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Why shark deterrents are a great white ‘nope’

Lifestyle Some costly shark repellents do not stop the predators approaching swimmers, as experts warn they could prove more dangerous than using no technology at all.

New twist in 'buried drugs case'

Crime Man convicted over buried drugs in bushland has a win in court

Cyclone Trevor makes landfall as Category 3 storm

News Far north Queensland residents warned to brace for impact

High cost of fares to CQ region

Travel 'It's simply outrageous. The airlines are treating us like mugs.'

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Bowen Independent

Alleged protester to be asked for restitution

Crime Restitution will be sought if alleged protester found guilty.

Woman caught growing cannabis plant

Crime Cannabis plant found in police visit to house.

Man started taking drugs after wife murdered, court hears

Crime Man pleads guilty to drugs and weapons charges

Bowen's shores open for adoption

News Push for adoption of second naval vessel.

Council bid for extra cash injection at popular tourist spot

Council News Tourism spot hit by ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie

Federal support results in bed capacity increase at Murroona

News Boost to aged care sector

No reunion is complete without a top bull story

News Bowen Meatworks reunion on Easter Saturday.

Whitsunday Coast Guardian

Wave of people in Proserpine

News Proserpine was abuzz last Friday as close to 500 cruise ship passengers hit town.

EXCLUSIVE: Family's anguish at selling historic property

People and Places This historic property is one of the largest agricultural enterprises in the Whitsundays.

New Wilson Beach enclosure on the cards

Council News WHITSUNDAY Regional Council will investigate the possibility of a new swimming enclosure at Wilson Beach.

Sport

Racing fever continues in Bowen

Spring Carnival Friday is the third TAB meeting of the March for the Bowen Turf Club.

Junior weightlifter hopeful of return to world championships

Sport A local teen has been ranked among the top youth weightlifters in the world.

Airlie Beach parkrunners beat the heat

Athletics Local runners work towards pacer day.

Greg gets the nod

Sport Greg Lee's contribution to racing recognised.

Cracking weather for fishing

Fishing This week's fishing report.

National Sport

AFL unveils Snicko technology for goal reviews

20th Mar 2019 11:38 AM

The 9 best Cowboys and Broncos clashes

20th Mar 2019 11:24 AM

Pattinson to come off the leash

20th Mar 2019 10:52 AM

Friend’s fears for life after footy

20th Mar 2019 10:48 AM

Cecchin set for NRL return after death threat horror

20th Mar 2019 10:46 AM

Queensland News

Mason Lee death: Mother’s sentence to be appealed

Crime Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath will appeal the sentence handed down to child-killer Anne Maree Lee over her role in the death of her son Mason Lee.

'We sell self-esteem': Barber puts region on national radar

Business He started making his products by hand 20 years ago in a back room.

Cancer cases on the rise in Queensland

Health Queensland cancer cases soar to 27,800 in one year

Boy, 9, allegedly whipped by mum

Crime The court has been told the boy’s parents had recently split

Famous anti-vaxxer dropped from forum

Health Pete Evans’ position on “a serious public health issue” “untenable”

Former church leader charged over historical sex offences

Crime Wildish attempted to cover his face as he was led through airport

Teen attacks two women in 'explosive moment of rage'

Crime Cherbourg man faced the Kingaroy District Court on assault charges.

Business News

Fisker takes wraps off new Tesla fighting SUV

Motoring Tesla just revealed its new Model Y SUV but its already has potential rival as an American upstart looks to pick a fight.

Teen makes her fortune naming babies

Lifestyle Meet the teen making millions naming Chinese babies

After Mabo - Aboriginal claim on rest of Fraser Island

News Territory ruling prompts big Buttchulla case for K'Gari compo

Aussies asking for debt help in record numbers

Money A record number of Australians seek free financial help

What's On

Reggae outfit to entertain at waterside venue

When Woolworths will open the 'new generation' super store

Unheard Michael Hutchence recordings on new soundtrack

What's on the big screen this week

'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

Lifestyle

Fresh tech for luxury Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Motoring Mercedes-Benz’s mid-size luxury SUV is the Australia’s favourite prestige vehicle, and this head-turning version is about to get even more attention.

20th Mar 2019 11:28 AM

Rare $2m Koenigsegg supercar trashed by owner

Motoring The unfortunate owner of this extremely rare supercar valued at about $2 million has had a seriously bad weekend.

20th Mar 2019 10:27 AM

Fury at Macca’s ‘offensive’ new item

Food & Entertainment McDonald’s are offering a controversial new item overseas, leaving Australians livid for a number of different reasons.

20th Mar 2019 10:26 AM

Why more playtime makes kids smarter

Education Australian children need more play-based learning in the first five years of their lives to excel later in schooling, a game-changing study is set to reveal.

20th Mar 2019 9:49 AM

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Entertainment

MOVIE REVIEW: Wrestling film a scrappy-go-lucky affair

Movies A cheeky movie, Fighting With My Family should do for pro wrestling what School of Rock did for fist-pumping heavy metal anthems.

20th Mar 2019 11:00 AM

Dean Lewis’ Apple Music score

Music Lewis the second Aussie to score Apple Music’s Up Next global push.

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Mates dream ends in $80k hole after Stirling Homes crash

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Cyclone Trevor makes landfall as Category 3 storm

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premium_icon Alleged protester to be asked for restitution

premium_icon Woman caught growing cannabis plant

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Bowen's shores open for adoption

premium_icon Council bid for extra cash injection at popular tourist spot

Federal support results in bed capacity increase at Murroona

No reunion is complete without a top bull story

premium_icon Wave of people in Proserpine

premium_icon EXCLUSIVE: Family's anguish at selling historic property

premium_icon New Wilson Beach enclosure on the cards

Racing fever continues in Bowen

premium_icon Junior weightlifter hopeful of return to world championships

Airlie Beach parkrunners beat the heat

Greg gets the nod

Cracking weather for fishing

premium_icon AFL unveils Snicko technology for goal reviews

premium_icon The 9 best Cowboys and Broncos clashes

premium_icon Pattinson to come off the leash

premium_icon Friend’s fears for life after footy

Cecchin set for NRL return after death threat horror

premium_icon Mason Lee death: Mother’s sentence to be appealed

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premium_icon Famous anti-vaxxer dropped from forum

premium_icon Former church leader charged over historical sex offences

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Teen makes her fortune naming babies

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Fury at Macca’s ‘offensive’ new item

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Senator Fraser Anning slaps prankster twice after egging

Superstars of the sea: Tegan Sime

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Dean Lewis’ Apple Music score

Toy Story 4 full-length trailer drops

Topless Ines slams MAFS co-star

MAFS villain drops affair bombshell

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Dire warning of Australia in ‘crisis mode’

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Cyclist's golden run at Rocky Cup on Wheels

Men to be sentenced over green turtle saga

Family heartbreak: Mum and daughter's joint cancer battle

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