‘Pretty breathless’: CrossFit mayhem hits Mackay
CrossFit has a reputation for being a brutal workout experience, but Mackay Mayhem showed off a warm and encouraging atmosphere where everyone could be a part of the fun. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
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Insta-famous staffy with 60k fans becomes CEO of boutique brand
A celebrity pup from the Whitsundays, who is the star model at the helm of a boutique dog accessory brand, is celebrating his birthday with a party fit for a prince.
Anti-democratic, audacious: Fury builds over SES report delay
Pressure is reaching boiling point over the refusal to publicly release the SES review gathering dust on a shelf with one mayor saying it ‘smacks of everything that is anti-democracy’.
Tensions flare over ‘selfish’ delay to new $7m fire station
Objections over the location of a new North Queensland fire station have been labelled as “selfish” and risking lives and properties. Read why the Minister will be asked to step in.
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Whitsunday landmarks may be stripped from heritage register
Three Whitsunday landmarks could be removed from the heritage register if a motion before the council is approved this week
SES says it is cannot effectively respond to emergencies
The volunteer organisation has reached ‘crisis’ point with underfunding and membership stooping to levels not seen since the 1970s
Surfing legend dies after tucking into big barrel
A WELL-KNOWN Coast surfer has gone out the way he would have wanted – in the waves – after catching a big barrel.
Prossie rider enjoys double success at State Champs
Tori Mansfield rode away from the Pony Club Queensland State Championships with her head held high after winning gold medals in two events.
GALLERY: Zonta’s International Women’s Day in pictures
Zonta Toowoomba recognised and celebrated the achievements of the women of the Toowoomba community at their International Women’s Day lunch at Picnic Point on Friday. See all the photos here.
Camm calls for urgent plan to fix region’s housing crisis
The Whitsunday MP wants immediate investment in social and community housing.
Jet to ease ‘ambulance runs’ burden on rescue service: Mayor
Mackay mayor calls on State Government to approve additional jet to RACQ CQ Rescue’s fleet so it can continue to focus on lifesaving tasks.
Nurse to resident ratio could close our aged care homes: MP
‘If tomorrow we flick the switch on these ratios, a lot of these aged care homes would be faced with kicking out residents.’
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