‘Humbled’: Local heroes earn sky-high praise
A volunteer for emergency services in remote western Queensland and a police officer dedicated to his community have been nominated as Royal Flying Doctor Service local heroes. Now, they need your help.
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‘Un-Australian, appalling’: Veterans slam courts’ Anzac Day snub
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
PHOTOS | Fans trek out west for Outback Sounds event
Hundreds of punters braved the cold out west to revel in the music at the Outback Sounds concert in Charleville. SEE THE PHOTOS.
‘It’s bloody exciting’: Farmers celebrate rain across South West QLD
A summer of soaking rain has boosted optimism for primary producers in the Maranoa region, with one grazier declaring it has been ‘one of the best summers we’ve had out here’.
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PHOTOS: Families gather for 40 year anniversary of Adavale plane crash
More than 80 relatives of the 12 people who died in the Adavale plane crash gathered to remember the boys 40 years on in a touching ceremony.
‘Up the Maggies!’ Mitchell rallies behind team ahead of historic final
Mitchell has painted the town black and white ahead of this weekend’s massive grand final event, proving that nothing can stop the tiny town’s mighty mark on regional rugby league.
‘Young cowboy’: Tributes for southwest father killed in car crash
The devastated friends and family of a regional Queensland man who was identified as the victim of a fatal car crash in the Windorah area have paid tribute to the beloved young father and musterer. See the heartfelt tributes.
‘Icon’: Tributes pour for beloved Dalby businessman and father
Devastated family and friends have paid tribute to beloved Dalby barber, business owner and former deputy mayor John Hart following his shock passing. See the touching words here.
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.
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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