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LNP candidate in 41,000-voter seat with mystery job title
He’s the son of a Parmalat sales rep, but this candidate is refusing to say where he works while voters have issued a stern reality check for leaders Steven Miles and David Crisafulli.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Glitz, glamour as Cooloola Christian College’s class of 2024 celebrates
Hundreds of family and friends turned out to party with Cooloola Christian College’s class of 2024 as the students celebrated an historic milestone in their lives.
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.
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.
‘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
Family left homeless after e-bike battery blaze guts home
A Queensland family is homeless after a fire reportedly started by a charging e-bike battery engulfed their home.
Man injured in tractor crash on Bruce Highway
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash, south of Maryborough shortly after midday
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’.
70+ years: The best players in Sunshine Coast cricket history
Some are just forging their careers while others remain biblical within Sunshine Coast cricket folklore. See the full list of the region’s best batsmen and bowlers since 1951.
‘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.
How businessman tried to sue police for $750k after bitter realty stoush
A regional Qld businessman who accused police of unlawful arrest and conspiracy has lost his claim against them, with the Supreme Court revealing extraordinary new details about his behaviour in another civil matter.
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.
Gympie sale and auction results, week ending September 29
Gympie proved to be a hot market last week with six properties selling for a total value of $3.5 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
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.
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
‘Scuse me love!’: Shop’s quirky jeans clip racks up almost 2m views
A regional Qld country clothing shop’s quirky and relatable TikTok video about a young lad looking to buy jeans has become a smash hit on social media, drawing eyeballs from as far abroad as the United States. SEE THE VIDEO
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.
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.
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.
‘Brazen’ thief and unwitting podcast star swipes $8000 in copper wire
A Queensland man who took the motto of ‘if at first you don’t succeed try again’ to heart in swiping thousands of dollars of copper wire has pointed to harassment following a podcast during his defence of the year-long crime spree.
‘Worker’s skull exposed’: Construction company’s alleged crane fail
A catastrophic crane accident which left a Qld construction worker with gruesome head injuries has been detailed in court documents as the safety watchdog slams alleged qualification and exclusion zone breaches.
Captains reveal 24/25 season aims, star recruits and players to watch
The Sunshine Coast cricket season is underway with each captain highlighting their off-season recruits, team aims and players to watch across all three formats. Read the full season preview.
‘Poor financial decisions’: Qld council expected to cut 70 jobs
A major regional Qld council is planning to slash 10 percent of its workforce in an effort to save millions of dollars from its bottom line and stave off a monster rate rise in the future.
Family’s desperate flight to save their baby girl from dementia
Bella Baker was a thriving one-year-old with the world at her feet. Then came an inconceivable diagnosis, and now an agonising wait to see if the same fate awaits her baby brother.
Thick fog hampers airlift after woman and child injured in early morning rollover
A woman in her 40s had to be airlifted 5km from the scene of a serious crash in the South Burnett on Tuesday morning because of thick fog. Update:
‘Samples taken’: Humpback whale discovered dead, shark alert
A humpback whale has been discovered off K’gari and relocated to a “remote” island where sharks can feast in peace – as long as people avoid the area.
Gympie sale and auction results, week ending September 22
There were 18 properties sold in Gympie last week, with 40 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
‘We need action’: 16 everyday Queenslanders have their say on climate change
From Mackay to the South Burnett, it is the everyday people of regional Queensland who could be most impacted, and play the biggest part, in the transition to clean energy. Here’s what they had to say about the push toward net zero.
Man fighting for life after brutal Burleigh brawl
Police are hunting for five people after a 22-year-old man was kicked in the head in a Burleigh street, leaving him in a critical condition.
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