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LNP plan to monitor cowardly DV thugs 24 hours a day
Queensland’s worst domestic violence perpetrators would be forced to wear GPS trackers monitored around the clock by officers ready to alert their victims and send police to intercept them under an LNP government.
Planeloads of stunts: Inside the Qld election’s hectic travelling sideshow
Take a rare look behind the scenes of the media coverage of the 2024 Queensland election campaign, as the parties and their personnel conjure plenty of stunts, both covert and contrived.
The ‘holy grail’ of church property portfolios revealed
Towering skyscrapers, hundreds of homes, thousands of commercial buildings and expansive farmland – the holy grail of property portfolios of major churches can be revealed. See the list of property sales in your suburb.
Another dead whale found floating off K’gari coast
Just days after a dead humpback was found off the coast of K’gari, a second badly decomposed whale has been discovered.
Your guide to Qld Wide Bay Burnett election candidates 2024
The Wide Bay Burnett is home to Queensland’s most marginal state seats, and some of its safest. Meet every candidate vying for your vote come October 26.
Popular beachside caravan park reopens after major redevelopment
One of Hervey Bay’s stunning beachside caravan parks has reopened after a multimillion-dollar redevelopment.
$2 million upgrade for regional rugby league ground
The State Government has committed to a $2 million upgrade of Maryborough’s Eskdale Park if re-elected this month.
Hitler shirt, ‘weasel words’ and nuclear elephants
A Labor MP’s haunting “Hitler” photo, David Crisafulli’s pledge just ‘weasel words’ and why Steven Miles doesn’t need his hand held: here’s what going down on day 4 of the campaign.
WATCH: Oh what a sinking feeling as Prado 4WDs swamped
The long weekend hasn’t even started yet and already two four-wheel drives have plunged to an untimely demise after being stranded in ocean water at Rainbow Beach near Noosa. PHOTOS, VIDEO
Staff, patrons stunned by wine bottle biffo
A man has faced court for starting a fight that shocked the staff and patrons of a Hervey Bay bottle shop and damaged wine.
David Crisafulli declares he will fix the Bruce Hwy
David Crisafulli has declared, responding to a question from a Courier-Mail reader, that if the LNP wins goverment at the October 26 election, he can get the Bruce Hwy fixed.
‘Size of a big orange’: Shock find in cancer patient’s neck
A regional Queensland retiree diagnosed with prostate cancer was in for a nasty shock when a follow up scan revealed an entirely new health concern.
Jury finds man not guilty of grievous bodily harm
A jury has found a man not guilty of grievous bodily harm after the court heard the other man was attempting to rape his girlfriend.
Dingo, 22 shorebirds, killed in vehicle strikes on K’gari
Visitors are being urged to slow down on K’gari’s beaches after a dingo and 22 crested terns fell victim to vehicle strikes.
Teen wakes, scares elderly woman in retirement home crime spree
A Qld youth’s late night break-in crime spree left one woman in shock when she woke to find him standing in her room, a court has heard.
Qld icon in crisis as Royal Flying Doctor planes grounded
Vital emergency care has been limited to daylight hours as the Royal Flying Doctor Service reports a critical shortage of pilots.
Man injured in tractor crash on Bruce Highway
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash, south of Maryborough shortly after midday
‘Hey mate!’: Watch punter confront Premier on key issue
The Premier has been confronted in a busy shopping centre in Mackay over one of the most pressing issues impacting regional Queenslanders. WATCH FOR HIS RESPONSE
Named: Man charged over crash involving allegedly stolen Ergon ute
A man charged after a crash involving an allegedly stolen Ergon ute can now be identified.
‘Fight of his life’: Dad’s heartbreak after son’s horror highway crash
A Maryborough man had to be resuscitated three times and is fighting for life in hospital after a horror crash at Tiaro. His dad has revealed his son has been damaged from ‘head to toe’.
‘Numptys’: New petition pushes for fluoride U-turn as group criticises supporters
The fight over fluoride in a Qld council’s water supply is surging on with former councillor launching a counter petition asking for a rethink while a controversial right-wing group celebrates having ‘awake’ representatives.
Tight security expected as Qlders invited to mark October 7 massacre
As Israel launched a new offensive in Lebanon, plans are under way for a Queensland gathering at an undisclosed location to remember the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists on October 7.
Man’s 365km stealing spree leaves him thousands of dollars out of pocket
A man has blamed his ADHD medication and being over stretched with work for a prolific stealing spree in which he swiped items from businesses stretching from Gympie to Gladstone.
Thief jumps from stolen car travelling at 60km/h after change of heart
A man who stole a car while in the company of others has faced court after making an extraordinary decision when he realised he ‘didn’t want to be there’, a court has heard.
Fraser Coast sale and auction results, week ending September 29
See the latest auction and sales results on Fraser Coast for last week.
Baptisms in the rain as thousands converge on Brisbane
Organisers of rallies in Brisbane which attracted thousands of Christians to the city over the weekend are planning more events across Australia and New Zealand after more than 1000 people were reportedly converted to the faith.
Mudflat mayhem: Engineer storms houseboat, bashes couple
An engineer who stormed a houseboat in a popular tourist haven and violently bashed the couple who owned it claims he did so because he was being taunted over his race.
From beloved in foster care to a garbage bag grave: How tiny Qld girl was failed
Placed into a loving home at birth Kaydence Mills had every chance of a bright future. But when the state ordered the then-toddler be returned to an abusive home, her death was sealed. *Distressing.
Mum’s pain after joining the club no one want to belong to
A Queensland mother has described her grief following her son’s death and the ‘broken’ mental health system she says failed him.
Farmers land fear as Fox Resources fights for coal project
Fox Resources’ Executive Director, Bruce Garlick, says the company will submit further responses after the Queensland Government’s initial decision not to approve the mining lease.
Child injured, woman cut free from two-car crash
Firefighters have cut a woman from the wreckage of her car after a shocking crash which also left a child hurt near Gympie.
Woman allegedly assaulted walking elite street
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was allegedly assaulted while walking along a popular beachfront street on the Gold Coast.
‘Keep our yokels toothless!’: Council’s fluoride vote divides
A Qld council’s decision to end the fluoridation of its water has proven divisive, with some corners cheering it as a win for ‘people power’ while others are offering a swift rebuke. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Court closed, people in ‘safe room’ as man creates disturbance
A Maryborough court was closed and people placed in a ‘safe room’ after a man who was there for a peace and good behaviour application created a public disturbance.
Ex-Wallaroo lifts the lid on ‘unknown’ Qld Country Orchids side
A former Australian women’s rugby union star has given unique insight into her Queensland Country Orchids side as they prepare to make amends from their 2023 Australian Rugby Shield heartbreak.
The 15+ super property prodigies setting industry on fire
The Wide Bay and Burnett real estate scene is booming and we’ve found the younger real estate staff set to play a major part in the industry’s future. Meet them here.
Rare moment of grace in courtroom highlights holes in social fabric
Court can be shocking and mundane, but sometimes it also brings a rare moment of humility and compassion while shining a light on societal issues, Carlie Walker writes.
Man accused of torture, deprivation of liberty
A Maryborough man is facing numerous serious charges including dangerous driving, torture and deprivation of liberty.
No access to meds, too many ‘f—ks’: Man’s tragic plight comes to light
The devastating circumstances of a repeat public nuisance offender has come out in a Queensland courtroom as he admitted to terrorising residents with swear words in the heart of a small town.
‘So dangerous’: Pledge to upgrade triple fatal crash intersection
A notorious intersection on the Bruce Hwy where a Maryborough man and two truck drivers were killed earlier this year will be upgraded if the LNP is elected.
Rangers called to second whale drama near idyllic K’gari
A second whale drama has occurred near popular, World Heritage-listed K’gari just days after a dead whale was found floating in the Great Sandy Strait.
Council flushes fluoride plan after ‘poison’ petition signed by foreigners
A Queensland council is jamming the brakes on fluoridating its drinking water following a petition to the council by 650 people, led by a controversial ex-candidate and including names from as far abroad as Israel, Argentina and Belgium.
‘Exciting player’: Qld Country Heelers coach highlights key threats for ARS title charge
Queensland Country Heelers head coach Brad Tronc has revealed his tournament aims and star players to watch as he prepares to lift the 2024 Australian Rugby Shield on home soil.
‘On lunch, no supervision’: Why Qld daycare is charged with toddler’s death
Whimsically named the Bumble Bee room, a quiet space in a childcare centre became the backdrop for a tragedy which devastated a two-year-old’s family and landed the business in court.
Australia-first battery factory gets boost with $40m investment
An Australia-first commercial scale battery factory built in Maryborough has been boosted by $40 million from a private international investment fund.
Glendyne to receive $2.5 million after storm damages school’s gym
A school offering an alternative education option for vulnerable students will receive more than $2.5 million to upgrade its sporting facilities after its current gym was damaged in a severe storm.
Green light for use of drones in fight against illegal clearing
The Fraser Coast council has announced the new ways it will fight illegal clearing across the region with technology including drones and CCTV set to play a part.
Bruce Hwy is Qld’s most hated road – these are the next nine
Drivers are up to five times as likely to crash on parts of the Bruce Highway than those in remote areas of NSW and Victoria, new figures show.
‘Backbone of our state, but it’s broken’: Begging for Bruce Hwy fix after 30 deaths
A peak motoring body has revealed alarming survey results, showing the Bruce Hwy as Queensland’s most dangerous road with mounting fatalities and calls for a 10-year funding plan to address urgent safety concerns.
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