22+ hour, 6+ min ago  (357+ words) Opinion Piece By Richard Evans, President Whitsundays Writers Festival We have no shortage of brilliant creative people in the Whitsundays. What we're short on is the framework to support them. Writing groups meet in spare rooms. Festival groups fundraise year-to-year…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago  (283+ words) The success of the Cool Waters Methodist Youth Camp at Emu Park led to plans for another camp further north. Noel Mc Clintock, who ran a watch and jewellery shop in Proserpine, learned of a large block of land at…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (548+ words) Next Saturday, Mackay woman Kirsty Miron will say goodbye to 95 centimetres of hair, but what she is giving is far greater than her luscious Rapunzel locks. In a moving tribute to her late neighbour and friend, Bridgeen Doherty, Kirsty will…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago  (425+ words) Opinion Piece from Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox The Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has slammed the Albanese Government for an unacceptable ambush on regional communities, accusing the Commonwealth of abandoning disaster-prone areas to balance its own budget....

21+ hour, 3+ min ago  (524+ words) The recent cyber security incident affecting Mackay Sugar has highlighted the growing threat cyber criminals pose to businesses and critical infrastructure across regional Australia. The company first announced on June 10th that it was responding to a cyber security incident affecting…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (314+ words) The Neighbourhood Hub General Manager Nicolette Ffrost said the recognition carries great significance, particularly for the volunteers who have underpinned the program's success. "This award belongs to them. The Program does not run without them, and seeing their work recognised…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (287+ words) A beloved act is soon returning to Airlie Beach, for laughs, sing-alongs and a hefty wave of nostalgia. " " On Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June, Back To The 70s, 80s, & 90s are back with their iconic spoofs, parodies and performances of songs that transcend time, making…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago  (246+ words) Look for an active teat like this to identify whether any joeys survive the deceased macropod. " Fauna Rescue is reminding locals to check the pouch anytime a macropod (a kangaroo or a wallaby) is found deceased. " The risk of hitting…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago  (188+ words) For many families, the journey to senior schooling can feel overwhelming'but one upcoming event aims to make those important decisions clearer and more confident. St Patrick's College is inviting Year 10 students and their families to attend its Subject Selection Evening…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago  (142+ words) A cheeky young pup with a big heart is looking for a family to call his own after a rough start to life. Five-month-old Staffy cross Robb was found wandering the streets of Home Hill and, despite efforts to locate…...