‘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.
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Student injured after collision with bus outside Lockyer Valley high school
Emergency services were called to an incident outside a Lockyer Valley high school after a student was hit by a bus. More here.
‘Very fortunate’: Snake catcher’s two near deadly encounters
A highly experienced snake catcher in the Lockyer Valley became the hunted when a slippery eastern brown caught him off guard, biting him twice on the hand. Full details here.
My First Year 2024: When you can see Lockyer Valley Prep photos
A group of little ones from across the Lockyer Valley region have started school for the first time, and we have all the snaps. Here’s when you will be able to see our My First Year galleries.
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‘Herded like cattle’: Son forced to wait on concrete outside backed-up ED
After waiting hours for an ambulance that never showed, a severely ill man was forced to lie on concrete while waiting to be treated at a South East Queensland emergency department. Read his story.
Remembering the lives lost on Ipswich roads in 2021
After a horror year on Queensland roads, the QT is taking a moment to remember the lives lost on Ipswich roads and the family members who will be spending their first Christmas without their loved ones.
Community consultation continues for Forest Hill Silos mural project
With analysis of community consultation for a series of silo murals at Forest Hill being finalised, a Queensland university warns silo art alone won’t save regional economies.
Closer to home: Frustration, relief as couple cross Qld border
It took 10 days of calling for Glen and Gloria Sheather to make it across the border, but they’ll still have to wait to get to their new Queensland home.
‘Preparing for the worst’: Brown snake attacks beloved staffies
A dog owner has issued an urgent warning to the community after she had to rush her two staffies to the vet, with one still not in the clear.
Get the latest local news and key covid-19 updates as they happen
Our new app offers regional readers the opportunity to localise their news feed on their smartphone, ensuring the best of stories from home as well as breaking news on the covid-19 situation and other key Queensland stories.
How you can access free healthcare in regional Queensland
The new telehealth program removes barriers to accessing mental healthcare and means rural and regional patients no longer need to travel or face a long wait to see a someone in their time of need.
Soup kitchen volunteer shadows top leader in community quest
A community minded teenager has been given an insight into his local council and how it impacts the community he volunteers for.
‘Compassionate’ sitcom writer, novelist farewelled in service
The brains behind some of Australian TV’s best loved shows has been farewelled in a moving service on the Sunshine Coast after losing his battle with dementia.
Fate of Laidley show to be decided following Covid lockdown announcement
After cancelling the 2020 show, organisers are faced with a dilemma just hours out from accepting nominations to this year’s event.
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