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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. SEPTEMBER 29, 2025. Generic photo of a Queensland Ambulance. Picture: NewsWire/ Glenn Campbell

Woman lucky to escape serious injury in car rollover

A woman has escaped serious injuries after her car rolled over on a busy Hervey Bay road, with emergency services rushing her to hospital.

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People gather at a growing flower memorial to shooting victims outside the Bondi Pavilion at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, a day after a shooting. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

‘Stand together’: Regional MPs on Bondi terror attack

Regional leaders have expressed heartfelt condolences for Bondi Beach victims while urging residents to support local businesses this Christmas.

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A detective senior constable firing from roughly 40 metres away heroically exposed himself to deliver the fatal shot that killed Bondi Beach terrorist, Sajid Akram, 50. Image: Supplied

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Watch: The moment a hero cop gunned down Bondi terrorists

The moment a NSW Police officer with more than a decade of experience shot dead one of the Bondi Beach terrorists has been revealed.

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Police & Courts

Manslaughter accused struggles to stand in court

A manslaughter case has been delayed after a visibly shaking defendant refused a magistrate’s offer to sit down during proceedings.

The first stage of the new Bundaberg Hospital will be delivered in 2031, and will include more than 200 beds and bed alternatives, an expanded emergency department and improved maternity services, the state government revealed on Monday.

Govt reveals timelines for major hospital upgrades

Hospital bed shortages are hoped to be addressed through a massive infrastructure rollout spanning 12 major facilities, with the first expansions opening in 2026.

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Drivers, residents and local businesses along Walker Street in Maryborough will benefit from safer trips, better drainage and improved footpaths, with Fraser Coast Regional Council approving the next stage of major upgrades.

Contractor revealed for $7.8m Maryborough project

Walker Street’s dramatic transformation will deliver new footpaths, drainage and road surfaces as part of an ambitious multi-million-dollar reconstruction project.

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Tye Wayne Porter, 18, appeared briefly in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Monday, where his matter was adjourned until April 20.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Uber driver killer charged over alleged jail attack

A high-profile young prisoner, serving time for the robbery and killing of a Qld Uber driver, faces a new serious charge behind bars.

midwife Kristy Lee Benson who is facing drug supply and drug possession charges. source is LinkedIn

Police & Courts

Drug-trafficking midwife walks free despite lies to cops, 35+ sales

A midwife who ran a meth business while working for Qld Health won’t spend a day in jail after the Supreme Court found it would be too hard on her kids.

Malcolm Richardson, Executive Chef.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Insta-famous chef fails to keep $300k fraud case secret

A celebrity chef and former Federal MP candidate’s attempt to hide a major alleged fraud case has backfired spectacularly.

Police and Courts

NAMED AND SHAMED: Health professionals’ crimes exposed in court

Police & Courts

NAMED AND SHAMED: Health professionals’ crimes exposed in court

Some of regional Queensland’s most trusted professionals have shattered their duty of care, with nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers facing court for a variety of crimes.

Ian Edward Fleming is charged with wilful exposure â so near to a public place, four counts of indecent act in any place to which the public are permitted access, four counts of wilful exposure, common assault, breach of bail condition, failing to store small ammunition and power device cartridges in a secured area, secure storage of weapons â licensee and driving without a licence â demerit points.

Police & Courts

Major shift in case against alleged serial flasher

The lawyer for a man who was fitted with an ankle monitor after allegedly repeatedly flashing strangers on the beach and at banks, will argue he wasn’t of sound mind.

Nathan Wyer works as a guidance officer at Urangan State High School in Hervey Bay in Queensland and successfully appealed against a colleague's promotion. Source - Urangan State High School.

Police & Courts

School counsellor ‘abused’ process to stop woman getting job he wanted: Commissioner

A four-year legal stoush over a job promotion has triggered a scathing criticism of the guidance counsellor who instigated it, and of the public sector’s poor recruitment processes which favour nebulous responses.

Karn Bauer, left, was allegedly murdered by Michael James Vella, pictured right, in Hervey Bay.

Police & Courts

New charge for alleged vigilante killer after ‘sex pest’ Facebook post

The case against a Qld man, who police allege bludgeoned to death another man he recognised from an untested social media post about behaviour towards teenage girls, has returned to court.

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The tragedies that broke Queenslanders’ hearts and opened our wallets

From a motocross champion’s sudden death to a young mother’s desperate cancer battle, Queensland’s darkest moments have also revealed the state’s extraordinary compassion.

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Three car crash on the Bruce Highway at Tirao on Friday Decembe3 12, 2025.

Bruce Hwy chaos as three vehicles collide

A heavy vehicle and two cars have collided on the Bruce Highway, causing major damage and blocking traffic in both directions.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: A 7-year-old teenage boy and a 11-year-old teenage girl look at a phone screen with social media networking apps are displayed on December 07, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 requires social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, X, Reddit, Threads, Twitch, and Kick to implement age-verification systems and take reasonable steps to prevent account creation by users under 16, with non-compliant platforms facing penalties of up to A$50 million. (Photo by George Chan/Getty Images)

‘Isolating’: Young Nats fight social media ban over regional concerns

The Young Nationals have launched a campaign against Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s, warning it will worsen mental health in regional communities.

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Bull shark caught and released off Urangan pier, Hervey Bay on October 10, 2025. Pictures: Maddie Stokes

‘That’s a big shark!’: Crazy vision of catch, release off packed pier

An amateur photographer was birdwatching when she captured the dramatic moment some keen fisherman bit off a little more than they could chew.

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Need to Know

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Everybody appearing at Hervey Bay Magistrates Court, Tuesday, December 16

Here is a list of matters listed at Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

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Everybody appearing at Maryborough Magistrates Court, Tuesday, December 16

Here is a list of matters listed at Maryborough Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

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Everybody appearing at Maryborough Magistrates Court, Monday, December 15

Here is a list of matters listed at Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday.

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Everybody appearing at Hervey Bay Magistrates Court, Monday, December 15

Here is a list of matters listed at Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Monday.

Around the State

Gabrielle Marshall's killer has launched an appeal against his sentence in the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

Killer appeals life sentence for Queensland mother’s murder

A man jailed for life after stabbing sleeping Queensland mother Gabrielle Marshall 17 times has launched an appeal, claiming his sentence was manifestly excessive.

Corey Dean Tonon faced the Mackay District Court on Friday, March 12, 2021. Picture: Facebook.

Police & Courts

‘Absolutely terrified’: Man jailed for violent rampage

A violent carjacker turned a kitchen utensil into a weapon of terror, attacking innocent victims in a desperate bid to fund his escape north.

Road ragers, spitters, punchers: 30+ offenders charged with assault

Police & Courts

Road ragers, spitters, punchers: 30+ offenders charged with assault

From a hostel stabbing to horror bashings and even a threesome plot to steal gold – meet the men and women who faced court for assault in 2025.

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Police & Courts

Road rage driver who allegedly mowed down woman identified

An international tourist accused of deliberately driving into pedestrians has been named in court for the first time.

Property

People power has won the day as the Fraser Coast Regional Council votes to save and upgrade the Torquay Caravan Park.

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‘Sheer happiness’ after ‘heated’ eight-month caravan park battle

The Fraser Coast council has voted to upgrade its century-old Torquay Caravan Park despite four councillors still opting to go against the overwhelming will of the people. VIDEO, DETAILS.

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Former Fraser Coast Councillor Rolf Light has sold his luxury home for $1.8million amid a dispute with his neighbour.

Police & Courts

Peace out: Ex-councillor sells luxury home amid court drama

A neighbourhood dispute in millionaire’s row that forced a former councillor to make multiple court appearances has ended abruptly. VIDEO.

The 50 most influential people in the Wide Bay Burnett in 2025 have been brought together in a poll. Now readers have been asked to vote on who they think was the most influential and or powerful of them all.

Vote now: Who is No. 1 in the Wide Bay Power 50?

From farming dynasties to renewable energy pioneers, the Wide Bay Burnett’s elite battle for the top spot in an unprecedented power ranking.

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Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour

‘A firm no’: Most influential person of 2025 firm on what he won’t do next

The Fraser Coast’s young mayor has beaten an LNP MP by just two percentage points to claim the top spot in the booming region’s most influential people poll. See who made the top ten.

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Business

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The home of the future is here – and it’s watching

Exclusive access to Samsung’s South Korean facilities has revealed revolutionary AI appliances that could fundamentally change how Australian households operate within years.

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Mazda fixes its big SUV mistake

Going back to the drawing board Mazda has delivered a much-improved product with its updated CX-60. But it’s still far from perfect.

Janiata Malone's child therapy application for Malone Therapy.

‘Exhausted’: Mum’s new app to ease therapy burden

A Gympie occupational therapist has launched a therapy app offering hundreds of pre-recorded sessions for children with additional needs at $250 annually.

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A new $160 million solar farm between Gympie and Maryborough is officially part of the stateâs electrical grid with the 255,000 panel site at Munna Creek officially switched on.

FIRST LOOK: NBN switches on new $160m solar farm

NBN has switched on a massive $160 million solar farm between Gympie and Maryborough that will help the company achieve 100 per cent renewable energy. SEE THE VIDEO:

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