Teens charged after allegedly fleeing cops, stealing police car
Two teens have been arrested on Bjelke Peterson Dam, before one of them allegedly escaped police and stole a marked police car.
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‘Always sweet 16’: Teen crash victim’s heartbreaking farewell
The grief-stricken cattle farming family of a beloved Qld high school student, killed in a crash, have remembered their daughter’s heart of gold and way with animals.
Motorsport park gets green tick after years of planning
After years of planning and debate, the South Burnett’s controversial new motorsport park has moved one step closer to approval. SEE THE PLANS
Council rejects ‘vindictive’ water tap plan for caravan park
The council has voted down a move to restrict access to taps at a free campground. Here’s why.
‘Get yourself in the door’: Workshops to be held for aspiring extras
Workshops are being held in Hervey Bay for those aspiring to be on the silver screen.
Abuse, threats of violence force council to adjust opening hours
The South Burnett council will close certain facilities early, including its libraries, one day a week so staff can get the help they need to cope with an increase in aggressive customer behaviour.
How much more you will pay as council votes on new charges
The South Burnett council voted to introduce a raft of new fees and charges for the new financial year, with at least one service doubling in cost. DETAILS
VOTE NOW: Who is the best hairdresser in the Burnett?
The special bond between client and stylist is something we’re celebrating across the North and South Burnett after our readers nominated almost 30 men and women for the title of Best Hairdresser. Vote in our poll here:
Embattled council says big rates hike needed to stay afloat
Qld regional councils like the North Burnett are caught in the cost of living storm and turning up the heat, raising rates to keep services alive, leaving ratepayers feeling the financial burn.
Police search for man after car found abandoned
A search and rescue operation has been launched for a missing man after a car was found abandoned in regional Queensland.
Super app: The smoking gun in Pheobe case, crash lifeline
Tracking tech is playing a role in these high-profile police probes and speeding up emergency response, but an expert warns it’s not without risk. SPECIAL REPORT.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Friday, June 20
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Friday.
Everybody appearing at Kingaroy Magistrates Court, Wednesday, June 18
Here is a list of matters listed at Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Questions linger in wake of alleged stab victim’s post-mortem
Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at Cooloola Cove, with a post-mortem now finished on the 58-year-old victim.
‘Time to grieve’: Family’s heartbreak as body confirmed as Pheobe’s
Pheobe Bishop’s family has spoken out after remains found in bushland were officially confirmed as hers. It comes as police reveal they’re still searching for these key items of interest.
‘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.
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.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gympie weather
As we move into winter 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 winter 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 winter 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 winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Two fighting for life after serious Whitsundays crash
Two young people are fighting for life after crashing their car into a ditch northeast of Proserpine.
‘Don’t blame me’: Fears for tourism hotspot as popular cafe closes
A popular cafe in a top destination for visitors to regional Queensland has announced its closure, with the owner laying the blame at the feet of the state government.
‘Childers killed my sister’: Emotions high on eve of fatal fire anniversary
The sister of one of the victims of the 2000 Palace Backpackers fire has made an emotional return to Childers to honour her lost sibling, as memories of the 15 people who died at the hands of a mass killer remain raw.
‘There were so many’: Lessons of a 60-year air force cadet
After breaking a 60 year historic milestone as a cadet, this Mackay squadron leader said a love for planes could help young men and women find their place in society.
$46 million sales, 31 properties: Six-figure sales blitz across Gympie
An equine centre, cattle run, and residential homes are among more than 30 Gympie region properties snapped up in a three-month multimillion-dollar market blitz. See the list:
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.
Dilapidated state school reborn as 2ha mega property
Sixteen years after a dilapidated Mary Valley school was closed down in a storm of controversy, it has been reborn as a modern acreage for off-grid living, complete with horse-riding tracks and a cricket pitch.
Plans to add dozens of new homes revealed
A small South Burnett township could be getting more than 60 new homes if two development applications proposing significant subdivisions are approved by council.
Deal sweatener puts hybrid SUV within family budgets
Recently updated, the Nissan Qashqai N-Design hybrid tops its family tree but has some strange omissions.
The stocks for investors to cash in on defence spending boom
Defence companies have doubled in value in a year, and experts say the outlook suggests more growth ahead for investors. Here are 15 stocks on the rise.
The 9 lowest home loan rates you can get right now
The RBA has been cutting rates, and so have the banks. But which ones are offering the best deals? If yours isn’t on this list, it might be time to shop around.
How much you need to retire comfortably this year
A comfortable retirement is more within reach for younger workers, and the cost of essentials is easing for seniors. Here are the latest figures on how much you need to retire well.
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