$41m precinct set to power Bowen Basin’s future
The Bowen Basin is set for a future of innovation and jobs with work underway on a $41m industrial precinct aimed at training, tech, and next-gen industries.
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BBQ, karaoke: Inside CBD’s newest restaurant
Weeks after the first sign went up, more information has been revealed about a new restaurant aiming to bring a variety of Japanese cuisine, BBQ and karaoke to the CBD. SEE THE FIRST LOOK.
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.
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FULL LIST: What’s on Australia Day 2025 in Mackay, Whitsundays
From market stalls to seafood feasts, there is a lot on offer for the 2025 Australia Day throughout Mackay and the Whitsundays. SEE THE LIST.
‘Millennium Falcon’: Hilarious reaction to creepy Qld spider pic
A non-AI generated image of what appears to be a freakishly large, spaceship-shaped spider on a Qld property has created quite a stir amid arachnid enthusiasts.
Girl rushed to hospital following stinging at Cape Hillsborough
The stinger season has claimed its latest victim after a school aged girl was rushed to hospital earlier this afternoon following reports of a jellyfish sting at Cape Hillsborough.
Whitsundays score almost $30m for new community hub, sports precinct
The Whitsunday Regional Council have received a federal government grant which will assist with two big future projects. See them here.
Lost at sea: Qld dad and miner mourned after spearfishing tragedy
A man missing for more than a month after he disappeared while spearfishing has been revealed as a Queensland father who has been described as a ‘absolute gentleman of the mining industry.
Qld’s newest sports club ‘fully embracing’ Australia Day
An Airlie Beach community club is ‘fully embracing’ Australia Day for its grand opening, promising thong throwing, cricket and a boat giveaway. Take a sneak peek.
200+ faces: New Year’s Eve 2024 at Airlie Beach
Thousands of revellers headed to Airlie Beach to catch the New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrate the start of 2025. SEE THE GALLERY
What to do on New Year’s Eve in the Whitsundays
Don’t know what to do this New Year’s Eve? We have you covered.
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