POLL OPEN: Vote now to crown South West Qld’s cutest baby boy of 2023
We’re looking to crown the cutest baby boy in South West Queensland, and with 100 finalists making the cut it’s time for you to cast your vote. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Community
‘We never want another day like this’: Mechanic almost killed test driving bike
The family of a 21-year-old man who almost died when the motorbike he was test driving for a client collided with an SUV has sp0ken for the first time since the freak accident.
Man sustains injury, transported to hospital after motorbike crash
Paramedics have been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash in the Lockyer Valley region. Details here.
GALLERY: Chilli Festival packs a punch
The Murphys Creek Chilli Festival brought the heat, with hundreds flocking in for the community event. Check out all the action here.
More Stories
New rural officer’s goal to learn ropes for OIC position
The newest addition to the Toogoolawah police station has in his first week seen first-hand how dangerous the Brisbane Valley Highway can be.
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.
Council says no dice to revised cost-sharing plan for estate
BIG READ: Infrastructure costs continue to be a sticking point for the Whitsunday Paradise project.
International riders rev up for big night of racing in Bowen
Adrenaline-pumping sidecars, talented juniors and more will entertain spectators when the speedway lights up for the event later this month.
‘Matter of urgency’: Push for drainage review in Proserpine
An assessment of the stormwater network is due to start this week after a councillor spoke openly about seeing flooding in areas not usually affected by excess water.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/gatton/community/page/11