Investigation launched into tractor tragedy that killed dad, injured son
A tractor crash, which claimed the life of a Queensland cane farming stalwart and seriously injured his son, is being investigated by Workplace Health and Safety.
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‘Don’t have to be adrenaline junkie’: Meet our rescue chopper heroes
Whether it is a sick patient on a cruise ship off the Whitsundays or a tractor crush on a cattle property out west, these Qld chopper heroes will fly to anyone, anywhere at anytime to save a life. Read why they put themselves on the frontline of critical care.
FULL THROTTLE: 80+ faces watching all the bull pit action
Clermont’s Aaron Kleier took out champion bull rider at the second PBR Bull Pit Bull Bash at Dittmann Bucking Bulls at the weekend. Check out the photo gallery of the huge crowd.
‘Significant injuries’ after ride-on mower crash on private property
A man has been rushed to hospital with significant injuries following a ride-on mower rollover, just a day after a farmer was killed in a tractor tragedy.
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‘We stuffed up’: Raft of changes made to cemeteries policy
Whitsunday councillors have unanimously voted to adopt a revised policy in the wake of community uproar.
Graduates ready to take on business, tourism in Whitsundays
The students completed a course through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program and are ready to put their skills to good use.
Resort unveils new sensory room for children with autism
The Whitsunday owner says the room was a ‘passion project’ for his team and aims to help families have an enjoyable getaway.
‘Mind-blowing’ Jon Stevens gig rocks the MECC
The Noiseworks and INXS frontman took a swing at government policies that put sport above the arts during the pandemic.
Bruce Highway upgrade works to cause traffic delays: TMR
The Mackay Northern Access Upgrade works are one of four roadworks projects set to impact motorists from Monday.
Biosecurity alert issued for tick disease fatal to dogs
A CQ scientist says the disease can also transmit to humans with favourite tick hiding spots including warm armpits and groins
‘Can’t apologise enough’: Council to review cemetery policy
The Whitsunday Mayor called a senior management meeting after the policy sparked a wave of community criticism.
Parasite alert: Prohibited plant detected in Mackay
Teams are hunting for the foreign invader that destroys $7 billion of African crops every year
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