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Rates on the rise

RATEPAYERS in Airlie Beach are likely to get the biggest rate increases this year and people in Proserpine are expected to receive the lowest increases.

Island caretaker arrives

NEW caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, Ben Southall, officially started work yesterday.
Journey of a lifetime

CANNONVALE residents Paul and Gisi Harrington have embarked on a journey of a lifetime.
Mini series on our billy sing

A MINI series about a famous war hero who honed his skills shooting kangaroos is Proserpine is currently in post production.

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Pilot dies in chopper crash

A 72-YEAR-OLD man is dead following a helicopter crash on the New South Wales/Queensland border.

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Entertainment

Village wants Jackson re-naming

RESIDENTS of a Ukrainian village want to rename it after the late pop superstar Michael Jackson, a lawmaker who represents the village says.

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Money

Delta Air launches Australian route

THE battle for air passengers on the busy Australia-US route has grown hotter with US airline giant Delta launching its inaugural Los Angeles to Sydney flight.

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Sport

Island racing record broken

OUTRIGGER Whitsunday and Mooloolaba went head to head in a 42km slugfest during the Pure Blond Open women's marathon off Hamilton Island yesterday.

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Lifestyle

Family dinners often end in tears: study

FOR years families have been told not to eat dinner in front of the television but a survey of mothers shows it may be the least volatile mealtime option.