Whitsundays news, weather, job, sports

Ute crashes into river while looking for a crocodile

End of an era for Hemingway's

News Closure of Hemingway's a part of a bigger plan.

Cyclone Ada 49 years on

News A memorial for lives lost in Cyclone Ada looks promising for 2020.

Cruise ship numbers show positive signs for local economy

News Cruise ship numbers show positive signs for local economy

'The flood put it 20 feet up a tree': Ada 49 years on

News January 17 marks 49 years since Cyclone Ada flattened the region

More Local News

Treesit the new tripod

News A solo protester has perched himself 20 metres up a tree, in what's being labelled as a treesit protest at 6am this morning.

Tree species negotiated

News A group of passionate locals with the region's best interest at heart, have had a small win in relation to a species of tree that was to be planted.

Young gun hopeful of Youth World Champion title

News A local junior Olympic weightlifter will be taking his place on the international stage this year.

Funding boost for reef festival and race week events

News Tourism and Events Queensland announced the news this week, and the increased funding comes as part of the Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP).

Man found lying on road

News Man found lying on road in Airlie Beach was capsicum sprayed by police.

The weekend that was in Airlie Beach

News Travellers came from far and wide to experience the Airlie Beach Saturday Markets.

Hook, line and sea eagle

News It's the rescue mission that temporarily halted a Red Cat Adventures tour.

Fuel prices drop after sky-rocketing

News RACQ is urging motorists to shop around after it was found the Whitsunday region has some of the highest fuel prices in the state.

Noah had an ark, Charles had a trolley

News A hilarious trolley stunt had passers-by laughing and applauding in the Whitsunday Business Centre carpark last Wednesday.

Leading expert to discuss climate change in Whitsundays

News For those curious about climate change, read on to find out where you can have your questions answered.

Why you’re not going to win the Powerball

Dummy recalled over choking fears

Woman’s bizarre alleged Facebook scam exposed

Accused husband killer to remain in jail

Around the Region

BREAKING: Croc closes popular Mackay swimming spot

Breaking The popular Mackay beach has closed temporarily due to a crocodile sighting.

Snake bite victim taken to hospital

Health Patient transported to hospital after possible snake bite

'I sat and cried': Community support overwhelms CQ mum

News Moranbah community jumped to the aid of family in need.

UPDATE: Stranded men rescued

News The group of men stranded at Bogie have been rescued.

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Sport

Rivals Queensland and NSW meet in horseball series

Sport The sport of horseball dominated the sporting landscape in the Whitsundays during the past week.

Cannons busy diving into the pool ahead of a big year

Sport Cannonvale swimmers have started 2019 with some top training.

Wet weather hampers play

Bowls Light week on greens due to rain.

High-fives: The special ingredient to a successful parkrun

News High-fives: The special ingredient to a successful parkrun

Hamish sails his way to first place

Sport Local sailor Hamish Swain has enjoyed feature success.

National Sport

Wawrinka letter reveals split among men's tennis elite

Survey reveals the distaste for American golfer Patrick Reed

Twist in viral Aus Open headband beef

Socceroo reaches out as mental health message goes viral

FINA folds over threat to ban swimmers in rebel comp

Queensland News

Heatwave causing highway in NSW to melt

Weather THE heatwave gripping parts of Australia has reached such high temperatures roads are literally melting. But we’re still yet to reach peak heatwave.

REVEALED: The ten richest people in Australia

News The 2019 edition of Forbes’ Australia top 50 Rich List

Why people are losing it over the new Gillette ad

News Furious men are calling for a boycott of the razor brand

Full list of QLD public holidays 2019

News Key Queensland school and public holiday dates for 2019

How Serena’s daughter’s doll is becoming an Instagram star

News Meet Qai Qai - her "coverage" of the comp is a hit

Unprovoked assault puts ambulance officer out of work

Crime Paramedics press charges

Uncomfortable truth about men

News Why men are more violent than women

Business News

Classic phone set to make a comeback

Technology The once beloved Motorola Razr flip phone is reportedly being revived — but it will come with an innovative new look and a price tag more than most iPhones.

A 'PURRFECT' PARTNERSHIP

Business New partnership between Red Cat Adventures and Prosail Whitsundays.

Ford and Volkswagen to team up to build utes

Motoring Pair join forced to take on Toyota.

Another Aussie fashion retailer going into administration

Business Horror year for big brands as another retailer falls

What's On

NASA lands in Brisbane for museum's largest ever exhibition

Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Aussie drag queen gets own TV show on BBC4

Lifestyle

Man takes sleeping pill, proposes to girlfriend

Offbeat A MAN said he popped a quadruple dose of sleeping pills and woke up engaged. Oops.

Desperate woman cuts off $900k ring

Lifestyle An expectant mum was forced to take radical action when her finger became so swollen, her expensive diamond engagement ring threatened to cut off circulation.

Man injects himself with semen to cure back pain

Health Warning: Do not try this at home.

Schapelle Corby’s dramatic 10 Year Challenge

Lifestyle Schapelle Corby has taken to Instagram to participate in the latest social media craze — and has shown just how much her life has changed.

Latest Videos

Entertainment

Is this the most deluded man on TV?

TV I’m A Celeb viewers could hardly believe their eyes and ears last night as model Justin Lacko opened up to his camp mates.

New Today host’s fierce Australia Day call

TV "I feel like I have more reason than anyone to love this country as much as I...

Mariah Carey sues ex-PA over alleged blackmail

Celebrity Mariah Carey is suing a personal assistant she hired

Fleetwood Mac announces Aussie tour

Music Fleetwood Mac announce 2019 Australian tour

What's on the big screen this week

Movies BRUCE Willis and James McAvoy face off in Glass.

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Real Estate

Massive price drop to meet the market, we want a sale now!

5 Grevillea Place, Cannonvale 4802

House 4 2 2 $419,000

Classifieds A change in the owners circumstances have forced a wow factor price drop on this immaculate property and they are serious about selling . Only weeks ago the price...

Island lifestyle with privacy, views, location

Property Custom-designed riverside Coast home has functional floorplan

3000 more rentals vacated in a month as glut hits market

Business Property prices set to drop as glut of empty rentals

Opal Tower support beams may not be strong enough

Property Support beams in ill-fated building may not be strong enough

Fallout from Hemsworth mega-mansion

Property Shift in Byron Bay property prices

Property: Top tips for best first impressions

Property If you're keen to get out of the property market, this should help