Whistleblower stoush ends in massive settlement
A Queensland mine operator has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement over the alleged treatment of a former employee who accused the company of falsifying coal quality results.
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12 stubbies, jilted ex: 19 Mackay, Whitsunday drink-drivers named
From driving into town for a snack to bogging their car at a country club, here are 19 Mackay and Whitsunday drink-drivers whose actions put the rest of us in danger. See the full list.
‘Completely crushed’: Couple dealt double blow with horror roof fall
A Qld couple has copped a devastating hit after the breadwinner shattered both ankles in a horror work injury — just months after his partner lost most of her vision.
Mine worker dies on site
The resource industry’s health and safety watchdog has given control of a Central Queensland mine site back to the owners following a sudden early-morning death.
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‘Deviant sexual interest’: Granddad’s continuous rape of granddaughter
A Whitsunday man raped his granddaughter twice and maintained an unlawful relationship with her less than 12 months after his last child sexual offence sentence expired.
‘Won’t give up’: Willcox returns to opposition government
The election is over and Andrew Willcox will be serving another term in the opposition, but he says he’s ready to fight for his electorate and strive to keep his election promises.
Willcox set to return to parliament after ‘bittersweet’ election
With more than half of votes counted, Andrew Willcox is expected to return as Dawson’s federal representative to the Australian Parliament despite a night of loss for coalition voters across the country. SEE THE RESULTS LIVE.
Live results from Dawson federal election
Polls will close across the country today as Dawson voters decide who will form government. Follow live results here.
Jurassic-inspired mini golf, arcade: Plan for dino-mite tourist spot
A Melbourne-based developer has revealed plans to create a Jurassic Park themed tourist attraction in the heart of the Whitsundays but some locals say it would ruin the relaxed vibe. SEE THE PLANS.
‘It is time we saw a return’: Mayor calls for fair funding
A Queensland coal community is calling on the federal government to pay a return on their contribution by upgrading the highway to hell in and out of the region.
Car crash sends two to hospital
Two people were rushed to Proserpine Hospital last night after two cars crashed in a Whitsunday suburb.
‘Tradies, not more martial artists’: MP slams ‘out-of-kilter’ immigration
Claiming the “Big Australia” policy isn’t working in Qld where new arrivals with the wrong skillsets are taking up housing, a federal MP has called for a further “slowdown” of immigration.
Man in hospital after car rollover
A man spent Friday night in hospital after he was hurt in a rollover on a Whitsunday road.
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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