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LIVESTREAM: Gympie Gold Rush Swim Meet

News Catch the exclusive livestream of all the action right here.

Severe storm warning issued for Wide Bay and Burnett

News THE Bureau of Meteorology has released a severe thunderstorm warning for the Wide Bay and Burnett.

7th Dec 2019 2:04 PM

Gin Gin man dies in fatal crash near Townsville

News A MAN from Gin Gin has died in a fatal crash near Townsville yesterday.

Who is running in the next council election?

News A breakdown of the nominees running in next year’s local government election in Bundaberg.

NAPLAN improvers: Has your school got better or worse?

News SEARCH THE INTERACTIVE TABLE FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Man avoids jail after stealing fridge, freezer and cash

Crime A 23-YEAR-OLD man thought he’d struck a cool deal with his group of mates, but it...

Our fire ban extended

News A grassfire that was blazing at Norville today is a timely reminder to be cautious...

Gooburrum moves to improve results

News An analysis has revealed Gooburrum State School are improving their NAPLAN results...

Mum got upset over 'house falling apart' and dialled 000

News A CQ woman whose home was "falling apart" called 000 three times and abused the...

‘MUNDUBBERA MYER’: Christmas pop-up shop opens

Business The store opened this week to a crowd of eager North Burnett shoppers.

Network News

Trio’s nightmare weeks in Aussie outback

News Group’s nightmare weeks after being stranded in Northern Territory outback

7th Dec 2019 2:46 PM

Caitlyn Jenner’s family a no show as fans rage

Celebrity Caitlyn Jenner booted from I’m A Celeb, first star to not be greeted by family

7th Dec 2019 2:44 PM

Tragic fasting death of raw vegan guru prompts health call

News Raw food crusader Dr Robert Lockhart died while on an extreme diet.

‘Like hell’: World reacts as Australia burns

News 'It isn’t normal in any sense of the word'

Court News

IN COURT: 46 people expected in Bundy court today

News SEE who is expected to appear in Bundaberg Magistrates Court today.

Man denies threatening Bundy Optus staff with syringe

News A MAN has been granted bail after denying he threatened staff at a...

COURT LIST: 53 people set to appear in court today

News Daily court list

BAILED: Accused servo robber kicked out of Bundy

News A MAN has been granted bail and given a suspended sentence after attempting to rob...

Opinion

Racism row shameful all round

Opinion Opinion: No party has moral high ground in racist video row

Trad’s big problem to rule them all

Opinion Jackie Trad’s Budget problem is only getting worse

‘Am I a sexist pig for refusing a male midwife?’

Parenting Some women wouldn’t care, others, the situation would be a hard no

Pacific region can’t afford another groundhog day

Opinion The climate crisis is an existential threat to our nations and cultures

Subscriber Exclusives

She’s a boxer, security guard and indigenous youth worker, who could survive in the bush on her own - Brettlyn “Beaver” Neal lives an unconventional life

Is there anything the boxing ‘Beaver’ can’t do?

News She’s a boxer, security guard and indigenous youth worker, who could survive in the bush on her own - Brettlyn “Beaver” Neal lives an unconventional life

7th Dec 2019 1:56 PM

Cops called to Kyle and lover’s Bondi Bentley bust-up

News Kyle Sandilands and his new lover Tegan Kynaston were involved in a public fight this morning with the KIIS FM shock jock asking a bystander to call police.

7th Dec 2019 1:32 PM

Tradies earn big bucks as skills shortage pushes up prices

News The state’s infrastructure boom is driving a tradie skills shortage, bumping up salaries into the six figures but making it hard to find a decent plumber, carpenter...

7th Dec 2019 1:10 PM

CITIZEN’S ARREST: Dramatic scenes on Mackay street

Breaking EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Two people have been arrested after a dramatic crash. Police say the pair are known offenders.

Teen‘s ‘sadistic laugh’ during housemate stabbing

News He told his victim “I’ve got you, you c***” and laughed “sadistically” after stabbing him with a paring knife.

TV couple’s frantic bid to save ‘happy place’ from inferno

News TV personalities Jim Wilson and Chris Bath have revealed their desperate bid to save their “happy place” caught in the path of devastating bushfires.

The Ripple Effect

A bag emblazoned with popular children’s cartoon character Peppa Pig was full of drugs as police arrested six men as part of a major drugs operation.

Peppa Pig drug bust nets 9kg of MDMA

Crime A bag emblazoned with popular children’s cartoon character Peppa Pig was full of drugs as police arrested six men as part of a major drugs operation.

Challenges doctors face when treating drug patients

News A TOOWOOMBA doctor has spoken of the challenges medical professionals face when...

'Insidious problem': New offence for mum caught dealing meth

News “What she’s done is an insult..."

Drug takers told to ‘pull their head in’

Crime ‘Let this be a harsh lesson’: Mum’s statement after losing son

MAP: Data reveals Toowoomba's drug hotspots

Crime See full map of suburbs with reported drug crime

Sport

Hervey Bay Seagulls duo Skye Houliston and Skye Girard have been selected in the Queensland Rugby League under-18 Central Queensland performance squad.

Skye is the limit for Hervey Bay rugby league duo

Rugby League Hervey Bay Seagulls duo Skye Houliston and Skye Girard have been selected in the Queensland Rugby League under-18 Central Queensland performance squad.

FINDING HER FEET: Young star excels at two sports

Sport Matilda Scheuer is not only placing and doing well at one sport, her success in...

Wynnum Manly to fly into Maryborough for 2020 Intrust Super Cup...

Rugby League Intrust Super Cup action will return to Eskdale Park, Maryborough in 2020 when the...

TITLES ON THE LINE: Norths to battle for finals

Sport Norths match against Brothers has double meaning this weekend in the Rum City Foods...

Great Scott lands the deal of a lifetime

Sport Bundy footballer Lachlan Scott is on the move after signing with a NPL club for...

National Sport

Strike Force Raptor warn NRL of Pacific Island gang threat

Crime NSW Police warn NRL of Pacific Island gang threat

Wools-Cobb eager to press on at Open

Golf Maroochy River’s Shae Wools-Cobb says he has exceeded all expectations by making...

Why Rugby Australia settled with Folau

News Rugby Australia chairman promises Folau saga will have no impact.

Monster go at colt surprises trainer

Horses Incredible support for Mosshiki surprises trainer Rob Heathcote

Community

SANTA may use a sleigh to transport gifts, but the Salvation Army use motorcycles and will be riding around town tomorrow, for their annual toy run appeal.

Salvos add Christmas joy to kids

Community SANTA may use a sleigh to transport gifts, but the Salvation Army use motorcycles and will be riding around town tomorrow, for their annual toy run appeal.