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The emotional launch of the first indigenous tour in the Whitsundays was welcomed by Ngaro traditional owners.

premium_icon ’It gives us a voice and chance to come home’

News The emotional launch of the first indigenous tour in the Whitsundays was welcomed by Ngaro traditional owners.

Two anglers had the fright of their life when they spotted a nine-foot croc watching them while they were fishing.

premium_icon ‘Real big’ croc spotted at Lethebrook

News Two anglers had the fright of their life when they spotted a nine-foot croc watching them while they were fishing.

A workshop will help growers achieve healthier soil, and potentially reduce chemical and fertiliser use

premium_icon Prossie growers asked to dig deep to help soil health

News A workshop will help growers achieve healthier soil, and potentially reduce chemical and fertiliser use

A new candidate has raised their hand for the Division 2 seat, saying she believes the community should come first.

premium_icon Long-time resident vows to ‘get the job done’ for Division 2

News A new candidate has raised their hand for the Division 2 seat, saying she believes the community should come first.

Celebrating indigenous tourism with a Whitsunday first

premium_icon Celebrating indigenous tourism with a Whitsunday first

News A new tourism activity will provide a unique experience delivered by Traditional...

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News Get the latest local news first from just $1 for the first 28 days

FULL LIST: 630 schools to finally get airconditioning

premium_icon FULL LIST: 630 schools to finally get airconditioning

Education See the list of haves and have nots in Queensland

$5m for restoring reefs, providing wildlife safe havens

premium_icon $5m for restoring reefs, providing wildlife safe havens

Environment The money will be used to establish a network of island refuges

‘He’s my son’: mum talks about terrifying attack

premium_icon ‘He’s my son’: mum talks about terrifying attack

Crime Glenella mother watched as her son was jailed

Cars ‘destroyed’ in early morning shed blaze

premium_icon Cars ‘destroyed’ in early morning shed blaze

News The cause of the fire is still unknown

WASTE NOT: Horticultural waste with ‘enormous value’

premium_icon WASTE NOT: Horticultural waste with ‘enormous value’

News Feasibility studies are being undertaken into creating food supplements and biogas...

New pump station to strengthen water supply

premium_icon New pump station to strengthen water supply

News The addition to the Proserpine plant will improve connectivity throughout the...

No more cuddles with koalas at Hamilton Island

premium_icon No more cuddles with koalas at Hamilton Island

News The decision was made as a move to continue a ‘commitment to koalas’.

'Blow this opportunity...it'll be an outcome you won’t like'

premium_icon 'Blow this opportunity...it'll be an outcome you won’t like'

News Punching a windscreen has landed a Laguna Quays man in court.

Jail for ‘dangerous violent’ thug who disregarded DVO

premium_icon Jail for ‘dangerous violent’ thug who disregarded DVO

Crime Tyson Hanks jailed after breaching DVO nine times

$3 item stripped from shelves in ‘panic’

$3 item stripped from shelves in ‘panic’

Health Supermarkets stripped of one item as coronavirus ‘panic sets’ in

‘Menace on roads’ jailed for ice-fuelled crime spree

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News Judge tells drug driver to ‘buy a pushbike’

PM introduces coronavirus emergency response plan

premium_icon PM introduces coronavirus emergency response plan

Health "The risk of a global pandemic is very much upon us"

Latest science literacy data reveals the basic science questions Australian students can’t answer. Can you? TAKE A LOOK AT THE QUESTIONS

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Education Latest science literacy data reveals the basic science questions Australian students can’t answer. Can you? TAKE A LOOK AT THE QUESTIONS

Call to appeal child porn doc’s sentence

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Crime Doctor was sentenced to 18 months’ probation

The ‘dodgy’ fee you won’t have to pay any more

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News It’s a fee consumers are slugged with often

Pharmacists move further into GPs’ turf

premium_icon Pharmacists move further into GPs’ turf

Health The State Government has moved to expand the reach of pharmacists

Ben Barba charged over pub ‘incident’

premium_icon Ben Barba charged over pub ‘incident’

Rugby League Fallen NRL star Ben Barba charged with assault.

Bowen’s renowned event has been cancelled due to uncooperative tides.

premium_icon WASHED OUT: Walk to the Lighthouse event cancelled

News Bowen’s renowned event has been cancelled due to uncooperative tides.

Trio tackle Roller Coaster Cancer Ride

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News Inspiring fundraisers say ‘you don’t raise money sitting and watching.’

‘DEADLY’: Bowen’s indigenous tourism potential is ‘huge’

premium_icon ‘DEADLY’: Bowen’s indigenous tourism potential is ‘huge’

News The Year of Indigneous Tourism could be ‘huge’ for Bowen and the region.

Better beach access for elderly and disabled

premium_icon Better beach access for elderly and disabled

News More than $20K in funding was secured for disability access mats and a floating...

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    She admitted she had never really played before, but had a ‘life-changing’ win in Proserpine yesterday.

    premium_icon Proserpine woman wins big on Keno

    News She admitted she had never really played before, but had a ‘life-changing’ win in Proserpine yesterday.

    IN COURT: 50+ due in Proserpine court

    premium_icon IN COURT: 50+ due in Proserpine court

    Crime Each week a number of people face Proserpine court.

    Rain welcomed by farmers hoping for more this weekend

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    News The rain that has fallen since Thursday night has been welcomed by the region’s...

    FIRST CHRISTMAS: Photos of our adorable festive bubs

    premium_icon FIRST CHRISTMAS: Photos of our adorable festive bubs

    News Babies around the Whitsundays marked their first Christmas this week.

    Hundreds flock to Proserpine under new tourism venture

    premium_icon Hundreds flock to Proserpine under new tourism venture

    News Chamber of Commerce shares long-term plans to take advantage of cruise ship market.

    Sport

      A large carnival is a warm up to a tryout day.

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      Cycling & MTB A large carnival is a warm up to a tryout day.

      International Polocrosse carnival confirmed

      premium_icon International Polocrosse carnival confirmed

      Sport The event could almost double the usual visitor numbers for Bowen Polocrosse...

      Prossie woman takes out prestigious police league award

      premium_icon Prossie woman takes out prestigious police league award

      Rugby League Joining the Whitsunday Brahmans at 16, she has impressed her peers.

      GALLERY: Whitsunday sports on show at expo

      premium_icon GALLERY: Whitsunday sports on show at expo

      Sport 28 clubs were on show with stalls from bowls to blow-karting and everything in...

      SLAM DUNK: Basketball comp starting in Whitsundays

      premium_icon SLAM DUNK: Basketball comp starting in Whitsundays

      Sport Younger players have previously had to drive to Mackay to play in a league.

      National Sport

        Kevvie Walters opens up about son Billy’s battle

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        Rugby League Past loyalties won’t stop a proud dad from barracking for Tigers.

        Brisbane NRL expansion plan takes major new step

        premium_icon Brisbane NRL expansion plan takes major new step

        Rugby League ARLC to meet expansion bidders to be NRL’s 17th team.

        Rabbitohs reveal deadliest Shield line-up

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        Rugby League Souths to unveil greatest NRL indigenous backline at Charity Shield.

        Ricciardo ‘can’t say no to Ferrari’

        Ricciardo ‘can’t say no to Ferrari’

        Motor Sports Speculation grows as Daniel Ricciardo can’t shut down Ferrari talk.

        Incredible legacy of pioneering Bonnie Cleveland celebrated

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        News Tributes are being paid after the death of Bonnie Cleveland

        Woman struck by lightning in shower

        Woman struck by lightning in shower

        Weather Woman showering during thunderstorm hit by an electrical shock

        Alleged cat killer’s bizarre court appearance

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        Crime Alleged cat killer and stalker Kodie Love makes bizarre statement

        Business News

          A struggling retailer claims to be locked in a cruel 'David and Goliath' battle that has left 2000 parcels and 60 jobs in limbo.

          Aussie chain’s Australia Post battle

          Business A struggling retailer claims to be locked in a cruel 'David and Goliath' battle that has left 2000 parcels and 60 jobs in limbo.

          Where’s our money: Heston Blumenthal staff waiting for pay

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          Business Heston staff still fighting for final pay.

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          Update Google Chrome right now

          Technology Chrome updates browser to fix bugs that could let hackers run codes

          Aussie dollar hits 11-year low

          Aussie dollar hits 11-year low

          Business Australian share market opens higher after tumultuous week

          Coast company facing legal action over truckie’s pay

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          Business Trucking Services Pty Ltd facing legal action over back-pay

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            Movies ESSIE Davis on her long-awaited return as stylish super-sleuth.

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            What's on the big screen this week

            Movies A STYLISH sleuth returns and a reboot flips a classic on its head.

            COUNTDOWN: 2 days until you can get locals Splendour tickets

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            News FIND out here when where and how to get your tickets to the 2020 music festival.

            Aust Zoo showcases high-achieving women

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            Lifestyle

              An adult entertainment star has sent social media into a spin with the revelation a big name football player attempted to woo her.

              Footballer slid into pornstar’s DMs

              Dating An adult entertainment star has sent social media into a spin with the revelation a big name football player attempted to woo her.

              65,000 people with disabilities restrained in six months

              65,000 people with disabilities restrained in six months

              Health Medication and restrictive practices used on people with disability

              'You won't knock me down': Model spends $55k on tattoos

              'You won't knock me down': Model spends $55k on tattoos

              Fashion & Beauty Viral tattoo lover spent $55k on body modifications and ink

              Education Department’s gender quota slammed by experts

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              Education ‘More women in leadership roles won’t improve ­student results’

              How likely are you to die from coronavirus?

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              Health The latest on mortality rate, symptoms and preparation plans

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                Entertainment

                  An awkward tech mishap left the Pussycat Dolls with some very uncomfortable questions to answer during a live TV performance this week.

                  Pussycat Dolls’ embarrassing stage bungle

                  Music An awkward tech mishap left the Pussycat Dolls with some very uncomfortable questions to answer during a live TV performance this week.

                  A new poll suggests the ABC is out of touch with the views of “ordinary Aussies” – and a surprising age group is turning against the broadcaster.

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                  Moscow Ballet La Classique will take eager audiences on a mystical journey to the fairytale world of Sleeping Beauty.

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                  Art & Theatre Moscow Ballet La Classique will take audiences on a mystical journey

                  Following a year of hanging with Farnsy, this 2020 step might be the biggest since the band’s inception.

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                  Music TICKETS for the 2020 event snapped up in just one hour.

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                      This impressive brand new home is perfectly designed with the growing family in mind. Construction will be starting in February 2020 with completion expected in June 2020. With spacious living and entertaining zones plus an additional media room for the kids, there is ample space for...

                      Lot 69 Beames Crescent, Cannonvale 4802

                      House 4 2 2 $659,000

                      Classifieds This impressive brand new home is perfectly designed with the growing family in mind. Construction will be starting in February 2020 with completion expected in...

                      Council will attempt to negotiate on parking and privacy issues with the DA.

                      premium_icon $2.3m housing development expected to go ahead in Bangalow

                      Property THE proposal will be approved, subject to conditions and negotiations.

                      A new study has found the key to happiness, and the good news is it’s part of a housing boom that could be contagious.

                      The happiest places in Australia and QLD revealed

                      Property Key to happiness is a boom that’s contagious

                      The call of home was too strong for a Sunshine Coast burger chain which cut ties to the region’s busiest precinct to focus on its flagship outlet.

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                      News Chain cuts ties with busy precinct to focus on flagship outlet

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                        Aussies were stunned when the beloved denim giant collapsed last month – but now it has been given a second chance, with 680 jobs salvaged.

                        Jeanswest saved from brink of ruin

                        Business Jeanswest sold to Harbour Guidance Pty Ltd, saving 680 jobs

                        A $40 million warehouse project developed by a national company will jobs for up to 400 construction workers, with 130 people needed once it’s operational.

                        premium_icon $40 million project to deliver 530 new jobs

                        Business McPhee Distribution Services has started construction on project.

                        If you mention this “worst” word on your resume, it will send alarm bells ringing – and could even kill off your chances completely.

                        Word that’s an automatic ‘career killer’

                        Business Recruiter reveals the words you should ban from your CV

                        Motoring

                          This police force has one of the world’s most insane car collections with a Ferrari, Lamborghini and other $1m-plus supercars on patrol.

                          Insane new police car revealed

                          Motoring Dubai’s insane police car collection to be joined by homegrown muscle

                          AN unrestrained child was climbing over car seats as their mother blew six times the legal limit in a roadside random breath test.

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                          News Child was climbing over car seats, mum had open bottle of wine

                          Australia’s competition watchdog has accused Mercedes-Benz of putting lives at risk by failing to meet deadlines for a widespread safety recall.

                          Mercedes ‘risking lives’ with Takata airbag delays

                          Motoring ACCC slams Mercedes-Benz over Takata recall delays