2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (213+ words) Councillor Jan Clifford, Andrew Willcox MP, Beverley Holmes, Mayor Ry Collins and Councillor Clay Bauman. Thirty-four Whitsunday residents from different corners of the world have officially become Australian citizens at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, marking a new chapter in their…...

2+ week, 45+ min ago   (251+ words) Whitsunday Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have charged a 43-year-old Cannonvale man following investigations into an alleged sexual assault at a Cannonvale medical practice on 11th July. Police allege the man sexually assaulted a woman at the business during the course of…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (178+ words) Whether you're arriving for a tropical holiday, heading out to explore the islands or travelling to and from the region, Whitsunday Transit is helping locals and visitors stay connected every step of the way. As the Whitsundays' leading transport provider,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (248+ words) Why do so many memorable Australian novels begin in a small country town, an isolated beach community or somewhere beyond the city limits? Award-winning Townsville author Rachel Armstrong believes place is never just a backdrop—it's a character in its…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (192+ words) A determined final search sweep by the BMA CQ Rescue crew has led to the dramatic rescue of a missing jet skier off St Helens Beach. After searching the area for around two hours, the crew located the jet ski,…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (208+ words) The Proserpine Showgrounds came alive on the weekend as the annual Show Ball brought locals together for a night of music, celebration, and community pride. Embracing the “Pretty in the Paddock” theme, guests arrived in formal attire, filling the venue…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (439+ words) The Whitsundays Writers Festival has announced the winners of its 2026 Stanza Bonanza poetry competition and inaugural Fast Fiction competition, showcasing storytelling talent inspired by the Whitsundays’ landscapes, people and imagination. Sydney writer and journalist Linda Daniele was named the winner…...