‘Bucket of frustration’: Pitt calls it quits as Hinkler MP
Nationals MP and the Federal Member for Hinkler since 2013, Keith Pitt, has announced his intention to quit politics and pursue a new “opportunity”.
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How LNP’s tough youth laws could have prevented triple fatal
The LNP’s new youth sentencing terms could have jailed a Maryborough teenager for three times longer than old laws allowed. The revelation comes ahead of this week’s sentencing of the teen.
‘Last time I would see him alive’: Mum shares agony of teen son’s murder
The mother of a popular high school student murdered in cold blood on his last day of classes has for the first time revealed the heart breaking events as they unfolded for her the day her son was killed.
War erupts in cattle baron’s family over shooting death of young mum
The daughter of a Wide Bay woman police say shot herself between the eyes with a rifle 10 weeks after giving birth has split from her father and stepmother over the dark allegations she has made and her dogged pursuit of the case which is now the subject of a coroner’s investigation.
‘Unwavering courage’: Tributes flow after shock death of extraordinary man
Life was not easy for Colin Claridge, but his remarkable perspective and the love and support of his old friends helped sustain him, and kept a roof over his head when things became dire.
QLD state election 2024: Rolling coverage of Gympie and Nanango results
Former LNP leader Deb Frecklington looks like being returned to her safe seat Nanango for a fifth term with a 4 per cent swing to the LNP in Nanango and 34.22 per cent of the vote counted. The LNP has been called winner in Gympie. Here are the latest numbers in our free read: VIDEOS, PHOTOS
Watch: Injured paraglider winched to safety after crashing into 80m cliff
A paraglider has helped save the life of his seriously injured mate after their adventure went wrong when one crashed into an 80m cliff in an isolated and dangerous spot near Rainbow Beach. VIDEO, PHOTOS
WATCH: Crime scene declared after suspicious Murgon house fire
A suspicious house fire in Murgon has prompted police to declare a crime scene after emergency crews battled flames engulfing an ‘old Queenslander’ home on Watt Street. VIDEO
VOTE NOW: Where is Gympie’s best pub feed?
The Gympie region has a myriad of awesome country and modern ‘pubs’ and ‘clubs’ serving some of the best meals around, and usually for a reasonable price. But we want to find out where the very best is served. Vote in our poll:
Public asked to help police investigate mystery behind submerged car
Police have called on the public to come forward with any information they might have following the discovery and retrieval of a car from the Burnett River in Bundaberg on Wednesday.
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