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25.01.2022 An off-duty police officer witnessed the shocking act of domestic violence, when the man armed himself twice and threatened his former partner.

24.01.2022 #BREAKING: A second COVID test on Whitsunday sewage has returned a positive result.

24.01.2022 A massive workforce shift is set to hit various industries including tourism and agriculture across the Whitsunday-Mackay-Isaac region. Find out if your industry will be affected:

24.01.2022 #BREAKING: Paramedics are assessing three patients after a tyre blowout caused the truck to roll.

24.01.2022 The $50 million election promise includes grants packages for residents to cyclone proof their homes.

24.01.2022 A stunning piece of art now fronts the document aimed toward building opportunities and awareness.

23.01.2022 Today's the day! Make sure you pick up a copy of the Townsville Bulletin to check out our Bowen section - this week it's packed with community stories, council news as well as court and crime. Don't miss out!

23.01.2022 Get ready Whitsunday jobseekers, your time is here! The border reopening won't only boost our tourism industry, it'll also mean more work will be available for you:

23.01.2022 Health heroes have been hard at work keeping us safe, so now it's time for us to honour them! Vote now for who you think deserves the crown of best GP in the Whitsundays

23.01.2022 Are you spreading the Christmas cheer with a lights display at home? Post your address in the comments below and we will put together a special map to highlight the Whitsunday holiday spirit.

22.01.2022 Bowen residents put their most fashionable foot forward to enjoy the Melbourne Cup. Check out the social photos of today's celebrations at Horseshoe Bay

22.01.2022 Dawson MP George Christensen took to social media to claim masks and lockdowns don’t work", saying there is now a question over the efficacy of lockdowns in Australia. Do you agree?

21.01.2022 Wedding guests in the Whitsundays will able to take a twirl and students can get down and boogie.

21.01.2022 Floods and cyclones could take a serious toll on the "kidneys" of the Great Barrier Reef.

21.01.2022 The CFMEU said it had been informed of the job cuts today, which comes after the shocking underground explosion at the site in May.

20.01.2022 Awards ceremonies celebrated our top citizens and sailors took to the water on a busy day around the region. Here are all the photos of Whitsunday residents soaking up Australia Day:

19.01.2022 #BREAKING: Dale Last has claimed victory in our state seat, but also announced plans to put his hand up for a top LNP job.

19.01.2022 Bowen residents are being urged to keep up to date on a fire burning near the Whitsunday Paradise estate with a hot day ahead.

17.01.2022 Our tourism industry was bleeding $75m a month during lockdown. But new figures show how the peak body managed to make the most of every dollar and create revenue for operators.

17.01.2022 Treasurer: ‘I can assure you Adani will pay every dollar in royalties that they have to pay to the people of Queensland’.

17.01.2022 Cover photo time! Have you taken a top photo this week? Share your photo in the comments below and give a description of what it is...then let the people decide! Everyone is invited to like or react to their favourite image and the pic with the most reactions tomorrow morning wins! Let's go, share your photo below!

17.01.2022 The double-header will be part of the nation’s elite Monster Energy Tour set to take place just up the road tomorrow.

16.01.2022 A promise to review the regulatory process for future resource projects has been made by the state government in the lead up to the election. What are your thoughts on the plan?

15.01.2022 About 20 to 30 boats descended on the island on Australia Day to oppose management issues with a Chinese lease holder.

15.01.2022 It's known as the race that stops the nation, but will you be celebrating the Melbourne Cup tomorrow? Let us know in the comments!

15.01.2022 Happy international coffee day! Where's your favourite place in the Whitsundays to get a caffeine fix and why?

14.01.2022 Popcorn is popping and movies are showing but the iconic theatre needs one other thing to be back in full swing. What's your favourite memory from Bowen Summergarden Cinemas?

14.01.2022 An Australian study has identified the Whitsundays as a suicide hotspot. Mental health experts and those touched by it first-hand are coming together to tackle the problem:

13.01.2022 You've nominated your health heroes and now it's time to decide who will be crowned the best GP in our regionHead to our online poll to cast your vote!

12.01.2022 Re-elected Burdekin MP Dale Last has revealed his top priorities, including progress on the rocket launch facility at Abbott Point. Here's what he'll be focusing on for the next 100 days:

12.01.2022 The border reopening is set to bring a boost to the region's tourism in time for Christmas. What do you think of the news?

12.01.2022 Cha-ching! The final fling of the summer holidays has delivered an estimated $300 million windfall to the Queensland economy.

11.01.2022 We will see a dramatic change to coronavirus restrictions from this afternoon. Here is everything you need to know.

11.01.2022 Premier Palaszczuk promised to focus on jobs, jobs, jobs. Today, her government released details to this economic plan. SEE THE PLAN: http://ow.ly/UTMM30rmvk4

11.01.2022 Burdekin MP Dale Last has listed the top priorities he would like ticked off when the State Government hands down the budget this week, including backing health services and roads in the region. What would you like to see funded through the budget?

11.01.2022 Whitsunday homes are falling behind as the state marches towards an post-pandemic recovery. Find out how badly your postcode was hit:

10.01.2022 Deb Frecklington says Whitsunday residents would be some of those to benefit from 100,000 jobs to be created. Do you think the Bruce Highway should be made into four lanes?

10.01.2022 Bowen residents be aware A fire ban will remain in place in our region for another two weeks as fireys warn bushfires could start and spread quickly.

09.01.2022 We always warmly welcome visitors in the Whitsundays, but we'd be extra excited to see these little guys

09.01.2022 COVID may have put a dampener on post-school celebrations, but one company has launched a new tour set to take the islands by storm

09.01.2022 It's a list we don't really want to top as it has revealed Whitsunday residents are battling hardest to keep up with repayments because of a few key factors.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Janet Claire Cunningham for winning the cover photo competition this week with this great shot!

08.01.2022 VIDEO: It may be school holidays but nothing was going to stop these eager students from meeting NRL legend Johnathan Thurston this week. Check out the great man in action:

08.01.2022 NRL champion Johnathan Thurston dropped into the Whitsundays today to share tips with young fans that they can use both on and off the field

07.01.2022 Top bull riders from around the country have flocked to the Whitsundays for an action-packed double-header! Check out the social photos and action shots from today's invitational:

07.01.2022 Cash splashes in the Queensland Budget have been met with mixed reactions in the Whitsundays. Our political leaders have weighed in on what it means for our region:

07.01.2022 The state election is just around the corner as candidates begin the unveil their how-to-vote cards

06.01.2022 A couple of councillors questioned whether the charge hike was really necessary with cabins, hotels and other infrastructure set to be affected.

06.01.2022 Is there anything this man can't do? He grows mangoes, worked with the council and has dedicated years to volunteering on committees, including seeing Murroona Gardens through a huge redevelopment as chairman of the board. Now, he's been recognised: https://bit.ly/39qGHLf

06.01.2022 Pick up your copy of the Townsville Bulletin today to check out our Bowen section. In today's edition you'll find news on developments around Bowen, a new business profile, council updates and crime stories

06.01.2022 #BREAKING: Crews are on scene at the Bruce Highway crash.

05.01.2022 Happy grand final eve! The mighty Muddies will go head to head with Mackay City tomorrow night in the hope of breaking a premiership drought. Do you have a message of support for the Bowen side?

05.01.2022 Cha-ching! Big changes are afoot at Bowen TAFE and Bowen State High School with funding allocated to two major projects in the state budget.

05.01.2022 A verdict has been made with one councillor saying Anzac memorials shouldn't be "willy nilly all over the place".

04.01.2022 There's a jobs bonanza headed for Bowen with access work for months on end.

04.01.2022 Opposing candidate Mike Brunker says it’s "quite obvious" Last had secured victory but both are holding off making an official declaration.

04.01.2022 The #Whitsunday debate moderated by Sky News host Peter Gleeson will kick off at noon, live and free right here: https://bit.ly/34XRTM3

03.01.2022 Pet prices have tripled in the last 12 months, with prospective owners paying exorbitant prices to get their hands on sought-after breeds.

03.01.2022 One of Queensland's prestigious performers will tell tales of hot summers spent by the pool as part of a three day festival just down to road.

02.01.2022 New footage has been released of a mammoth RACQ CQ Rescue mission to help a woman injured at the Adani site this week.

02.01.2022 A co-worker found the body at the Whitsunday resort and staff have been offered counselling in the wake of the death.

02.01.2022 Support networks, breathing workshops and counselling sessions will all be part of the new service headed to Bowen.

02.01.2022 LONG READ: The huge development has received the tick of approval from the council, so take a look at what's actually set to take shape at the massive estate 10 minutes from Bowen:

01.01.2022 Did you feel the earth move? Tremors were reported across the region early this morning

01.01.2022 A new academy is set to create a pipeline of new workers into the mining industry. Do you think it should have been located closer to Bowen?

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Julie Muir for winning the cover photo competition this week. What a great photo of the Year 6 graduation for St Mary's Catholic School in Bowen. Well done to all the students and best of luck with the next step in your schooling!

01.01.2022 Draft orders for the huge project have been released for community comment, but environmental groups are still calling for it to be scrapped.

01.01.2022 #UPDATE: Three men have been transported by paramedics following the country road crash.

01.01.2022 A woman was taken to the hospital, which was just up the road, after a car hit a pole.