‘National highway disgrace’: State of regional highway comes under fire
The state of a major regional highway has come under fire with a local resident living in fear of the worst each time a loved one travels along the pothole-filled stretch.
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‘65 too many’: Police plead with drivers planning their Easter trip
The past week has seen multiple serious crashes in our region and police fear the extra traffic on our road over Easter will heighten the risk of tragedy.
‘History tells us’: Why Easter Holidays bring spike in fatal crashes
While Easter is a time to celebrate with family and friends, all that extra travel brings an increased risk of serious or fatal traffic crashes. Read how police are responding here.
Fears for woman after serious three-vehicle crash in state’s south
Queensland Police are investigating a serious three-vehicle crash along a stretch of a regional highway near the Queensland-NSW border.
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Major southwest Qld highway blocked after truck rollover
Emergency services remain on the scene of a truck rollover with part of a major highway still closed to motorists.
School holidays ruined? Dianne deluge homes in on SEQ
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne will lash South East Queensland with heavy rainfall on Wednesday, but will the clouds clear in time for the school holidays?
Showgirl winner calls on next generation to keep tradition alive
The 2025 showgirl winner, who has dreams of becoming a mounted cop, hopes to inspire young people to get involved in country shows so the longstanding tradition grows into the future.
Premier’s overdue pledge to toughen Qld’s youth rape laws
After months of uncertainty, responsibility shifting, and pussyfooting, the Queensland Government has pledged to legislate harsher penalties for juvenile offenders convicted of rape.
Amazing Queensland records that’ll knock your jocks off
From the world’s tallest giraffe to the quickest time to put ten pairs of undies on – Queensland is home to some pretty cool world records. SEE THE LIST
9000 cases in 3 months: Flu cases surge as vax rates fall
Queenslanders are being warned to prepare for a horror flu season, with cases already 24 per cent higher than the same time last year and children some of the hardest hit.
‘You belong to me now’: How predator groomed countless children online
The terrifying and simple way a regional Queensland pedophile targeted countless children through social media was heard in court.
My First Year: 2025 Southern Downs preppies shine
A number of Southern Downs primary schools participated in our My First Year photo series, showcasing the region’s next generation of talented prep students. SEE THE GALLERY HERE.
Historical church hits the market, asking price less than a house
A once well-loved place of worship in regional Queensland has landed back on the market after falling short at auction, and it’s going for less than the average price of a house.
Sandbag depots prepped as Brisbane braces for days-long deluge
Brisbane City Council has prepared sandbag depots with residents warned to expect flooding as an outback Qld town records its highest rainfall total in 142 years.
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