Slim Dusty’s son to take centre stage at annual shindig
Charleville is set to host the son of late performer Slim Dusty as part of their annual Halfway There Shindig to commemorate 30 years since the town’s tribute song was released.
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Unlucky 13: The Qld suburbs where childcare cost outstrips subsidy
Queensland parents are bracing for childcare cost increases of up to 10 per cent, with centres in at least 13 suburbs charging more than the hourly subsidy rate cap.
Why I choose to get ‘completely nailed’ by 800kg bulls for fun
It’s a quick-footed art not for the faint-hearted but North Qld father of two Harley Schofield says putting his body in the way of 800kg beasts makes him ‘feel on top of the world’.
Massive amateur golfing prize up for grabs in outback Qld town
A whopping $10,000 is up for grabs for amateur golfers this weekend in a regional Queensland town as part of a major outback golfing tournament spanning across six regions.
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Why are people still swimming at these dangerous spots?
TWO banned Northern Rivers swimming holes are still frequently visited by locals and tourists despite local councils warning of safety and health risks.
REVEALED: 10 biggest employers on the Sunshine Coast
A SPECIAL report into the state of the region reveals the top 10 industries in terms of employment on the Sunshine Coast.
SPIRITUAL MATTERS: Living lessons learnt
Chris Sparks reminds us that education is more than just learning what you are told
IN PICTURES: Toowoomba region celebrates Australia Day
The Toowoomba region celebrated Australia Day in a range of varied ways. From giving recognition to our outstanding citizens and celebrating the diverse multicultural region we are to Oakey’s inaugural Aussie Day Dunny Race – see all the pictures here.
GET A ROOM: Byron Bay Mayor says beach is not a ‘gay beat’
“A GAY beat or some sort of male sexual space to prey on women is not acceptable.”
GALLERY: Mitchell Shield and A Grade cricket
Action pics from Mitchell Shield and A Grade cricket in Toowoomba at Captain Cook ovals.
EXPLAINED: Those mystery ocean blobs with black dot
WONDERING what those small, clear blobs with a distinct black dot found in the thousands in the ocean were on the weekend?
UPDATE: Search called off after ‘no evidence’ of plane found
Authorities were called to the area 50km north of Rocky at 7pm before calling off the search around 11pm.
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