Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival Inc

20/05/2026

🦘 We learned something extraordinary this week.

Lynette and I had the honour of sitting down with Dr Alan Horsup — retired from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, where he spent more than three decades working to pull threatened species back from the brink of extinction.

Alan's connection to the Proserpine Rock Wallaby is remarkable. Between 2014 and 2017, he helped reintroduce Proserpine rock wallabies to the mainland by translocating more than 1,200 animals from Hayman Island — and was instrumental in the formation of the Scientific Advisory Committee and research projects with various universities. (Government of Queensland)

This is a man who gave his working life so that this little wallaby — found nowhere else on earth — would still be here for our children and grandchildren to know.
The Proserpine Rock Wallaby is listed as Endangered under both Commonwealth and Queensland law. (Grants Assist) It was not discovered until 1976, and today its habitat is fragmented by land clearing, development, and roads. (Government of Queensland) It needs our community behind it.

That is exactly why we are building the Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival — a celebration of this animal, the people who protect it, and the community that calls its home our home too.

Talking with Alan confirmed everything. The science is there. The recovery work is there. What the wallaby needs now is the community — and that is what the festival is for.

🦘 Festival coming May 2027.
Conservation, art, community and music in the heart of the Whitsundays.

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16/05/2026

6 days
Book your tickets get your glamour and your big smile
I love the after stories - every one always has huge amounts of fun

💛 Celebrate, Give Back & Make a Difference at The Show Ball 💛

When you buy a ticket to The Show Ball, you’re not just securing a night of incredible food, drinks, and entertainment… you’re supporting something bigger.
All funds raised go directly towards maintaining and improving our community-owned Showgrounds and its facilities — a place that brings people together, hosts local events, and keeps our community spirit alive.

✨ Every ticket helps
✨ Every guest makes an impact
✨ Every moment supports our future

So gather your friends, dress up, and enjoy an unforgettable night — knowing you’re helping to keep this important community space thriving.
🎟️ Buy your ticket today and be part of something truly meaningful

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28/04/2026

🦘 Spot the blue bus — come say hello!

The Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival is heading to the Wombat Festival in Clermont on May 9th, and we'd love to meet you!

Pop by our stall for:
🎨 Wallaby colouring in
🦘 Pin the tail on the wallaby
🔍 Count the Proserpine Rock Wallabies (trickier than it sounds!)
📋 Grab a flyer and find out what's coming in 2027

We held our inaugural festival in 2025 celebrating one of Queensland's most remarkable little creatures — and we're now building something even bigger for 2027.
Come find out how to be part of it!

See you there! 💙

28/04/2026

Her scientific name is Petrogale persephone.

Persephone — the Greek goddess of spring, queen of the underworld, the one who returns each season to restore life to the earth.

It's a fitting name for an animal that was unknown to science for so long, living quietly in the vine forests and rocky ranges above Proserpine.

Local farmers had spoken of a strange form of rock wallaby in the hills for years. A bigger one. Different. Nobody in the scientific community took much notice.

Then in 1977 a single individual was captured. Scientists looked closer. And in 1982 she was formally described as a new species — named for the mythological story of something fortuitously found, something restored to the knowledge of the world.

She had been there all along.

She is still there.

And this community — your community — is making sure the world finally knows her name. 🦘

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20/04/2026

🌿 Proserpine — here's your chance to WIN big AND do something beautiful for your community.

The is running a raffle to help MealsOnWheels get a much-needed coldroom and freezer— keeping this essential local service running for the people who need it most.

🏆 MAJOR PRIZE
3 nights on Hamilton Island
Valued at over $1,400

Plus more amazing prizes to be won.

🗓️ Draw: Mother's Day — Sunday 11 May at 12pm
📍 Tickets available at The Palace Hotel, Proserpine

This is community looking after community.
The Palace Hotel supporting Meals on Wheels.
Proserpine doing what Proserpine does best.

Grab your tickets, share this post and give someone you love a Mother's Day to remember. 🌺

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05/04/2026

25/03/2026

🌿 THANKFUL THURSDAY 🌿

Wooly is HOME. 🐾

Our beautiful Wooly — lovingly painted by the incredibly talented Jahla Thompson for the 2025 Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival — went on an unplanned adventure.

Where did she go? We may never know.
The hills? The grasses? A secret hibiscus patch? 🌺

What we DO know is this — Proserpine looks after its own.

Today we are deeply grateful to the kind souls who returned Wooly safely home to her spot at & Amiet Solicitors on Chapman Street, and to their friends who gently encouraged them to do the right thing. 💛

That's community. That's Proserpine. That's exactly why we do what we do.

Wooly is back at her post — welcoming staff, clients and passersby — covered in the gorgeous flowers, grasses and fruits that real Proserpine Rock Wallabies love to nibble.

If you haven't visited her yet, pop in and say hello. She's been through a lot.. 🤍

17/03/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL ARTISTS & LOCAL BUSINESSES 🎨
Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival – May 2027
Be part of something creative, fun, and community-driven!
The Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival is expanding the popular Proserpine Wallaby Hunt, and we’re inviting local artists and businesses to take part in this exciting town-wide event.
We are looking for local Artists to paint a wallaby, by creating an amazing design that shows you artistic style.
The Wallaby Hunt encourages visitors to explore Proserpine by following a trail of unique wallaby-themed artworks displayed at local businesses and venues. Each stop becomes part of a fun discovery experience for families, visitors, and the community.

🎨 FOR ARTISTS
Showcase your creativity and become part of a public art trail.
Benefits include:
• Display your artwork during a major community festival
• Gain exposure to visitors and locals
• Promote your talent and grow your audience
• Be part of a collaborative community project

🏪 FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Become a stop on the Wallaby Hunt Trail and attract visitors to your business.
Benefits include:
• Increased foot traffic all year round and during the festival
• Promotion as an official Wallaby Hunt location
• Support and partner with local artists
• Create a fun and engaging experience for customers

🦘 WHAT IS THE WALLABY HUNT?
Artists paint a wallaby which will be displayed throughout participating businesses and venues around Proserpine.
Travelling visitors to Proserpine can explore the town searching for each wallaby, encouraging them to visit multiple locations and discover local businesses along the way.

📣 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Artists and businesses who would like to participate are encouraged to register their interest.
Contact:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 0451-55116

Expression of Interest Deadline:
Saturday 20th June 2026 giving Artists time to paint the wallaby for a sponsoring business.

Help us make the 2027 Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival bigger, more creative, and more exciting than ever.
Celebrate art • Support local business • Explore Proserpine

Lynette Edwards
0451 055 116
Inspired Art Whitsundays

08/03/2026

2027 Save the Date! 🗓️
The Proserpine Rock Wallaby Festival returns in May 2027.
Can’t wait that long?
16 painted wallabies are permanently settled into their homes across town!
Go on aTreasure Hunt today 🦘🦘🦘🦘
Spot our local icons at shops churches and parks around town.
The Treasure Hunt clues are in the images!
Prefer a printed copy?
Visit either of these supporting businesses and ask with a smile
- they love being helpful
Casey’s Mitre 10 Proserpine
Whitsunday Funerals
Recycowlble Pre-Loved Furniture & Curios
Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors

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See you in 2027 for the big celebration! 🗓️💎

25/02/2026

Key-leidescope. Welcome back. Enjoy your new home.
Thank you to artist Brigitte Peel of Brigitte Peel Fine Art
Thank you Pink Tank Studio aka painted rock wallaby hospital.
Thank you Uniting Church for providing the new home