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Deborah Friend

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Whitsunday News Column

Issue (114) BEING editor of the local community newspaper is hard, I’m not going to lie. It’s hard work and you’re making (sometimes tough) decisions, all...

Whitsunday News Column

Issue 113 WATCHING Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on the television, on Monday night, was quite surreal. Like so many people, I have grown up with her –...

Bowen’s concerns revealed at AGM

A CRITICAL housing shortage, inadequate parking at the hospital, and the possible loss of the jetty are prime concerns for Bowen's Chamber of Commerce. Addressing...

Whitsunday News Column

Deb’s column – Issue 112            Wednesday, September 14, 2022 INCLUDING puns in copy is always a risk for journalists and editors. I did it last week...

‘The Dash’ one of biggest in Queensland

THE DON River Dash is now Bowen's biggest annual event if success is based on crowd numbers. Thousands of dirt racing fans gathered in two...

Rocket science!

THE LONG-awaited (and twice cancelled) first space launch from Bowen is now planned for next March. Gilmour Space Technologies' launch operations supervisor Adam Williams told...

Whitsunday News Column

WELL, we have our new Mayor. Regardless of who you voted for in the by-election, it means change is afoot, as all new leaders push...

New Mayor for Whitsundays

WHITSUNDAYS’ new Mayor Julie Hall is hoping for a harmonious council, which will focus on delivering action for the benefit of the ratepayers. She will...

Bowen courthouse has facelift

BOWEN'S grand old lady - the courthouse - is getting a facelift. At 141 years old, a bit of wear and tear can only be...

Lasting legacy

ON SATURDAY, Thelma Porter celebrated her 105th birthday, surrounded by about 50 family members from all over Queensland and Australia. The tourism pioneer, who moved...

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