‘Inappropriate conduct’: Drug and booze tests for elected officials
A Queensland council has voted in random drug and alcohol tests for its mayor and councillors but the debate has caused some cracks among the elected officials.
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‘Wonderful gentlemen’: Old mates with special needs move in to new $1m home
Four friends were the stars of the show at a special gathering to mark the opening of a brand new specialist home in South Mackay. Watch the heartwarming moment the house officially became a home.
‘Endlessly fascinating and misunderstood’: Spider specialist shares trapdoor secrets
Two brothers loved exploring Unearthed as part of National Science Week where a spider specialist shared a few secrets about arachnids. See the photo gallery.
Unearthed: A science event not just for nerds
Project Dig in Mackay unearthed plenty of interesting facts about frogs, spider, geckos, coral and rocks. See the pictures.
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GALLERY: Aussie Day festivities draw crowds in Whitsundays
Awards ceremonies celebrated our top citizens and sailors took to the water on a busy day around the region.
Venue approved despite councillor’s ‘sewage overflow’ claim
Four councillors voted against the development, but fell short of the majority required to flush the proposal.
Bespoke wedding venue to learn fate at council meeting
Developers of a new function centre at Midge Point will today learn if it will go ahead after several objections
10 interesting items on agenda for first council meeting
WHITSUNDAYS: An Anzac memorial at Hydeaway Bay, project funding switch in Collinsville, councillor wages and more to be discussed.
IN PICTURES: Toowoomba region celebrates Australia Day
The Toowoomba region celebrated Australia Day in a range of varied ways. From giving recognition to our outstanding citizens and celebrating the diverse multicultural region we are to Oakey’s inaugural Aussie Day Dunny Race – see all the pictures here.
Police give report card on Keswick Island boat protesters
About 20 to 30 boats descended on the island to oppose management issues with a Chinese lease holder.
FULL LIST: Whitsunday Australia Day award winners unveiled
High achievers from around the region have been recognised at ceremonies in Collinsville, Bowen and Airlie Beach.
Mackay top 2021 citizen’s next mission for our city
Mackay’s Citizen of the Year to crusade for soup kitchen to continue helping her community
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