Why regional canegrowers are departing in droves
Even with the price of sugar riding an all-time high, industry stakeholders have said many cane growers are “sitting on the fence” when it comes to their future in the fields.
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‘Till death do us part’: How VAD laws failed loving couple who died together
A former Qld Carer of the Year and his terminally ill wife, who chose to die at home together, had no choice but to do it on their own under Qld’s current Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation.
‘Absolutely disgusting’: Wide Bay ED wait times worst in state
Latest performance report reveals three out of four of the Queensland hospitals with the longest Emergency Department wait times are Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay.
Bruce, Isis Hwys on list of $308m Wide Bay Burnett projects
Hundreds of millions of dollars of work, including a bike and foot bridge across the Mary River, are among the big projects sitting in the state government pipeline.
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Wide Bay forum: Members talk priorities for 2021
In the region’s first forum of the year, Ministers, Members of parliament and forum representatives have come together to discuss the priorities, issues and possible advancements for the region.
Meet your members for Qld’s Youth parliament 2021
Your local Queensland Youth parliament (QYP) members for Hervey Bay and Maryborough have been chosen, and, the driven duo is ready to represent the region.
Man suffers horrific burns: ‘It’s a horrible place to be’
Released from a five-week stint in a hospital burns unit, Lester ‘Moe’ Edwards is facing an uphill battle trying to get his life back on track.
Groundwater contamination: Council, EPA investigating
The reserve was used for unlicensed landfill by local residents and businesses for rubbish disposal until the mid-1970s.
Plan for Skimmos site ‘has not considered safety impacts’
Authorities have raised concerns over plans for a servo at an “extremely busy” intersection.
Family faces uncertain future after devastating diagnosis
A young Coast family is coming to grips with a new reality after what they thought was a virus turned out to be a devastating diagnosis.
‘People said we were mad’: Damaged centre becomes sports hub
A Dingo Beach man could see past a fitness centre’s rotting floorboards and mouldy ceiling after Cyclone Debbie. In a year, he transformed it into a bright and beautiful complex.
The real story of Lismore’s new mayor
Even if she’s only our mayor for a few months, Vanessa Ekins plans to make a difference. We talked to her about her background and what she hopes to achieve.
Step back in time: Proserpine Guardian top stories in 1981
The Brahmans had scored a stellar win, a new town plan was ironed out and more. Here’s what was making news 40 years ago >>>
Beloved tradition back in Proserpine after 25yr hiatus
Planning is well under way to bring back the Show Ball in 2021 and it has been a long time between drinks.
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