Tributes flow for ‘full-of-life’ teen killed in crash
The family of a vibrant Brisbane Valley teenager, who tragically died in a car crash, has found solace in how her kind heart changed the lives of others. See their touching tributes here.
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South West Qld to brace for severe weather
Parts of South West Queensland have woken to a wet weekend, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a severe thunderstorm warning for the region. Here’s the latest.
Driver dies in cane truck rollover
A man has died after being pinned under a vehicle in the second fatal cane truck incident in the Mackay Whitsunday region in the past month. DETAILS, PHOTOS
Qld’s $2.6bn Black Friday frenzy – and why it will only get crazier
Queenslanders’ Black Friday sales bill is surging to new highs in 2024, with some shoppers going to extraordinary lengths to nab a bargain.
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Health, school and cops top leaders’ state budget wishlist
The Queensland government is set to hand down its 2024-25 budget on Tuesday which will carry to the October election, meaning will be fat with spending promises. Here is what our leaders want for the Garden City.
‘Unimaginable hate’: Family sees son’s killer jailed for life
A jury has voted to convict a Queensland man of murder, refusing to accept he was provoked by an attempted rape after he chased a man 660m before stabbing him 42 times.
Semi-truck rolls on busy Warwick intersection
There could be some delay for traffic as emergency crews work to contain a fuel leak from a truck rollover on a busy Warwick intersection. More here.
Revealed: When Southern Downs’ university hub will be operational
A long-awaited satellite regional higher education study facility has received the green light to go ahead in the Southern Downs. See when the learning facility is predicted to be fully operational here.
Clive named Queensland’s most generous man
Toowoomba’s own Clive Berghofer has yet another honour to add to his name after he received high praise at the 2024 Queensland Philanthropy Awards.
Revealed: Why $2.3m proposed service centre remains on the market
Almost five years ago a development application was approved for a major service centre in the Lockyer Valley, designed to be more modern than the existing Plainland centre. Here’s why it’s sat on the market so long.
‘Dangerously’ drunk HiLux driver half asleep, eating pie on hwy
A “swerving” Queensland businessman was tracked and eventually caught on the Bruce Hwy with a cup of wine in his centre console and an extraordinary blood alcohol reading.
‘King of the dinosaurs’: Mum’s painful tribute to boy, 3, killed at showgrounds
A heartbroken mother has shared a poignant tribute to her little boy, aged 3, after his tragic death in an accident at a showgrounds this week as more than $15,000 has been pledged to cover his funeral expenses. VIDEO, PHOTOS
Why psychs struggle to work in tropical paradise
As waiting lists for mental health care grow and grow, psychologists are leaving a beautiful beach filled region in droves. But what’s stopping them from staying?
Teen arrested after 16yo hit by car in beachside horror
A teenager has been arrested after another teenage boy was rushed to hospital suffering serious head, chest and abdominal injuries after allegedly being run down by a car on the Sunshine Coast – with witnesses saying they heard a “big bang”.
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