And the Whitsunday's Chamber of Commerce is calling on Council to explain it's rate hike saying more transparency is needed. 

And the Whitsunday's Chamber of Commerce is calling on Council to explain it's rate hike saying more transparency is needed.&nbsp;

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The state government's given the go-ahead to Glencore's Hail Creek coal mine expansion south-west of Mackay.

The state government's given the go-ahead to Glencore's Hail Creek coal mine expansion south-west of Mackay.

Rocky is on alert as floodwaters move towards the city. 

Rocky is on alert as floodwaters move towards the city.&nbsp;