Young people forced to live in hospitals, pay $74/day amid NDIS fiasco
Hundreds of Queenslanders are languishing in long-stay hospital beds as they wait for more suitable NDIS accommodation.
Central And North Burnett
Woman plucked from rock pool by helicopter after horror fall
A woman has been seriously injured after a fall at a popular Queensland rock pool, with a rescue helicopter needing to winch her out of the water.
Teen motorcyclist thrown from bike in crash at recreational park
A teenager has been flown to hospital after suffering multiple injuries in a regional Queensland recreational park.
‘Couldn’t say goodbye’: Murdered mechanic’s ‘little sidekick’ speaks
The young daughter of slain Queensland mechanic Gary Ryan has revealed for the first time what she saw the day he was stabbed 59 times, the evil motivation for his murder and her journey from tormented teen to brave woman.
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How region’s housing market will cope with crippling crisis
The Wide Bay Burnett might not be immune to the crippling housing crisis gripping the state, but new figures reveals a surprising twist for the construction industry.
Town on its knees after 11 days without internet, phone
Businesses, the local school and a country pub west of Bundaberg have been left without phone or internet for the past 11 days, and there is no end in sight.
‘No change’: Dick doubles down on GP tax grab claims
The state’s Treasurer Cameron Dick has refuted claims from GPs that they are facing a new payroll tax, arguing nothing has changed apart from the ending of a covid-imposed compliance break.
Queensland’s own outback ‘musical route 66’ adventure kicks off
The Queensland Music Trails team has curated a musical tour of the Sunshine state with some major gigs announced and more still to come. Find out who is already signed up to perform.
Full list: Most unaffordable places to live in Queensland
A concerning number of Queenslanders are struggling to survive in the state’s crippling housing market, with new data showing which areas are now the most unaffordable. CHECK THE TABLE.
Politician’s nephew in desperate race for lifesaving treatment
The nephew of a famous Queensland politician is facing a grim life expectancy of two to five years unless he receives crucial medical treatment, triggering a desperate call for lifesaving help from adults under age 35.
‘Defies belief’: Warning of dire consequences without GP tax change
There could be dire consequences for “bad policy” over the new interpretation of payroll tax on GPs, the state opposition has warned.
State of crisis: Bureaucrats behind Qld Health — and how much they earn
Queensland Health has been plagued with problems over the past year, from claims of toxic workplace cultures to a maternity crisis. These are the people running the public health service around the state and what they’re paid.
Robodebt chaos went on despite ‘known issue’
The former Liberal government’s robodebt saga continued for years despite top officials being aware debts served out were “known” to be inaccurate, a hearing has heard.
Man taken to hospital after being bitten on foot by snake
Snake season has hit its peak in the Bundaberg region and across south east Queensland, with the third reported snake bite in the Rum City in two weeks.
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