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More tourists are looking to stay at a destination right on our door step.

Premium Content Gladstone region seaside town surges into Top 10

Travel More tourists are looking to stay at a destination right on our door step.

The female patient received treatment from the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue team and QAS following the horse riding incident.

Premium Content Woman flown to hospital following horse riding incident

News The female patient received treatment from the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue team and QAS following the horse riding incident.

Within four days of starting the GoFundMe page for Wayne Hart’s funeral expenses, organisers met their $7000 target.

Premium Content Community rallies to remember ‘cheeky character’

News Within four days of starting the GoFundMe page for Wayne Hart’s funeral expenses, organisers met their $7000 target.

Paramedics rushed to the rural property in the North Burnett after the fall.

Premium Content Young woman flown to hospital after serious horse fall

Breaking Paramedics rushed to the rural property in the North Burnett after the fall.

REVEALED: New fire brigade for Captain Creek area

Premium Content REVEALED: New fire brigade for Captain Creek area

News So why is the local MP still disappointed?

CITRUS DEVELOPMENT: 60 jobs and infrastructure secured

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Rural An international interest in a tasty mandarian variety has turned up aces for a...

Alleged church arsonist to have 'soundness of mind' assessed

Premium Content Alleged church arsonist to have 'soundness of mind' assessed

News He is facing multiple charges including arson and attempted arson.

Police investigate after local venue ‘ransacked’

Premium Content Police investigate after local venue ‘ransacked’

News Senior Constable Brittany Duncan said training defibrillators were among items...

Plane crash pilot appears in court

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News Leslie Woodall is charged with two counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle...

Argument with kids over chicken nuggets leads to DV breach

Premium Content Argument with kids over chicken nuggets leads to DV breach

News The magistrate said the man’s behaviour was “nothing short of appalling”.

‘Chilling’: Court ruling a threat to journalism

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Crime Journalists must reveal confidential sources after court ruling

Lollipop lady recovering from surgery after being hit by car

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News A crossing attendant remains in hospital after being hit by a car this week in an...

Renault-driving Westfield raider’s bizarre giraffe disguise

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Crime Three men who ram raided a shop at Westfield Helensvale with a stolen Renault...

Restraining order breach: Man hides, peers over fence

Premium Content Restraining order breach: Man hides, peers over fence

News The Magistrate said he had a concerning history for someone his age

Man out on bail after alleged crimes against young daughter

Premium Content Man out on bail after alleged crimes against young daughter

News He was committed to face the Bundaberg District Court at a later date

Man faces court over alleged sex crimes against own sisters

Premium Content Man faces court over alleged sex crimes against own sisters

News A neighbour was concerned after a conversation with alleged victims

Opinion

    NRL should throw the book at boozing Broncos

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    Opinion Broncos COVID breach: Why the NRL can’t go soft on Broncos’ pub boozers

    'Time to stamp out NRL’s dobbers and hypocrites'

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    Opinion NRL players have never been better behaved, says Paul Crawley

    The gift box no family wants to receive

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    Opinion ‘There was a faint smell of petrol hovering underneath the sweet scent of fabric...

    LETTER: Little value for $4000 rates bill

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      The Qld Schools Premier League has reached the business end, with semi-finals to be livestreamed here. Watch Murrumba v Cavendish Road from 3pm.

      Premium Content LIVE: Qld Schools Premier League Murrumba v Cavendish Road

      Soccer The Qld Schools Premier League has reached the business end, with semi-finals to be livestreamed here. Watch Murrumba v Cavendish Road from 3pm.

      FISHING REPORT: What’s biting in the region’s waterways

      Premium Content FISHING REPORT: What’s biting in the region’s waterways

      Fishing The inside word on how things are looking on the water this weekend.

      Region’s bowlers take to the greens

      Premium Content Region’s bowlers take to the greens

      Bowls All of the latest bowls notes and results

      Livestream 30 matches right here

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      Sport Basketball, rugby league, soccer, water polo among huge line-up

      Krav maga classes fighting for post-covid comeback

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      News OF ALL businesses left struggling from Covid-19, those involving physical contact...

      CORONAVIRUS

        Coronavirus conspiracy theorists from around Australia are planning to gather “for Victoria” and burn face masks in protests this weekend.

        COVID conspiracy theorists plot protests

        Health Coronavirus conspiracy theorists from around Australia are planning to gather “for Victoria” and burn face masks in protests this weekend.

        NZ cluster ‘linked to quarantine breach’

        NZ cluster ‘linked to quarantine breach’

        Politics NZ cluster ‘linked to quarantine breach’ Winston Peters says

        Federal Government's ‘unforgivable’ virus act slammed

        Federal Government's ‘unforgivable’ virus act slammed

        Health One act that could have saved lives

        Trump’s controversial new virus adviser

        Trump’s controversial new virus adviser

        Politics Donald Trump’s new adviser, Dr Scott Atlas, reinforces his views

        SBW out of quarantine and ready for Roosters

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        Rugby League Sonny Bill Williams has exited quarantine

        National Sport

          Brutal reality for F1’s unluckiest driver

          Brutal reality for F1’s unluckiest driver

          Motor Sports Nico Hulkenberg ‘almost signed” for Mercedes instead of Hamilton

          Barry Hall’s depression fight: ‘Nothing to get out of bed for’

          Barry Hall’s depression fight: ‘Nothing to get out of bed...

          Sport Barry Hall lays bare impact of depression

          Soccer star’s media role sparks COVID probe

          Soccer star’s media role sparks COVID probe

          Soccer Ex-Socceroo Scott McDonald under investigation over breach

          REPLAYS: Rocky High v TCC and North Rocky v TCC in RDSSRL

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          Sport REPLAY: Watch the full replays of the Open A and Open B games

          Community

            A local textile artist is doing all she can to create an inviting circle to get to know other women and learn a creative skill.

            Premium Content Artist’s heartfelt way to stay connected and learn skills

            News A local textile artist is doing all she can to create an inviting circle to get to know other women and learn a creative skill.

            Visitors’ return to island could mean dingo death warrant

            Premium Content Visitors’ return to island could mean dingo death warrant

            Environment Life of island resident depends on human decisions

            Survey shows what could be at risk by proposed Bundy mine

            Premium Content Survey shows what could be at risk by proposed Bundy mine

            News Feasibility studies will still take years and developers say they’re conscious of...

            How community groups can apply for funding

            How community groups can apply for funding

            News THE RACQ Foundation has received a record number of applications for funding...

            Boost for Bundy schools to bring jobs, tender opportunities

            Premium Content Boost for Bundy schools to bring jobs, tender opportunities

            News Upgrades and new projects: The schools across the region that will benefit

            What's On

              '18 too many': Candlelight vigil for baby Beau Bradshaw

              Premium Content '18 too many': Candlelight vigil for baby Beau Bradshaw

              Crime Vigil follows police charging baby's dad with murder

              IT'S OFF! Jaca Festival latest casualty of COVID-19

              Premium Content IT'S OFF! Jaca Festival latest casualty of COVID-19

              News Committee makes biggest announcement in event's 86-year history

              Master craftsman shows off exquisite sunnies

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              News Original pieces are made with turquoise, ebony, mother-of-pearl

              REVEALED: When the Giant Kookaburra will visit your town

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              Entertainment The Giant Kookaburra will visit various locations as it makes it way from Ipswich...

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                Since the reopening of pubs and clubs, the Gambling Help Services has seen a moderate increase over the past two months.

                Premium Content State’s problem gambling issues mirrored in region

                News Since the reopening of pubs and clubs, the Gambling Help Services has seen a moderate increase over the past two months.

                Region’s new compost facility design revealed

                Premium Content Region’s new compost facility design revealed

                News PHOTOS: See the artist impression of the Green Solutions Wide Bay facility set to...

                SOLD: New publican officially buys iconic Burnett pub

                Premium Content SOLD: New publican officially buys iconic Burnett pub

                Business After several hard months operating during restrictions, this publican has decided...

                ‘Super stoked’: Family holiday house brings home award

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                Property See the photos of the Agnes Holiday home that landed the builders with an...

                LOOK INSIDE: Luxury Agnes home takes out prestigious award

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                Property Take a look inside the Agnes Water home located in the prestigious Sunrise 1770...

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                  Lifestyle

                    Coronavirus-denier and self-described exorcist Lizzy Rose better known as “Bunnings Karen” is back to put a spell on the Victorian Premier.

                    ‘Bunnings Karen’ is back with a vengeance

                    Offbeat Coronavirus-denier and self-described exorcist Lizzy Rose better known as “Bunnings Karen” is back to put a spell on the Victorian Premier.

                    Why gay man loves marriage with woman

                    Why gay man loves marriage with woman

                    Dating Gay man reveals why he loves being married to a woman

                    Police chief admits ‘failings’ over quarantine escape

                    Premium Content Police chief admits ‘failings’ over quarantine escape

                    Crime For 18 hours police were unaware a man had escaped his quarantine

                    Supermarket staple quietly ‘killed’ off

                    Supermarket staple quietly ‘killed’ off

                    Lifestyle Woolworths and Coles: Deli counters disappearing from some stores

                    Mum’s huge $104 Woolies’ saving

                    Mum’s huge $104 Woolies’ saving

                    Smarter Shopping Mum saves $104 in Woolworths’ massive Sistema container sale

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                      Andrew Wong stars on Australia's Got Talent.

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                      Entertainment

                        After her controversial tweet earlier this month, Katy Perry has again spoken out about the backlash against Ellen DeGeneres.

                        Katy Perry speaks out amid Ellen backlash

                        TV After her controversial tweet earlier this month, Katy Perry has again spoken out about the backlash against Ellen DeGeneres.

                        Bachelor in Paradise star Jamie Doran says his legal action against Network 10 and Warner Bros is about more than just a “bad edit” on the show.

                        ‘A lot at play’: Bachelor star on why he is suing Ten

                        Celebrity Jamie Doran says his issue with 10 is not just about his ‘edit’

                        Locked-down Melbourne residents are being invited to take part in a collective scream as part of a lighthearted vent at COVID-19 frustrations.

                        Barnesy’s essential tip on handling lockdown

                        Celebrity Melbourne residents asked to stand on their front porch and scream

                        In his latest rant on Facebook, Pete Evans has taken aim at fellow celebrities, medical experts who ‘poisoned our minds’ against the sun and Jacinda Ardern.

                        Premium Content Evans slams celebs in bizarre video rant about the sun, NZ

                        Offbeat In his latest bizarre rant on Facebook, former My Kitchen Rules judge Pete Evans...

                        Pop powerhouse Lizzo has been accused of contributing to the downfall of music festival FOMO and the subsequent $6.2 million owed to creditors.

                        Premium Content Pop star and drug death ‘contributed’ to downfall of FOMO

                        Music Contract breaches and death ‘to blame’ for downfall of FOMO: Claims

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                          Real Estate

                            Pacific Acres is like no other estate on the market, where else can you find 2706m2 to 3629m2 serviced allotments only 1.9km from the ocean for under $195,000 ??? Pacific Acres offers so much more than your standard land estate: - Serviced lots with town water, underground power, NBN, kerb...

                            Stage 7A Pacific Acres Estate, Innes Park 4670

                            Residential Land Pacific Acres is like no other estate on the market, where else ... FROM $175,000 ...

                            Classifieds Pacific Acres is like no other estate on the market, where else can you find 2706m2 to 3629m2 serviced allotments only 1.9km from the ocean for under $195,000 ???...

                            A proposal to almost double the size of a Bowen Basin worker camp is now before court after it was rejected amid fears for one town's viability.

                            Premium Content Worker camp court case linked to ghost town fears

                            News A proposal to almost double the size of a Bowen Basin worker camp

                            Eager entry-level property buyers have rushed to sign up to the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit scheme, which is on track to fill up fast.

                            Premium Content First home buyers purchase homes faster using loan scheme

                            Property First home buyers have rushed to get a spot in the Federal Government First Home...

                            Residents have been left wondering what Queensland’s richest man Clive Palmer has planned for their secluded ­riverfront ­suburb.

                            Clive Palmer is buying out the neighbours

                            Property Clive Palmer buying out the neighbours in quiet suburb

                            Jobs

                              Employment website SEEK has revealed the shocking impact coronavirus has had upon its business and the jobs market.

                              Job recruiter reveals shocking losses

                              Business Recruiting website SEEK reveals profit hit from coronavirus pandemic as jobs market...

                              A recruiter has shared the shockingly abusive response she received from a furious man who failed to score his dream job.

                              Rejected jobseeker’s ‘rude’ email

                              Offbeat Man sends recruiter shocking email after job application was rejected

                              Hundreds of millions of dollars of upgrades across the state under a massive pre-election spend from the Palaszczuk Gov to create hundreds of jobs.

                              Premium Content $220m upgrade spend to deliver ‘tradies jobs bonanza’

                              Politics Palaszczuk Government announces $200 million upgrades across state, supporting 720...

                              Motoring

                                This car maker has a long held reputation for cutting edge safety, but it has been left red-faced after a fault with the very technology it invented.

                                Safety pioneer’s embarrassing fail ends in car recall

                                Motoring Volvo issues safety recall over potentially faulty seat belt

                                A witness to a horrific crash that took the life of a man this morning said he saw the car fly off the Bruce Highway at 100km/h and crash into a creek bed.

                                Premium Content ‘I couldn’t get him out’: Truckie’s crash scene horror

                                Breaking Witness to crash that took life of man saw car fly off highway

                                As Aussies prepare to swap planes for cars and holiday in our own backyard this year, it’s time to brush up on some road trip basics.

                                How to change a flat tyre in five steps

                                Motoring Don’t let a flat tyre ruin your next road trip