Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
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Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
Gallery: Crowd celebrates half century milestone for iconic club
A large crowd gathered at the Southside Pavilion in Gympie on Saturday night to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gympie Diggers Football Club. Check out our gallery of vibrant and memorable photos from the event.
Minute’s silence for Speedway veteran, teen after tragic losses
Just days after a hearse carrying a coffin draped in a checkered flag honoured a 53-year-old speedway legend, he and a teen racer, who also tragically died of cancer, are being remembered at a regional race meet. VIDEO, TRIBUTES.
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‘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.
Gympie’s youngest cowboy named region’s cheekiest toddler
A mischievously adorable farm boy has stolen the hearts of the Gympie region with his country charm and adventurous spirit. Meet the region’s cheekiest top 5 toddlers.
Biting, growling, stalking: Data reveals disturbing trend in K’gari dingo victims
Authorities are pleading with K’gari visitors to learn dingo safety as data shows 70 per cent of dangerous interactions between people and the animals last year involved children.
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