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New plan to help rebrand Airlie Beach

THE hashtag #AdventureAir- lie is among the steps to re- branding the WhitFUNdays. Prosail Whitsundays co- owner Josh Wilde said he was particularly looking forward to promoting Airlie Beach. “We need people to under- stand that you don’t just come here to go to the islands or do a little tour to Whitehaven Beach – there’s so much more we have to offer as a region,” he said. “Yes, go out to the islands for sure – and I recommend stay- ing out there and sleeping un- der the stars on a boat 100 per cent – but also stay in town, check out the restaurants, ex- perience the nightlife, go up in a plane, jump out of it, take lots of photos, do some of the free walking trails, come and see the views – they’re second to none. “I feel like I could fill up a month-long itinerary, but these are just some of the things you have to do.” Airlie Beach Backpacking FIRST IN BEST DRESSED: The Bavarian will celebrate its Mackay grand opening by giving away 500 free hot dogs. Photo: Contributed Association comprises mem- bers from the marine, hostel, bar, nightclub, retail, transport and van park sectors, and is supported administratively by The hot dog giveaway Tourism Whitsundays and the Whitsunday Charter Boat in- dustry Association. The group’s committee is RAINEE SHEPPERSON predominantly led by some of [email protected] What you need to know about The Bavarian’s menu the Whitsunday region’s top marketing professionals, all ac- MACKAY’S newest restaurant Other favourites include an two-for-one deal on any regu- tively working in the youth and is opening with a bang. assortment of schnitzels, lar schnitzel on Tuesdays and a adventure tourism space. On Wednesday, June 26, chicken wings, spicy squid and refillable all you can eat meat Base and Nomads Airlie The Bavarian Bier Restaurant build-your-own-salads. platter on Wednesdays for $35. Beach Hostel manager Han- will celebrate its grand opening Families on a budget will The Bavarian also has a nah Kneebone said she was ex- by giving away 500 free hot love the range of affordable range of $10 lunch options cited about the buzz that get- dogs. The hot dog bonanza will dinner specials and The Bavar- from Monday to Thursday and ting these messages across begin at 11am, and it is first in ian’s royal snack hour features on Sunday’s children under the would create. best dressed. complimentary snacks from age of 12 eat free from the kids “Yes, we’re the heart of the If you miss out on a free hot 4pm to 6pm daily. Guests who menu. Great Barrier Reef, but there dog, don’t worry, there are buy a selected drink can Complementing the big fla- are so many beautiful places on plenty of other tasty German- choose from gourmet sausage vours are even bigger beers. the mainland too, and Airlie inspired dishes on the menu. rolls, Texan sloppy fries and The Bavarian’s one-litre steins Beach is where people meet The Bavarian’s most popular Cajun popcorn chicken. can quench a thirst and there and forge friendships.” menu items are the pork Week-day winners include a are an impressive 20 beers on To join Adventure Airlie knuckle, crackling pork belly chicken burger and drink of tap, including imported favou- The Bavarian bar and restaurant will open in Mackay next Wednesday. Beach email youth@tourism and gourmet sausages. choice for $15 on Mondays, a rites. Photo: Contributed whitsundays.com.au. In the air and on the ground, Sidonie shows leadership everywhere she goes

Ms Cromb has represented the team as a whole becomes a Ms Cromb said competing at CQUni at the games for bas- stronger unit. this year’s UniSport Nationals ketball. “I’m humbled to think there event would be a bittersweet “I am truly honoured that I are people out there who think moment. have gained the respect of staff I’m worthy of such an award “As it’s my last year of my UNI TALK and students to hold this posi- and deeply grateful for the Bachelor of Digital Media PIERRE VILJOEN tion for another year – it makes honour.” course, it’s the last time I can me very proud,” she said. Ms Cromb’s sporting leader- represent CQUni at such an Professor, CQUniversity Ms Cromb was recently ship skills were honed event,” she said. awarded the 2018 Defence throughout her time spent in “However, as much as I love CQUNIVERSITY Bachelor of Force Recruiting Leadership the Royal Australian Air Force. being part of this event, I am Digital Media student Sidonie Award (North Region) for her “I joined the RAAF in 1989 really ready to finish my stud- Cromb takes leadership very leadership in the sporting are- and spent six years as a com- ies and can’t wait to see what seriously. na. The award, sponsored by puter operator, based in Dar- happens next. Ms Cromb was recently se- the Defence Force, recognises win,” she said. “Throughout “Once completed, I hope to lected to captain the Women’s students who go above beyond that time, I represented the find work within my chosen Basketball Team and the over- their duty to lead their fellow Darwin and Northern Territo- field because it makes me hap- all Female Team of athletes at teammates. ry Air Force bases, as well as py – I love it. I might even re- the UniSport Division 2 Na- She said being a leader was the Com- turn to my graphic design busi- tionals 2019 on the Gold Coast more than just being put in bined Services in basketball. I ness and offer a few more ser- from July 8-11. charge. even made a number of Austra- vices, thanks to my studies.” UniSport Nationals gives “It’s about acting with hon- lian Combines Services basket- The top two ranked teams in students at 43 universities esty, integrity and chasing ball teams. each sport for the Division 2 across an opportuni- team goals rather than perso- “I’ve played representative competition will gain promo- ty to compete head to head in nal agendas,” she said. sport all my working life, so it tion into National Division 1, CQUniversity Bachelor of Digital Media student Sidonie Cromb was national standard sporting “Through loyalty you foster made sense to don the green which will be held on the Gold awarded the 2018 Defence Force Recruiting Leadership Award (North competitions. trust, and when people trust and and represent CQU- Coast from September 28 to Region) for her leadership in the UniSport Nationals sporting arena. This will be the third time you, they will stand by you and ni.” October 3. Photo: Contributed