Three injured after car crashes into a tree off Bruce Highway
Emergency services and RACQ CQ Rescue attended the scene of a single-vehicle crash into a tree near Bloomsbury on the Bruce Highway. Here’s what we know.
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Named: Woman charged over explosive yacht fire flown to Brisbane
A woman accused of setting fire to a 40-foot yacht has been flown to Brisbane after she suffered burns to her legs from the blaze. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Wastelander state’: Qld’s environment front and centre at youth parliament
Students from across Mackay gathered for a day of debate and speechmaking and concern for the environment stood out as a key theme. Here’s what they had to say.
‘Job well done’: SES veterans talk life on the frontline of disaster
From cyclones to the Bogie massacre, these SES heroes have served on the front lines of disasters. Here are some of their inspiring stories.
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40-year flashback: What was making news in Prossie Guardian
A dancer was set to appear on television, a new Proserpine Labor Party branch president was elected and more.
Coroner questions disparity over seatbelt regulations
Coroner: ‘Why do schoolchildren get the protection of the seatbelt where the ordinary citizen doesn’t?’
19 Australian ecosystems collapsing due to human impact
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An Airlie Beach resident says the government is doing little to help the situation, so it’s up to us.
SPORT NOTES: Working bee called, golfers tee off before rain
Check out the latest results from the Proserpine Bowls Club and Proserpine Golf Club >>>
Battling homelessness has become a daily struggle in Bowen
Support workers are fielding multiple calls a day and doing everything they can to help, but there is not enough housing stock to help people put roofs over their heads.
New foodie event to champion local produce in Proserpine
Proserpine business owners are starting a regular farmers market to make fresh food accessible and help foster community spirit.
On this day: Flashback to Proserpine Guardian 40 years ago
Check out what was making headlines, including a resident being invited to the Royal Sydney Show and Ansett boosting their passenger capacity for flights into the region.
‘Common sense has to prevail’: Not giving up on Bowen estate
The community leader says he understands Whitsunday Paradise should not come at a cost to ratepayers, but a compromise must be reached.
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