BIG RESCUE: Crews set out to save stranded fishermen
After their fishing boat sank, two men were left stranded at sea off the coast of Gladstone
After their fishing boat sank, two men were left stranded at sea off the coast of Gladstone
ALL traffic crashes have an effect on the people involved but some are so tragic their effects spread throughout an entire community.
Over 30 small parcels of land are to be sectioned off between the Yamba waterfront and adjoining properties, causing concern among residents
TANYA Dick was preparing dinner for her family when a child came running up to her house bearing terrible news.
Louise Collom never knew her own father and growing up had very little family around her at all. But she made up for it in her own life, having seven children
Local real estate agents have offered expert advice for hopeful tenants who wish to secure a rental in the Sunshine Coast’s impossibly tight market.
Gympie Family History Society Inc. held their first Cemetery Crawl for the year. A friendly frog even came out to see what was going on.
NATHAN Herne said “it was an awesome experience to drive the car to the limit and have a bit of fun”.
THERE are “haunted house” stories told all over Gympie and surrounds, but reported apparitions at this hotel in Goomeri might just take the “spooky” crown.
What’s been tough for us has also turned out regularly to be a joy, a challenge, a nightmare and a blessing – sometimes all at the same time.
New out of the box childcare centre for Mackay
A KELPIE pound pup visiting the Gordon White Library at Mackay was given the new name of ‘Rosie’ by Kaylani Corry, 8 and younger sister Pippa,…
Australian Sugar Cane Railway
About 70 people gathered at the Vietnam War Memorial at Jubilee Park in Mackay this evening to commemorate those who served, suffered, and died…
It’s all smiles and giggles at the Maclean Play N Yarn playgroup.
The entrants on stage in the Whitsunday Reef Festival’s Miss Pin-up Competition 2016.
She asked the man sitting beside her, “Who are you?” Her husband of 40 years was startled then filled with sadness.
The Ironman 70.3 is going ahead on September 13 and is the first major public participation sporting event on the Coast since before the pandemic.
Sunshine Coast residents are being reminded to be cautious and wear a hat as the Magpie breeding season begins.
The Western Star has been out and about on the streets of Roma to see what people think of the current COVID-19 situation.
ENTER NOW: Community groups in the southwest have the chance to receive up to $150k, but only if you nominate them.
Have you dreamt of owning a pet cow but didn’t have the room? This could be the solution
AdventurerJay Schieder will climb up and down Mount Maroon until he reaches the same elevation gain and descent as Mount Everest (8848m).
He caused her to fall forward and hit her head on the kitchen bench.
IN the 31st year of the competition, Brodie Hurley from Nutrien Livestock in Injune was crowned 2020 ALPA Queensland Young Auctioneer in Silverdale.
HERE’S how COVID-19 helped this Dalby business
Here’s why you should take up walking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rural businesses looking to protect themselves from the harsh impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic now have greater access to financial advisers.
Two western mayors believe the period after the coronavirus pandemic ends will be ideal for city-dwellers to relocate to the southwest. Here’s why:
Irrigators of the southwest will not pay a cent more for their water in the coming year, with a price freeze now in place, and a potential price drop on the cards.
Henry Maris’ loving wife Margaret and close friends have paid tribute to Charleville’s last World War Two veteran, following his recent passing.
Select southwest op shops will reopen this week, with COVID-19 restrictions finally lifted for the retail sector.
A motorcyclist who took off at high speed on a suburban street is under investigation, and police are appealing to the public for information.
The group tasked with giving drought relief funds to southwest graziers and farmers is reminding them that help is still here, for as long as we are drought declared.
Not wanting to shut down their vocational training enterprise because COVID-19, Aaron and Tabitha Lippert sought new ways to teach, and the outcomes have surprised even them.
Regional Express airlines has announced an increase in flights on its routes to southwest Queensland, improving on heavy cuts made to services last month.
The wider Western Downs community prepare to farewell the cheeky, adventurous little boy who stole their hearts.
Tenders have been awarded for two of Cunnamulla’s biggest infrastructure projects, and now the builders will hit the ground running.
Coronavirus has hit the Maranoa’s footy clubs where it hurts, but they are still hoping to put together some kind of season before the year is out.
Hope springs eternal for the Birdsville Race Club, which has confirmed the event is not yet cancelled. Could this be some good news for southwest punters?
Disturbing reports of locals forcing FIFO workers out of town have come to light, prompting one western mayor to plead for his community to show respect.
Federal money is fast-tracking upgrades to a major southwest route, with the project being labelled as a win for truckies and heavy industry.
Newly elected councillors in Cunnamulla have set their salaries. Find out how much they will make in the next financial year.
As families grapple with schooling at home this term, we asked the experienced teachers from Charleville School of Distance Education to share their best advice.
THE Darling Downs Zoo has been offered a lifeline by the Federal Government, as part of a $94.6 million support package for Australian zoos and aquariums
Their season was nearly cancelled because of coronavirus, and these players have been ‘chomping at the bit’ to get out and play a game of golf.
Charleville’s usual Anzac Day service looked very different for the new COVID-19 era. But some stepped up to pay tribute on behalf of the whole community.
The town’s usual Anzac Day service looked very different for the new COVID-19 era. But some locals stepped up to pay tribute while staying socially distanced.
More than a place to buy beer, Sadleir’s Waterhole – as it will be named – is set to become the heart of the small but close knit Morven community.
Western councils have ratified a pay rise for elected members following their recent swearing-in, and it will come in to effect in the coming months.
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