Light pole topples towards patrons on pub veranda
Patrons relaxing at a popular pub in downtown Bowen were in for a surprise when a bus crash sent a hazard their way.
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‘Complete balls up’: Stranded families slam bridge fix comedy of errors
Residents stuck for six days after a newly opened $4.6m bridge washed away have slammed recovery efforts as the ‘dumbest thing ever’. Traffic controllers were even sent, even though there is no traffic.
‘No happy endings’: Massage therapist sick of seedy requests
A Queensland massage provider, operating in a resort town, says sex-service seekers wrongly assume her business will provide “disgusting” extras despite having six warning signs outside her clinic.
Locals’ fury after new bridge built with ‘rocks and dirt’ washed away
Residents have been left stranded after a bridge which was only officially opened a week ago was washed away after only 80mm of rain. Now they are demanding answers. See the council’s response
‘One stop adventure shop’: Tourism gold duo add jetskis to fleet
The award-winning duo behind experiences to the Whitsunday Islands say it’s an honour to add a suite of ‘adrenaline-filled’ jetskis to its tourism offerings.
‘Have to swim’: The ‘engineering disgrace’ boat ramp risking lives
Boaties forced to swim from a boat ramp to their vehicles are still not being heard despite pleas for a redesign of the facility, with State MPs in a deadlock. Here’s what they have to say.
New-look supermarket unveiled in Cannonvale
Coles Cannonvale now delighting locals with well thought-out upgrades including an artisan bakery and frozen desert bar.
Residents rally against location of new fire station
The Airlie Beach Fire Station designation is yet to be finalised, with both the QFES and residents weighing in on the debate. Here’s the latest.
First look: Bowen’s new KFC store opens to customers
Creating new jobs for locals, the world-famous fast food franchise has opened in Bowen, with a Grand Opening to be held on Sunday, November 20.
‘Put this next to your house’: Residents up in arms over transport depot plan
Residents have said their neighbourhood is under threat amid plans for a transportation depot close to a dangerous intersection, family homes and children’s bus stop in the Whitsunday region.
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