Former Mt Isa Rodeo champion saddles up for Mitchell event

There is a strong field at the New Year’s Eve Rodeo in Mitchell.

Charity a major part of life for long-term prisoners

CHARITY is a surprisingly major part of life at Southern Queensland Correctional Centre.

Woman charged for deliberately lighting fires

Police officers attended to several grass fires.

Lockyer farewells a local legend

Ray, who loved a yarn, wanted to be buried with a phone so he could call his children

Ladies-only golf day at Gatton

Staff hope to attract female competitors through new competition.

Simple approach creates success

Sharing a post game drink with team mates is what cricket is all about for the local batsman.

Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol spills on to street

RESIDENTS have poured on to a Bundaberg street to observe a scene that’s sure to bring a tear to the eye.

CEO recognised for dedicated disaster management

He was instrumental during ex-tropical cyclones Oswald, Marcia and Debbie, and many bushfires.

Have a healthy holiday season

Tips and tricks to keep healthy during the festive season.

Terrific family locations to enjoy great holiday action

Within a short drive of Ipswich, there are a lot of great children friendly fishing and camping options.

Major company appointed for construction of new hospital

Tweed MP says company responded to “comprehensive” range of criteria

Charlotte cut off her hair to help others

Year 7 student put the needs of sick children before her own, chopping off her long locks.

Teen sweethearts tie the knot

St Mary’s Church in Warwick holds special significance for both Shelbi and Mitchell McMahon which is why they chose to celebrate their wedding vows their.

Vale Kev Khazen: Pride of Dalby passes away

GENEROUS, compassionate, and a keen communicator. These are the words used to describe a man who embodies Dalby and its community.

Young girls build confidence

Mum drives 10 hours to take daughter to confidence-building workshop.

Boondooma quarry clears hurdle despite councillor objection

Six public submissions were received in objection to the quarry when it was first approved.

The story of A Taste of Tingoora

A wealth of life experience and agricultural knowledge has gone into the creation of local produce business A Taste of Tingoora.

New penalty for mobile morons just in time for Christmas

THE silly season is upon us, but there’s nothing funny about being unsafe on our roads.

Rise in suspected deadly jellyfish stings on Fraser Island

BEACH-GOERS are being urged to take extra care when swimming these holidays after a spike in marine stings keeps LifeFlight Bundaberg on its toes.

Small town businesses to be helped by tourism

Rail trail has potential to drive business as visitors flock to the region.

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Saints XI victorious

The St George Saints have belted Charleville out of the park on Saturday.

Holidays can be tough for people living with cancer

The holiday season can often bring on feelings of isolation for people with cancer

Carnarvon National Park reopened

Parts of the park hve been re-opened to the public as rangers work on making it safe after fires.

‘Severe threat’ undermines major CQ tourism project

Queensland Government claims it would put the public at risk, but mayor Margaret Strelow says venture an ‘absolute necessity’

Trio of turtles released at Cannonvale Beach

Almost 300 people turned out at Cannonvale Beach last Saturday to watch green sea turtles Samson, Ben and Jesse as they returned to their natural habitat.

Huge delays as afternoon commute hits crash scene

UPDATE 5.20PM: Traffic is queued along the Bruce Highway for kilometres as road repair works are carried out at the scene of a serious crash.

Pregnant woman airlifted from island

The woman was suffering abdominal pains

GALLERY: Orchids blossoming bright this weekend

FOR the local hosts of the 35th anniversary of the annual Hervey Bay Spring Orchid and Garden Spectacular, “it’s all for the love of orchids”.

Man rushed to hospital after fall into a parked car

A MAN in his 70s was taken to hospital with a suspected head injury after an incident in Nambour this afternoon.

Builder ‘gobsmacked’ by national award for hillside stunner

A lifelong Sunshine Coast local and second-generation builder has scooped up a national award after a simple bid to generate more business.

Turbine brings new wave of energy to Gladstone

Expansion of this project, currently in trial mode, could lower the city’s electricity prices.

Kindy program to expand throughout southwest

30 extra schools set to benefit from program expansion around the state.

‘You’ll never surf again’: Mum smashes harsh diagnosis

Back on board and hitting the waves

Blinco wins big at building awards

National award boost for local builder

Bobby’s Noosa: a secluded surfer’s paradise

Surfers would do anything for a crust in the 1960s, drawn by the quiet beaches and quality swell to make Noosa their home.

Wooden child bride props to help spread the word

It is all part of the Zonta Club of Gladstone’s travelling 16 Days of Activism campaign.

Solar power boost to community Shed

CUTTING costs and maintaining a continuous supply of power for its tools, the Woolgoolga Shed is about to install 20 new solar panels.

Animal foster carer’s heartfelt message to pet owners

Animals are often destroyed because their current owners can’t be located.

Car crashes into garage on border

An 84-year-old man has been taken to hospital in a stable condition

Stanthorpe pair fined $23,000 for fire safety breach

The Stanthorpe residents failed to install suitable safety measures to account for the number of people living at their properties.

Star chef on the move

Kitchen king to work in Kingscliff

Golden Wattle heads southwest

Centrelink, Medicare, DVA services on the way to southwest QLD.

Plea goes out to end domestic violence

With one woman a week killed by an intimate partner, the community has an important role to play in stopping the epidemic.

Solar farm could go ahead despite council rejection

The decision for the application may be out of the hands of the council.

Clermont water deemed ‘undrinkable’

Central Queensland town was hit with dirty drinking water flowing through taps.

Council refuses solar farm plan

The proposed site is used for small-scale rural use, including cattle grazing.

Central location brings buyer attention

Variety of properties set to go under the hammer this weekend

Diversions in place after truck roll over on Bruce at M’boro

The driver of a truck which rolled on the Bruce Highway this morning has been taken to hospital

CSG compensation woes

Concerns have been raised over landholder compensation for CSG activity after changes to legislation passed Parliament last month.