Police offered counselling after ‘chaotic’ crash kills 74yo
A 74-year-old man has died in a ‘catastrophic’ Bruce Highway crash in the Whitsundays, marking the fifth fatality in the region since July. Warning: Disturbing content
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‘Flying drones’: Council draws line in sand on short term accommodation
Residents fighting plans for a Whitsundays property being turned into short term accommodation cited fears tourists’ drones would be flying over their kids on trampolines.
‘Make it a bit more romantic’: Bowen Wharf in line for $50m makeover
One of Queensland’s oldest landmarks has been saved from the wrecking ball with a $50 million makeover fund. Find out what’s in store for Bowen’s beloved jetty.
‘Catastrophic high impact’: Human remains found in chopper debris field
The Australian Defence Force has confirmed human remains have been found near where a chopper crashed during exercises in the Whitsundays.
Human remains found in salvage operation for lost Taipan crew
The Australian Defence Force has confirmed human remains have been found on day seven of a salvage operation for the helicopter crew lost off the Whitsundays.
‘I will lose my job’: Court files for Whitsundays’ driving offenders
From a man more than five times the blood alcohol limit to another who lashed out at the court when she lost her licence, see the outrageous stories from our drink and drug-drivers.
Pro golfer puts oyster bar, driving range into voluntary liquidation
An Australian pro-golfer has sunk his business dreams as he places multiple Whitsunday businesses into voluntary liquidation while owing creditors more than $100,000.
‘One bedroom, four occupants’: Dad busted with cocktail of drugs
A young dad was told he was ‘on a mission go to jail’ after a search warrant uncovered a stash of drugs, stolen bank cards and a ‘huge amount’ of jewellery.
Debris found as search for victims of horror Army chopper crash continues
The frantic search continues for victims of a military helicopter crash into the ocean off the Queensland coast that has left four Australian aircrew missing, feared dead. It comes as the ADF confirmed which barracks the crew were stationed at.
Death in paradise: Whale lost despite frantic efforts of locals
A beautiful whale has died in a patch of Queensland’s paradise despite valiant efforts by Whitsunday locals to save it. Some of the community were left in tears at the majestic humpback’s passing.
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