Rotary Airlie Beach

24/05/2026

If you're looking for the latest in all things agriculture, head to the Nq Field Days - 29-30 May at the Townsville Showgrounds, and organised by the Rotary Clubs of Townsville and surrounds.

Coming up next weekend, 29-30 May in Townsville is the 2026 Rotary NQ Field Day to be held at the Townsville Show Grounds, celebrating agricultural innovation and community spirit!

The NQ Field Days is a biennial agricultural event organized by the combined Rotary Clubs of Townsville and surrounding districts, showcasing the latest advancements in farming technology while supporting local charities and community organizations in North Queensland.

The 2026 event will take place at the Townsville Showgrounds, moving from its previous location at Reid Park, and aims to highlight both modern agricultural practices and traditional farming heritage.

The event will showcase:

🤖 Technology (Robotics) moving our agriculture and industries into the future

🚜 Machinery for the farm and everyday households

🧑‍🎓 Educational and Employment opportunities for the next generation

🛂 Future Farmer Passport Program - so much fun for the kids

🍅 Produce from our region - produce boxes on sale

🛰️ Communication technology and the advancement of solar

⛺ Latest outdoor and country lifestyle products.

Get your Rotary NQ Field Day 2026 Tickets here:

https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/ebde6a89-8eb1-438f-9eb0-c23e631edf71

02/05/2026

During our club's 45 years of service in the Whitsundays, we have proudly supported the youth of the area, either by running programs for young people or providing opportunities not available in our area by sponsoring students to attend.

Over the years, the club has:
🧳Both sponsored and hosted Rotary Youth Exchange Students
🔬Sponsored Year 12 students to attend National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) held in either Canberra or Brisbane
🧪Sponsored students to attend the Science Experience at Queensland universities.
🚙 Organised and/or sponsored youth driver awareness programs
⚓ Sponsored students to participate in the Young Endeavour Sail Training Program
🏆Donate annual prizes for Proserpine State High School Awards night, including the School Dux Award.
🌭 Provided a sausage sizzle each year for students as they registered for Schoolies Week.

Our youth - our future!

Would love to hear in comments about the difference Rotary Airlie's support for you / someone in your family has made!

01/05/2026

As we celebrate our club's 45 year anniversary today, we remember the key role the club has taken over many of those years, in organizing and / or sponsoring two of the major events that Airlie Beach always enjoys: the annual Carols by the Beach, and the Street Parade held as part of the Great Barrier Reef Festival. For a couple of years, the club also sponsored the Wearable Art Competition (and provided a judge and MC) that was held as part of the Reef Festival. The club acknowledges the support of community partners such as Whitsunday Regional Council, the Reef Festival Committee, local schools, performers, and businesses such as Airlie Beach Music Centre to bring these events to fruition.

What do you remember about these events?

30/04/2026

The official notice of admission as a Rotary Club - 1 May 1981 - 45 years ago today.

Charter President was Bruce Finlay, we had 27 members, and met at Whitsunday Sailing Club.

Sponsor Club - Rotary Club of Proserpine.

Note the population of Airlie Beach at the time was 3500!

Do you have any memories or stories of Rotary's work in our community?

Post in comments below.

30/04/2026

Today, 1 May, the Rotary Club of Airlie Beach celebrates 45 years of service to the Airlie Beach and wider Whitsunday community.

Happy birthday to us!

Do you have a story to tell about how our Club has helped you, a family member, your club or organisation over the years? Tell us about it in comments.

21/04/2026

Anzac Day Services across the Whitsundays.

02/04/2026

Happy Easter to all!

16/03/2026

Congratulations to Proserpine State High School Year 12 student Tiarne Watson for winning the Zone finals of the Lions Youth of the Year at the weekend. Tiarne was representing Proserpine Lions Club in the final, which was hosted by Whitsunday Lions at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Tiarne is kicking goals this year, as she was one of two students our club sponsored to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in January. She will represent the local zone at the District Youth of the Year finals in Townsville at the end of the month. All the best Tiarne!

28/02/2026

Orange Sky is a non-profit organisation providing free laundry and genuine connection to people in our communities experiencing homelessness or hardship.

Orange Sky Laundry is currently looking for passionate locals to join its team in the Whitsundays, with shifts running at Whitsundays Coin Laundry in Jubilee Pocket.

The Orange Sky volunteers have one of the most important roles, connecting with people doing it tough and supporting them through clean laundry, and non-judgmental conversation.

If anyone in our community is interested, you can find out more and sign up directly here: 👉 https://orangesky.org.au/volunteer/

15/02/2026

Congratulations to Amelia Brain, who was recently presented with the 2025 Proserpine State High School Dux Award: a most worthy recipient. This award is proudly sponsored annually by our Club.

Proserpine State High School proudly congratulates 2025 graduate Amelia Brain, who was presented with the Dux Award at our formal Assembly. This prestigious award recognises the highest academic achievement across the graduating cohort, and Amelia’s results reflect an outstanding culmination of her secondary studies.

Amelia demonstrated exceptional dedication to academic excellence throughout Year 12, achieving an impressive ATAR. Her success is the result of consistent effort, discipline and a genuine commitment to learning. Amelia has been accepted to study Veterinary Science at the University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, with aspirations to one day own her own veterinary practice.

We are extremely proud of all her achievements and wish her the very best in her future endeavours.