Regional News

Council News Whitsunday councillors have unanimously voted to adopt a revised policy in the wake of community uproar.

Politics George Christensen says medical practitioners should be fined if they fail to intervene when a child is born alive during an abortion.

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Politics Industry reps meet with environment minister over Reef Water Quality Report Cards they say ‘grossly misrepresent’ efforts at sustainable farming

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News Queensland’s bid for the 2032 Olympic Games has received a significant boost with it set to be installed as preferred candidate by the International Olympic Committee.

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Crime A Mackay man received a $1245 on the spot fine and was stripped of eight demerit points.

Health A survey of 456 school principals has revealed a staggering 80 per cent of them are concerned about the long-term mental health of teachers and students.

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Employment Qld dole recipients are being put on notice with bosses being given the power to dob in any who reject job offers. HOW MANY JOB SEEKERS ARE IN YOUR SUBURB?

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Council News The region’s cemetery policy, Whitsunday Paradise development, a new Bowen BMX track and more will reach the council table.

Council News He says the premier’s decision on Anzac Day should extend to other significant community events.

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Business But the majority of recovering Mackay business owners say a full recovery is unlikely while public health orders remain in place.

Crime Airlie police claim she was over the blood alcohol limit when she tried to light a cigarette and crashed off the road.

Travel The Whitsunday owner says the room was a ‘passion project’ for his team and aims to help families have an enjoyable getaway.

Crime It was swiped from a recreational business south of Proserpine and was found not too far from where it went missing.

News Queensland’s Anzac Day Dawn Services, marches and public commemorations will go ahead as normal in 2021, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced.

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Employment Queensland’s tourism industry is on the brink thanks to COVID-19, and with the JobKeeper life support machine about to be switched off it could get even worse.

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Crime Police have reported a sharp rise in assaults around Airlie Beach, saying it’s only a matter of time before a serious consequence occurs.

Crime The maximum penalty includes a fine up to almost $270,000 or three years jail.

News Queensland’s regions with the highest number of dole recipients without “impediments to work” have been revealed. See the list of worst-offending regions.

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Health Queensland’s Chief Health Officer isn’t often lost for words, but the state’s historic rollout of the COVID vaccine left her smiling like a proud parent.

News When the average person hears “prepper”, they think bunkers, guns and tin foil hats. But the community is growing and attracting lots of everyday Queenslanders.

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