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Uncle Wayne Fossey at the 179th Anniversary of the Battle of Meewah. Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

‘Don’t need to be welcomed to my own country’: How people are missing the mark on Welcome to Countries

Darling Downs Indigenous leader Uncle Wayne Fossey, whose father and uncles fought in World War II, has condemned the booing during Anzac Day’s Welcome to Country and explained the importance of the ceremony.

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FREE STORY: Where to vote across southwest Qld this federal election

With pre-polling under way, find out where and when you can get your votes in before May 3 and on election day here.

WARNING: A severe thunderstorm is on the way for western parts of Wide Bay Burnett

Alfred set to dump up to 150mm, cause flash flooding in southwest

The wider Darling Downs hasn’t quite escaped the clutches of the backlash from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred with the region set to receive up to 150mm in the next 24 hours, before settings its sights on the west. Here’s the latest.

Scott Luther remembered by Sunshine Coast family following cancer death. Picture: GoFundMe.

Family’s anguish after rare disease, cancer claims beloved dad’s life

A man has been remembered for his love of pigging, a beer and bonfires with mates.

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Mungindi pilot, Tom Grey identified after horror plane crash outside of Chinchilla Picture: Facebook

Coroner reveals ‘freak’ reason pilot was killed in regional Qld crash

The 32-year-old regional Queenslander was the first person to die from a similar crash in the same aircraft since 2008, sparking a major investigation.

Queensland LNP Members and candidates for the October 26, 2024 election - Bryson Head LNP member for Callide

LNP’s Bryson Head re-elected in landslide victory

The LNP’s Bryson Head has been re-elected for a second term with plans to tackle health care, youth crime, water security and roads. Find out more.

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At the Kup of Kindness food truck launch.

‘Heartbreaking’: Chinchilla charity forced to close op shop

A Chinchilla charity has been forced to downsize its services in the face of volunteer shortages. Find out more.

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Lengthy wait Dalby parents face for childcare revealed

Two Dalby daycare providers say mandatory staffing ratios, cost of living pressures and population growth have left their wait list at their highest. Find out more.

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A customer shoots at the newly opened Gold Coast Indoor Shooting Centre. The public shooting gallery is on the same premises as the Southport Indoor Pistol Club at 76 Ferry Rd, Southport on the Gold Coast: Picture: Jodie Munro O'Brien ** This photo has been flipped from its original**

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.

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Meet four of the Western Downs’ most inspiring rural women

We put the call out for the Western Downs’ most inspiring rural women and received dozens of replies. Hear the story of four women contributing to their rural communities.

‘Brightest prospect’: Lord’s Taverners key rising stars

‘Brightest prospect’: Lord’s Taverners key rising stars

With the Sunshine Coast Lord’s Taverners side locked in for finals, head coach Wayne Anderson has uncovered his side’s key batting and bowling threats for their run home. See the full 24/25 squad breakdown.

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Independant Candidate for the Seat of Flynn Duncan Scott. Photo Luka Kauzlaric / The Observer

Why independent candidate is back for ninth campaign

Living in a tin shed and running a word of mouth campaign on little more than a few hundred dollars, independent candidate Duncan Scott is contesting his ninth election, this time for the state seat of Callide. Here’s why he does it.

Pre-Polls - Generic polling booth picture. People voting (Southport Community Centre). NO BYLINE

STATE ELECTION: Where to vote in Callide electorate

Find out where, when and how to vote in the Callide electorate ahead of the October 26 Queensland election. FREE STORY.

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Qld election: Who is running in Callide for 2024 state election

Created during the 1950s, the electorate of Callide has been a conservative stronghold for most of its existence but candidates from Labor, the Greens, Family First, One Nation and an independent will look to challenge incumbent LNP member Bryson Head at this year’s election.

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