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Virtual service for indigenous veterans

News This Reconcilliation Week, Queenslanders are invited to remember Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers who have served.

28th May 2020 4:00 PM

Burnett ‘growing operation’ uncovered in police sting

Crime Couple busted by police after growing operation allegedly uncovered

Man taken to hospital after spider bite

News QAS called to treat victim of eight-legged creature.

‘Reconciliation needs to happen right here at home’

News Cherbourg woman expresses her concerns for her community’s present and future, but...

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Target HQ weighs in on decision to close Murgon store

Business Will the community’s efforts be enough to save the shop from shutting down?

Date set for return of touch football

Sport After a few months off, the season will restart where it left off... but with a few changes.

Sunrise caravanners shine bright light on Nanango

News 50 caravans stayed at the Nanango Showgrounds and spent $19,350 in the community on site fees, groceries, visiting local attractions, eating out, and buying...

Future is digital: News announces major changes

Business NEWS Corp Australia has revealed changes to its Australian media titles that will result in many of its Queensland and NSW mastheads becoming digital only.

Wireless earbuds music to ears of new subscribers

News Our latest subscription bundles unrestricted digital access to our website with a superb pair of stylish, great-sounding Sennheiser earbuds. Sound like a deal?

Qld election could go full postal

News All Queenslanders could be made to do a postal vote at the upcoming state election under law changes to ensure we’re kept safe come voting time.

No public health alert after COVID-19 positive miner's death

News No evidence found linking COVID-19 positive nurse to death of 30-year-old Blackwater miner as investigation continues.

Burnett businesses miss out on share in $100M funding

Business KCCI president says grants would have been ‘game changer’ for traders battling drought, impacts of coronavirus.

CRIME WRAP: Drug possession and drink driving in Murgon

News Police have charged four people with a range of charges including drink driving and possession of dangerous drugs.

Teen launches GoFundMe after bike gets stolen at work

News This Kingaroy teen is desperate to replace his only form of transport after his bike was stolen last week.

Around the Region

‘Wilsonton Nine’ murder trial still a year away

News Nine people charged with murdering Toowoomba mother Debbie Combarngo may not face trial until late next year.

Meth-dealing mum avoids stint in jail

News Mum of three reportedly started dealing drugs to fund ice addiction

Vehicle flipped on the Toowoomba Bypass

News Two motorists injured after their car hits concrete barrier

Truck drivers avoid jail after being busted with ice

News Two truck drivers busted with ice have avoided jail time after a judge recognised...

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CORONAVIRUS

Light a candle tonight in honour of Nathan Turner

Community ‘I wanted to show the family we are Blackwater and we care.’

28th May 2020 4:47 PM

Hopeful signs as Blackwater COVID-19 investigation continues

Health Health Minister Steven Miles has provided an investigation update.

MERRY MARKETS: Iconic event returns to Maryborough

News Maryborough’s Thursday markets have returned to the heritage city.

28th May 2020 4:05 PM

’To drink beer with a mate’: Your reasons for opening border

Humour NSW residents share their most compelling reasons to open the border

Palmer takes border closure to the High Court

Politics Clive Palmer has announced he will fight Queensland’s border closure

Motel owner feeling impact of CQ coronavirus case

News ‘There is lots of different information from a lot of different sources.’

20 contacts of COVID victim identified

News Questions over Blackwater COVID-19 death as new cases to be revealed

CORONAVIRUS

Your guide to each state’s restrictions

News Life is slowly returning to normal across Australia from June 1. See our graphic guide to your state.

5000 ON HIGH ALERT: Panicked town mass testing for virus

Health Two schools now closed for deep cleaning

Silent virus risk bigger than thought

Health Researcher find ‘silent’ risk greater than thought

TV hosts explode as US hits grim milestone

News United States tops 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

China could halt global virus recovery

News China hugely dominates the global pharmaceutical supply chain

Sex position that ‘prevents’ virus spread

Offbeat Sex workers reveal positions they’re relying on to keep virus-free

Miner identified as man in COVID-19 tragedy

News The man, 30, died at a Blackwater home on Tuesday afternoon.

Sport

Country club to host non-patron race meets in June

Horses Racing Queensland allocates TAB race days to course.

The human body is designed to be continually used

Sport Kingaroy PT Laila Joyce-Baker talks about the importance of continually training the mind and body.

South Burnett runner escapes American virus epicentre

Track and Field A South Burnett cross country runner who was competing for a college in New York is...

The South Burnett father and son who played for QLD

Rugby League The story of two QLD jerseys hanging side-by-side, both worn by former South...

How these swimmers are training on dry land

Swimming Pools across the region have been closed for months, forcing the Redfins to find...

National Sport

WAG saved footy star from himself

How your NRL club rates after shutdown

Federer’s parting message to Alan Jones

New Broncos captain will join the legends

Can Titans wildman take down thoroughbred Hess?

Queensland News

Jack’s Last Gift fundraiser raises $60,000 after child dies

News MORE than $60,000 has been raised in 24 hours memory of Roma boy Jack Cameron.

Sex assault accused must not contact bikies, court hears

News 40-year-old arrested after a five-month police investigation.

Care Army volunteer scam targets Mackay homes

Crime Scammers pretending to be part of the Care Army

Tradie quits job after huge lotto win

Offbeat QLD tradie quits job after winning $800K in Gold Lotto draw

Guard assaulted in Queensland prison

Crime A guard has been attacked by an inmate in a high-security prison

Historic $50 car sale will never happen again, says owner

Business Historic $50 car sale nets business more than $600k

A TAFE to call home as homeless find refuge in school campus

News This old TAFE is now a sanctuary for the region’s homeless.

Business News

‘Monumental day’ for cattle exporters as judgment looms

Rural A ruling on a years’ long legal battle over the Federal Government’s 2011 live export ban is now imminent, in what has been described as ‘monumental day’.

28th May 2020 4:22 PM

David Jones stores set to close

Business David Jones to speed up store closures as retail sales drop

Bank boss: ‘Shocking set of numbers’

Money Reserve Bank Governor warns ending JobKeeper too early is a ‘mistake’

How to get ScoMo’s $1080 this year

Money The federal government’s tax offset is set to cause a frenzy

What's On

Kooky, hilarious and forgotten movie

Aussie actor’s great European escape from COVID lockdown

Underrated TV show you should’ve seen

Rock star cancels Bluesfest show … again

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Lifestyle

Coles’ limited-edition lockdown treat

Lifestyle For the first and perhaps last time ever, Coles will be selling one of the most iconic cinema treats and fans are ready to “stock up”.

28th May 2020 5:07 PM

Forget beige lockdown food, this takeaway rocks

Food & Entertainment It’s a pared-back menu but the flavours are dialled up high in the Dark Kitchen, says food reviewer Alison Walsh.

28th May 2020 4:19 PM

Burger ingredient half of Aussies hate

Food & Entertainment It’s the one ingredient that Aussies can’t agree on. Some people love it on pizzas, but does it have a home wedged between two buns?

Car enters production after 55 year break

Motoring Fans of James Bond start your engines, because the classic Aston Martin from Goldfinger is about to start rolling off the production line again.

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Entertainment

The Hollywood stars who still make us swoon

Movies From Brad Pitt to George Clooney, we celebrate the stars who continue to make our hearts flutter.

28th May 2020 4:37 PM

Naomi Watts embraces new ‘trashy’ style in isolation

Celebrity Hollywood actor Naomi Watts has shared hilarious before and after photos of her...

28th May 2020 4:05 PM

Who does Troy Cassar-Daley think he is?

TV The Clarence country music star talks about his emotional journey

Sex clue we all missed in Harry Potter

Movies Potter fans in shock after discovering secret sex clue hidden

28th May 2020 3:54 PM
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Virtual service for indigenous veterans

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Sunrise caravanners shine bright light on Nanango

Wireless earbuds music to ears of new subscribers

Qld election could go full postal

Burnett businesses miss out on share in $100M funding

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Teen launches GoFundMe after bike gets stolen at work

Goodest boi Milo's incredible 24 years on earth

‘Wilsonton Nine’ murder trial still a year away

Meth-dealing mum avoids stint in jail

Vehicle flipped on the Toowoomba Bypass

Truck drivers avoid jail after being busted with ice

Light a candle tonight in honour of Nathan Turner

Hopeful signs as Blackwater COVID-19 investigation continues

MERRY MARKETS: Iconic event returns to Maryborough

’To drink beer with a mate’: Your reasons for opening border

Palmer takes border closure to the High Court

Motel owner feeling impact of CQ coronavirus case

Trafficker ‘bragged’ to undercover officer about exploits

MP announces $100K injection to support Burnett groups

Hound homeward bound after a 270km wander

REPEAT OFFENDER: Panel beater blows three times limit

Chef on a mission to woo tourists to region

You can score a year of free beer, but there's a catch

High-tech new machinery to ‘revolutionise’ mining

Ex-Bandidos bikie free after assault of former footballer

Miner identified as man in COVID-19 tragedy

Country club to host non-patron race meets in June

South Burnett runner escapes American virus epicentre

The South Burnett father and son who played for QLD

How these swimmers are training on dry land

How your NRL club rates after shutdown

New Broncos captain will join the legends

Can Titans wildman take down thoroughbred Hess?

Jack’s Last Gift fundraiser raises $60,000 after child dies

Sex assault accused must not contact bikies, court hears

Care Army volunteer scam targets Mackay homes

Historic $50 car sale will never happen again, says owner

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