Cough up for parking Drivers may soon have to fork out to park at another Airlie Beach carpark as it is recommended councillors implement paid parking in the carpark next to the Whitsunday Sailing Club. The proposed fees will be in line with fees currently charged at the Port of Airlie, Coral Sea Marina and Airlie Beach Lagoon Precinct carparks. The cost will begin at $3 for zero to two hours and parking permits will also be available at $174 for 28 days, $874 for six months and $1398 for a year. Agenda documents state the installation of paid parking in the area will enable the Parking and Infringement Integrated Management System project to be finished.
By taking that advice and giving things a shot, Aiden ended up serving on the school’s social-cultural committee, was elected as school captain, participated in school forums and represented Proserpine High at public speaking events.
The list does not stop there, he also organised the school chess club and contributed to the school magazine and newsletter.
He was accepted to participate in the UQ Young Scholars program and is a talented piano player who has donated his time to playing for St Paul’s Anglican Church and at Pinnacle Playhouse events. Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Andrew Willcox, Proserpine State High School principal Don McDermott, school captain Imogen Tulk, Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert, school captain Aiden Payet and then Whitsunday MP Jason Costigan.
Now Mr Connors has racked up more than 20 years as the SES local controller, is a trainer with the central region training team and a team leader for local, state and national SES competitions. On top of that, he s also a judge in the competitions. Whitsunday Mayor Andrew Willcox (centre) with 2021 Citizens of the Year for Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Proserpine and surrounds Mark and Sue Connors. Photo: Elyse Wurm Mrs Connors has been the Proserpine group leader for about 13 years and has also spent almost two decades as the state peer support officer, helping take care of members psychological health.
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There’s no denying 2020 has been a tough year, but despite challenges the positive Whitsunday spirit shone through.
Here’s some of the most heartwarming stories that made headlines this year.
Seniors share their secrets to long-lasting love
The residents at Proserpine Nursing Home dated in the days when swiping and super-liking were not part of the vocabulary.
They delivered some tips for finding love and helping it last in honour of Valentine’s Day.
They shared their tips for finding love on Valentine’s Day.
Whitsunday community’s support ‘hard to comprehend’
A family who lost everything in a fire put out a heartfelt thanks to the Whitsunday community that rallied around them.