Regional News

Health Inside our region’s plan of attack and how you can help the cause.

News There are no limits on purchases at some Whitsunday bottle shops and certainly no panic buying, with everyone behaving “sensibly”.

News Police and ambulance services have left the scene.

News The PCYC is using new and different ways to connect with the community as it faces coronavirus restrictions.

News After months of early training sessions, a Bowen rider is devastated at not being able to complete the Tour de Cure.

News Tailbacks took a few drivers by surprise this week as Shute Harbour Road, in Cannonvale, got a facelift.

Health Health minister calls out shocking behaviour towards frontline workers.

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News The property team shone at the network’s national awards, with some individual gongs as well.

News Queensland health care workers have been vilified and threatened while wearing their uniforms out in public, Health Minister Steven Miles says.

News Daughter and father combo earn first win together after four years.

News The number of Queensland coronavirus cases has grown overnight, taking the total to 873 as the Premier reveals just when local cases are expected to ‘peak'.

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Business Mackay tenants stressed about rent bills after income stops indefinitely

Health THE number of confirmed COVID-19 patients within the Mackay district has jumped to 11, as four more cases are added to the Whitsunday tally.

News A quarry company and three supervisors are accused of serious health and safety breaches linked to Connor Milne’s training and supervision.

Health A DUMMY’S guide to who can visit your home has been issued after three days of coronavirus confusion and another change that relaxes rules for housebound...

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Rural Horticultural leaders have said ‘strict measures are in place’, with police even helping out

News Senator says the Whitsundays could see more jobs and development projects through an existing loan scheme.

Council News Construction of a boat ramp at Midge Point would cost council $2 million

People and Places Daryl Barnes says it all started with a tiny Papua New Guinea kingfisher nesting at Cape Hillsborough.

Breaking Scott Morrison says children are expected to return to classrooms after the looming school holidays if parents are unable to provide home learning.

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