Pedestrian seriously injured, struck by car on Gold Coast
A woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries after she was struck by a car on the Gold Coast overnight. FULL DETAILS
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Paid foster care program looks to expand with change of government
It is hoped paying foster carers up to $75,000 a year will help attract more people to open their homes to vulnerable and traumatised children.
Popular business left in the dark in second alleged theft
A Gold Coast business has been forced to close its doors for the second time in less than six months after allegedly being targeted by thieves. Read what happened.
Meet the Port Macquarie candidates vying for your vote
With the local government election just around the corner we profile the candidates in one Mid-North Coast electorate where voters will have three big decisions to make.
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$24.8M boost for booming Tweed
A multimillion dollar boost has been announced for two Tweed Heads infrastructure projects backed by the state governments accelerated infrastructure fund. Here’s what’s planned.
Four people die during road policing operation
The deaths of four people on our roads in the past week has highlighted with heartbreaking urgency why this region-wide police operation is needed.
‘Sharp roundabout in the middle of nowhere’: Major intersection safety questioned
A recent incident involving a heavy vehicle on a major intersection in southern Queensland has called into question whether safety upgrades are required. See the response from Transport and Main Roads here.
World-famous Whitsundays island gets $180K glow-up
A popular camping area on an island known for its white silica sand has received extensive upgrades just in time for the school holidays. Find out how to book your spot.
Mine to plant 3000 trees as part of conservation program
New Acland Mine has started work on it Lagoon Creek Conservation Zone that will see thousands of trees planted over the coming decade.
‘Inside with my kids’: Nurse’s nightmare as phone reveals real-time robbery
A Queensland nightshift nurse has detailed the terrifying moment her home security-linked phone alerted her to teen intruders breaking into her house as her husband and three children slept. SEE THE VIDEO.
‘I’m drinking one now’: Father of 5 busted drunk behind the wheel
A father of five was busted behind the wheel drinking from a can of Jim Beam Bourbon and cola without a licence. Here’s what we know.
‘Had a bit to drink’: Man four times over couldn’t keep car straight
A man was so drunk he couldn’t drive his car in a straight line and had to hold onto it for balance after being picked up by police, a court heard. He has now been sentenced.
Southern Downs MP called out over ‘unnecessarily provocative’ speech
James Lister MP has been called out by a Southern Downs farmer claiming the politician made ‘inaccurate’ and ‘unnecessarily provocative’ comments during a recent legislative assembly. Full details here.
Young mum busted drink driving with five-month-old in the car
A young mum has been sentenced in Toowoomba Magistrates Court for drink driving almost three times the legal limit while her baby was in the vehicle. Full details here.
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