencore Mine, visited Bowen River Hotel and discussed funding ...and design for the Ted Cunningham Bridge, called in at the Collinsville Depot, old Powerhouse, checked out the Collinsville Solar Farm and ended their day with visits to the Collinsville RV Park and Lions Park. Mayor Andrew Willcox said his focus from day one as Mayor was engaging and connecting with the Whitsunday community to ensure his Council acted for the whole of region. The pandemic has kept Councillors grounded initially but it is important that we keep in touch with our residents at grassroots level and stay abreast of issues within our broad regional community. Getting out and about as a group to visit and tour Council’s network is beneficial to ensure that myself and Councillors understand the important infrastructure needs of our residents. Over the next month the CEO, Councillors, executive team and I will undertake similar visits to the Proserpine, Bowen and Airlie Beach/Cannonvale areas of the Whitsunday region, he said. The Collinsville day trip was hot on the heels of our Collinsville Community Consultation last Friday afternoon to talk with Collinsville and Scottville residents and hear their feedback regarding the future for their towns. We held a community sausage sizzle and public display and over 50 residents attended to give their feedback to Councillors and staff, Mayor Willcox said.

04.01.2022 Join Whitsunday Regional Libraries at your local PCYC and enjoy songs, stories and free activies for under 5's! Talk with our friendly staff about library programs and resources to support your child's language and literacy development. - Bowen PCYC Library Station - 1st Monday of every month at 9.30am... - Whitsunday PCYC Library Station - 1st Tuesday of every month at 8.30am See you there! #ourwhitsunday

04.01.2022 Brisbane will enter a three-day lockdown to stop the spread of the highly contagious UK strain of COVID-19. While the lockdown commences at 6:00pm AEST, the advice remains that if you’ve been in Greater Brisbane since 2 January, you should stay where you are and isolate during the lockdown period. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo) is urging all Australians in current hotspots to stay put.... "Our message to Australians who are in those areas is - stay where you are. Don't go anywhere. Don't go home to another state or any other part of your state." Check out the advice from Queensland Health and follow them for further updates regarding COVID-19. Read more about the Greater Brisbane lockdown here - https://www.qld.gov.au//current-/greater-brisbane-lockdown

04.01.2022 Please be aware there is a vegetation fire at Mount Whitsunday Drive in Airlie Beach. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should clo...se their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately. For further updates, check out the Disaster Dashboard - http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

04.01.2022 New playgrounds and shade for Proserpine Parks Whitsunday Regional Council will be upgrading Halpannel Park and Blue Gum Park in Proserpine with new shaded playground equipment, funded by the Works for Queensland program. Two new playgrounds and an entertaining area are being installed at Halpannel Park from this week, including a climbing play park with slides and an urban warrior area which will challenge kids of all ages.... Andrew Willcox - Mayor, Whitsunday Regional Council said the new playgrounds will include equipment for all ages and abilities. We are really pleased to be installing these new playgrounds which can be enjoyed by everyone, and which will be protected from the sun with new shade sails, he said. Halpannel Park will also get a new sheltered BBQ and tables in an entertaining area between both playgrounds, which can be used by families during a day out at the park. We have also been able to reuse the existing shade sail from Halpannel Park and will be installing this in Blue Gum Park at Whitsunday Gardens. Whitsunday Gardens will receive a new playground to replace the existing play equipment and works are expected to begin from early December. Works on both parks are expected to be completed by early January 2021, weather permitting. These projects have been funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

01.01.2022 Whitsunday Region Councillors attended Remembrance Day services around the region today with Deputy Mayor John Collins laying a wreath at the Proserpine ceremony while Cr Jan Clifford and Cr Al Grundy laying a wreath at the Airlie Beach/Cannonvale service. Mayor Andrew Willcox was invited to give a speech and laid a wreath at the Bowen RSL Remembrance Day ceremony and was joined by Cr Michelle Wright and Cr Gary Simpson. Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting crowd numbers we ...Continue reading

01.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council is undertaking an Interim Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) Amendment and is looking for your feedback on the changes! Visit Your Say Whitsunday to find out more about LGIP and the proposed interim amendment - https://yoursay.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/local-government-in