‘Going to be close’: How the mayoral hopefuls feel ahead of election day
As voting for the Whitsundays’ next mayor reaches the final hours, one candidate has boldly said it will be a close call between him and one other. Find out what he said.
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Repeat drug driver learns fate in court after being found unconscious
A defence lawyer called the prosecution “excessive” for requesting a prison sentence for a repeat drug driver found asleep in his car at a local harbour. Read what the magistrate decided.
‘Bursting at seams’: Classless call from Qld govt leaves kids behind
The state government has denied a Queensland coastal region desperately needs a new primary and high school despite politicians noting its urgency some 40 years ago. DETAILS
How Go-Karting enthusiast caused major crash
A go-karting enthusiast has faced court after he mistook racing on a secured track with driving on a normal road, sending his car fishtailing and spinning a second car off the road.
Police reveal dad’s final act of bravery before dam death
Police say the family of a 40-year-old man who died after saving his own daughter’s life have been devastated by the tragedy. PHOTOS, VIDEO.
7000 signatures, MP letter: Whitsunday worker wins Visa lottery
A hard-working British backpacker turned 10-year Airlie Beach resident is now officially a local after an 11th hour birthday surprise stopped her from having to leave the country.
Why father-of-four on whisky was punched twice by police
A drink driving stay-at-home dad caught “unsteady and slurring” behind the wheel after an argument was found with objects in his car he shouldn’t have owned, a court heard.
Early contenders for Whitsunday council election revealed
With one week left for candidates to the Whitsunday local elections to come forward, we have compiled the list of early contenders. Check out who’s vying for your vote.
Push-ups, vomit, spit: Drink driver attempts to ‘sweat’ the alcohol out
A Queensland man caught drink driving tried to do push ups, and made himself vomit in a police car to “sweat out the alcohol”, after leaving a trail of unpaid bills at restaurants.
Flooding remains across more than 30 roads in our regions
More than 30 roads across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions remain flooded, with some stretches still closed to traffic this morning. SEE THE UPDATED LIST
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