‘People said we were mad’: Damaged centre becomes sports hub
A Dingo Beach man could see past a fitness centre’s rotting floorboards and mouldy ceiling after Cyclone Debbie. In a year, he transformed it into a bright and beautiful complex.
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The real story of Lismore’s new mayor
Even if she’s only our mayor for a few months, Vanessa Ekins plans to make a difference. We talked to her about her background and what she hopes to achieve.
Step back in time: Proserpine Guardian top stories in 1981
The Brahmans had scored a stellar win, a new town plan was ironed out and more. Here’s what was making news 40 years ago >>>
Beloved tradition back in Proserpine after 25yr hiatus
Planning is well under way to bring back the Show Ball in 2021 and it has been a long time between drinks.
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Sand mine fight back on as developer lodges appeal
DEVELOPER signals intent with appeal lodged over 103-hectare sand mine giving residents days to decide whether to join council in fighting the project.
Revealed: Asian investment link to Coast sand mine
CHINESE trade tour and foreign investment links revealed as sand mine proposal days away from decision.
New monument to front the Warrego Highway at Dalby
TOMORROW a Dalby business will reveal a major tourist attraction for the town! FULL DETAILS HERE:
MARITIME ODYSSEY: Meet the keeper of our lighthouse history
When John Ibbotson decided to photograph every lighthouse in Australia, he didn’t realise it would spark a life-long love for these historic structures.
From print to online, some things never change in news
The first ever Western Star lamented the sorry state of communications and clueless bureaucrats in the city. It sounds all too familiar today, writes Jorja McDonnell.
Call to arms: shire asks locals how best to grow the population
One southwest council is calling on their own, welcoming any and all suggestions on how to attract more people to live rurally.
Morcombes honour Daily for pursuit of Daniel’s story
Denise Morcombe says her son’s remains – and his killer – would never have been found were it not for the work of her local newspaper.
‘Devastating’: Roma’s Maddy Thomas leaves The Voice
The Roma teenager was knocked out of the competition in an intense battle round, but said she holds no hard feelings for her fellow singers.
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