Whitsunday Region
Local government area in Queensland
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| 2022 | Julie Hall assumes the role of mayor of the Whitsunday Region, serving from 2022 to the present. |
| 2021 | Population further grew to 37,152, showing continued demographic growth in the region |
| 2018 | Construction of a new $6 million council administration building began in Proserpine, including a new disaster hub and resilience center. |
| March 2017 | Cyclone Debbie damaged many areas of the Whitsunday Region, extensively damaging the Proserpine Council Chambers. |
| 2016 | Andrew Willcox becomes mayor of the Whitsunday Region, serving from 2016 to 2022. |
| 2016 | Population of the Whitsunday Region increased to 33,778 |
| 2012 | Jennifer Whitney becomes mayor of the Whitsunday Region, taking office and serving from 2012 to 2016. |
| 2012 | A petition signed by over 1600 people requested de-amalgamation, but the Queensland Government refused due to financial concerns. |
| 2011 | Whitsunday Region recorded a total population of 31,426 according to census data |
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