Revealed: New fast-food restaurant approved for Whitsundays
A fast-food favourite is returning to the Whitsundays. Find out who’s coming back to town and when.
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‘Tearing pain’: Patient didn’t know of Qld surgeon’s suspension
A woman, who remains in pain with serious complications 13 months after an operation, claims she was not told her surgeon was at the centre of an inquiry into alleged substandard care at Mackay’s hospital.
‘Bring our boy home’: Family of man shot by police issues plea
Loved ones of the man police shot dead in Airlie Beach after he lunged at officers while armed with a knife have launched a campaign to “bring him and his belongings” back to Western Australia.
One injured in three-car crash on Peak Downs Highway
Emergency Services have rushed to the scene of a three-car crash which has disrupted traffic on the Peak Downs Highway in the state’s north. UPDATES.
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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.
Council refuses to cover $20M for Whitsunday Paradise works
Mayor says ratepayers should not foot the bill for water and sewage infrastructure. But developers say ratepayers would not have to cough up the cash.
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