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The Whitsunday Times is embedded in the local community to bring you the latest in what's happening in your area.
It is the news that matters, and it is our commitment to you.
But just as committed as we are to you, so too are our journalist colleagues across Queensland who deliver the latest breaking news to keep you in the know.
And the best part is your Whitsunday Times subscription gets you access to the best reporting on local, state, national and international affairs.
Yes, your digital subscription gives you unlimited access to all our online content and stories as well as premium access to The Courier-Mail.
Here is the best way to maximise the benefits of your Whitsunday Times subscription.
To activate your complimentary access to the Courier-Mail follow the steps below:
Click here and follow the prompts.
- Go to My Profile and log in
- Go to My Rewards
- Click the activate now button or copy activation hyperlink
Sign up on The Courier-Mail website - we recommend you use the same email address and password as what you've set up for our website to avoid confusion.
Activating your complimentary Courier-Mail subscription also gives you access to Melbourne's Herald Sun, the NT News, The Mercury in Hobart and the Adelaide Advertiser whenever you like.
You can also access all of our regional titles including the Gold Coast Bulletin, Cairns Post, Geelong Advertiser, Townsville Bulletin as well as neighbouring local titles in towns from Mackay to Warwick.
This same login for the Courier-Mail will also work on other News sites listed above.
SUBSCRIBER REWARDS:
Our member benefits program +Rewards is available only to Daily Mercury digital subscribers who activate their Courier-Mail subscription.
Enjoy access to a limited number of double passes to a variety of top event tickets, freebies, exclusive offers and subscriber-only competitions.
Updated monthly, check out what's available exclusively to members at our Daily Mercury Rewards page - you must be an eligible subscriber to redeem and access these offers.
Enjoy access to a limited number of double passes and a variety of top event tickets, freebies, exclusive offers and subscriber-only competitions.
Right now, some of the reward offers available include:
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THE COURIER-MAIL APP
Once you've activated your Courier-Mail subscription, make sure to also download The Courier-Mail app - click here for Apple or here for Android.
Once you've downloaded and logged in you can access the digital print edition of The Courier-Mail, personalise your news feed and follow your favourite sections, topics and columnists.
Mapped: Tropical cyclone likely within 24 hours, Qld island in danger
A tropical cyclone is likely to form off the Queensland coast by tomorrow morning, intensifying into a category two system with one island being watched closely. SEE THE TRACK MAP
Why cattle killer shot two pregnant cows
A father of four splitting his time between the mines and his own farm faced court for shooting and killing two cattle. See what tipped him over the edge.