‘Numbers are down’: Scouts leader airs fears over volunteers
A vital Wide Bay organisation has revealed the reasons behind a decimation in volunteer numbers as the LNP takes a swipe at the government over the issue.
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Fresh details emerge after dingo speared to death on K’gari
New details have come to light after a dingo was speared to death on K’gari and a man came forward following the incident.
‘Makes me giddy’: How country show sparked 60-year love affair
A six-decade relationship that started when two teenagers met at a show ball has not slowed even as one battles dementia.
Roll call: Gympie’s favourite prep teachers of 2024
Meet 23 of the region’s outstanding prep teachers leading our little minds into the first stage of schooling. Be part of the conversation, vote for your most favourite in our poll.
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‘Beautiful ladies’: Women swept away in Mary River tragedy named
Two Gympie mothers, friends with a passion for running and hiking, have been identified as the women killed in a stormwater drain tragedy on Boxing Day.
6000 per year: Why Wide Bay is fastest growing region in Qld
A new government report reveals which Wide Bay cities are recording the highest population growth in Queensland as the region’s appeal to retirees and southerners puts added pressure on the housing crisis. SEE BREAKDOWN.
Jetskier rescued near island after being hit by wave
A holiday-maker at K’gari has been flown to a mainland hospital in the island’s third emergency air rescue in a week.
Man flown off Qld tourist island with multiple burns
A young man’s Boxing Day break has ended in hospital after he was burnt at a K’gari campsite.
Watch: Tragic end to search as second woman found dead in river
A desperate search of the Mary River for a second woman missing after she and two others were washed out of a nearby stormwater drain they were exploring has ended in tragedy. NEW VIDEO, PHOTOS.
Trees uprooted, Big W caught in power cuts after wild weather
Severe storm cells crossing the Wide Bay have unleashed chaos, knocking down trees, causing flash flooding on several roads and headaches for bargain shoppers. LATEST.
Popular beach closed as storms set to lash Sunshine Coast
A popular Sunshine Coast beach has been closed as the Sunshine Coast braces for an afternoon of wild Boxing Day weather. Read the latest.
Christmas tragedy as teen’s body found after water-tubing accident
Tragedy has struck on Christmas Eve after the body of a teenage boy was found after he went missing in the Mary River. Here’s what we know:
Qld Hydro releases drilling tenders
Qld Hydro have released two geotechnical drilling packages as part of the exploratory works of the multi-billion dollar Borumba pumped hydro dam.
‘They want it to look good ’: Homeless moved on weeks before Xmas
After staying for months in a haunt frequently used by refugees from the housing crisis, Bundaberg council has issued homeless people with ‘move on’ notices weeks before Christmas.
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