North Queensland fire brigades have shared their outrage at a new amendment bill they say is a “power grab” from rural firefighters who protect 93 per cent of the state. Read what the department’s response was.
As a construction company submits an ambitious plan to tackle the housing crisis in the Whitsundays, the Department of Education has ruled out the need for a new school.
More than 180 wind turbines, providing enough electricity to power 375,000 homes has been proposed for Proserpine and could provide as many as 250 construction jobs if approved. SEE ALL THE DETAILS
A retired principal now living in a Queensland paradise was walking the streets of Tokyo when he was made an offer he couldn’t refuse. Almost 30 years later, dedicated fans tracked him down and got him to don the costume once more.
After a counting process that started nearly two weeks ago on council election day, the Whitsundays officially has a new mayor.
A woman has faced a court after she assaulted a nurse and a police officer at a rural North Queensland hospital. DETAILS
Take a tour of the Queensland properties that made the grade in this year’s Stayz’ national Top 10 list for Best Holiday Homes. SEE PHOTOS
A Whitsundays woman who has faced a court for not being compliant with housing standards, has told a magistrate she wants to try everything to save her mum’s house from being demolished. PHOTOS
As the race for mayor keeps a clear front runner after 77 per cent of the ballots have been counted, the race for two councillor seats will soon come to an end. ROLLING COVERAGE.
A father who allegedly punched his ex-partner in the face multiple times, became so agitated during court proceedings, the legal team requested he be removed from the courtroom.
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