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Debris from disintegrating enclosures ‘completely ignored’

Community groups say the damaged structures at Dingo and Wilson Beach are taking a toll on the reef.

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06th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Community groups have raised concerns about plastic debris from damaged swimming enclosures at Wilson Beach and Dingo Beach. Picture: Supplied

Crews rescue women trapped in van at Dingo Beach

Emergency services rushed to the scene after their van rolled.

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05th Nov. 2020 7:11 AM

Dingo Beach in the Whitsundays. Picture: Supplied

New Whitsunday walking track set to connect iconic beaches

Residents are being asked to have their say on the project that will allow residents to walk, run and ride between two...

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06th Sept. 2020 8:09 AM

The proposed walking track would connect Dingo Beach and Hydeaway Bay.

Young mum jailed for savage attack on paramedic

The 24 year old unleashed a barrage of savage kicks to the QAS officer’s groin and thighs.

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17th Aug. 2020 5:08 AM

A Mount Pleasant mother has been jailed for a savage attack against a paramedic at Dingo Beach in July last year. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Rock walls fishing well

Find out where the fish have been biting.

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09th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Anson Lin poses with a solid coral trout that ate a live stripey for its last meal.

Boat ramp will now cost $600,000 less than amount pledged

Boat ramp funding reduction angers MP.

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31st Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

INCORRECT: The sign at Dingo Beach has the incorrect amount to be spent on upgrading the boat ramp on it.

WATCH: Firefighters implement lessons from last year's fires

Emergency service officers rush to contain a blazing fire that never actually existed.

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31st Aug. 2019 5:08 AM

Emergency services officer Gary Osmand was part of an exercise testing his agencies' coordination in a bushfire drill at the North Mackay Fire Station Incident Control Centre.

REVEALED: 85 earthquakes rock the Whitsundays

Whitsundays all shook up as Geoscience Australia detects 85th tremor.

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03rd July 2019 5:07 AM

An earthquake struck off the coast of the Whitsundays on Friday. It was 41.2km from Dingo Beach. The yellow dot shows where the earthquake was detected.

Proserpine's big ticket items in the budget

Find out what divisions three and four got in the council budget.

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20th June 2019 11:06 AM

SLICK: A design for the new Proserpine Entertainment Centre.

PHOTO GALLERY: Whitfunday proves a good day out

Big day out at Dingo Beach Whitfunday.

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11th June 2019 5:06 AM

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