Ruff deal: Angry Mechanic’s council dogfight goes viral
A riled up dog owner and TikTok user says he will fight a regional council over a fine worth thousands of dollars because of his front fence. Watch the video.
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‘Bloody trooper’: Hero garbo’s courage after devastating discovery
The heroic actions of man who came upon a fatal motorbike accident in the early hours of his job as a garbage collector have so touched the local community it campaigned to get him a day off work.
‘Like a goat track’: 130 worst roads of the Wide Bay and Burnett
Gympie, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Kingaroy most unroadworthy roads revealed by RACQ members.
‘Didn’t stand a chance’: Time to end shocking impact of bad country roads
Vicky McGrath’s family has lived with the devastating consequences of sub-standard rural roads for almost three years. The loss of precious life is the most urgent reason to fix our worst roads, but there are other impacts that can not be ignored as well.
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Wide Bay leading the way for covid vaccinations
As restrictions remain in place in the South East and Cairns, increasing numbers in Wide Bay have rolled up their sleeves to get the jab and an additional vaccine clinic just for school staff and volunteers is set to open soon.
Television host, author of book-turned-movie to headline writer’s fest
Some big names are coming to the Fraser Coast for the popular Lines in the Sand Festival. Check out the line-up here.
Man-eating boar, eagle attack: 9 crazy Gympie animal yarns
We’ve never been short of quirky animal yarns in the Gympie region, so here’s a list of the most memorable ones.
Watch: Historic moment as shots into shields show unfair match
For possibly the first time in 200 years, shots have been fired into Butchulla shields to show how unfair the battle was in the early days of Maryborough. It comes as the city prepares for a permanent memorial.
‘Charming layers’: Is this the best-looking loo in Queensland?
This unique drawcard in the centre of one of Queensland’s oldest cities promises Poppins magic and a touch of trains in the toot.
Jobs: 116 powerful apprentice roles on offer
Ergon Energy and Energex have 116 roles at 50 depots across Queensland for electrotechnology electricians, distribution linespersons, mechanical fitters, and communication techs.
‘Very loved’: Tribute to fisherman who died after house fire rescue
The family of a Queensland man, who died after a horror house fire, have asked the small coastal community where he lived and was loved to ‘raise a glass’ in his honour.
How owners can apply for funds to enhance heritage properties
The owners of heritage properties on the Fraser Coast now have the chance to apply for grants up to $10,000 to help them with the cost of conserving and enhancing their homes.
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