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Ului threat passes

CYCLONE Ului has ripped roofs off scores of homes, driven boats ashore and cut power to thousands of houses in Queensland.

Carney's mate hoses down burning issue

Todd Carney's mate, who was treated in hospital for burns on New Year's Day after what the troubled Sydney Roosters star claims was a practical joke gone wrong, has leapt to the defence of the 23-year-old playmaker. Brad Smith, who was celebrating the end of last year with Carney and..read more

Carney in hot water over prank gone wrong

The NRL will await a report from Sydney Roosters officials before considering whether any action is warranted against Todd Carney over what the troubled playmaker claims was a New Year's Eve prank gone wrong. Carney, who was sacked by Canberra in 2007 over a series of off-field incidents and spent..read more

Dixon given free ride for missing the boat

Qantas has proved it is not so heartless in its dealings with former employees. The Flying Marsupial for once showed some compassion for its former chief executive Geoff Dixon, who was hit by some nasty changes in the tax treatment of his superannuation.

Russ and Cate share a very merry sex scene

RUSSELL CROWE and Cate Blanchett have filmed a sex scene for the new Robin Hood blockbuster, with Crowe revealing the on-set chemistry between the pair is very merry indeed.

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Airlie Beach, Queensland, is situated on a peninsula on Australia's mainland, in the centre of the 2,000km stretch of the Great Barrier Reef, in the Whitsunday Island region.

The town is well positioned for locals and visitors to sail between Whitsundays's 74 islands or take a cruise, and Airlie Beach also has a ferry service to most of the islands.

Airlie Beach history

Australia's Whitsunday Islands was named by James Cook in 1770. He named it when he passed through the area on Whit Sunday, a Christian celebration also known as the Pentecost. Now, Airlie Beach residents celebrate the Blessing of the Fleet on Whit Sunday each year.

Airlie Beach climate

A popular tourist destination, Airlie Beach has a sub-tropical climate and experiences much humidity in the warmer months - a result of hot temperatures combined with wet weather.

The warmer weather attracts cyclones from January to March. Be careful also of stingers that occupy Airlie Beach from November to May and utilise the swimming lagoon on the beach's foreshore. The climate becomes dryer and cooler when winter arrives.

Airlie Beach attractions

It's hard to beat Airlie Beach's stunning lookouts at Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach with views of Great Barrier Reef's glistening water and silken sand. From beachfront cafes to acclaimed restaurants, Airlie Beach also has a myriad of restaurants to try in the area.

Airlie Beach accommodation

If you're thinking about moving to Airlie Beach, there's accommodation available to buy and rent. If you want a temporary stay, live it up in apartments, resorts, hotels or backpackers that are mostly located within walking distance of Airlie Beach.