The Melbourne Cup is the horse race that stops a nation and two lucky travellers flying to or from Whitsunday Coast Airport will get to see the action live….and in VIP style.Whitsunday Coast Airport is running a promotion starting today until October 7 and travellers need only log on to the airport Wifi to enter.The lucky winners will get the full VIP Melbourne Cup treatment including: •Return flights for 2 people to Melbourne from the nearest capital city •Return airport transfers from MEL airport to hotel •3 nights accommodation in a 5 star Melbourne Hotel •Daily Breakfast •4th November, welcome function on the eve of the Melbourne Cup, drinks, canapes and guest speaker •5th November Lexus Melbourne Cup, in the Makybe Diva Marquee, includes 3 course plated lunch, drinks including red and white wine, premium beers.

Did you know Evolution Mining’s Mt Carlton operation located between Home Hill and Bowen produced the Gold used in the 2019 Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy?Communities and schools in the north of the Whits…

This Saturday’s Mayor’s Annual Charity Ball is once again shaping up to be an outstanding event with tickets sold out for the third year running.Mayor Andrew Willcox said he’s overwhelmed, yet not sur…

Whitsunday Regional Council is supporting the region’s two local Guide Dogs and their handlers by cracking down on ‘bad’ dog owners.By keeping pets under control and on a lead in public places, Whitsu…

Whitsunday Regional Council is working with the Queensland Government and landholders to manage the invasive pest ant, the Yellow Crazy Ant, recently sighted at Shute Harbour.The Yellow Crazy Ant is a…

Residents of the Whitsunday Region are reminded to take advantage of the discount period for dog and cat registrations.Mayor Andrew Willcox said that registrations for pet owners are due on 1 July wit…

A wide range of free activities will be on offer at Whitsunday Regional Libraries during the upcoming June-July school holidays.From Mad Hatter tea parties and ‘booknics’ in the park, to games, crafts…

Building our Region is the primary focus of the 2019-20 Budget as Whitsunday Regional Council continues to upgrade vital infrastructure, create jobs and steer our region’s economy forward.As part of t…

Whitsunday Regional Council has recently acquired land for a new 12.5 Mega-litre water reservoir in Cannon Valley and recently began early works to assess the site.The new water tank will provide impr…