Bowen Articles

Chi-X wins in-principle trade licence

AS THE new market supervisor and regulator draws up its market integrity rules, the federal government has cautiously revealed that Chi-X will be the first market operator to compete with ASX.

Fraud a problem in super: Bowen

SUPERANNUATION Minister Chris Bowen has acknowledged the problem of fraud in Australia's rapidly growing self-managed super industry.

Super tax skewed too much to high earners

LOW and middle-income earners could receive boosts to their super savings and the 9 per cent compulsory contribution, the federal minister, Chris Bowen, signalled yesterday.

Barnes delivered by two secret agents

IT WAS an indication of the strong character of the man that there were no leaks, whispers or dummy passes before Berrick Barnes announced he was leaving Queensland for the Waratahs.

Bowen magic has Cowboys riding high once again

BOTH coaches were lining up the superlatives for North Queensland dynamo Matt Bowen after his brilliant display in the Cowboys' 34-18 upset NRL win over Gold Coast at Skilled Park on Friday night.

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Bowen

Bowen, on the mainland of Australia at the northern region of the Whitsunday Islands, is located between Cairns and Mackay and is only a 40 minute drive from Airlie Beach.

Bowen history

The oldest town in Queensland, Bowen was founded in 1861 by explorer, Captain Henry Daniel Sinclair. Most of Bowen's history, including shipwrecks, is displayed at the Bowen Historical Museum.

Bowen outdoor attractions

Mullers Lagoon is a popular place in Bowen. Filled with about 163 bird species, the lagoon is an oasis of wildlife. The lagoon is unique for accommodating dry country birds, such as budgerigars, despite it being located on the east coast.

Bowen beaches

When you're in Bowen, relax at its beaches - Front Beach, Grays Beach, Queens Beach and Kings Beach to name a few.

The beaches are great places to go snorkeling, diving, fishing and windsurfing. Bowen has a colourful array of marine life. Observe the myriad of parrot fish, blue tusk fish, as well as soft and hard corals.

Bowen parklands

Enjoy beautiful views at Flagstaff Hill, Grays Bay Lookout, Horseshoe Bay Lookout and Mount Nutt Lookout. And indulge in the natural world more in Bowen's many parklands such as Case and Hansen Park, Grays Park and Rose Bay Park.

Bushwalkers will like the Bowen Horseshoe Bay Walking Track and the Murray Bay Walking Track. Venture further from Bowen to its nearby islands including Gloucester, Holbourne, Middle, North Head and Saddleback.

Bowen murals

The town is unique for its many murals. After a resident travelled to Chemainus, Canada, in 1988, to discover the town's history documented by murals, she influenced Bowen to do the same. Now residents and visitors can enjoy many colourful walls in the township.