Man in hospital after car rollover
A man spent Friday night in hospital after he was hurt in a rollover on a Whitsunday road.
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Hiss-terical pool drama: Brown snake shocks swimmers
Swimmers at Queensland pool were taken by surprise when a sunbathing serpent decided to have a go at a 100m freestyle sprint. SEE THE VIDEO.
‘Higher risk of attack’: Massive boat ramp croc ‘deliberately’ fed
A 4.5-metre saltie was snacking on whole pigs and fish frames, which rangers believe were intentionally left by locals, before being captured near a popular Whitsundays boat ramp.
PREVIEW: My First Year goes to print
The My First Year gallery is coming to a newsagent near you after much anticipation. See if your school is taking part, and where to find the online galleries.
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Campgrounds to coral: Whitsunday’s winning businesses revealed
From luxury stays to family-friendly parks and reef adventures the Whitsundays has scored a tourism hat-trick at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
‘Start investing in people, not polluters’: Greens candidate revealed
After unsuccessful runs at past elections, a former Mackay builder, SES and VMR volunteer is again running for the federal seat of Dawson.
New cafe dreams of bringing Byron to Bucasia
Mackay’s newest cafe owner hopes to give locals a taste of her Northern Rivers hometown by creating a space for art, organic food and premium coffee blends.
Government refuses to guarantee $1.4bn Mackay road project
After the Qld government revealed the cost of a major road project had ballooned out by $1bn, it wouldn’t commit to building it.
Pool safety whistleblower has eyes on tender
A lifeguard trainer who raised safety concerns at a council-owned pool for kids is aiming to win the contract himself, as more complaints come to light.
‘Reality check’ for CBD renewal after owners walk waterfront
Business owners and local planners were given a reality check on how a somewhat-neglected riverfront is costing Mackay.
‘Baby has arrived’: Charity lands big win in $300k struggle
A local charity was at the mercy of a national provider when it raised $300,000 for emergency accomodation only to be told it might not ever be delivered.
NQ town scores affordable housing
A major housing boost is coming to a vital North Queensland town, as a 32-unit affordable apartment complex gets approved. See the designs.
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