MP steps in to help bloodied and busted journo
A journalist on the campaign trail has busted his head open, meanwhile Steven Miles has defended a union-led scare campaign.
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Former Ferny Grove teacher found guilty in violent neighbour clash
A Kingaroy jury has found a former child protection officer and high school teacher guilty of assaulting her neighbours during a violent altercation, leaving one of the victims in tears as the verdicts were announced.
Jury finds man not guilty of grievous bodily harm
A jury has found a man not guilty of grievous bodily harm after the court heard the other man was attempting to rape his girlfriend.
Dingo, 22 shorebirds, killed in vehicle strikes on K’gari
Visitors are being urged to slow down on K’gari’s beaches after a dingo and 22 crested terns fell victim to vehicle strikes.
Man to front court charged over attempted carjacking at motel
Police will allege the man attempted to steal two vehicles before fleeing a taxi, but he did not get far.
Qld icon in crisis as Royal Flying Doctor planes grounded
Vital emergency care has been limited to daylight hours as the Royal Flying Doctor Service reports a critical shortage of pilots.
Man’s ‘juvenile’ gel blaster drive-by shot hits plaza pedestrian
An innocent Sunshine Plaza pedestrian has been struck with a gel blaster round shot by a pressure cleaner, who told police he did it while he was “hyped up” after a gym session.
‘Hey mate!’: Watch punter confront Premier on key issue
The Premier has been confronted in a busy shopping centre in Mackay over one of the most pressing issues impacting regional Queenslanders. WATCH FOR HIS RESPONSE
Popular retreat’s expansion plans given tick of approval by the council
A popular retreat located on the Booie Range will soon expand its offerings after South Burnett Regional Council approved a development application for four additional cabins.
Hung jury in case against father accused of daughter’s abuse
A jury has failed to reach a verdict for a second time in the trial of a South Burnett businessman charged with sexually abusing his daughter over a decade. Warning: Distressing content.
‘Wake up Australia’: Readers back ‘lock up’ warning to stop carjacking
Chronicle readers overwhelmingly back this reccomendation that can prevent carjackings and are supportive for more drivers to take it up.
Best of the Burnett 2024: Vote for the region’s best apprentice
With more than 50 nominations for the region’s best apprentice, it’s clear these men and women are making a significant impact on the community. Cast your vote now from the 53 finalists.
Baptisms in the rain as thousands converge on Brisbane
Organisers of rallies in Brisbane which attracted thousands of Christians to the city over the weekend are planning more events across Australia and New Zealand after more than 1000 people were reportedly converted to the faith.
Star footy player to prisoner: Judge tells rape denier ‘clearly it was you’
A judge has rebuked the actions of a young Brisbane rapist who he said, “only stopped because a witness disturbed him”.
From beloved in foster care to a garbage bag grave: How tiny Qld girl was failed
Placed into a loving home at birth Kaydence Mills had every chance of a bright future. But when the state ordered the then-toddler be returned to an abusive home, her death was sealed. *Distressing.
Kaydence Mills: Child safety whistleblower points to failings
A former child safety employee with first-hand knowledge of Kaydence Mills’ heartbreaking murder case has spoken out about how the little girl slipped through the cracks.
Mum’s pain after joining the club no one want to belong to
A Queensland mother has described her grief following her son’s death and the ‘broken’ mental health system she says failed him.
Woman allegedly assaulted walking elite street
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was allegedly assaulted while walking along a popular beachfront street on the Gold Coast.
‘Keep our yokels toothless!’: Council’s fluoride vote divides
A Qld council’s decision to end the fluoridation of its water has proven divisive, with some corners cheering it as a win for ‘people power’ while others are offering a swift rebuke. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
The 15+ super property prodigies setting industry on fire
The Wide Bay and Burnett real estate scene is booming and we’ve found the younger real estate staff set to play a major part in the industry’s future. Meet them here.
Tears as young Brisbane man guilty of raping woman he met at pub
A jury has found a young Brisbane man guilty of raping a woman after a night out at a pub ended with her in hospital suffering confronting injuries.
Rare moment of grace in courtroom highlights holes in social fabric
Court can be shocking and mundane, but sometimes it also brings a rare moment of humility and compassion while shining a light on societal issues, Carlie Walker writes.
Teen terrorises women, steals cars in vicious attacks across three towns
A 17-year-old boy has faced his fate after he and an accomplice threatened or attacked women with weapons including shears or bolt cutters before nicking their cars.
Council explores land options for future Wondai Men’s Shed
The South Burnett Council is set to investigate potential land sites for a new Men’s Shed in Wondai.
Extraordinary warning issued to Qld motorists amid violent carjackings
A grandmother robbed of her car by knifepoint, a young man stabbed by an offender and other alarming carjackings across Queensland have sparked advice on how motorists to protect themselves.
Teen’s ‘breathtaking’ 100-offence spree, as youth court’s grim reality revealed
A 16-year-old’s “almost frenetic” crime spree is just one of the many eye-opening cases exposing the gravity of the state’s juvenile crime crisis, after the Queensland Children’s Court opened its doors under new laws.
Justice needs to be seen in Queensland, and soon
The maxim that ‘justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be done’’ has never had more resonance than it did this week in Queensland. Even after a law change allowing media access to children’s courts, we still saw censored proceedings, writes the editor.
40 teams, 240 players as Qld State Polocrosse titles get underway Tansey
Perfect spring weather heralded the official opening of the Queensland State Polocrosse Titles at the Tansey Polocrosse Club on Friday.
Tributes flow as Qld newsman and country champion dies, aged 69
From community leaders to the people he worked with, helped, befriended and loved, there has been an outpouring of grief and respect for a beloved storyteller who was the face of local news across the South Burnett for decades.
Man cut free following rollover on major highway
A man trapped in a rolled vehicle on a major Queensland highway, in a crash that blocked one lane, has been freed and rushed to hospital.
Mapping mortality: Why Wide Bay has highest death rate in Qld
A study of mortality rates and populations across the country has revealed the death rate in Wide Bay is nearly three times higher than in inner Brisbane, but lower than parts of New South Wales, which had the highest death rate in the country.
Named: No show for man charged over hit-and-run death
The identity of the man accused of fatally striking Colin Watson in an alleged hit-and-run on a quiet road near Kingaroy has been revealed.
Why $350k may no longer be enough for a home in the Wide Bay
House prices across the five Wide Bay Burnett regional areas are still climbing as the state’s property market continues a run dubbed ‘impressive’ by one industry expert.
Dream shattered: $22k bike torched after violent campground robbery
A Brisbane father’s dream to ride solo across Australia was cut brutally short when he was robbed at knifepoint while camping in the South Burnett – and his nightmare at that point was far from over over.
Toowoomba Hospital boss responds to ramping worries
The head of Darling Downs Health has reassured the community that Toowoomba Hospital was equipped to care for its patients after revelations a 88-year-old man suffering congestive heart failure waited on a stretcher in a hallway for more than six hours.
‘Jail sentence in your own body’: Survivor details shock stroke
A mother of three who had to learn to walk and talk again after suffering a stroke and crashing her car on a South Burnett road has shared how funding to a Sunshine Coast hospital could save lives.
‘Break her heart’: Family’s tears as teen sentenced for vicious servo armed robbery
A teenage boy has been sentenced after a violent armed robbery at the Colinton United service station, where a young woman was held up at knifepoint.
Meth, coke and guns: Police arrest 23 after citywide drug raids
An arsenal of illegal firearms and drugs have been taken off Toowoomba streets after police executed raids across the city.
‘Bloody disgusting’: Outrage over 88-year-old’s 6-hour ED wait
WHAT YOU SAID: News that an elderly man suffering heart failure waited on an ambulance stretcher for six hours at the Toowoomba Hospital brought back painful memories for past patients who took to social media to vent their frustrations.
Unpacking the massacre: Chilling recreation of Qld’s darkest day
It was supposed to be a simple missing person check for four young police officers, but deep in ‘the blocks’ things quickly turned deadly. INTERACTIVE VISUAL
Jury delivers mixed verdict in child rape case
A Kingaroy man has been acquitted of raping his seven-year-old stepdaughter but convicted of a lesser charge, following a three-day jury deliberation in the Kingaroy District Court.
Wide Bay’s $2.7b building boom defies state slowdown
While much of Queensland’s housing market has cooled, the Wide Bay region is charging ahead with a robust increase in residential construction.
Man flown to hospital after suspected spinal injury at popular dam
A man has been flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital after suffering a suspected spinal injury in a water skiing accident in the Somerset region.
Precious the cat could be booted from Qld pub after 14 years
A much-loved cat who spends her days lounging on a couch in a Queensland pub pool room could be booted from her favourite watering hole, with a local councillor saying ‘the law is the law’.
Dad faces court after 10kg of weed found near major sporting venue
A Queensland father has faced court charged with drug trafficking, but a magistrate heard this isn’t the first time he’s been in trouble with the law.
‘Patches on patches’: Notorious Bruce Hwy needs action now
The Bruce Highway could be closed for days, if not weeks, following an explosive fatal truck crash sparking urgent pleas for the “patched” road to be fixed once and for all.
Special investigation into the deadliest day in Qld police history
After a harrowing 17-day inquest into the most horrific police massacre in Qld’s history, the full story can now be revealed in an exclusive six-part series. WIEAMBILLA: NEVER AGAIN | CHAPTER 1
For hours they were warned. They kept firing until they were dead
They were like robots who moved with military precision. For more than six hours, the Train trio would unleash hell on police. WIEAMBILLA: NEVER AGAIN | CHAPTER V
Take me to church. The end of the world is nigh
As the effects of the coronavirus unravelled around the world, so did Gareth Train’s mind. It was at a “church” assembly of three, he would unveil his grand opus. WIEAMBILLA: NEVER AGAIN | CHAPTER II
Shots fired, officer down. She’s stranded. Nil radio
Police called on four volunteers to save Keely Brough, who was stranded on the Wieambilla property being hunted by the Trains. Instead, four carloads put their hands up. WIEAMBILLA: NEVER AGAIN | CHAPTER IV
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