Local, national and world news for the Whitsundays, QLD | Friday 16 May, 2008
News Archive
- Friday, April 18, 2008
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Plans for cinema
One is planned for upstairs at Beach Plaza and the other a much larger project is for a shopping centre and six screen... -
Our models bring home the prizes
There were more than 500 entries over all the diverse categories in the event including young models, designers, dancers... -
Adult shop issue felt across state
Acting Premier Paul Lucas said the State Government would now review issues surrounding adult stores opening close to... -
floods cause $20 million damage
Of the estimated damage, about one third is in the former Whitsunday Shire and two thirds is in the former Bowen Shire.... -
Airport debate continues
Ms Jarrat confirmed this week that there had been no official proposal, no aviation approvals, no location and no funding... -
Helipad, plans unveiled for cape
The former airstrip at Cape Gloucester has been cleared to make way for the helipad. The launch of the new air strip and... -
Swimmers off to world championships
The championships stared yesterday. Margaret Cunningham, Raylene Rasmussen, Mark Erickson, Karen Mahood, Isabelle Morris... -
Golden oldies to host international rugby
The Yellow Bellies comprise 20 couples on a week long holiday to Queensland. This will be the first adult game of International... -
84 point win for the Whitsunday Sea Eagles
With the reserves having to forfeit due to lack of player numbers, the seniors team also battled to field a full team with... -
Raiders courageous in deafeat against Mackay
What followed was a courageous and hard fought game, in which the Raiders went down 32-5. Playing with a steely determination,... -
Brahmans sset for milestone match
The game is the most important of the Brahman's 2008 season so far, not just because of the location, but because the... - Friday, April 11, 2008
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HORROR STRETCH
Whitsunday Police officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve O'Connell said the accident happened about 5.15pm when the man... -
Call for speed limit to be reduced to prevent accidents
This is the message Flametree resident Julie Eggers has sent out, following the death of a motorcyclist on Shute Harbour... -
School is angry about new store
The plans to open the store at 1b Davy Avenue, about 50m from, and within sight of Saint Catherine's Primary School, have... -
Owners say adult shop won't be 'sleazy'
Shop director Roley Jackson, who has lived in Proserpine for close to 40 years, said the shop would operate with discretion... -
Crisis centre opens new doors to public
Previously known as the Whitsunday Women's Services, the organisation is now located at Shop 9 at the Whitsunday Business... -
Trio to remain in the Whitsundays
Former Whitsunday Shire mayor Mario Demartini has thanked the community for its support over the past 14 years. Mr Demartini... -
Cyclones draw with Magpies
This year is the first time the Cyclones entered the Mackay Premier League competition. Richard Draper and Luke Hillery... -
Norths win in final minutes
The Brahmans lead for all but 30 seconds of the game, the problem being it was the last 30 seconds of the game. The Brahmans... -
Sea Eagles lose to Swans by 30 points
Sea Eagles players went into the game confident of putting together four quarters of hard running competitive footy, even...
Australian news
Alleged home invasion 'like Underbelly'
Being drunk no excuse for violence
Would a fuel tax cut help motorists?
Liberal plan to support pension increase
Qld doctors urged to take leave
Discrimination added to Nine action
Serial pedophile won't be re-jailed
Strikes over electricity stupid: Costa
Two men face court over allege tax fraud
Nelson says 5c off petrol would help
World news
Iraq army rounds up al-Qaeda suspects
China battling epidemics in quake zone
Mokbel expected to fly to Australia
At least 71,000 dead in Burma crisis
Pipeline blast in Nigeria kills 100
US lists polar bears as endangered
Mokbel's lawyer in dark over extradition
Suicide bombing kills 18 near Baghdad
UN calls emergency talks on Burma crisis
40,000 dead or missing in China quake