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Burdekin MP weighs in on the State Budget. Read More »
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More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the two-day Show Whitsunday in Proserpine. Read More »
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Proserpine woman received Rural Doctors Association of Queensland award. Read More »
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Kindness campaign in memory of Whitsundays youngster who died in an accident. Read More »
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Find out what divisions three and four got in the council budget. Read More »
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Two Whitsunday tourism operators have made the top 10 experiences in Australia list Read More »
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Prepare to go Radio Ga Ga when one of Australia's best tribute shows takes the stage at Airlie Beach Hotel for a worthy fundraising cause. Read More »
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'We've recognised that we let down the people of regional Queensland this election, and we're here to see what we can do better.' Read More »
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The 37-piece orchestra will kick-off their North Queensland tour in Bowen this Sunday. Read More »
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Works cause temporary closure of walking tracks. Read More »
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Four Whitsunday Regional Council employees experienced North Queensland Cowboys HQ recently. Read More »
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'It's been nine long years of waiting for this mine to be approved and I'm delighted to see it finally approved.' Read More »
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From 'idiot stooge' to cult comedy star: How bogan pride helped Paul Fenech find his place
21 June 2019
The Fat Pizza and Housos star had an unorthodox path to fame, via boxing, the Army Reserves and a stint at the ABC. It taught him a lot about embracing difference. Read More » -
The multi-billion-dollar Emissions Reduction Fund is under review and one idea being considered is to use taxpayer money to subsidise power generators, including coal-fired stations. Read More »
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A visibly angry prosecutor accuses a US Navy SEAL, who was granted immunity, of lying after he tells the murder trial of a decorated comrade that he was the one who killed a captive Islamic State fighter. Read More »
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A baby girl is in hospital with serious facial injuries after being attacked by a neapolitan mastiff at a Helensvale home. Read More »
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Olympic kayaker Nathan Baggaley is remanded in custody, charged over an attempt to smuggle almost 600 kilograms of cocaine into the country. Read More »
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High-profile former homicide detective Gary Jubelin, who led the investigation into the disappearance of William Tyrrell, is charged with misconduct offences. Read More »
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Australia's oldest mental health facility Willow Court is set to be transformed into an arts hub but actor Marta Dussledorp says ongoing community access is paramount. Read More »
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The newly-crowned French Open champion has the chance to become the first Australian woman to top the world rankings in more than 40 years if she reaches the final of the Birmingham Classic. Read More »
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The One Nation leader's anger at a lack of communication from Coalition Senate leader Mathias Cormann highlights a tough road ahead for the Government as it readies to push its tax cut plan when the new Parliament kicks off, writes Michelle Grattan. Read More »
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Roads reopen and bus services resume after a car smashes into a traffic light pole and street signs on one of Brisbane city's busiest thoroughfares. Read More »
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The newly-crowned French Open champion has the chance to become the first Australian woman to top the world rankings in more than 40 years if she reaches the final of the Birmingham Classic. Read More »
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Israel Folau says his legal fight against Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby over his contract being ripped up could end up in the High Court — and the former Wallaby is pleading with the public to donate $3 million to pay for his case. Read More »
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Kyrgios accuses line judge of rigging match, calls out umpire's fashion choices in series of blow-ups
21 June 2019
In two matches played back-to-back at Queens, Kyrgios blows up at a line judge over calls, before having a go at an umpire for looking "ridiculous" due to his hat. Read More » -
The AFL has increasingly accepted sponsorships from the gambling industry, fighting off accusations of hypocrisy along the way. Now, with one player suspended for placing bets, and other players reportedly with gambling problems, does it need to change its approach? Read More »
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More girls want to play soccer than ever — but with facilities at 'crisis point', can we keep up?
21 June 2019
Officials warn Victoria's football facilities are at 'crisis point' and are unable to keep up with interest in the sport, in part, generated by the Matildas' successful world cup campaign. Read More » -
Gone are the days of "chook raffles" or paying their own way to games, as the Queensland women's State of Origin team laces up to take the crown from NSW in tonight's second clash at North Sydney. Read More »
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It's Perth's first taste of what is a truly national phenomenon, and State of Origin II promises not to disappoint fans in the west with all its traditional storylines, writes Richard Hinds. Read More »
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West Coast is in the AFL top four following an uninspiring 35-point victory over Essendon in Perth, with star defender Jeremy McGovern placed on report. Read More »
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A sensational 166 from David Warner leads Australia to another win at the Cricket World Cup, this time a relatively comfortable 48-run win over Bangladesh at Trent Bridge. Read More »
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If the AFL wants to hang players like Jaidyn Stephenson out to dry, it's only reasonable that they cut their own lucrative ties with sports-betting agencies, writes Steve Georgakis. Read More »
