FIRST LOOK: New GP practice, pharmacy coming to Whitsundays
The Whitsundays will soon have a new GP practice and pharmacy with a development application getting the green light from council. See the plans.
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Cyclist killed in ‘tragic’ hit-and-run left to die on roadside
Police are appealing for the driver responsible for an alleged hit and run to come forward as well as any witnesses after a cyclist was left to die on the side of the road. LATEST.
LNP deputy leader suggests homeless service to fight youth crime
Standing up with an almost-victim-of-crime in Mackay, the LNP deputy also wouldn’t be drawn in on whether his party would be prepared to incentivise companies to hire formerly incarcerated people.
‘Life goes on’: Family-run marine business shutters after 51 years
It was the first stand-alone Whitsundays boat dealership and now it will close its doors for good after more than five decades of business.
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100+ cakes: 16 of Whitsundays and Bowen’s talented cake decorators
From passionate home bakers to professional artists and everything in between, the search is on for the region’s best cake decorator. With 100+ cakes and 16 finalists, look through our gallery and vote now. (Click to vote here)
Vote now: Whitsundays and Bowen’s most talented cake decorators
From passionate home bakers to professional artists and everything in between, the search is on for the region’s best cake decorator. With 100+ cakes and 16 finalists, look through our gallery and vote now.
‘Extremely unprofessional’: GP accused of cashing in on race day hangovers
A Queensland medical practice has come under fire for trying to advertise medical certificates to those who “overexerted” themselves at Melbourne Cup celebrations.
‘Everything has to be perfect’: New Whitsundays bakery booms after wild start
A market side hobby has evolved into a bustling new business despite a rocky start and ‘secret’ opening of the Whitsundays’ latest eatery.
Five years after underground blaze, flagship mine set to reopen
A mining giant has taken a massive step towards resuming work at one of its key Bowen Basin operations after an underground fire five years ago stopped production. DETAILS
Boxing, Muay Thai coach wins best gym title
With almost half of the region’s votes, Boxing, Muay Thai coach and personal trainer, Wes Bau has claimed the title of Whitsundays and Bowen’s best gym for 2023.
FIRST PICS, VIDEO: FIFO Paul McCartney ahead of Brisbane show
Sir Paul McCartney has landed in Brisbane but he won’t be wasting any time in the River City after his concert tonight, opting to jet back to his Queensland home away from home.
Backyard light-up during total fire ban shuts highway, risks farm
A Whitsundays’ farm manager has slammed the person who reportedly ignored a fire ban to ignite a raging inferno that shut the highway and needed more than 20 crews to bring it under control.
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