‘Little bit of Italy’ coming to Bruce Highway
The men behind a Whitsunday cleaning company are hoping to bring a little bit of Italy to a small town off the Bruce Highway.
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Mining town’s only bakery closes after 27 years
After almost three decades of business a mining community’s only source of cream buns and fresh meat pies will be closing for good.
$100m skyway project will offer 1km cable ride over Qld paradise
An ambitious new Whitsunday tourist attraction is going ahead with projections it will draw more than 250,000 visitors and generate $25m a year.
Miner stripped down to shorts to rescue crash victims from ‘croc creek’
A miner has told how he jumped into a creek despite a crocodile warning sign to rescue people from a sinking car which had crashed. DETAILS
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‘More reliable travel’: Bruce receives flood, EV upgrade
Collaboration between the state, federal government and industry investors has delivered essential upgrades to the Bruce Highway and a new public EV charging station. DETAILS
‘Someone’s heart beats with yours’: Touching tribute after teen’s shock death
A Queensland community has been left reeling after the death of a 14-year-old following a motorbike accident. But his family’s final gesture has warmed their broken hearts.
Rivers of gold: Young mining company, historic town set for clash
In the small Whitsundays village of Dittmer, a fresh faced mining company wants to swoop in and secure a gold deposit, but its residents aren’t willing to go down without a fight. DETAILS.
‘Soulless and overpriced’: Tourist town food cops scathing review
The quality of restaurant and cafe food at a North Queensland tourist hotspot has been slammed as ‘tasteless’, with one visitor questioning ‘what is going on’.
Fears for rate rises amid major Whitsunday land value increase
Hundreds of Whitsunday homeowners have received the news their land value has significantly increased, leading to many worrying about rates. Council says this will be first on the list for the new mayor when he enters office. PHOTOS
Collins’ victory confirmed in Whitsundays mayor race
After a counting process that started nearly two weeks ago on council election day, the Whitsundays officially has a new mayor.
State says no to new Qld school despite 900-home proposal
As a construction company submits an ambitious plan to tackle the housing crisis in the Whitsundays, the Department of Education has ruled out the need for a new school.
Massive new wind farm could power 375,000 homes
More than 180 wind turbines, providing enough electricity to power 375,000 homes has been proposed for Proserpine and could provide as many as 250 construction jobs if approved. SEE ALL THE DETAILS
Kylie Minogue takes break in ‘absolutely stunning’ Whitsundays
Homegrown popstar Kylie Minogue has flown into the Whitsundays to enjoy some downtime amid her Las Vegas residency.
REVEALED: Whitsundays best lash technicians 2024
Looking for gorgeous lashes for an event or just life? The Whitsundays have voted and we can reveal the best lash technicians in the region.
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