Police put region in lockdown after residents trapped, homes swamped
Confronting scenes are emerging out of Hervey Bay with residents trapped in cars and homes, and resorts and shopping centre areas hit by raging flash flooding.
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South Burnett residents share top concerns ahead of election
As we head into a federal election, we asked our Facebook followers what the biggest issues facing the South Burnett are right now. Here is what they had to say:
Pet groomers destroyed after car crashes through shop front
A popular pet grooming business in Kingaroy has been left destroyed after a young driver crashed through the shop front leaving mass destruction.
Four days with no milk: No new deliveries for South Burnett
South Burnett shoppers will need to ration their groceries after a major supermarket chain announced there would be no more deliveries until next week.
Snapchat confession, 100 texts: Stalker who ‘hid outside window’ named
The identity of a young South Burnett man, who defied a domestic violence order, stalking and harassing his ex-girlfriend over four months can be revealed.
‘Rattle the cage’: Wide Bay ‘too safe’ after 50 years of conservatives
A young Independent hopes to end five decades of National and Liberal party dominance in Wide Bay come the federal election, a status quo he says has left the region ‘too safe’, which was costing it badly.
Man in his 40s hurt in region’s fourth serious motorbike crash in days
Paramedics are on scene of a single vehicle crash on the Wide Bay Highway at Bells Bridge.
Revealed: Maguire’s secret Cherbourg trip to keep Cobbo
It is the image that shapes as the trump card in keeping Selwyn Cobbo at the Broncos. With Michael Maguire by his side, the Brisbane star gives a raw insight into how his birthplace helps him cope with the cutthroat world of the NRL.
St Brendan’s Payne Cup hero set for Vegas NRL debut
A rugby league sensation with St Brendan’s College, Owen Pattie is continuing his meteoric rise through the footy ranks. Former coach Scott Minto reveals what’s behind his success.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, March 7
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Nintendo Switch, nudes: ‘How this online predator got to my 12yo’
By the time a NSW mum realised her only child was under the spell of a monster lurking behind a screen in Qld, it was too late. Now, she’s speaking out in the hope other parents don’t live her waking nightmare.
Named: Man jailed for multiple sickening crimes against children
A Kingaroy man will spend the next 18 months in jail after being convicted of 19 heinous crimes, including 12 counts of molesting children.
Convicted rapist fronts Kingaroy court for new child sex crimes
A man convicted of raping a 17-year-old girl and sexually groping a 12-year-old has fronted court yet again.
Meet the go-getting grazier building a business empire in regional Qld
Farmer and businessman Jackson Macdonald is just 47, but has just added an impressive new asset to his portfolio of country pubs.
Queensland’s NBN service ranked worst in Australia by ACCC report
Queensland has been named Australia’s worst state for NBN service, recording the highest number of faults and slowest repair times, according to the latest ACCC report out today.
Teenage girl among two injured in Lower Wonga accident
Two people have been treated by paramedics after a vehicle of unknown description rolled in a paddock on a farm west of Gympie.
Ex Labor MP addresses rumour of a tilt at the federal election
Rumours have been swirling that former Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders would contest the seat of Wide Bay, held by LNP MP Llew O’Brien.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Gympie weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gympie weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gympie weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gympie weather
As we move into autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Young man flown to hospital after being badly burnt in campfire
A man in his 20s has been flown to hospital after suffering burns from a campfire in the Maranoa region. DETAILS.
Man in 20s hurt as car crashes into watery ditch
A young man has been taken to hospital after a crash where his car ended up on its side, in 2ft of water in the Bundaberg region.
Viral snake ‘jump rope’ video ‘condemned’, under investigation
Queensland’s environment department has confirmed it’s investigating a viral video which shows children using a giant python as a skipping rope and warned fines of more than $12,000 could apply. VIDEO, LATEST.
‘Poor little fella’: Classic Oz reactions as cyclone snakes move in
From eight snakes arriving at the one property to increased sightings on windows, aircon units and even the pantry, here’s how snakes are sharing our space across SEQ and northern NSW. VIDEO, GALLERY.
Beloved Albert Park grandstand to get a $1.6m facelift
Gympie’s iconic Albert Park Grandstand will be restored to repair flood damage, enhance facilities, and improve accessibility. VOTE IN OUR POLL:
Development will create 31 new house blocks in Kingaroy
A rural residential property on Bridget Carroll Road on the outskirts of town will be turned into a new neighbourhood.
‘Magical’ Bunya Mountains a step closer to opening $5m centre
The vision for a multimillion-dollar, multipurpose community hub in the South Burnett’s most ‘magical’ destination has taken a giant leap forward.
Council plans to mitigate traffic impact of $780m wind farm project
Ironpot, Mannuem, Nords/Red Tank and Jumma roads are South Burnett roads expected to be impacted during construction of the Tarong West Wind Farm, and the South Burnett council is moving to try to control the one thing it says it can.
Stock market slump creates fresh opportunities for investors
Our share tips columnists have delivered their buy, hold and sell recommendations in a stock market battling a nasty downturn.
‘I really don’t like recessions’: NAB’s Alan Oster draws the line
The big four bank chief economist has analysed and probed every data point over nearly four decades. This is what he has discovered.
Why this CEO is bracing for Alfred’s aftermath
Cleanaway will have its work cut out in coming days and after being caught out in the last floods, this boss is not taking any chances.
Supermarkets, schools close as Alfred inches toward coast
Woolworths have closed their three Gympie region supermarkets ‘until it is safe’, schools are shut, sport and one of the country’s biggest cattle sales has been cancelled as the region awaits Alfred’s next move.
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