‘One of a kind’ father, business owner remembered after death
Tributes are flowing for a “joyful” Sunshine Coast father of two and business owner after his sudden death left loved ones heartbroken.
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‘Went out like a hero’: Despair as family farewells Aussie soldier killed in hellish conflict
A Queensland family has been left ‘with no words’ to describe how much they will miss a young soldier who was killed fighting in the Ukraine.
Bruce Hwy fire: Delays expected after bread truck bursts into flames
Delays are expected on the Bruce Highway north of Gympie as crews work to retrieve a bread truck trailer which caught fire near a school early Saturday.
WATCH: Crash destroys historic Qld home, leaving family in crisis
A historic Queensland home has been declared uninhabitable after an uninsured driver crashed into it while the homeowner was inside with his two dogs. Watch the video.
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Probe continues into K’gari dingo speargun killing
An investigation continues into the speargun killing of a dingo on world heritage-listed K’gari that happened in the wake of multiple children bitten on the island.
Countdown to demo day: Memories wanted of historic health building
The clock is ticking down on a century-old part of the Gympie Hospital and the region’s health service is calling on the public to help commemorate its important role in the city’s history.
‘Healthcare for generations’: Construction starts on $1.2b hospital
The long-awaited first sod has been turned on the $1.2b Bundaberg Hospital with more than 2800 jobs promised over the course of the project.
$800k ninja course, parkour: Next steps in major $33.5m park transformation
A Qld council has approved a $33.5m youth precinct at a sleepy country town’s park, in the hope of curbing youth crime, which will eventually feature an $800k ninja warrior course and more. SEE THE PLANS.
$160k, two statues: War hero’s second statue replaces beloved original
Nine years after a $60k statue of a war hero who was the first to step ashore at Gallipoli was installed in Maryborough, a second $100k version has been unveiled with a hunt on for a home for the original.
Huge unit development for veterans greenlit for town centre
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the go-ahead for the construction of 14 two-bedroom units for RSL veterans and their families in the centre of Kingaroy. SEE THE PLANS.
‘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.
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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