‘He is free now’: Family mourns beloved father, adventurer
A beloved fisherman and father died after sustaining critical injuries in a crash on the Bruce Highway. Now his family need support to give him a special send off.
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40 cabins: Tavern reveals ambitious accommodation plans
A Whitsunday pub has revealed its expansion plans to build 40 subtropical cabins, aiming to attract tourists.
‘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.
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End of an era: Bowen store changes hands after 21 Years
After two decades of burgers, lotto and loyal customers, Bowen’s Nichols family is stepping away from the store they’ve called home since 2004.
Bruce Hway lanes reopen after two trucks crash
Lanes have reopened after paramedics rushed to a two-truck crash on the Bruce Highway north of Mackay. UPDATES
My First Year 2025: Mackay, Whitsunday, Isaac
From Moranbah and Cannonvale, Mackay and Proserpine prep is a big first step for kids. See all the bright and happy faces.
‘Get it right’: Mayor calls for leadership in mining town struggle
The future of a Bowen Basin community once again hangs in the balance after QCoal’s workforce move is delayed to 2026, prompting calls for action from the region’s former mayor.
$41m precinct set to power Bowen Basin’s future
The Bowen Basin is set for a future of innovation and jobs with work underway on a $41m industrial precinct aimed at training, tech, and next-gen industries.
BBQ, karaoke: Inside CBD’s newest restaurant
Weeks after the first sign went up, more information has been revealed about a new restaurant aiming to bring a variety of Japanese cuisine, BBQ and karaoke to the CBD. SEE THE FIRST LOOK.
Campgrounds to coral: Whitsunday’s winning businesses revealed
From luxury stays to family-friendly parks and reef adventures the Whitsundays has scored a tourism hat-trick at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
‘Start investing in people, not polluters’: Greens candidate revealed
After unsuccessful runs at past elections, a former Mackay builder, SES and VMR volunteer is again running for the federal seat of Dawson.
New cafe dreams of bringing Byron to Bucasia
Mackay’s newest cafe owner hopes to give locals a taste of her Northern Rivers hometown by creating a space for art, organic food and premium coffee blends.
Government refuses to guarantee $1.4bn Mackay road project
After the Qld government revealed the cost of a major road project had ballooned out by $1bn, it wouldn’t commit to building it.
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