Queensland’s biggest cropping families revealed
They keep the nation fed and clothed, but these Queensland legends often go unappreciated. Meet the state’s greatest cropping families. SEE FULL LIST
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Bringing soldiers home alive: Defence’s safety revolution unfolds
Former Special Forces soldier’s lifesaving creation to lead revolutionary safety technology trials at Australia’s largest military exercise.
League community rocked by sudden death of young player
The sudden death of a talented rugby league player has shattered the hearts of sporting fans with friends describing him as a ‘bloody good mate’ and ‘tremendous young man’.
‘I’ll f–k you up’: Community-based sentence for teen home invader
A teenager who broke into a Toowoomba home and threatened a homeowner with a tyre iron has been sentenced to a community-based order despite being subject to new youth crime legislation.
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Man falls through silo, stuck up to neck in fertiliser
A man has been rescued after falling through the roof of a silo in regional Queensland and being stuck up to his neck in urea.
Darling Downs philanthropist bestowed with King’s honour
There are three things Darling Downs philanthropist and millionaire Clive Berghofer says you need to get ahead in life, as he reflects on his journey from relying on rations to being an Officer of the order of Australia.
From Malaysia to Roma: The quest to return a soldier’s dog tags
The Virtual War Memorial Australia is on the hunt for family members of a Roma born soldier whose dog tags were recently discovered on a beach in Malaysia.
‘Still living and breathing it’: Clean up continues for flood-stricken farmers
More than two months since record-breaking floods struck western Queensland, farmers are still picking up the pieces. While the land is as lush as ever it hides the devastating reality our farmers are still faced with.
Destination 2045: Darling Downs poised for tourism boom with new 20-year plan
The strength of the agricultural and tourism industries were on full display at the 50th FarmFest, as the state government unveiled a new 20-year tourism plan as well as lofty ambitions for the agricultural industry.
150 bilbies to be released into outback in Queensland first
After five years of breeding, Save The Bilby Fund will take the next step in their plan to save the endangered native from extinction when they release 150 magnificent marsupials into the wild later this month.
Feels like -2.6C: South East cops first wave of twin polar blast
South East Queensland has been hit with widespread frost as temperatures plummet thanks to the effects of a twin polar blast, and forecasters warn there is worse to come.
Teens charged over burglaries across southwest Qld
Three teenage boys will face court after being charged with a slew of offences including entering a dwelling with intent and the unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
Win a trip to Vegas while helping flood-affected communities
Fancy yourself an expert at the tee? Now’s your chance to head out west and test your skills on a unique Queensland course – and win a trip to Sin City in the process.
Fuel giant selling 13-site, five-state portfolio in potential $20m play
More than a dozen parcels of land across five states, belonging to a national service station brand, have hit the market in a potential $20m play.
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