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The annual Proserpine Show Ball makes its much-anticipated comeback this weekend and it is already a sold-out success.
The not-for-profit community event is back on Saturday, May 15, for the first time in 25 years, and organisers have had no trouble selling 500 tickets to punters keen for night of unforgettable entertainment.
The black-tie event is a fundraiser for the Proserpine Show Society, which, like many businesses and community groups, took a significant financial hit during the COVID-19 crisis.
Proceeds will go to refurbishing ageing infrastructure at the Proserpine showgrounds for the annual agricultural show, as well as the numerous other events that use the grounds.
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A century-old Whitsundays region pub faces an uncertain future after it was struck off the heritage list and listed for sale.
Now the abandoned hotel otherwise known as O’Duinns Irish Pub is for sale, with the vendor describing it as a “rare opportunity” to buy a “prime” 1781sq m commercial site with dual access.
“The existing building on the property was previously utilised as a full service hotel with restaurant, bar, TAB and gaming room facilities,” PRD Whitsunday’s property listing stated. Palace Hotel, 29-31 Main Street, Proserpine is listed for sale. Picture: PRD – Whitsunday
An assessment of the stormwater network is due to start this week after a councillor spoke openly about seeing flooding in areas not usually affected by excess water.
I think Proserpine, like a lot of regional centres, displays the importance of innovation, being prepared to be flexible in approaches to day-to-day living. Also the great spirit of the council in representing the people and exploring their needs and responding to them. The Governor said he was impressed by the multiple Proserpine businesses he visited. Their enthusiasm and sense of pride in their town was terrific, he said. What a memorable statement this makes for you and visitors to Proserpine. It was the second time the Governor had been to Proserpine as he last visited shortly after Cyclone Debbie.