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Central And North Burnett
Boyce launches re-election campaign on platform of minings jobs, cost of living
Federal Member for Flynn, Colin Boyce launched his re-election campaign this week ahead of the 2025 federal election, citing cost of living and a plan to protect mining and rural jobs as major planks in his platform. Read his full statement:
Teen boy the third person to go missing on Fraser Coast this week
Police have asked for help to find a 17-year-old boy who has gone missing from Aramara, the third person to go missing on the Fraser Coast this week.
Homes at risk as council owed hundreds of thousands in unpaid rates
As more and more North Burnett property owners struggle with the cost of living, rates debts are spiralling and the council is on the cusp of moving to selling off those properties in the worst arrears.
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Thousands of dogs at risk as national pet registry goes dark
Animal rescue advocates are urging owners to check their pet microchips as a nationwide animal registry goes offline. Here’s what to do if you’re affected.
‘Come and say it to my face’: New MP’s challenge to trolls
A fed-up first-term MP says community leaders must call out online trolls after posting then deleting a confrontational post.
Deadly encephalitis virus found in North Burnett mosquitoes
Local residents have been urged to protect themselves against mosquito bite after the deadly Japanese Encephalitis Virus was found in mosquitoes near Monto, with pig hunters and people who work in or near piggeries urged to take precautions.
Where $1billion in legal aid funding will be spent
A “critical” funding boost to meet the increasing demand for legal services across the state has been announced. See the FULL LIST of towns and organisations set to benefit.
‘Every little bit helps’: Loved ones of missing mum make urgent plea
Friends and family of a missing Queensland mum have called for anyone with information “no matter how big or small,” to come forward after she was last seen travelling on a southwest highway.
Suspended cops allegedly threatened man at watch-house
Two police officers have faced court for the first time after being charged with threatening a man at a South East Queensland watch-house.
Watch: Bridge daredevils record themselves cheating death
Police say they are aware of a video of people diving from the extreme height of an arch straddling the Dickabram Bridge at least 30m above the Mary River near Gympie. Watch the video
‘Oh my god’: Singer reduces Kyle Sandilands to tears on Australian Idol
A Bundaberg beauty therapist with a passion for country music has made it through to the 2025 Australian Idol top 30, and reduced one of Australia’s toughest radio personalities to tears on the way.
Massive drug bust: Men arrested, 1750 cannabis plants seized
Detectives have charged two people and destroyed a large cannabis crop on a farm near Bundaberg as part of ongoing investigations into a national drug syndicate. SEE THE VIDEO
Federal environmental approvals delay firm timeline for Paradise Dam
Sunwater has come under fire after refusing to set a timeframe for restoring Paradise Dam’s 300,000ML capacity, with frustrated growers demanding urgent action to fast-track construction.
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