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WRC is inviting the community to have their say on the draft Airlie Beach Masterplan which is a bold vision designed to guide the future growth and transformation of Airlie Beach.

Whitsunday Coast Airport is taking flight on a new sustainability initiative by officially joining the Containers for Change program.

Whitsunday Coast Airport has officially set a new annual passenger record, welcoming over 522,000 passengers over the past 12 months and surpassing its previous record of 507,000 set last year.

Find out more information on events happening in your area to celebrate NAIDOC Week, 6-13 July 2025

Major rates reform and investment in key infrastructure headline Whitsunday Regional Council’s newly adopted 2025–26 Budget.

A major upgrade to the Collinsville Aerodrome has been completed that will enhance safety, reliability, and access for aeromedical services and other essential air operations.

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for the purpose of adopting the 2025-26 Budget.

Water meter reads will commence from Monday 9 June.

Whitsunday Regional Council is facilitating the temporary installation of a Ferris Wheel beside Airlie Creek, operating 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm, starting early June through to October 2025.

Abandoned Vehicle Auction, Cannonvale

Find out when our facilities are open over the Easter holidays and Anzac Day.

Anzac Day Services will be held across the Whitsunday region on Friday 25th April 2025.

It's time to get creative and design a bookmark that celebrates reading and libraries. Winning designs will be professionally printed and shared across all four Whitsunday Regional Libraries!

A simple check could help you detect a concealed leak before it becomes a costly problem! Play your part, be water smart – it’s up to you!

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management, Whitsunday Regional Council introduced a new Waste Management Facility Charge in 2024.