$2bn fix required as ageing Qld hospitals put staff, patients at risk
Staff and patient safety is at risk amid a $2bn maintenance backlog at Qld hospitals, with more than a third of health-owned buildings nearing the end of their lifespan.
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Revealed: Charleville’s cutest baby 2024
It takes two to make a baby and also a unique name, according to the mother of Charleville’s cutest baby of 2024. Find out what the baby’s name is here.
Ranked: How every South West Qld school performed in 2024 NAPLAN
The nailbiting wait is over for Queensland schools that participated in NAPLAN testing in 2024. See which South West Queensland schools performed best. SEE THE RESULTS.
Southwest under water after 48-hour deluge
Western Queensland’s hammering has continued overnight with flash flooding impacting rural communities. Here’s the latest forecast.
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Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
Revealed: Meet Australia’s hardest working dog
What do a dog from Dirranbandi and Nedd Brockmann have in common? Hint: it involves an ability to run a marathon every day before noon.
Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
$15m blow for Outback business as festival takes year off
The cancellation of the 2025 Big Red Bash is expected to significantly impact the economy of outback Queensland, as locals brace for the loss of millions in tourism revenue.
Revealed: Southwest Qld’s worst behaved state school students
After analysing dozens of southwest Queensland state schools and their annual student behaviour data, we can reveal who has the worst behaved. SEARCH THE FULL LIST.
Growing up in Hotel Corones: Author’s debut novel trip down memory lane in regional town
The daughter of publicans of Charleville’s iconic Hotel Corones, Sarah Todman has met some fascinating people. Now, she’s used her experience to shape her debut novel.
Hundreds of motorbikes descend on outback town for a good cause
Hundreds of motorbike riders stopped in Charleville as they make their way on the Long Ride, to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer in Australia. SEE THE PHOTOS.
From shearing to the silver screen: Laurie Bateman’s inspiring story
A police officer from humble beginnings as a sheep shearer in southwest Queensland hopes to be a relatable role model on a docuseries.
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