‘Early Christmas present’: Mine road reopened to public
A Bowen Basin mine operator has reopened a privately-owned road for light vehicles reducing travel times for communities like Glenden, Moranbah and surrounding areas.
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Growers say millions at stake as community hit hard by milling delays
Cane farmers say that delays caused by mills will cost them millions of dollars and cause delays in future seasons.
NAPLAN results: Top performing Mackay-Whitsunday schools revealed
An independent analysis of newly-released 2023 NAPLAN results has revealed which Mackay-Whitsunday schools performed the best. See how your school ranked.
‘We went in blind’: Bogie triple murder first responders honoured
Three first responders hoped for the best when they arrived on scene to a triple murder at Bogie, blind to what was ahead knowing backup was hours away. Read their story
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Dream come true: Wyer’s legacy lives on in touching act
A North Queensland netball club has come together to reveal new uniforms which pay tribute to Indigenous culture and the memory of their late founder.
Woman with child in tent, 500 at risk: Our housing crisis revealed
The Whitsunday region has no permanent emergency accommodation with housing for the homeless dependent largely on our tourism numbers, while Bowen has an even bigger risk. SPECIAL REPORT
‘Take your shirt off’: Meet the Irish dancing act promising ‘great craic’
An internationally acclaimed dance company is bringing their flagship act to the Mackay-Whitsundays as part of their Australian tour, featuring a cheeky bit of audience interaction.
First Nations people step closer to Native Title for massive slice of QLD
It’s taken a decade and more than 100 documents submitted to the federal court for First Nations peoples but they’ve cleared a major hurdle in the fight to get native title determinations over a large stretch of Queensland. KEY UPDATE
Grinspoon to tour regions with new album and golden oldies
After a 12 year drought, Grinspoon are launching their new album on a 45 date campaign across Australia’s cities and regional venues. Guitarist Pat Davern shares his thoughts about the new music.
REVEALED: Concept designs for $50m Bowen jetty upgrade
There’s $50 million on the table to replace the 156-year-old wharf at Queensland’s first ever port and the first concept designs have just been released. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Airlie Beach fashion store set to make its Mackay debut
A popular Airlie Beach boutique is opening its third location and making its Mackay debut as they search for staff and a manager for their storefront.
$1.5M owed: Debt collector has QLD uni students in their sight
Central Queensland University has begun the process to engage a debt collection agency to collect money owed by students and other debtors. READ THE DETAILS.
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