Just rotten: Local kids having every tooth removed
A dentist who had to remove every single tooth out of the mouths of five children in 12 months has made a plea for fluoride to be added to the water.
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Boy’s brush with deadly jelly light bulb for stinger safety business
When a Whitsundays boy was stung by a deadly Irukandji jellyfish, he and his mum went looking for something to help on future swims. Instead, they found a gap in the market.
Whitsundays score almost $30m for new community hub, sports precinct
The Whitsunday Regional Council have received a federal government grant which will assist with two big future projects. See them here.
‘Change of rules’: New property owner forbids drivers, lands man in court
A change of ownership for a piece of land in Scottville has led to a change of rules, with a bogged 4WD driver landing in court after assuming he was free to drive through.
Teen’s ‘eyes opened’ by drunken burnout consequences
An 18-year-old has learned their lesson not to hoon after being busted burning rubber in the middle of the night with too many drinks in his system.
$120k, no experience: Mining jobs for fresh faces on offer in Qld
Want a change in 2025? See our list of high-paying jobs in mining, some offering as much as $120k for new starters and $200k+ for those with experience.
Horror details revealed about house fire which killed mum
New details inside the horror fire that took the life of a 71-year-old woman have revealed the desperate attempt to save her after a kitchen fire spun out of control.
Man suffers ‘significant’ burns to face
A helicopter was called to transport a man in his 60s significantly burnt at Midge Point, with an accelerant playing a role in the fire.
Qld’s newest sports club ‘fully embracing’ Australia Day
An Airlie Beach community club is ‘fully embracing’ Australia Day for its grand opening, promising thong throwing, cricket and a boat giveaway. Take a sneak peek.
‘I’m literally dying’: Girl lucky to be alive after jellyfish sting
A fourteen-year-old girl is alive thanks to quick action from her friends after being stung by a deadly Box Jellyfish at a North Queensland beach.
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