Amazing photos reveal extent of Mary River flooding
Gympie’s Kidd Bridge was cut by floodwaters late Tuesday night as the Mary River continued to rise following days of rain across the region. VIDEO, PHOTOS
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‘Bounty’ hunters accused of ‘abusing generosity’ of Gympie council
The Gympie council has voted to drastically cut the bounty it offers for wild dog and dingo scalps, and feral pig snouts.
Bagpipes, bell, touching tributes: City’s former First Lady farewelled
The devoted wife of former Hervey Bay MP and mayor Ted Sorensen has been remembered as a one-of-a-kind free spirit who opened her heart and home, touching countless lives with warm hospitality and THAT laugh.
‘End of an era’: City’s iconic nightclub to close its doors
After 10 “epic” years, the management of Maryborough’s iconic Criterion Hotel is set to close its doors after ringing in the New Year.
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Pilot on trial after deadly Agnes Water beach plane crash
A jury has watched chilling footage of a plane crash north of Bundaberg which claimed the life of a passenger as the pilot’s decisions after engine failure are placed under a microscope in court.
More details revealed about boat bungles in $760m cocaine sting
A 13.5 metre boat listed for sale for almost $130,000 broke down before another vessel had to be purchased the next day as part of a failed $760 million cocaine importation attempt, police allege. NEW DETAILS, MAP
Should there be minimum sentences in Qld?
The ‘appalling’ sentence given to a teenage driver who killed three women after crashing a stolen Mercedes has sparked renewed debate over sentencing in Qld. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Fraser Coast sale and auction results, week ending December 8
There were 55 properties sold on Fraser Coast last week, with 80 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
‘Another level’: Inside off-grid glamping park with over-dam decks
A once-basic bush camp, which has been transformed into 12 acres of eco-glamping offerings soon to feature tiny houses and a bar is tipped to become a popular tourist attraction. DETAILS.
Brothers face court over Australia’s biggest cocaine bust
Explosive charges against eight of the 13 people arrested over an alleged record cocaine importation bid off K’gari have returned to court in the case linked to a high-ranking Brisbane bikie and South America. One has been let out on bail. LATEST, PHOTOS.
‘Not the same’: Family breaks silence after alleged pub punch death
Loved ones of a Queensland truck driver dad who died after he was allegedly punched by a prominent dairy farmer’s son, have spoken about their final moments with him and paid tribute on the anniversary of their loss.
Revealed: The Fraser Coast’s Top 5 Cutest Babies of 2024
Hundreds of readers have nominated and voted in our adorable search to find the Fraser Coast’s Cutest Baby of 2024, and now we can reveal the winner, and the little cuties who made it into the top five.
From Gympie to Hollywood: Rising music star’s big win at ARIA Awards
Former Gympie South and James Nash student Aidan Hogg is living the dream in Los Angeles after winning an ARIA for his work on Song of the Year, Worst Person Alive.
‘They’re just being grinches’: Man’s quest to get Christmas on the road
A Maryborough man has launched a petition to change the law so that Queenslanders can bedazzle their cars with Christmas lights in December without getting fined thousands of dollars.
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