Quicksilver Group News
News for Green Island Resort
New Green Island Resort General Manager appointedApril 27th, 2011
The Quicksilver Group has announced the appointment of Sue O’Donnell as Green Island Resort’s new General Manager. Green Island Resort is a beautiful 46 room eco-sensitive resort located 45 minutes from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. Sue commenced with the resort in 2005 and was formerly the Rooms Division Manager. » Read the full Story
Quicksilver looks to the next GenerationFebruary 15th, 2011
Quicksilver Connections has launched a scholarship program for employees to assist their children engaged in full time study for University bachelor degrees.
An initiative of Mr Shin Watari, Chairman and Owner of Quicksilver Connections, his vision is to assist employees with the cost of University education for their Children. » Read the full Story
Diving into your Bucket ListJanuary 28th, 2011
Ed Przybylek has a bucket list – and one of those was to have an underwater diving experience by participating in an introductory dive on the Great Barrier Reef. . » Read the full Story
Charities Celebrate Tourism’s GenerosityDecember 9th, 2010
The Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Lifeline and the Douglas Shire community are all recipients of this year’s donations from the 7th annual Quicksilver Group Christmas charity appeal. » Read the full Story
Record Numbers Compete in the Great Adventures Green Island Ocean SwimSeptember 28th, 2010
In slightly choppy conditions the 5th annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim attracted a record number of swimmers in the 1.5km and 3km swim on Sunday 26th September as 119 competitors swam in this unique Great Barrier Reef event. » Read the full Story
Quicksilver Group salutes the Local CabbiesAugust 25th, 2010
The Quicksilver Group have invited the local Black and White cabbies to hot cooked breakfast on the Esplanade on Wednesday 25th August. » Read the full Story
Great Adventures community event supports Animal CharitiesAugust 18th, 2010
Two local animal welfare charities have received a boost with some much-needed funds thanks to the recent Green Island Beach Volleyball charity event held during the annual Great Adventures Green Island Family Day. » Read the full Story
Migaloo seen off Green IslandAugust 17th, 2010
Quicksilver supports Paws and ClawsJune 1st, 2010
Many furry four-legged friends at Paws and Claws will benefit from the Quicksilver 10th annual 500 card game with a donation of $1,310. With thanks to 64 enthusiastic players from the tourism industry and friends of tourism having a day of fun and laughs on Quicksilver VIII, they also see it has an opportunity to donate to this worthy local cause. » Read the full Story
Green Island Ocean Swim date announcedFebruary 19th, 2010
The annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim is set for a big splash on Sunday 26th of September when competitors take on the 1.5km and 3km course in this unique Great Barrier Reef event.
Now in its 5th year, this is the only ocean swim to take place from a Great Barrier Reef island. » Read the full Story