Two kids hospitalised in Peak Downs Hwy crash
Four patients, including two young boys, have been rushed to hospital following a crash in a Mackay suburb, at almost the same time paramedics responded to another crash in the Whitsundays.
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Firm’s ban on lung testing of miners lifted
A Queensland medical provider suspended for substandard lung tests will be allowed to resume full operations. See why the ban was lifted.
‘It’s about safety’: Mayors demand better roads, housing in Mackay-Whitsundays
Three regional mayors have come together to ask for their fair share as Labor and the LNP celebrate 50c trains and buses. Is it time for our cut of the cake?
‘We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone’
The search for a Whitsunday father of two who has been missing since mid August has reached a tragic ending.
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‘Oh my god’: Man’s $150k windfall on Instant Scratch-It
A Qld man says his wife was always ‘having a dig’ at him buying scratchies but now she is celebrating after his cool $150,000 prize. DETAILS
‘Pathetic, selfish’: Op shop robbery caught on camera
Less than 12 months after cash was stolen from a community op shop, video footage has captured a bunch of ‘pathetic’ and ‘selfish’ miscreants pinching donations.
Rockstars, runners, and ‘raisers: Whitsunday Australia Day awardees 2024
A delayed Australia Day Awards ceremony celebrated the best of the Whitsundays with teen rockers, marathon runners, environmental heroes, and charity champions thanked for their contributions.
Hands-on work helps woman’s battle in apprentice of the year competition
Elizabeth Burrell represented Mackay at the Hastings Deering apprentice of the year competition against the best in the state. FULL DETAILS
Eternal flame: Firefighting couple’s 50 years of marriage
The Burrells have given 20 years of their lives to the Rural Fire Brigades, and spent 50 years together as husband and wife. See how they keep their fire burning.
70+ restaurants: Vote for Whitsundays, Bowen’s best restaurant
From luxurious fine dining experiences to vibrant venues of global cuisine or beachfront seafood gems, the Whitsundays region has so many restaurants and bars to choose from. Vote now from a list of 78 establishments.
‘Time’s up’: Whitsundays councillor calls it quits on politics
A stalwart Whitsundays councillor and former mayor will ‘ride off into the sunset’ after nearly 30 years of serving in local government. He explains why it’s ‘time to move on’.
‘This is my home’: Woman faces expulsion after 10 years in Aus
An Airlie Beach long time resident is facing deportation in less than two months as her visa options have dwindled and her last chance at staying in what she calls her home relies on a government invitation.
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