Gross reason for island resort worker’s $431k payout
An island resort staffer will receive a $430,000 payout from his former employer after his drunken roommate’s conduct. Find out what happened.
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Prawn farm expansion on horizon in major boost to production
The Whitsunday farm’s expansion would take production to 5350 tonnes of black tiger prawns a year, and generate 60 new jobs in the region. And there are likely bigger plans ahead.
‘Water of life’ to save rural towns through mac nuts and citrus trees
After 60 years of promises, residents believe a major Queensland dam project might come through this time and usher in a new age of agricultural prosperity and hundreds of jobs. See the drone footage.
Kindy costs: Mackay and Isaac childcare prices revealed
Childcare isn’t cheap but the blow to household budgets is about to ease with more free placements coming in to effect next year. See the full list of kindy prices across Mackay, Moranbah and Clermont.
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Jubilee Pocket man follows cops to station, punches intercom
The man made his own way to the Whitsunday Police Station where he yelled at officers.
‘Just be careful out there, it’s basic seamanship’
A warning has been issued for boaties after a seasonal change left carnage on the foreshore.
Majority government good for state but Whitsundays up in air
COLUMN: Chamber president reflects on state election as votes continue to be counted in our electorate.
FASHION FORWARD: Whitsunday punters flock to Cup events
Check out the social photos from the Whitsunday Sailing Club and The Cafe Horseshoe Bay.
Drugs, stolen keys found in search of Cannonvale apartment
Four people were arrested when police conducted a search warrant of the property.
Tourism Whitsundays stays afloat in face of COVID
The annual report revealed the industry was bleeding $75m a month during lockdown.
Smokey Airlie Beach blaze contained as crews monitor scene
The fire broke out nearly 24 hours ago and crews battled into the early hours of this morning.
Work starts on road used by thousands in Whitsundays daily
The section of highway between Proserpine and Bowen will be upgraded to help reduce crashes.
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