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Business Awards return to celebrate Whitsunday excellence

Published on 21 May 2026

The Whitsunday region’s business community is set to take centre stage once again, with the return of the Whitsunday Business Awards in 2026.

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Major local businesses back Mayor’s Charity Ball as Platinum Sponsors

Published on 12 May 2026

Whitsunday Regional Council is proud to announce Fergus Builders and Airlie Beach Hotel as Platinum Sponsors of the 2026 Mayor’s Charity Ball, ‘Whispers of the West’.

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Olympic Inspiration Makes Waves in the Whitsundays

Published on 11 May 2026

The Whitsunday region’s next generation of swimmers had the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s greatest Olympians, with Council arranging a regional swim clinic hosted by Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell at the Proserpine Swimming Pool on Saturday.

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Strong Turnout as State of the Region 2026 Delivers 'Think Big' Vision

Published on 11 May 2026

Up to 200 business, industry and community members attended Council’s State of the Region 2026 – Think
Big event at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Friday 8 May, in a strong show of interest and support
for the future of the Whitsundays.

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Whitsunday Coast Airport Records Strongest National Growth

Published on 14 April 2026

Whitsunday Coast Airport has once again demonstrated its strength as a key regional gateway, recording the highest year-on-year passenger growth of any airport in Australia for November 2025.

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New Airport Lounge Boosts Island Visitor Experience

Published on 30 March 2026

Whitsunday Coast Airport is strengthening its role as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, partnering with Daydream Island Resort to introduce a dedicated guest lounge within the arrivals area of the terminal, opening 30 March.

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Community Backs Divisional Representation in Electoral Consultation

Published on 18 March 2026

Whitsunday Regional Council has resolved to retain the region’s current divided electoral model for the 2028 local government elections, following extensive community consultation earlier this year.

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Airport Operations to Benefit from Procurement Pilot

Published on 18 March 2026

Council will trial a new strategic procurement pilot aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening procurement practices and delivering better value for money when delivering specialised services at Whitsunday Coast Airport.

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Shute Harbour Marine Terminal Drives Strong Visitor Numbers

Published on 12 February 2026

More than 13,000 cruise passengers passed through Shute Harbour Marine Terminal across three consecutive days, delivering a significant boost to local businesses and tourism operators across the Whitsundays.

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Council endorses Cemetery Master Plan

Published on 30 January 2026

At their first Ordinary Meeting for 2026, Whitsunday Regional Council endorsed a Cemetery Master Plan to guide the respectful, long-term management of cemeteries across the region.

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Latest News

Business Awards return to celebrate Whitsunday excellence

Major local businesses back Mayor’s Charity Ball as Platinum Sponsors

Olympic Inspiration Makes Waves in the Whitsundays

Strong Turnout as State of the Region 2026 Delivers 'Think Big' Vision

Whitsunday Coast Airport Records Strongest National Growth

New Airport Lounge Boosts Island Visitor Experience

Community Backs Divisional Representation in Electoral Consultation

Airport Operations to Benefit from Procurement Pilot

Shute Harbour Marine Terminal Drives Strong Visitor Numbers

Council endorses Cemetery Master Plan

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