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.
Community
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.
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Blokes to benefit from club’s latest funding roar
The shed had only been open a couple months before coronavirus forced its closure. But a new grant will go a long way to helping members, especially in tough times.
DAUGHTER’S SAD PLEA: ‘We just want you back, Dad’
Lachlan Cairns hasn’t been seen or heard from since 2019 with his daughter and only child making a desperate plea for the public’s help
Why Laidley artist never tires of creating masterpieces
ART EXHIBITION: Laidley man had jobs in restaurants, pubs and car dealerships before discovering passion for art.
40 YEARS MISSING: Was Narelle Cox murdered by Ivan Milat?
Missing for 40 years, Narelle Cox’s family and friends reflect on the Grafton girl they still love and admire.
COVID19: How SEQld breakout affects Lockyer Valley
There are 12 active cases in Queensland, with 110,000+ tested across the weekend.
Simple reason this childcare centre is region’s best
A Lockyer learning centre’s director and owner agree there is one main reason it has taken top spot in a poll.
Facebook post sparks new Lockyer social group
A woman on the hunt for new friends has discovered she is not alone.
Workers’ camp being built alongside dying town
Home left empty as construction starts at nearby Byerwen Mine
Artists to transform major vacant Gatton CBD building
A business incubator hub, workshop space and gallery are planned for this shopfront.
Surfer’s close call near fatal shark attack spot
‘We were surfing only a couple hundred metres up the beach when that attack happened’
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