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Parking anger

FOUR-HOUR parking restrictions at the Whitsunday Sailing Club has sparked outrage among residents who utilise the Airlie Beach precinct.

Sports park petition rejected

WHITSUNDAY Regional Council's rejection of a community petition against the purchase of land for a new sports park is the latest to unfold in the ongoing saga.

Parking an issue at Shingley

WORKERS who commute to the islands each day have said they are at their wits-end as to what they are supposed to do to avoid getting fined along Shingley Drive.

Busker still not happy with rules

THE guitar's tuned, the vocal cords are ready but Andrew Finlay is still not busking regularly.

Council wins award

WHITSUNDAY Regional Council has taken out the Environmental Protection Award at this week's State Keep Australia Beautiful Awards ceremony in Mackay.

Port of Airlie progressing

RESIDENTS and business owners will be able to check on the progress of the Port of Airlie development at a business information forum tonight (Thursday).

Campaign success

THE first Tourism Queensland campaign promoting the Great Barrier Reef to Americans has been a success, according to Queensland Tourism Minister Peter Lawler.

Maccas starts recruiting

THE New McDonalds restaurant at Cannonvale will employ 85 people.

Green Army recognised

NINE Whitsunday Green Army recruits graduated from their 21-week program at the Cannonvale foreshore last week.

President to appeal turf club ban

BOWEN Turf Club president Cyril Vains will appeal the Queensland Racing decision to ban him from any racetrack in the region for three months.

Party time at reef festival

THE Reef Festival street parade will be in full party mode this year with the theme announced this week as ‘party time'.

LNP wins Dawson

GEORGE Christensen may not have been officially declared as the new federal member but he is out discussing the future with his new constituents.

Mayor back at work

WHITSUNDAY Regional Mayor Mike Brunker has returned to work as mayor this week after being defeated in the federal election on the weekend.

Jessica is sailing ambassador

QUEENSLAND sailor Jessica Watson was announced as Tourism Queensland's newest sailing ambassador at Hamilton Island on Tuesday.

Whales put on a show

WHALES have been enjoying playtime in local waters recently with many of them raising their heads to say hello to passengers on passing boats.