Crunch meeting over Red Rooster collapses
Creditors affected by the collapse of a company that ran seven Red Rooster outlets across the Sunshine Coast and north of Brisbane will learn more about its demise.
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New jobs to be created at BMA’s CQ mine tech hub
Roles to be based at new automation control room, BMA says
Murdered dad’s family forced to wait
Springfield Lakes father David Murphy died on his birthday after police allege he was struck in the head with a firearm at the side of a road after chasing two men away from his daughter’s home.
Attempted rape filmed by teenager
The 30 minutes of footage shows a man standing over a young girl sitting on a garden bed at East Shores, Gladstone. The man is heard telling her “shut your f—ing mouth” and “do what you are f—ing told”. Next thing, he exposes his genitals…
Jay Brogden murder accused fronts Mackay court
Man accused of 2007 murder resentenced on an historic stabbing charge.
70 jobs gone as 50-year-old firm liquidated
About 70 workers for a southeast Queensland earthmoving business that has been in operation for more than 50 years will be told this week when they are out of the a job. Most face a bleak Christmas without work.
Family ripped apart by little girl’s crash death
Four members of the same family were involved in a horror crash near Gladstone on Monday that killed an eight-year-old girl. Police have revealed the horrible circumstances behind the tragic afternoon.
‘Horror’ as fast food flasher exposed
A man who twice exposed his penis to employees at a Sunshine Coast Hungry Jacks fast food outlet was surprised he left staff horrified.
Student deported after ‘extremely disturbing’ attack at uni
An international uni student will be deported after an “extremely disturbing” attack on a woman, including forcing her to “bark like a dog” and posting lewd photos of her on a social media platform.
Fire bug fears as blaze threatens beachside homes
Fears have risen that a fire bug is operating on the Noosa North Shore after four fires in separate locations erupted in the past 24 hours.
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY: ‘Unpredictable’ blaze threatens township
ROLLING UPDATES: Residents are being urged to leave immediately as an “unpredictable” bushfire threatens the Noosa North Shore community.
Surf ranch critics unite against wipeout
Community groups have labelled the Coolum surf ranch proposal an environmental wipe-out that will threaten vulnerable flood plain communities.
WHAT’S NEXT? $850m wind farm nears completion
Once it is complete, Coopers Gap Wind Farm will become the largest in the country.
Earth melts in heart-stopping bushfire aerials
A rescue helicopter on the way to a medical emergency in northern New South Wales has captured stunning aerial images of the bushfires ravaging communities along the Pacific Highway.
Duo fights wall of flames to save homes
Two elderly men are today being praised as heroes after they remained inside an evacuated bushfire zone to fight a wall of flames and save at least six homes from destruction.
New Italy fire from the air
Fires at New Italy snapped by the rescue chopper on mission to Maclean
Custard apple farmer waxes philosophical
‘My pump is down the well’: Custard apple farmer loses thousands of dollars worth of equipment in Byfield Road fires
Appeal dismissal a ‘slap in the face’ to victim’s family
The family of Sharon Cuthbert who was killed by a driver in 2017, say they feel ‘deflated’ that her killer won’t serve any extra time in jail.
Leicht’s Country Industries Fir
Fire at Leicht’s Country Industries Australia, November 12, 2019
Teen killed in crash took stand against bullies
The teenager killed in a crash off a highway west of Brisbane yesterday has been identified, as family members and friends pay tribute, including one bullying victim who he saved.
LISTEN: Country singer’s touching song for late husband
IT WAS six months before Amanda Faulkner fully reckoned with the sudden death of her husband Aaron, who took his own life in late 2016.
Graziers battling fire for second time in a month
For the second time in less than a month, Trevor and Dell Shaw are fighting fires on their grazing land
Fears best mate will die prompts $5000 reward
A NOBBY man is worried his best mate might die soon so he posted a large reward to see him returned to safety
School’s deep regret over teacher’s charges
A Queensland Catholic college has offered support to students and staff after one of its teachers faced court charged with possession of child exploitation material. “Please be assured that the welfare and safety of your sons and daughters is, as always, our highest priority” the school told parents.
Trampoline cuts power to six Queensland towns
A children’s toy has been blamed for cutting power to 2100 homes across six southeast Queensland towns, prompting an urgent message to parents.
Chance to own your very own private mountain
Caves, 4WD heaven, 360 views and its own postcode is just the start of an epic piece of property for sale in the Somerset region just northwest of Brisbane.
My mate Chris Loft doesn’t belong in jail
Fraser Coast councillor Denis Chapman admits he is in shock over the jailing of former mayor Chris Loft, declaring “I can’t believe something like this is worth a jail sentence”.
Charges dropped against top doctor
A top Queensland doctor who had been accused of strangling his wife no longer faces any charges.
Australia Zoo’s $8m Camp Crocodile slides into action
Earthmoving equipment has started groundworks for Australia Zoo’s $8 million tourism revolution – Camp Crocodile Hunter.
Why ‘nothing can stop’ mine’s rise from ashes
NEW HOPE Group executives met with State Government representatives and the Co-ordinator General’s office yesterday to discuss the future of New Acland Coal Mine’s Stage 3 project.
Isis Mill’s future to be decided today
Isis Mill shareholders will vote today on one of the biggest changes in the mill’s history
Woman threatened with a gun in South Mackay
Police are investigating after a man allegedly used a firearm to threaten and rob a woman at work.
Man charged with bestiality, child sex acts
Police have charged a man over allegedly having sex with a dog and making child exploitation material for more than 18 months at an address in West Mackay.
Jail for man who killed father to ‘save’ mother
A Queensland man who went to his parents’ home in a bid to protect his mum from her violent husband has been jailed over the man’s death.
Worker’s wage slashed by $11k due to disability
He has worked the same job for more than a decade but, when the ownership of this Queensland supermarket changed, Nathan’s income was slashed by $11,000 overnight. And, the worst part for him is, it’s totally legal.
Darling Downs feedlot leads robotics revolution
BunkBot will replace one job but create the need for higher paying specialised roles.
One test could’ve changed it all for Wynter
The Darling Downs parents of a little girl diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder are calling for a medical test that could have changed everything for their daughter to be made available in Queensland.
Battle to stop tourism drying up with drought
A lack of forethought has caught the ire of the region, as tourism operators fight for livelihoods.
‘Broken’ daughter’s letter to her rapist dad
In a letter written to her rapist father, a woman revealed what gave her the strength to testify against him and make sure he was put behind bars. READ THE FULL LETTER
Furious subbies demand action from Premier
The State Government has promised building industry subcontractors a brighter future. Now they want to see clear evidence of how that will be achieved.
‘My father inflicted huge amounts of pain on my tiny body’
A Queensland father who “muzzled the screams” of his young daughter as he raped her in the dirt below their home has been sentenced.
Why Kirra’s mother hopes justice is finally on the way
FOR a long time after Kirra McLoughlin died, Alison Russell felt like the world had turned its back on her daughter.
Mum’s final message to her boys
A Sunshine Coast mother’s final message to her two sons will be forever etched in their hearts and on her skin.
REVEALED: The community leader set to fight for Costo’s seat
LNP has announced the candidate endorsed for Whitsunday seat
How quick-thinking dad saved family in 4WD ocean crash
A young family of five are lucky to be alive after their 4WD rolled and landed in water at a popular Queensland tourist spot, but it could have been much worse without the quick thinking of the father.
Truckie’s spine-tingling story about The Horror Stretch
IN HONOUR of the spookiest day of the year, Aussie truckie Garry James shared this spine-chilling tale on his Facebook page, Garry James Driver.
Ambulance, tow truck drama after power pole crash
A crew of southeast Queensland paramedics and a tow truck driver have had a very narrow escape as they attended the scene after a ute crashed into a power pole.
‘He was a great brother’: Family’s crash heartbreak
Family has paid tribute to a central Queensland man killed in a traffic accident on Thursday morning on his way home from his job in the mines.
Woodchipper death: Surprise call alleged murderers made
In the moments after two men allegedly fed a Sunshine Coast man’s body through a woodchipper, they made a phone call. But it wasn’t triple-0, a court has heard.
Exclusive: State puts brakes on controversial PFAS release
The State Government has put the brakes on the release of PFAS from the Sunshine Coast Airport after it was revealed the controversial pipeline is still not approved.
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