1/2Ian Hooper known as 'Hoops' in the middle of one of the many Rugby Referee Groups he coordinated at the Byron 7's. (2017). Picture: William Palmer
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2/2Mr Hooper at the Rugby Grand Finals, Crosier Field Lismore, sharing a laugh with 'Steggles' , a Lismore Rugby Club Referee "Impersonator"! (or pretender). Picture: William Palmer
‘Excellent lady’: Tributes start to flow for beloved community leader
Few people dedicated themselves so strongly to the Nanango community, its past and its future, as former deputy mayor Roslyn Gregor, whose death has has been met with sadness and tribute.
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‘Rest peacefully mate’: Tributes flow for North Burnett ‘rascal’
Eidsvold character Wayne Messer has been remembered by those who loved him as a great man who loved a laugh and a beer, and who loved to torment the constabulary. Read their heartfelt tribute:
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Drug files: 19 meth parents exposed for their crimes
Drug offences across the region have crept up for a third straight year, with mums and dads among those facing court after getting tangled up with meth. LIST
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Elder Abuse Inquiry to conduct hearings in Wide Bay and Burnett
The Inquiry into Elder Abuse in Queensland will be holding public hearings in Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Cherbourg this month.
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Bruce Hwy closed after overnight B-double rollover
The Bruce Highway at North Isis was closed for a time on Wednesday morning after a semi-trailer overturned on Tuesday night.
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Anger as A-G ‘pulls a Newman’ over landmark mine review
The Attorney-General has quietly axed a landmark review into how objections against new mines are dealt with just months before its public release.
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