Dutton chipped over silence on Bruce Highway funding figure
The federal government has called out Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s refusal to match Labor’s $7.2bn funding pledge for the Bruce Highway ahead of the looming election.
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Friends, family farewell Bundaberg icon
The matriarch of Avenell Bros., a cornerstone of Bundaberg’s business and cultural history, has been farewelled in an emotional service at Christ Church.
4458 – this is the number that puts Qld to shame
It’s one of the biggest issues across the country but Queensland evidently has a bigger problem than most states.
‘Hey Albo, we’re not silly – we know you’re trying to win votes’
A $7.2bn Bruce Highway upgrade has been announced by the Albanese Government but what do Queenslanders think? WHAT YOU SAID
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‘Part of criminal justice system’: Prison guards join service
Prison officers will start work in the Maryborough prison after a ceremony that also recognised more long-term corrections staff. See the photos.
Aussie toddler goes viral over hit song
A 17-month-old toddler has gone viral on social media after performing a hit song.
Man’s rifle rampage before being shot dead by cops on side of Bruce Hwy
Police have revealed more details surrounding the chilling moments that officers opened fire on a 36-year-old Queensland man who stole two cars, a rifle and ammunition. VIDEO
‘Un-Australian, appalling’: Veterans slam courts’ Anzac Day snub
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
SNAPPED: Revisit Qld’s favourite lost festivals
Queensland has had its fair share of fan-favourite festival closures. Take a look tour of the beloved festivals that have ceased operations, from Bundy’s Beerfestabull to Big Day Out. SEE FLASHBACK GALLERIES
‘Perfect’ produce, ‘bully boy’ tactics: How supermarkets are failing farmers, us
Supermarkets have manipulated generations of Australians to expect only perfect, outsized produce. This has devastating consequences for the bottom line and mental health of our hardworking farmers, writes agronomist and farming advocate Judy Plath.
Major $28m station upgrade, more police promised for coastal town
Plans have been released for an upgrade to a Fraser Coast police station with the project promising to deliver “state-of-the-art” facilities.
Family uses canoes on beach to signal rescue chopper after woman hurt
A retired doctor helped keen her injured daughter safe while she waited for the chopper to find them on K’gari after the woman was overpowered in the surf and injured on Tuesday.
Snake bite victims urged to keep culprits out of emergency departments
Snakes and hospital emergency departments might not seem like the best mix, but following a recent spate of about 100 bites across the Wide Bay, the local health service has been forced to issue a plea to victims.
‘Standover tactics’: Farmers speak out at supermarket pricing probe
Queensland farmers have revealed the impact of alleged “mafia” tactics being used by the big four supermarkets, leaving them in some cases with to throw out almost half their crops or use excessive fertiliser to satisfy ‘big’ fruit demands.
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