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Businesses reflect on their sales over the Christmas season

Business Though many businesses saw great sales over December, some worry that there's a lack of shopping locally within the region.

10 South Burnett sport moments to look forward to in 2019

Sport SOUTH Burnett sports fans have plenty to look forward to in 2019.

South Burnett angler the best for 2018

Fishing CONSISTENCY has been key to a dominant year for Terry Allwood.

Do four-year-olds need smart phones?

News Survey reveals 690,000 Australian kids under 12 own mobile phones.

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Christmas trading hours in the South Burnett

Business Shoppers will have plenty of time to re-stock their cupboards during the festive week.

'Not a charity': Joyce speaks out on drought assistance

News The special envoy for drought recovery addressed the crowd at the meeting in Murgon.

Our volleyball star shines on world stage in 2018

Sport Taliqua Clancy is the world's best beach volleyball server, a stand-out achievement for a girl who hails from country Kingaroy.

A barber's pursuit of family tradition

Feature Nanango's new traditional barber comes from a family of professionals in the same trade.

PHOTOS: Kingaroy Christmas lights 2018

Community The displays are the result of months of hard work and years of collecting the best combination of lights for others to enjoy.

Frecklington accused of 'dishonesty' about youth crime

Crime Violent crime cannot be tolerated in the community.

Club's donation saves man's life

Community A quick response by the staff at SBcare and the availability of a Automatic Emergency Defibrillator donated by Kingaroy Rotary saved his life.

FOUND: Drill and keys at Kingaroy Police Station

News A set of keys and a cordless drill has been handed in to the Kingaroy Police Station

Shop owner's slow Christmas after year of community hardship

Community Toy World owner Karen Noble realises how the community has struggled over the past year, and understands why business is quiet this Christmas.

Man armed with machete and axe charged in Kingaroy

Crime A KINGAROY man will face court tomorrow after allegedly entering a property armed with an axe and machete.

Crash closes west-bound lanes of Toowoomba Range

Footy star’s dream crippled in a flash

Tips from a truckie on how to stay safe on the roads

Craziest Christmas supermarket bargains

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Lucky escape for police officers sparks storm warning

News IT WAS a lucky escape for two police officers after a tree came crashing down on-top of their police car.

Drivers rescued, roads cut, rivers rising as deluge hits

Weather Minor flood warnings active as rivers rise after the deluge

BoM urges vigilance as storms build west of Toowoomba

News A BoM spokesman said evening storms were 'highly likely'

My Health Record could mean a death sentence!

Your Story My Health Record is supposed to save lives,

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Sport

Murgon on top in A-grade

Cricket The side has finished 2018 on a high with a win at home on Saturday over the Gympie Harlequins.

Parkrun regular looking good for 100

Sport ANDREA Wecker is confident she will become the first Wondai Park Run centenarian in early 2019.

Maidenwell couple set for world stage

Horses In the world of barrel racing competing in America is the pinnacle.

Veterans land top results in Kumbia

Golf Dot Graham and Rob Donnelly were the top players on course in Kumbia

Results from South Burnett B-grade cricket

Cricket Wet weather disrupted play on the cricket pitches.

National Sport

New pairing to bring the Heat in Big Bash

Aussies snubbed in $21 million madness

Tennis introduces new ‘Serena rules’

Widespread field of winners salute at Ipswich track

Bulldogs plead guilty to charges

Queensland News

Accused murderer Chris Dawson’s other family

Crime Accused wife murderer Chris Dawson has a third family who has had to live with the legacy of Lyn Dawson’s disappearance.

FATAL CRASH: Fiery head on truck-car smash closes highway

News At least one person has died

Emergency services stuck during storm rescue

News Heavy rainfall a one in 120 year event.

Veteran’s plea after sick theft

News “How f***ing unAustralian … dog act,” one person wrote.

Ugly scenes at Gold Coast theme park

Crime Seaworld fans have allegedly assaulted protestors in front of kids

WEATHER UPDATE: Ex-tropical cyclone expected to fade out

Weather Odd drop on low pressure system becoming cyclone again.

Want to fossick? Gold, opal now available to Qld families

Travel Palaszczuk is giving Qld families greater access to local areas

Business News

Drastic move as home loan risk shifts

Property Australia’s banking regulator is backtracking on a cap it introduced on risky loans, but there are concerns it’s making the wrong move.

Modern reincarnation of Toyota Supra lands for testing

Motoring Production of the Toyota Supra is due to start next year.

Big problem with ‘complete BS’ career tip

Careers “When do the happiest get up?”

New luxury car brand to break the mould

Motoring First wholly-owned store for Genesis will open in March next year.

What's On

Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Ringsfield House to screen Australian WWII drama

Good beats and VIP treats at the Com Pub

Lifestyle

Five great gifts for your pet this Christmas

Pets & Animals Five unusual yet practical gifts for your best mate this Christmas.

Most repulsive children’s toy this Christmas

Offbeat Society’s obsession with pimple popping has gone too far. This children’s toy is one of the most disturbing things we’ve ever seen.

Entitled mum’s crazy texts to teacher

Lifestyle A swimming teacher who offers lessons for free received a series of ridiculous texts from a nightmare mother demanding she teach her son as well.

Heroes died saving drowning kids

Health Tragic new details are emerging about two men who died trying to save three children from dangerous surf as hope fades for the third missing hero.

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Entertainment

HO HO HO: It's the hardest Christmas story ever told

Entertainment Long touted as one of the best Christmas movies ever, 20th Century Fox have made it official

Sylvia to ‘follow Karl out the door’

Celebrity “If Sylvia goes, it’ll be her decision. She’s seen as a real asset"

Karl Stefanovic has been dumped from the Today show

Celebrity Stefanovic could be shafted from the troubled Today show.

Netflix drops major Harry Potter news

TV It’s just under a month until they’re all available.

Netflix sued over Making A Murderer

Movies "He is filing this lawsuit to set the record straight"

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GALLERY: Kingaroy Christmas lights

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How to snag a bargain before the year ends

Property The last week of the year is always a big time in real estate.

Major Kingaroy development could be yours

Property Do you dream of owning your own investment property?

Why Aussie lives in NYC’s ‘saddest’ home

Property "If it’s not disgusting, I’m going to move in"

Housing crash: ‘Perfect’ houses nobody will buy

Property They're 'perfect' but real estate agents have priced us out of them

How to sell your home in a week

Property THESE are the Queensland suburbs where homes sold within a week.