As Queensland’s mainstream political parties dodge questions on strengthening sentences for teen rapists, one party is calling on the LNP to keep their promise that serious teen offenders will be held accountable.
Explosive court documents have revealed insight into a group’s alleged attempt to bring in $1bn of cocaine into Queensland including a chilling death threat of a broker. WATCH THE VIDEO
The winners of Bundaberg’s Australia Day awards have been revealed, with businessman, sportsfan and bird watcher Bill Moorhead receiving the highest honour. Read our full list of award recipients and their inspirational stories:
Video of strange goings on in the sky above Maryborough and Hervey Bay have created a stir on social media and earned the region a spot in a national television series. We asked some experts to weigh in. SEE THE VIDEOS
A target of new Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn since 2020 when she labelled it a “propaganda machine”, the new leader has revealed her next steps in regards to the council-run “good news” website Bundaberg Now.
A state MP’s claim a right to information request was denied has escalated and he has attacked the Bundaberg Hospital’s governing body as it insists it has handed over the findings of an internal investigation.
Furious ratepayer groups, former mayors and councillors have called for a parliamentary review into the local council election chaos which saw some waiting for up to three hours to vote. Should there be an online voting option? VOTE IN OUR POLL
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has called for a senate inquiry into the multiple black spots that still plague regional Queensland residents and businesses.
A well-known snake catcher has been charged with animal cruelty offences after police allegedly found more than two dozen live and dead snakes in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. SEE THE VIDEO
A former bankrupt, an alleged drink driver, a weather presenter who once played a witch, and someone who once lived next door to Keith Urban are among the first time mayor contenders most likely to succeed in the Queensland council elections. SPECIAL REPORT
The surfers who helped a young Bargara shark bite victim to shore have revealed the harrowing moment they first heard the cries for help.
As a fight over a laptop turned nasty, a homeless woman tried to kick police who were attempting to remove her from a violent situation.
A Queensland politician claims unanswered allegations following patient deaths at the Bundaberg Hospital need to be investigated and the local health service has hit back.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the Bruce Hwy north of Gin Gin after after a truck crash has closed a lane.
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