A working mum of two who moved her family to rural Queensland to escape the overpriced Sydney rental market has been confronted with the reality of life without a home and her two children now living away from her.
A beloved Sunshine Coast family man and footy player is determined to walk again after a freak bicycle accident while camping left him with no feeling below his neck.
An ill North Coast woman suffering worrying breathing difficulties was left in the cold when she sought help at a hospital emergency department, her husband alleges.
Sick of playing by the rules, hundreds of court sheriffs across NSW are set to march off the job amid a concerning “staffing crisis” and complaints of unfair pay. Here’s the latest.
In a first for Queensland, victims of nonviolent crime will be able to access a fund dedicated to counselling, a move welcomed by advocates who have been pushing for change for more than two years.
A local council in South West Queensland is on the hunt for a new boss, with a lucrative package on offer for the successful candidate. Here’s what it takes to be a council CEO.
Tributes are pouring in from both sides of the Pacific Ocean after a Queensland pilot and young father died when his helicopter crashed while fighting massive wildfires in Canada.
A beloved rural doctor who has spend the past decade in the Southern Downs has retired after a selfless career in rural health spanning decades. Here’s why she loved her job every day.
Calls continue to grow louder for urgent upgrades to the Bruce Highway following the latest fatal crash.
A 19-year-old Queenslander alive despite a catastrophic brain bleed is now fighting to get back home. Her family say they are lucky to still have their ‘strong girl’, as doctors try to find out why it happened.
A northern NSW man armed himself with knives and threatened to injure others to avoid arrest for domestic violence offending, it’s been alleged in a Coffs court.
One of the biggest changes to how we experience our most precious memories is being released on Apple devices. It promises to bring your most precious moments to life.
An international company seeking to capitalise on the growing need for electric car batteries believes northern NSW could be key. But it has backed down from mining plans – for now.
Steven Miles wants to spend $700m duplicating a bridge his own transport department says is unnecessary for the “foreseeable future”.
An amateur pilot facing manslaughter charges has been slapped with 14 new charges related to a different airplane he was allegedly also unauthorised to fly.
The jury in a wild North Coast kidnapping trial has been shown police footage of the alleged victim in a blow-up pool with water stained a “deep red colour”. Read the exclusive report.
A Queensland driver who used to have a superb traffic record has had her fate decided after she made a grave mistake on the road, leaving a New Zealand tourist suffering gruesome injuries. Here’s the latest.
Police in a southern border town have been kept busy as a wave of crims have swarmed through their streets over the weekend, leaving a trail of break ins and robberies. Watch the disturbing video.
The chief executive of Protea Place has revealed she is hopeful about the future of domestic violence crisis support in the region after the end of a trial period in Warwick, which drew criticism from other organisations.
Police and fire investigators are working to determine what caused a Southern Downs home to ignite on Monday night. DETAILS.
Child sex offenders are amassing hundreds of additional charges for continuing to access social media, being near children and failing to report to police, with several areas marked as hotspots for re-offending pedophiles.
When detectives responded to a child suffering a meth overdose who’d been injected by a nurse, little did they know it would snowball into an operation involving 54 children. SPECIAL REPORT
A Brisbane man has faced court after he allegedly stole a beach buggy from a Sunshine Coast surf club before he was wrestled to the ground during a dramatic citizen’s arrest.
A teen boy who allegedly threatened teachers with a large knife as horrified students watched on outside a Mid-North Coast high school has appeared in court. Here’s what happened.
A man continues to fight for life after a serious crash that left three people injured, one critically, when a truck and alleged stolen Mitsubishi Lancer collided on the Bruce Hwy.
The state MP for Casino has spoken out and defended local officers following the horrific discovery of slain mum of three Sarah Miles, while scrutiny over NSW Police’s wider response to DV in the region mounts.
More than 23,500ha of farmland spanning 21 properties on the NSW-Qld border has hit the market in the largest rural property listing so far this year.
Bystanders could hear an unlucky cyclist moaning in pain after the man was involved in a car crash on a busy CBD road.
The future of one of the major Bowen Basin coal mines is now uncertain as a fire threatens to burn for at least a week. An MP is calling for immediate support for workers and contractors across the industry.
A Northern Rivers disability support worker has learnt his fate over a string of serious drug and weapon offences after his arrest while on shift with a special needs client. Read the latest.
As two teenagers plead guilty to their involvement in the robbery and death of Toowoomba man Robert Brown, the remaining alleged offender has made a bid to have his murder charge downgraded.
Stark Federal government statistics state one farmer dies by suicide every ten days. Meet the man trying to change it and why Australia’s most beloved dairy co-op has him on board.
A NSW hospital is facing scrutiny over a pollution spill that sent untreated sewage into the drinking catchment of a major regional NSW town.
A northern NSW council has reached out to the state and federal governments as concerns about regional water security grow in the region and further afield. Here’s the latest.
One of Australia’s leading cattle barons has sold a 97,400ha station to a Queensland family seeking expansion. See the details.
Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has had fresh charges brought against him after his arrest on the Sunshine Coast as he remains in custody at one of Brisbane’s infamous jails.
A Northern Rivers council aired plans to axe a patch of iconic Norfolk Island pines for carparking spots, drawing the ire of some in the community. Here’s how the situation has resolved.
A Sunshine Coast tourist attraction has announced plans to build a $60m water park which is expected to attract more than 780,000 visitors a year and pump in up to $30m into the regional economy.
A stink over the Golden Turd award given to a Mid-North Coast council two years in a row for the crappiest human resources in local government has hit NSW’s highest court. Here’s the latest.
Pondering what it would be like to pour a pint at your very own pub? A heritage-listed Northern Rivers watering hole is back on the market.
Leading food relief charities have welcomed a tax reform which would help tackle food insecurity in Australia and families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
A Brisbane tradie has been sentenced after a police raid uncovered more than 16kg of cannabis and four growing tents on the property where he was living. But it may never have been found if officers at a regional airport didn’t notice one thing.
A young northern NSW man with a history of property crime and violence who hacked at a man’s arm with a machete outside a sports club has tried to have his penalty slashed.
A Mid-North Coast teacher has spoken up after police swarmed a school when reports emerged of a terrifying incident involving teachers being threatened by a knife-wielding boy as horrified students watched on.
A court heard if a Toowoomba car thief was jailed, he may be exploited given his family’s “name”, building empire, and connection to the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Police are hunting for a man who reportedly inappropriately touched a teen girl in public at a northern NSW tourist town. Here’s what we know.
The new owners of a 150-year-old property in the Southern Downs are moving their homestead in a unique, modern direction while ensuring its historic charm survives. Here’s why it should be on your list for your next stay-cation.
Long-awaited new field lighting has stirred up residents of Bangalow, Byron Shire – some jesting the lighting could even be seen from space and bats “banded together and bought a coffee machine”.
The Cairns mayor’s efforts to name her campaign advisor as interim CEO have been slammed by the former top boss of a Far North Queensland council, labelling her decision not to publicly declare a conflict of interest as ‘extraordinary’.
The devastated childhood and best friends of Queensland shooting victim Natalie Frahm have expressed their shock and grief at the sudden loss of their “naturally beautiful” friend. SPECIAL TRIBUTE
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