‘Went out like a hero’: Despair as family farewells Aussie soldier killed in hellish conflict
A Queensland family has been left ‘with no words’ to describe how much they will miss a young soldier who was killed fighting in the Ukraine.
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Political dust-up: Asbestos find or slippery with the truth?
The company that won billions of dollars in work from Labor cancelled a scheduled visit from Liberal National MPs – but the minister has hit back at a “slippery” claim.
Kitten’s death sentence criticised by rescue group, council hits back
A rescue group has criticised a Queensland council after a gravely ill kitten was euthanised, saying offers had been made to try to save the tiny animal.
Bruce Hwy fire: Delays expected after bread truck bursts into flames
Delays are expected on the Bruce Highway north of Gympie as crews work to retrieve a bread truck trailer which caught fire near a school early Saturday.
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16-year industry veteran wins Fraser Coast childcare educator vote
A Fraser Coast childcare educator has been voted the best in the region by our readers and says she enjoys connecting with children and their families.
Posthumous award for beloved architect who helped revive heritage city
A beloved architect and writer who played a pivotal role in the revival of Maryborough as a heritage city has been honoured with an OAM two years after his death.
Food vans, interactive stalls and ‘surprise’ wrapped up in market plan
A determined woman is spearheading a plan for an inclusive market with food vans, interactive stalls and a special ‘surprise’ all part of the proposal.
‘It’s so much fun’: Childcare educator wins Qld vote
A Bundaberg childcare educator has been voted the best in the state by our readers and says she still loves the job after nearly 20 years in the industry.
First dances, family ties: City where deb balls are still in full swing
Away from the world of social media and modern life for just one night, teens in white gloves and gowns fill a Queensland city hall as a bygone era is awakened with every waltz step. PHOTOS, VIDEO.
Debate rages over erosion’s cause at picturesque Qld beach
Work has started to fix erosion at a small town’s beautiful beach after public protests regarding the issue, as debate rages about what has caused it.
Aussie-first Indigenous monument wins major award
An Australian-first memorial created for a Queensland park, to honour Indigenous lives lost during settlement, has won a major reconciliation award.
‘Ringing my children to say goodbye’: Flesh-eating bacteria nearly kills mum
When a Qld woman noticed a “pimple” on her neck, she never imagined it would nearly end her life and mark the beginning of a year-long battle with a flesh-eating bacteria involving more than 15 surgeries and multiple ICU stays.
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