Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has revealed her stance on the Voice, and now Greater Whitsunday leaders are sharing their views on how the referendum could affect our patch. SPECIAL REPORT
Environmental advocates are urging the Federal Government to pull the reins on a proposed extension to a Central Queensland coal mine.
The largest pumped hydro scheme in the world, proposed for 75km west of Mackay, promises more than 2000 jobs during construction. But locals have had more questions than answers. Until now.
A woman was seriously injured when the SUV she was driving and a truck collided in the Bowen Basin, trapping her inside the crushed vehicle. DETAILS
A Queensland health service is embroiled in a $3m legal suit after a Whitsunday mother’s emergency caesarean became an “absolute nightmare”, resulting in a life-threatening infection, including evidence of a flesh-eating bacteria.
Mackay Isaac and Whitsunday region students will be the ultimate beneficiaries of the investments across public, private and independent institutions.
Mackay may be in the centre of rugby league territory, but Australian rules football put a stake in the ground as the sporting code began winning over fans.
Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena was swarming with red and gold fans who were out to back the Gold Coast Suns in the round one match against the GWS Giants. See the 70+ cheering faces here.
Mackay students will gain an extra two weeks off holidays as the state‘s back-to-school date gets pushed back in the latest bid to slow the spread. Read what other measures some Mackay schools want to take.
Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays records 310 new Covid cases while health authorities push for positive RAT tests to be filed. LATEST LOCAL DETAILS
A Sarina man was left with third-degree burns to his face and blackened hands after a lawn-mowing incident went horrifically wrong. Read what saved him.
Long waiting lists and out-of-pocket expenses are some of the issues facing Whitsunday residents seeking help with their mental health, and those in the sector say that needs to change.
Justine McAllister said she ‘could have worked 24/7’ to keep up with demand from a coastal community struggling with mental health issues and few places to turn for help.
Community members have paid tribute to a tough as nails country cop described as the ‘rock’ and ‘hero’ of his large family.
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