Hydeaway Bay

04/01/2026

Some interesting information about one of our native beach plants..

20/12/2025

Most of our venues down here have courtesy buses and now you can add Montes to that list they now have added a courtesy bus as well! So everyone can have enjoyable safe holiday period.
Call to book!

0456803792
Phone for Monty the new courtesy bus

29/07/2025

Update on Rocket launch for tomorrow.

Time 7:30 am for 1st attempt. 6.30am exclusion Zone from Abbot Point down to the Don River mouth and east of there to the islands. The zone will be lifted half an hour after the launch.

There will be live stream on Youtube tomorrow morning.

We wish to advise Bowen residents that the Queensland Fire Department will undertake a planned hazard reduction burn at Flagstaff Hill tomorrow, Wednesday 30 July, from 10am. For safety reasons, the access road to Flagstaff Hill will be closed from 10am until the burn is complete.

Anyone planning to use Flagstaff Hill as a viewing location for the Gilmour Space rocket launch will need to consider an alternative location. We appreciate your patience and understanding while these important works are carried out.

29/06/2025

🎨 The Gloucester Hidden Talent Art Expo is back!

Celebrate the creativity of our community with an inspiring display of local artist from Hydeaway Bay and surrounding regions.✨

Browse an array of artistic works, enjoy live craft demonstrations, kids art & craft stand and discover one-of-a-kind handmade treasures.

This much-loved biennial event is a true showcase of hidden talent and artistic spirit or our local community.

WHAT: Gloucester Hidden Talent Art Expo
WHEN: Saturday 5 July 2025, 9:00am–4:00pm & Sunday 6 July 2025, 10:00am–3:00pm
WHERE: Hydeaway Bay Community Club

12/05/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE AGENCY RE ROCKET LAUNCH AT BOWEN ORBITAL SPACEPORT - THURSDAY 15TH MAY 2025
The Australian Space Agency wishes to provide notice to the community about an upcoming orbital rocket launch to take place from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland.
This will be a single test launch of a commercial rocket developed by Gilmour Space Technologies. Gilmour Space Technologies operate both the launch site and the rocket.
The launch is planned for Thursday 15 May 2025 between 0730 and 1730 hours AEST time.
The timing of the launch can be subject to change based on a variety of factors. Should the launch not occur on this day during this window, a new notification will be issued advising of the new launch day and window.
For public safety, the following warnings and hazard zones will be issued prior to the launch:
- an Aquatic Event Authority,
- Maritime hazard zones and
- Temporary Restricted and Dangerous Airspace warnings.
There may also be restrictions to entry and exit from the Abbot Point port facility.
Public and media access will not be permitted at the Bowen Orbital Spaceport without prior approval from Gilmour Space.
Additional information about the launch, including frequently asked questions and details about hazard areas, can be found at www.gspace.com/missions.
For further enquiries, please contact Gilmour Space Technologies by emailing [email protected].
Island FM Whitsundays

29/01/2025

🚨 Have you ‘Favourited’ the Emergency Alert number yet? 🚨
+61 444 444 444.

🌧️ In the event of an emergency or disaster, warnings are issued that are designed to keep you informed.

‼️Emergency Alerts text messages are sent to everyone within a certain geographical location. 📱

Residents are urged to:
• Update your phone settings to list this number as a favourite.
• Save it as a contact so you know who is messaging you.
• Check you have not blocked the number accidentally.

These texts contain potentially life-saving information that includes advice on how to take action to protect you and your loved ones.

Read more: https://mypolice.page.link/DKHL

23/05/2024

19/05/2024

Did you catch the amazing sunset this afternoon! Show us your photos!

30/03/2024

Make sure you check out the Dingo Beach Markets this weekend!

22/10/2023

Are you Disaster Ready? 🌩️

Join us for our Get Cyclone Ready Disaster Preparedness Events to ensure your family is prepared for whatever comes your way this storm season! As well as learning all you need to know about protecting your home and family, you will also have the chance to win a generator!

⚡ Airlie Beach Markets- Saturday 28th October 2023
⚡ Bowen Markets - Sunday 29th October 2023

See you there!

Whitsunday Regional Council