Businesswoman sues QPS for $1.2m over ‘cowardly and brutal’ treatment
A Whitsunday businesswoman who a jury found not guilty of assault in just 12 minutes is suing the Queensland Police Service alleging wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution.
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80+ faces: All the glitz and glamour at Whitsunday Anglican School formal
Whitsunday Anglican School Year 12s put their best dressed foot forward to celebrate their 2022 formal. Check out all the stunning outfits.
Fast food giant calls for staff ahead of new regional store opening
Construction is under way on a new KFC in a regional tourist town as the fast-food giant has puts a call out for staff ahead of its highly anticipated opening. Here’s the latest.
Resort owners take tropical island pee payout to High Court
The owners of a popular island resort ordered to pay more than $400,000 to a former employee after his roommate drunkenly urinated on his face have fought back, taking their case to the country’s highest court.
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Developers claim conditions could make project unviable
The cost of infrastructure has forced the Whitsunday Paradise project to go back to the council table with a key decision to be made this week.
FLASHBACK: What was making news in Guardian 40 years ago
Flooding at Hamilton Plains was causing concern, sand went missing at Airlie Beach and more.
Hardworking rescuers gifted new equipment for emergencies
A new stretcher and trolley will mean a rescue requiring up to 30 people will now need one or two, helping injured patients get to hospital faster.
What Collinsville wants: Residents’ wish lists for future
A consultation project has uncovered the top priorities for town residents, while also revealing they feel unfairly treated.
Tourists sent back to Melbourne as border controls ramp up
Airport chief says Queensland Police and Queensland Health are interviewing visitors before they enter the region.
40-year flashback: What was making headlines in Proserpine
Check out what was making news in 1981, including developments at Dingo Beach and new teachers at Cannonvale State School.
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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.
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