‘A giant f*** up’: MP unloads on own party’s election failure
Returning conservative MP Llew O’Brien has blasted the Coalition’s 2025 election campaign as one its worst-ever, revealing he is split with his party on one major issue.
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Revealed: How fatal US chopper crash is set to change Talisman Sabre
The inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed four Defence personnel in 2023 has triggered a new approach to Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise.
‘True family man’: $290k+ for motocross star’s partner, unborn son
The motocross community has come together to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the partner and unborn son of a loved rider after his tragic crash death.
Respected Qld cop on serious assault charge named
A Qld policeman facing criminal charges can be identified as a longstanding officer, youth mentor and mental health advocate.
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‘We can only hope’: Hinkler voters have their say in exit poll
From Hervey Bay to Bundaberg, tens of thousands of Hinkler voters have already had their say in the federal election, while an early exit poll on Tuesday hinted at what the final outcome might look like.
State’s deadline for answers over Labor’s ‘flawed’ hospital plan
The LNP has demanded Labor release cabinet documents relating to a hospital infrastructure plan deemed ‘deeply flawed’. But the Opposition has hit back, claiming the government is looking for excuses not to keep its own promises.
Drink driver faces court after burnout causes crash
A burnout on a wet road caused a crash that left three people with “significant” injuries, a court has heard.
‘Decent man’: Voters have their say in Wide Bay exit polls
It was not all about the local candidates when early voters queued in Maryborough and Gympie on Tuesday, but more about the major parties and the leaders at their helm. What influences your vote the most? Vote in our poll:
Man charged over alleged dog attack that killed beloved pet
A man is facing multiple charges over an alleged dog attack that killed a jack russell cross at a Maryborough off-leash park.
‘How can young people afford a home and raise a child?’
Young people are giving birth later in life and Gen Z women are rethinking whether they want to children altogether, leading to an all-time low in Australian birthrates.
O’Brien denies ‘safe seat playbook’ as gloves come off in federal election
Wide Bay Independent election candidate Casey Iddon has accused LNP incumbent Llew O’Brien of avoiding a debate and following a ‘safe seat playbook’ in the campaign, while Mr O’Brien has alluded to a smear campaign.
Harley-Davidson rider killed in horror crash identified
A motorcyclist who tragically died after his bike and a ute collided in the Bundaberg region last week has been identified. UPDATE
Hervey Bay dad accused of being violent and prolific drug dealer
Accused drug trafficker back in court on other charges including multiple counts of choking and assault.
Man choked during unprovoked, violent pub attack
A court has heard the shocking details of how two men launched unprovoked attacks on two victims, one in a Hervey Bay hotel and one on the street outside.
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