‘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?
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‘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.
‘I’d wake up screaming’: Heroic doctor reveals scars from her crowning moment
A rural doctor who helped save the lives of five men after an horrific underground mine explosion has revealed how she was plagued by nightmares of ‘burning boys’ as she spiralled into post-traumatic stress disorder from her heroic efforts.
Bust builder’s director moves on to new construction company
Shortly after a Mackay-Whitsunday construction firm went under and had its licence cancelled the director found new employment at another construction company. See the full $2m list of creditors.
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‘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.
‘Undescribable feeling’: Why QAS leader is headed back to ‘the floor’
An award-winning Queensland Ambulance Service leader has decided to drop her supervisor position to go back “on the floor”, after she was awarded a special medal for her work. Here’s why.
Wind gust of 165km/h as Kirrily upgraded to a Category 3
TC Kirrily has been upgraded to a Category 3 system as it moved towards the coast with Whitsunday communities warned to brace for potential wild weather. LATEST
CAT 3: Flights cancelled, flood warnings issued as TC Kirrily approaches
Mackay’s top police officer is urging families to keep children safe as TC Kirrily cancels flights and brings threats of intense rainfall and flooding. FREE TO READ.
Tours, races cancelled as Hamilton Island preps for imminent cyclone
Boats have been grounded at marinas ahead of Cyclone Kirrily, while a group of 200 amateur sailors who were meant to continue a famous boat race around the world are now stuck on shore. See what’s involved in preparing.
‘Video, video, video’: Squeals as miners rescue baby emu from muddy pit
“I jumped up and another two girls jumped up and were like no, stop, we’ve got to rescue this baby.’’ And so they did. SEE THE VIDEO
‘Going to miss these times’: Brother’s tribute to racer killed in mine disaster
A memorial fund has been set up for fallen coal worker Luke O’Brien as new photos reveal the two vehicles involved in the tragedy and family members and friends share a special post in his honour.
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