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Generic ambulance, QAS, Queensland Ambulance Service, emergency, Friday, June 14, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Man in hospital after car rollover

A man spent Friday night in hospital after he was hurt in a rollover on a Whitsunday road.

Swimmers rushed out of the water at a Whitsunday pool after a brown snake decided to join in on the swimming practice. Photo: Lucy Kilgannon.

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.

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A 4.5m crocodile has been pulled from the water near a boat ramp on the Proserpine River near conway after being deliberately fed. Photo: DESI. April 5, 2025.

‘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.

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PREVIEW: My First Year goes to print

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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A man was taken to the Bowen Hospital early this morning after an alleged wounding incident where he reportedly sustained a gunshot wound.

Shooting: Qld man found with bullet wound in hospital car park

An investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was reportedly shot in North Qld overnight. UPDATES.

Arhamah was one of only six Australian delegates to represent Australia at the prestigiousUnited Nations Youth Council in New Zealand in June 2024. Photo: Fergus Gregg

Student makes splash on world stage with UN role

A 16-year-old student with a knack for youth politics represented Australia as one of its student youth ambassadors to the UN with her eyes on a career doing the real thing.

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Emergency services responded to reports of engine failure as a plane came in to land at Whitsunday Airport Shute Harbour.

Plane makes safe landing after pilot forced to turn around

A pilot turned their plane around to land at Whitsunday Airport Shute Harbour, sparking an emergency services response.

Paddleboard business on market after bone-breaking bike crash

Paddleboard business on market after bone-breaking bike crash

The boss of a popular paddleboarding business is selling up after an off-road racing crash that left him needing two hip replacements. DETAILS.

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Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra is coming to Bowen for a special performance.

One night only, symphony orchestra set to wow the Whitsundays

The Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra will head to Bowen to present a special one off performance with all proceeds supporting the work of Anglicare North Queensland.

The final drill rig related to the former Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project has been removed from the Pioneer Valley. Picture: supplied by Queensland Hydro

Pieces of scrapped hydro project removed from Pioneer Valley

The final pieces of equipment for the dumped Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project are being removed from the Pioneer Valley as Queensland Hydro begins the buyback process for the 57 properties.

Peabodyâs Centurion Mine site senior executive and underground mine manager Ernest Gosk on Ellensfield Rd with the gates open. Picture: Supplied

‘Early Christmas present’: Mine road reopened to public

A Bowen Basin mine operator has reopened a privately-owned road for light vehicles reducing travel times for communities like Glenden, Moranbah and surrounding areas.

Mackay cane farmer. Queensland Cane Agriculture and Renewables Central district committee chairman and director, Steve McKeering, owns a cane farm at Mirani in the Pioneer Valley. Picture: Contributed

Growers say millions at stake as community hit hard by milling delays

Cane farmers say that delays caused by mills will cost them millions of dollars and cause delays in future seasons.

Whitsunday Anglican School new STEAM centre building has won the Australian Institute of Architects National Architecture Building of the Year award. Photo: Scott Burrows

NAPLAN results: Top performing Mackay-Whitsunday schools revealed

An independent analysis of newly-released 2023 NAPLAN results has revealed which Mackay-Whitsunday schools performed the best. See how your school ranked.

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‘We went in blind’: Bogie triple murder first responders honoured

‘We went in blind’: Bogie triple murder first responders honoured

Three first responders hoped for the best when they arrived on scene to a triple murder at Bogie, blind to what was ahead knowing backup was hours away. Read their story

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