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Australian chopper crashes during multi-national military exercise

Four crew members of an Australian Army helicopter - which was taking part in large-scale military exercises that include NZ soldiers - are missing after the chopper crashed into the ocean off the Queensland coast.

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Four missing after Australian chopper crashes during multi-national military exercise

Four crew members of an Australian Army helicopter - which was taking part in large-scale military exercises that include NZ soldiers - are missing after the chopper crashed into the ocean off the Queensland coast.

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'Dire need' to boost Bowen's economic prospects


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Bowen business leaders have not held back in sharing their thoughts on a newly released town masterplan, labelling it a “feel good document” that fails to address a “dire need” to develop and diversify the local economy.
The Whitsunday Regional Council’s draft plan to “help shape Bowen’s potential” recently went out for community consultation, and Bowen Chamber of Commerce chairman Bruce Hedditch has been vocal about its shortcomings.
He claims it does not provide the roadmap for industrial promotion and economic development the town needs.
Mr Hedditch said empty shops and declining property values should be indicators “there is a dire need in Bowen for something to happen’.

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Construction kicks off on Bowen's new $7m hospital wing


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The communities of Bowen and Collinsville can look forward to accessing vital healthcare services such as CT scans and renal dialysis closer to home next year, as construction on a new $7m hospital wing kicks off.
The new Bowen Hospital facilities are expected to benefit 800 patients a year who will no longer need to travel to other locations, such as Townsville, Mackay or Proserpine, to access the services.
Dawson MP George Christensen, who will attend a sod turn to mark the start of construction today, paid tribute to Bowen Chamber of Commerce president Bruce Hedditch, and other community leaders who made it happen.

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Bravus shelves plans for Bowen office development


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Mining giant Bravus has halted plans to revive a vacant block of council land in the heart of Bowen in a decision that has disappointed the local business community,
Whitsunday Regional Council in October last year approved the sale of a 1.017ha block at 9D Dalrymple Street to Bravus, formerly Adani.
The new building, designed to replace the rail company’s “temporary” office on Williams Street, would have created 50 jobs, a spokesman said ahead of the approval.
But Bowen Chamber of Commerce chairman Bruce Hedditch said the $710,000 sale was no longer going ahead as planned, and the community had not been given a satisfactory explanation.

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Queensland strawberry growers offer $100,000 prize to pick fruit

Queensland strawberry growers offer $100,000 prize to pick fruit
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Council refuses to cover $20M for Whitsunday Paradise works


However it was approved with conditions.
"Conditions that we have for every other development we have in the region, nothing special, nothing different," Cr Willcox said.
Cr Willcox said part of the developers' infrastructure agreement states the works for a water reservoir, land contribution for a water reservoir and sewer infrastructure would be done at no cost to council.
However, a different part of the infrastructure agreement states the costs of those works would be offset by the council.
"What that means is that 100 per cent of the infrastructure for water and sewer is being worn by council," Cr Willcox said.

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Brightening spirits: Enter your home in Christmas light comp


“The confidence of the business community has been badly damaged because of COVID,” he said.
“It gives them something to think about and maybe put their own nominations in.”
This tree at 20 Yardley Court was judged the best outdoor Christmas tree in a previous Bowen Christmas Lights Competition. Photo: File
Nomination forms can be picked up and submitted at Woolworths in Bowen, located at Centre Point Plaza.
There are multiple prizes on offer including a Woolworths ham or turkey for the best decorated house, two Lions Christmas cakes for the best decorated retiree house, sign blade with year sticker from the council for best street, homemade Christmas pudding from Cassandra Fashions for best decorated tree and a Christmas lighting package from Bi-Rite for the best decorated house on a small budget.

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