The four emerging industries set to ensure a robust economy
Traditional industries will continue to propel the Greater Whitsundays but four emerging sectors will help secure a robust and sustainable future for the region.
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‘We’re all pretty knackered’: SES flood heroes return home
Often arriving days after people had requested help, our SES heroes worked about 12 hours a day to help relieved flood victims living in a chaotic mess.
26 childcare centres ranked: Whitsunday’s best and worst named
Whitsunday’s childcare centres and kindergartens have been ranked based on government audits and parent feedback. SEE HOW YOUR LOCAL CENTRES FARED.
Sandbox raid: Alleged thief targets preschool tools
Police have arrested a Bowen woman after CCTV captured her allegedly stealing gardening tools from a kindergarten.
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Town to honour fallen for years to come at new memorial
The new Proserpine cenotaph was given a funding injection by the Federal Government.
‘If we can’t sort this out then I think we’ve failed’
Councillors call to protect ‘salt of the earth’ residents of Mount Coolon with camp development.
$1.1b Bowen housing estate gets council tick of approval
The development is set to boost the population by 50 per cent with more 2000 houses earmarked.
Plans revealed for vacant land in heart of Bowen
In just two years the plot of prime real estate could look very different.
‘Tell friends the Whitsundays is the centre of the universe’
A commitment to cut water costs has been flagged as a way to ease pressure on farmers pushing for more pickers.
Five crews called to blaze in Bowen
Flames could be seen from streets away as crews worked to extinguish the fire.
Hopes for green light on $1.1 billion project this week
Company behind Whitsunday Paradise says the development could provide 84 jobs by Christmas.
WATCH: Smoke ceremony connects community with culture
Giya/Gia women perform a traditional ceremony ahead of next week’s state election.
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