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.
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‘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.
Dingo lunges at boy in terrifying island attack
A 12-year-old boy yelled and waved his arms in an effort to stop a dingo before it lunged at him in an attack at K’Gari which has sparked new warnings to holiday-makers.
‘Such a tragedy’: Horror photos reveal carnage of fatal highway crash
A Sunshine Coast woman has died and a Greenbank man is in an induced coma after a horror crash on the Bruce Highway leaving one family facing Christmas without their loved one. PICTURES
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How Wide Bay’s most influential will vote on the Voice
The Wide Bay and Burnett’s most influential people of 2023 were canvassed for their take on the Voice, how they plan to vote and why. Some were happy to share:
Mums who lost their sons to Robodebt fear it will happen again
Kathleen Madgwick and Jennifer Miller both lost sons to Robodebt – now they fear unless more definitive action is taken by authorities, their pain could be felt by other families.
Roo hops onto highway, motorcyclist comes crashing down
A motorcyclist has been injured in a night time crash after one of the local wildlife wandered onto the Bruce Hwy.
Man in serious condition, rescue chopper called
A rescue helicopter has been called for a man who is in a serious condition after his car rolled on Rainbow Beach Rd.
‘State of shock’: Young Duff wins People’s Choice
Mortimer Duff, deeply connected to the Burnett through family and the rural industry, reveals where he is focused and why, after making the Burnett’s Power 30 and then winning the People’s Choice vote.
Town that fought off Traveston debacle says dam is ‘off the table’
Looming water security issues in Southeast Queensland have put dams back on the agenda, but engineers and politicians might need to look anywhere else but the Gympie region.
Have your say: Who is Gympie’s favourite teacher | 2023
The search for Gympie’s favourite teacher has begun. Vote now from the list of 30 finalists, as nominated by readers.
Fraudster steals bank card from woman who helped him out
A mature-age student teacher stole from the woman who’d just given him a lift to the train station, but was soon caught out.
$16M to crisis: Why watchdog has canned builder’s licence
Construction company Hampton Home Builders have been put on ice by the industry watchdog, with their licence cancelled for being unable to meet financial requirements.
Watch: Holden vs. high tide fail as 4WD smashed by waves
Wild footage has emerged online of a Holden four-wheel-drive being smashed by waves after trying and failing to cross a notorious stretch of a popular Queensland beach.
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