Magistrate James Morton noted Ms Ward is facing multiple charges including public nuisance in a licensed premises - Airlie Beach Hotel, obstructing a police officer at Airlie Beach Hotel, assaulting police and wilful damage of police property. Mr Morton noted the offences were alleged to have occurred while Ms Ward was intoxicated. Ms Ward has previously pleaded not guilty to the charges. Ms Ward told the court she wanted the condition changed as she claimed police had approached her home and contacted her after hours on Facebook. As Ms Ward is working in hospitality consulting, she said the zero-alcohol condition had an impact.
The Whitsunday Sailing Club will host a family fun day in honour of Australia Day.
The event will include mini learn-to-sail courses for adults and children, a sailing expo, stalls, live music and activities for children such as backyard cricket.
Coastal Food Design will also take along a food truck and the club bar will be open.
Where: Front lawn at Whitsunday Sailing Club, 11 Ocean Rd, Airlie Beach.
When: 10am to 4pm
Australia Day Long Weekend
Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill is getting into the spirit will a whole weekend of activities planned in the lead up to Australia Day.
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Subscriber only A late downpour did little to discourage partygoers in Airlie Beach as they geared up to farewell 2020. Residents and tourists came out in droves with crowds gathered on the foreshore to watch the fireworks. It was then that the heavens opened and revellers sought shelter, waiting anxiously for the skies to clear. However, one of the most tumultuous years to date finally delivered some good with clouds parting just in time for the display.
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Subscriber only There s no denying 2020 has been a year to forget, which is all the more reason to celebrate its tail end on Friday. Here s some other places you can celebrate:
Northerlies The Tropical Countdown Party will include live music, cocktails and two fireworks displays. The party kicks off at 5pm and tickets cost $25, which includes a cocktail on arrival and Caribbean lei. Kids have free entry and tickets can be purchased here.
KC s Bar and Grill KC s will host a free event for residents wanting to bid farewell in style. There will be live music by Lloyd Saunders from 8pm with food and drink specials throughout the night.
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Subscriber only The next step towards a new bottle shop in Airlie Beach is under way and could bring the number of alcohol outlets in the town to double digits. Plans show the 150sq m shop would fill a vacant building in the Mountain Valley Shopping Centre on Shute Harbour Rd near the Airlie Beach Vinnies. Airlie Beach Hotel Operations Queensland Pty Ltd have submitted a development application for a new bottle shop in Cannonvale. Picture: Supplied The shop would be open from 10am to 10pm. With three wine shelves and two beer shelves as well as a cold room and ice freezer, the proposed shop joins a raft of other bottle shops in the area.