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Estelle Sanchez is a reporter for the Whitsunday Times, covering the Whitsunday region of North Queensland and is based in Airlie Beach. Estelle joined the team in July 2023, moving to the Whitsundays from Brisbane. She graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 2023 with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Journalism. As someone who has moved to a new country herself, Estelle is passionate about people and travel and has a keen interest in migration and all it entails.

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Police & Courts

Stephen John Fenn faced Proserpine Magistrates Court.

‘Delay, delay, delay’: Alleged DV offender receives an ultimatum

The case of a man who denied assaulting and choking his partner has been hit with further delays after an application for Legal Aid was refused.

Regional News

Plan to help Qld farms tackle major plastic issue

A Queensland grower says using biodegradable products on more farms could efficiently tackle the state’s plastic issues without costing industry members. Find out how

QLD Business

Qld mango, banana growers take on overseas business opportunities

Bowen’s famous fruits and veggies and their producers have gone all the way to Asia to share a taste of North Queensland with a market of 125 million people.

Police & Courts

NAMED: Whitsunday drink and drug drivers in court

A skipper having a few too many schooners before going behind the wheel is among the latest people facing court for drink or drug driving on Whitsunday roads. DETAILS

Travel

The inaugural Gold Coast to Townsville flight. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Bonza cancels flights ahead of Christmas

Bonza’s horror run of cancellations has continued, with a new route between Gold Coast and Melbourne delayed indefinitely, just ahead of Christmas.

Police & Courts

Oisin Thomas Treacy- Santo faced Proserpine Magistrates Court.

NAMED: Drunken miner’s ‘disgusting behaviour’ caught on camera

A ‘fairly intoxicated’ miner who urinated on a Whitsunday police officer’s car was caught on CCTV on the same night he gave police the fingers. The local magistrate was less than impressed.

QLD Business

Big change which could open up new international markets to Qld

The director of an airport that is the gateway to one of Queensland’s tourism hotspot has revealed an ambitious plan for direct flights to Asia, while new domestic destinations are on the cards for next year. See how it can happen

Police & Courts

Magistrate ‘disappointed’ as stalker case stagnates

The case of a Mackay region man who is contesting charges of stalking and being violent with his partner has faced further delays despite the initial brief being provided months ago.

QLD Business

Sugar industry stoush deepens over operation of terminals

A major shake-up that “eroded trust” between Queensland cane growers and the sugar terminals has yet to be resolved with a strike at the company’s AGM and failed discussions. DETAILS

Whitsunday

Deadline revealed on $8m Proserpine Hospital’s long awaited upgrade

The Health Minister has announced a deadline for the long awaited project of delivering kidney dialysis services to a small Whitsundays town.

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