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Fireworks at show tonight

News Don't forget to take care of your furry pals as the Show Whitsunday fireworks display goes off at 8pm tonight.

Crazy numbers of squid showing up around the islands

News Crazy numbers of squid showing up around the islands.

Airlie Macca's celebrating 20 years

News Airlie Macca's celebrating 20 years

Prossie riders go hard

News Locals clean up at comp

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Bullarama charges into town

News YOU might have seen a bucking bull before but have you ever seen a mini bull buck?

Son charged with cold case murder

Crime THE man charged with murdering Airlie Beach woman Dorothy Britton is a son of hers who was “estranged”.

Relative charged in Airlie Beach cold case

Crime The 51-year-old man was arrested in Brisbane on Thursday

St Cath's take on state's finest

News St Catherine's College will be just one of 64 schools to compete in the carnival in Townsville next month.

Red Cat Adventures roars to finish

News THE moment Julie and Asher Telford took the plunge into the Whitsunday charter boat scene, they knew the opportunities for business were endless.

Tour de Cure community raffle yields three worthy winners

News EXCITEMENT was in the air at the Cruise Whitsundays terminal as Shona Russell and Janelle 'Woody' Eastwood drew their raffle winners for the 2018 Tour de Cure.

Biggest Morning Tea big hit at Proserpine State High School

News FOR the second year in a row, Proserpine State High School has run their own version of the Biggest Morning Tea, this time raising $1245 for cancer.

Recycling milestone celebrated without China impact

News The mayor has reassured residents there is little impact from the change in Chinese waste legislation as the region celebrates a recycling milestone this month.

International musicians to perform in the Whitsundays

News AFTER several successful European tours the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne from Germany is coming to the Whitsundays as part of an Australia-wide tour this month.

Proserpine High School gets major upgrade

News PROSERPINE State High School will house a full cohort across all six year levels for the first time in 2020 after $6.5 million boost was announced.

SHOCK VIDEO: Grandma attacked in street

Map forecasts a freezing weekend

Bare-bummed backpacker caught on camera

'Clear' link between Origin and DV: expert

Around the Region

WATCH: Kevin Bloody Wilson duets with country legend

Music He's known for his profanity-laden tunes, but did you know Kevin Bloody Wilson actually has a remarkable singing voice?

UPDATE: Biloela family's deportation appeal rejected

News Friends of Biloela family call for their release

Shortest day to bring warm relief across Qld

Weather Cold starts but spectacular weather in store

Man shot in the groin recovering but 'uncooperative'

Crime Police release image of gun possibly linked to shooting

Escaped prisoner under police guard at Mackay Hospital

Crime BREAKING: Police recapture alleged escaped prisoner

Man shot to undergo surgery, police declare crime scene

Breaking Police descend on Carlyle Street property

GALLERY: Amazing sights as frost covers valley

Weather Daily Mercury photographer captures freezing Eungella conditions

Sport

Off-beach racers duel on tricky waters of Pioneer Bay

News ANOTHER light breeze on Sunday morning had the fleet of Learn to Sail dinghies at Whitsunday Sailing Club out on the water.

Raiders storm foreward to make mess of Muddies

News The Whitsunday Raiders have again blown the Bowen Mudcrabs out of the water with a big win on Saturday in Bowen.

Whitsunday colours fly in Indonesian AFL comp

News "We are mates looking after mates and we welcome everyone."

Brahmans edged out by Tigers after second half fight-back

News Brahmans edged out by Tigers after second half fight-back.

Taking on the Great Whitehaven Beach Run

News Taking on the Great Whitehaven Beach Run.

National Sport

Wallaby gets chance to prove his critics wrong

‘I could sit here and squeal too’: Hansen roasts the French

Furious Fifita takes down The Footy Show

Moss Trip chasing crowning glory in Tiara

Great White Shark Greg Norman goes 'free willy'

Queensland News

UPDATE: Double-car fire put out, cane field dampened down

Breaking FIREFIGHTERS are battling a blaze at Thabeban after flames engulfing two cars spread to a cane field.

Artist’s bid to find man who saved his life

News Robert Brownhall in bid to find man who saved his life

Man crushed between cow and fence

News LifeFlight was tasked to the North Burnett mission earlier today.

‘$140b on the national credit card’

News LNP Government ‘locked us in to $140b on the national credit card’

Dreamworld worker fired for ‘almost identical’ accident

News Dreamworld worker fired for ‘almost identical’ accident

Frog given CPR after snake spits it out

Offbeat Frog regurgitated then resuscitated by a Townsville wildlife lover.

Up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours: 'Things may get freaky'

Weather Weather event not "locked in", but forecaster gives us a heads up

Business News

Best buys at eBay’s first mega sale

Lifestyle eBay is launching its first ever “shopping event” this weekend, with bargains from brands including Dyson, Samsung and Go Pro.

Hidden licence features saving us millions

Technology Technology behind new banknotes could save Aussie’s millions

Don’t fall for these tax myths

Money Tax expert reveals things you can and can’t claim

‘Economic armageddon’: 10 things you need to do

Money These are the 10 simple steps every Australian can take right now

What's On

GOURD LORD: Why 14,000 people are about to hit Goomeri

Music festivals consider ban on single use plastic

Wedding dress from 1890s among collection for festival

Here's 10 strenuous walks to do with the family

10 best beginner surf spots on the Sunshine Coast

Lifestyle

Clever hack for amazing $60 ‘designer’ chair

Home & Decorating COWHIDE armchairs often retail for over $1000. But one Queensland woman has found a bizarre way to escape that huge price.

Long term test: Isuzu D-Max

Motoring We’ve lived with the tough truck for a couple of months now, subjecting it to road trips and towing tests

Sunrise compares IVF to gambling on the pokies

Parenting A RECENT panel discussion on Channel 7's Sunrise has sparked online outrage among the IVF community.

Girl forced to sit for 13 hours to finish brussels sprouts

Parenting THE eight-year-old wasn't allowed to use the bathroom or go to sleep until she had eaten her greens.

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Entertainment

Netflix series you’ll want to binge this weekend

TV PULSING with soul and energy, the second season of Netflix’s Marvel series Luke Cage will not disappoint.

MTV confirms Daria reboot

TV Cult 1990s cartoon Daria is being rebooted

Queer Eye guys make Aussie farmer cry

TV Aussie farmer George cried during their trip to Yass to help him

Why you should sign up for Netflix rival

TV Is Amazon Prime Video worth your money?

Kim Kardashian returns to Paris after robbery

Celebrity Kim Kardashian has returned to Paris

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Jobs

Housekeeper/Caretaker

Part Time

Classifieds Housekeeper/Caretaker For Airlie Beach Holiday Units. Must be local and experienced. Would suit persons looking for part time work. ABN...

Are these the bizarre jobs of the future?

Employment “The jobs are definitely going to be changing, but a lot of it’s going to be...

Predictions for the jobs of the future

Careers Jobs Aussies can expect to emerge in the future

The companies offering ‘unlimited’ leave

Careers "People are taking leave and coming back rested and refreshed."

Hospitality sector cooking up lots of jobs

Business Huge skills shortage looming

Auto sector a big driver

Business It's good news for Aussie blue-collar workers

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