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Skydiving adventures reach new heights in Mackay

‘You get a beautiful view of the 74 islands … we’re constantly seeing big sharks, big turtles, big whales’

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24th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Airlie Beach Skydivers pilot Tom Sage and ground crew member Beau Close, at the hangar at Lakeside Airfield, Bloomsbury. Picture: Heidi Petith

Hi-tech navy joins search for illegal fishers in QLD waters

The surveillance from Townsville down to the Fraser Coast included helicopters and radiation detection cameras

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22nd Dec. 2020 12:12 PM

Australia Defence Vessel Cape Inscription Navigation Officer Lieutenant Rhys Worboys and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority officer Dwaine Butcher in front of Reef Ranger, a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service vessel. Picture: Contributed

Keswick leaseholder hits out at ‘anti-development’ residents

China Bloom claims the residents are ‘actively working to undermine the progress of any future development of the...

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07th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

Basil Bay, Keswick Island. Picture: Salty Summits

TRAGEDY: Staff member drowns in resort pool

A co-worker found the body about 6pm at the Whitsundays resort. Police are preparing a report for the coroner.

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30th Nov. 2020 8:11 AM

A staff member drown in a pool at Daydream Island Resort on November 16, 2020.

Eco resort earmarked for iconic Whitsunday island

The resort would be split into four precincts with camping, glamping and luxury options.

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30th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

An application to develop an eco resort on Hook Island would house 280 people across four precincts. Picture: Supplied

Tourist sues for $840K over thrill ride back injury

The UK woman was holidaying on Hamilton Island. She alleges a Whitsunday company breached its duty of care.

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05th Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

A UK tourist alleges a Whitsunday company breached its duty of care resulting in a back injury while at Hamilton Island. Photo: Kara Rosenlund

Whitsunday retreat paves way for eco-conscious travellers

The island offset 150% of its emissions last year and shows no signs of slowing down.

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25th Sept. 2020 1:09 PM

Elysian Retreat on Long Island offset 150 per cent of its carbon emissions in 2019. Picture: Supplied

Planned burns on Whitsunday Island

Hazard reductions burns will take place on the island on August 4 and 5.

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03rd Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

Planned burns will take place on Whitsunday Island this week. Picture: Tourism and Events Queensland

Million dollar opportunity for Whitsunday ‘reef champions’

Whitsunday residents have the chance to take charge of the reef as part of a multimillion-dollar project.

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27th July 2020 1:07 PM

Nearly 1000 coral have been replanted as part of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation's Reef Islands Initiative. Picture: Grumpy Turtle Creative

The iconic Whitsunday islands you can visit from today

Those itching for an escape can rest assured as two holiday havens have started welcoming guests.

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01st July 2020 2:07 PM

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