Woman steals from open home while agent isn’t looking

A GLADSTONE woman who stole from an open house and pawned the goods for cash has been ordered to complete 12 months’ probation.

Police probe launched after councillor home addresses leaked

Police are investigating whether a crime has been committed after the home addresses of all the councillors and the CEO of a southeast Queensland council were published on social media

Distressed toddler locked in garage

A Sunshine Coast couple who disregarded the advice of neighbours who had looked after their two distressed babies in a similar incident two years ago, have faced court after leaving the children alone again – with the toddler locked alone in a garage.  

Sore feet led to cancer diagnosis for Toowoomba boy

WHEN Liam Forknall returned from school complaining of sore feet his mother Sally chalked it up to growing pains. The reason, however, was much more sinister.

Floating Santa turns heads on Ewen Maddock Dam

The floating fishing Santa and his sleigh has once more turned heads of passing motorists at Ewen Maddock Dam.

Guilt-ridden bank manager admits to $47K theft for gambling

THE former manager of a regional Queensland CUA branch has been sentenced to two years jail after he stole more than $47,000 to satisfy his gambling addiction.

Parents gave son cannabis after advice from ‘Dr Pot’

The Queensland parents of a severely autistic boy who faced 25 years in prison for administering cannabis oil to their son, without a prescription, have had their day in court.

Mum’s 20 years on the run with daughter

A woman who kidnapped her baby daughter and went on the run with her for 20 years has revealed what drove her to the decision.

Costco jobs latest, open date coming soon

WHILE works have been progressing at the Costco Bundamba site, new employees are still waiting to start work.

Doubt lingers over JM Kelly’s incomplete State Govt projects

The future of nine Queensland Government construction contracts is unclear following the collapse of the JM Kelly Group with fears there is ‘no certainty around what projects will be saved’.

Man accused of Calliope murders remanded in custody

John Bircsak did not appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court this morning.

All-star line-up announced for Noosa Food and Wine Fest

Some of the biggest names in Australia’s culinary industry will grace the much-anticipated Noosa Food and Wine Festival next year.

Splendour will not grow as fast as venue requested

DEPARTMENT of Planning made a small but important change to the bussiness proposal for the venue.

Stabbing sparks helicopter chase

A MORAYFIELD man has been arrested after an alleged stabbing which sparked a chase involving a police helicopter through Logan and the Gold Coast.

Man shot in leg during Ipswich row

IPSWICH detectives have charged a man after a drama at Rosewood on Sunday afternoon in which a man was allegedly shot once in the leg.

Fatal crash at Marian

A man has died as a result of a car crash outside Marian

Thug almost dies after punching shop window

Drunk and fresh out of a fight, this Queensland teen released his anger by smashing a window of a business with his right fist. Minutes later, he’d collapsed and nearly bled to death.

Doctor accused of sexually assaulting seven patients

A Queensland doctor has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting seven adult patients over a four-year period, including one alleged incident where a child was present.

Calliope: ‘Shocked’ at deaths

Residents speak about incident that has rocked township.

Calliope caravan park crime scene

Injured cop’s brave words after shocking incident

The Queensland police constable who almost lost his life after being hit by an alleged stolen car has spoken publicly for the first time since the incident, revealing more details about his shocking injuries.

Cartoon’s fight against sea pest

The Brisbane-based creator of the popular Swamp cartoon has lent his skills to help in the fight against a marauding sea pest.

Peter McAulay Charity Golf Day

The Charity Golf Day was open to members of the public, businesses and emergency services personnel, organised in support of Constable McAulay, who was critically injured in September.

Firefighters stop owner running into inferno

A commercial building home to several businesses has gone up in flames on the Sunshine Coast this morning, with neighbouring homes evacuated. It came just hours after a fire tore through a Gold Coast house.

Mayor fined $14k for misconduct

A local government review panel has fined a southeast Queensland mayor $14,360 and recommended the corruption watchdog further investigate the councillor of 37 years, as a result of his dealings with a rail project.

Half-naked man jailed for flashing bum at magistrate

A MAN has been jailed for contempt after he repeatedly flashed his bum to a Coast magistrate during a bizarre court appearance.

MP in secret lycra video for Ring Road dollars

‘I’m hoping they will believe the threat is real where I release my inner Beyonce’

Outback work helped young woman recover from tragedy

SHE has been gripped with heartbreak and tragedy, but this outback woman is refusing to let her life become a “sob story”.

Dryland trial is opening doors for Coalstoun Lakes

Coalstoun Lakes farmers have hailed the success of a dry-land cotton trial.

VIDEO: Sharks make 1000km journey to the Coast

WATCH: How Sea Life Sunshine Coast transported its newest residents into their new home

Boyfriend ‘thirsty’ after fatal fall

AS Dan Shearin’s girlfriend lay dying, he allegedly told two strangers trying desperately to save her that he was thirsty and going to get a drink.

Bill Furler remembered: God’s great Aussie adventurer

TRIBUTE: Dad had one of those smiles which would open up his face so much it would close his eyes.

Bill Furler tribute

Bill Furler is being remembered as a modern day missionary after more than 40 years of sharing the Christian faith around the world.

Grass growers say they have the solution to beach erosion

A CHEAP and simple solution for beach erosion could be sitting on our doorstep.

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100-year-old Anne still loves station life

THREE shots ringing out over Katherine signalled the threat of Japanese bombers.

Man, 33, stabbed in chest after dispute near Childers

A MAN has been stabbed in the chest then hit by a car after an altercation at a rural property.

Bob Sherwell and Joel Baker skydive for charity

Bob Sherwell, who is about to turn 87, shares his second charity skydive with Pastor Joel Baker, of Flametree Baptist Church.

North Burnett peanut farmer welcomes rain

Peanut farmer, who received 100mm in two weeks, has welcomed the recent rainfall.

Young woman’s plans to keep family tradition alive

She is only 20, but Kate Harding has already made bold plans for her future.

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Naked shearer’s pic used to shoot down Peta campaign

ON A Friday afternoon, Daniel Telfer made his workmates roar with laughter by shearing a sheep in nothing but his boots.

Kelpies essential to CQ cattle business

A weekend trip to Theodore’s B&S ball led Nicky Lorimer to her future husband, and future employees.

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Western brand born in the bush

LIKE lots of good ideas created in the bush, clothing brand Ringers Western was formed while a few mates were sitting around a camp fire having some beers.

The inside story of the Walton Construction collapse

IN the rarified air of the 17th and 18th floors of a swish office building, companies feast on the juicy bits left over from the Walton Construction collapse.

Two-headed fish found in Noosa

Reports of hundreds of thousands of two-head fish being born at a Sunshine Coast hatchery have prompted an expert to call for the ban of certain agricultural chemicals.

Horrifying dog torture video shocks police

Hardened police officers have been shocked by the horrifying torture, mutilation and brutal slaying of a seven-month-old fox terrier puppy near Mackay.