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‘Laugh as you die’: Mum’s Facebook fire threats, freaky doll act
Pushing a pram with a doll inside it into a Qld court, a mother of six then cradled the bogus baby as her chilling “burn alive” death threats and boasts were revealed.
Neighbour shares worrying detail after 4yo’s devastating fall
A neighbour has revealed safety concerns in the weeks leading up to the serious fall of a four-year-old boy off a balcony on the Sunshine Coast.
Revealed: How stabbing victim had won costs from cops
A woman killed in an alleged stabbing previously won costs from police after a court found they failed to properly consider potential DV in the wake of a car accident.
WATCH: Incredible drone fly-through of huge Qld mine operation
Stunning footage shot over two days using multiple drones has captured the magnitude of producing steelmaking coal in Queensland.
Gympie sale and auction results, week ending June 15
Gympie proved to be a hot market last week with five properties selling for a total value of $3.7 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Five injured in four separate crashes just hours apart
Paramedics, police and firefighters on the Sunshine Coast have scrambled to four accidents within hours including a motorcycle crash and a rollover. DETAILS
‘Honour, integrity and decency’: Tributes for political, dairy industry force
Community and agricultural leaders have paid tribute to Queensland dairy farmer, devoted family man and industry advocate Shane Paulger after his death at the age of just 67.
‘Imagine if we go down’: Inside doomed $17m meth black flight
A previously law-abiding pilot and father’s “extraordinary” role in a secret smuggling flight between Papua New Guinea and Australia can be revealed along with wild onboard chats from a hidden recorder.
Gympie sale and auction results, week ending June 14
Gympie proved to be a hot market last week with five properties selling for a total value of $3.7 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Truck driver seriously hurt after hitting parked car, tree
A truck driver in his 50s has suffered serious injuries after crashing into a car and hitting a tree.
40+ photos: St Patrick’s seniors celebrate school formal in style
St Patrick’s College Class of 2025 paid no heed to the winter chill on Friday night, stunning a huge crowd at their arrival in an elegant array of gowns, suits and glamour. PHOTOS, VIDEO
Cash boost call: Qld container rebates ‘should be doubled’
Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme returns should be doubled to 20c in a bid to keep up with inflation and encourage more residents to take part, a parliamentary committee has heard.
‘Unmistakably Qld’: Muster launches 2025 festival on Slim Dusty’s birthday
The Gympie Music Muster officially launched its 2025 festival program in Brisbane on Friday, highlighting a line-up of artists, a new Indigenous Showcase, and its commitment to regional impact and the arts.
Region where odds of being hurt in car crash have skyrocketed 220%
Police have launched a campaign to staunch the flow of blood from a Qld community where 22 people have already died in 2025.
Pheobe housemate shocks with surprise new look in court return
One of the two housemates charged with Pheobe Bishop’s murder has returned to court with a surprise new (and more natural) look.
GALLERY: 50+ photos as Tino and the Maroons storm Albert Park
Between 500 and 600 Queensland State of Origin fans took over Albert Park on Tuesday when local hero Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and the Maroons arrived in town.
Chilling warning: Small items adding huge amounts to power bills
Queenslanders have been warned some heating devices could be adding hundreds to their electricity bills, as prices are set to jump. Here are the best ways to avoid that bill shock while keeping warm.
‘So bloody mad’: Daycare responds after tiny kids found in street
A Queensland childcare centre has responded after a fuming post and photo of two small escapees in the street sparked a social media storm.
Roadside mechanics take Qld car group to watchdog over job loss
Six roadside mechanics whose jobs were made redundant have taken their case to the federal employment watchdog claiming they were owed payouts and entitlements.
Pilot’s aerobatic gamble almost ends in disaster
A pilot instructor and his student were lucky to avoid a serious crash after an unauthorised aerial manoeuvre pushed a small aircraft beyond its limits.
Where police allege Pheobe was killed as family gives grim update
New details about the flatmates accused of killing teenager Pheobe Bishop and what police allege they did after her death can be revealed as a family member shares the latest on the body found in bushland.
Home invasion victim allegedly busted on big Bruce Hwy drug run
A southeast Qld man arrested 900km away from home on the Bruce Highway claims he was on his way to sell his car, but police say allege he had a more sinister reason for his road trip north.
‘Didn’t last the weekend’: State and council point fingers after ‘failed’ road repair
Frustrated Amamoor residents forced to use a pothole-ridden road they say was repaired by the council in May and back to its former terrible state a few days later have lashed out.
Heritage pre-WWII church prepares for a sea change
A historic timber church which has called the Mary Valley home for more than 80 years is about to head off in an entirely new direction.
Ratepayers to cop ‘average’ rate rise of up to $470 a year
The Fraser Coast council on Wednesday voted to increase the minimum rate by 3.5 per cent, though its budget shows an expected increase in total revenue from general rates of 12.49 per cent.
‘Dignified farewell’ fundraiser for little Sophia’s murderer mum
A controversial campaign to help fund a funeral for Lauren Flanigan who died in jail after stabbing her three-year-old daughter to death and a public campaign on “systemic failures” has raised thousands.
Shocking video reveals inside home Pheobe spent her last days
Photos and video of the dilapidated, stinking Gin Gin house where Pheobe Bishop had been living with two people now charged with her murder have been revealed. NEW VIDEO, PHOTOS
Paroled murderer’s country move reignites family angst
The family of a woman horrifically murdered and set on fire by Jason Michael Spina are continuing their fight over transparency after not being told Spina was granted parole, and then allowed to move to Gympie.
Inside the squalid home where Pheobe spent her final days
The inside of the house where Pheobe Bishop had been staying has been revealed just days after her housemates were charged with her murder.
Qld’s strange rules, loopholes you don’t know about
Queensland has some truly bizarre rules – and even more bizarre battles have been fought over them.
6 big questions we need answered in Pheobe case
The alleged murder of Gin Gin teen Pheobe Bishop created national headlines, but as we get some answers more questions arise.
Popular campground unveils plans for new live events venue
A popular Gympie region campground has unveiled plans to open a new event venue on its site in a move which it says will help save another regional music festival now left without a home.
Tino: From James Nash lad to Maroons’ enforcer
When Qld State of Origin enforcer and former Gympie lad Tino Fa’asuamaleaui steps on to the hallowed ground of Albert Park in his home town today it will no doubt bring back plenty of memories. PHOTOS
Sunshine Coast motorcyclist killed in crash horror
A motorcyclist riding a Triumph Tiger has died after a horror crash on a rural Sunshine Coast road.
Small-town school employee charged with child rape
A man who works at a small-town Queensland school has been charged with sexually assaulting a child across several months.
Former pub manager accused of axe handle attack sobs through hearing
A woman has successfully defended herself against a charge of breaching a DVO by punching and hitting her former partner.
‘Do you like the food?’: Qld aged care home food rating revealed
Queensland has 198 aged care homes where one person or more claimed to never be happy with the food they were served. See who is serving up culinary delights and who falls short.
Beyond the 5km: Love finds its stride at Wondai parkrun
Early morning and late night runs, a car breakdown in the middle of nowhere and a passion for being active have created a modern day love story in an unexpected place.
Gympie sale and auction results, week ending June 8
See the latest auction and sales results in Gympie for last week.
‘Forever 16’: Moving video teen shared before car crash tragedy
One final trail ride is set to be held in honour of a teenage girl killed in a tragic crash this week as those close to her remember her as an outstanding horsewoman and animal lover. VIDEO TRIBUTE
New detail on grim police search as Pheobe’s family waits for confirmation
The family of murdered teenager Pheobe Bishop faces an anxious wait for confirmation human remains found by police belong to her, as more details are released on how they were found.
Gympie sale and auction results, week ending June 7
See the latest auction and sales results in Gympie for last week.
Shocking detail in discovery of remains at Pheobe search site
Police have revealed more confronting details after human remains were found during a search for Gin Gin teen Pheobe Bishop as a vigil in her honour draws near.
‘The one thing Pheobe’s mum wants other parents to know’
A powerful message from the mum of Pheobe Bishop can be revealed as the mayor of the community rocked by the teen’s alleged murder speaks candidly about one of the darkest chapters in its history.
Boyfriend caught lying over murder-linked torched Audi
A Qld man has been caught lying to police in an attempt to cover-up his partner’s ties to the torching of a car involved in an alleged Brisbane murder.
‘Holy s***’: Dad’s horror find in daughter’s pillowcase
A school teacher who moved to Australia 10 years ago, and his 11-year-old daughter, have both survived a close ‘critter’ encounter in their Queensland home. Watch the re-enactment video:
Woman tied to Qld murder busted for ‘street level’ drug racket
A woman jailed for being linked to the murder of Amamoor man Michael Zanco in 2020 has been imprisoned again for running a drug trafficking operation worth more than $90,000.
Man burned, shed goes up in flames on rural property
A man has suffered burns in a shed blaze west of Gympie with firefighters forced to bring in heavy machinery to protect other nearby structures.
Bypass opportunities high on agenda at business meeting
‘Big picture thinker’ Neil Glentworth will be keynote speaker at the next Gympie Chamber of Commerce meeting, deep diving into the business opportunities that have opened up with the Bruce Hwy Bypass. DETAILS:
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