90+ FACES: Glitz and glamour at Proserpine State High’s senior formal
Proserpine State High School students showed out in force for their senior formal overlooking the sea at the beautiful Shute Harbour Marine Terminal.
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Top doc speaks out after fury over hospital helipad closure
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A chance to explore old coal mines is shaping up to be a novel offering for Qld’s next cruise ship destination, alongside downhill mountain biking and helicopter tours to ancient volcano peaks.
‘With heavy hearts’: WWII veteran, icon dies aged 106
Born in a pub and remaining a legend to the very end, the memory of World War II veteran William Wallace Mervyn Bruce will live on in the hearts of many.
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Large, scaly guest booted from QLD resort golf course
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Mayor says ‘I’m sorry’ for role in skate park mural backlash
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Winner of $7m tender to redevelop Mackay beachside play space announced
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Council push for better statewide stinger plan after teen’s tragic box jellyfish death
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