My First Day: Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday’s 2024 preppies
From cheeky smirks to broad smiles, we took photos of the adorable 2024 class of preppies and asked them what they were excited for on their very first day of school. GALLERY
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Tours, races cancelled as Hamilton Island preps for imminent cyclone
Boats have been grounded at marinas ahead of Cyclone Kirrily, while a group of 200 amateur sailors who were meant to continue a famous boat race around the world are now stuck on shore. See what’s involved in preparing.
How 21st bday trip to Whitsundays turned into nightmare
Passengers on a dreamy sailing trip to the Whitsunday Islands ended up “screaming and crying” before being evacuated from a yacht in the middle of “torrential rain”. See why the ship’s master faces charges.
‘Everything is tilted’: What it’s like living on a race boat for 11 months
A team of amateur sailors have arrived at a Whitsunday holiday hotspot with toilet paper stuck to their ceilings as the strength of the wind sends participants “basically flying in the air”.
Old gym reimagined as hospital mental health facility
A Snap Fitness facility is to being transformed into mental health facilities ahead of long-awaited upgrades at a North Queensland hospital. Find out when the project will be delivered.
‘No reason he would not do it again’: Alleged rapist, 27, makes bid for bail
A Queensland man previously sentenced for assaulting his partner in the Whitsundays offered to live seven hours away from the alleged victim to gain his freedom. See why the address wasn’t suitable.
Golf buggy blitz targets island’s drink drivers
A magistrate who was surprised at the amount of drink drivers on Hamilton Island appearing in court, was told police officers have to target the island following tragic outcomes with golf buggies. Read about the latest drink drivers who faced court.
Mould, floods, mechanical failure: Hellish Christmas Day for the MECC
The heart of cultural events in Mackay has faced extensive damage on Christmas Day, in what was qualified as a “real act of God”. Read what happened.
Stinger season: Two women hospitalised for marine stings in two days
A woman suffered a marine sting at Cape Gloucester, just hours after a teen girl suffered one at Airlie Beach. This comes as K’gari emergency services responded to the island’s sixth suspected Irukandji jellyfish sting in a week.
‘Last resort’: Carpenter’s severe sentence for drug driving
A father’s shocking driving history was laid bare in court, along with what caused him to spiral. See what made the ‘wheels come off the wagon’.
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