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Small business tour for the North Burnett

News Colin Boyce wants to hear the issues facing businesses in the region

Graduates ring in their freedom

News The atmosphere was electric as Year 12 students rang the bell.

Family inspires country girl to make a difference

News Nanango student off to the nation's capital.

Gayndah lights up for Christmas

News Bright start to Christmas festivities.

More Local News

How this 86-year-old makes long distance romance work

News Not only will Henry and Pat Harman celebrate 63 years of marriage, but 20 years of doing it long distance- and with that comes some expertise.

Mother of epileptic son praises medicinal marijuana

News Mona's son has a form of epilepsy and he was adamant he did not want the conventional treatments as they were doing more harm to his body than good.

OPINION: Much more transparency needed from politicians

Opinion I APPLAUD Cherbourg residents for making their voices heard during Tony Abbott's visit yesterday.

DARK SKIES: Space-age questions from near and far

News Our resident astronomer is often hit with some complicated questions. Here are a few answers.

IWC delivers support for mums and bubs

News IWC is offering support to new mothers and their babies

PHOTOS: RSL dinner for Armistice Centenary

News Did we snap a photo of you at the RSL dinner on Saturday night

Tempers flare as Abbott ambushed during Cherbourg visit

News CHERBOURG residents were determined to have their voices heard when former PM, Tony Abbott arrived in the indigenous community this week.

Member for Callide encourages residents to step up

News Colin Boyce is encouraging locals to step up to help the show society

Bacon festival raises staggering amount for farmers in need

News The team at BaconFest is proud of the community's efforts to raise $16,000 for farmers in need.

27 charged with drug and weapons offences

News Police officers from Biggenden and Kilikivan were involved in an operation which saw 27 people charged with 77 drugs and weapons offences.

WATCH: Incredible footage of reef turtle migration

16th Nov 2018 6:53 PM

Verdict reached in Wilmar Sugar trial into worker's death

16th Nov 2018 5:36 PM

TERRIFIED: Elderly woman cornered by roaming pigs

The Project crew kicked off island

Around the Region

Toowoomba girl missing since Tuesday

News POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help find a 17-year-old girl missing from Toowoomba.

One taken to hospital after vehicle fire

Breaking Car hits a rock before catching on fire

Father attacks daughter for using phone too much

Crime The man chased his daughter down at school.

Deadly bacteria found at regional hospitals

Health Find out the worst hospitals for legionella detection across region.

Couple devastated after puppy mauled to death

News Nanango couple lose 18-month-old puppy to dog attack.

Crews to keep check on vegetation fire at Karara

News Residents urged to keep medication close if smoke lingers

Pub investigated for allegedly supplying alcohol to children

News Venue north of Warwick could face fines of up to $10,000

Sport

Foster pulls out of FFA board race

Soccer Craig Foster has withdrawn his candidacy for the FFA board at the 11th hour, announcing he does not have “the necessary stakeholder support to succeed”

16th Nov 2018 6:29 PM

Former Adelaide airport worker shares Australian Open lead

Golf Mechanic turned golfer Max McCardle believes he can go on with the job and win the Australian Open after claiming a share of the halfway lead at The Lakes

16th Nov 2018 6:21 PM

AFL makes Hall of Fame path easier for women

AFL Woman set to be inducted into Aussie Rules Hall of Fame next year

16th Nov 2018 5:57 PM

South Korean grabs back Open lead with hole-in-one

Golf Byeong Hun An grabs back Australian Open lead with a hole-in-one

16th Nov 2018 5:44 PM

Why NBA feud is far from over

Basketball Kevin Durant/Draymond Green peace talk may be a smokescreen

16th Nov 2018 5:28 PM

National Sport

Begg places faith in Our Libretto

Henriques smashes 152 after baring soul

Cooper backed to make Wallabies comeback

‘They’ve assured me a spot’: Dragons declare Dufty's staying

Alan Jones savages ’unwatchable’ Wallabies

Queensland News

Broken legs, exposed bone and given only Nurofen

Pets & Animals VETS have warned dog owners never to risk using human medication on their pets after a horrible case of animal neglect on an eight-week-old puppy.

Teen’s tragic death on school oval

News A student has died in tragic circumstances on a high school oval.

New build has Ipswich at centre of 'Australia's khaki state'

Politics The first sod has been turned on a $170m infrastructure investment

'Born in a refugee camp': Qld man launches fashion line

Fashion & Beauty From refugee to Queensland fashion designer

BOM says storms are coming despite the dry weather

Weather Just because it's dry doesn't mean were safe

Men hospitalised after car slams into tree on Cap Coast

News THEIR car hit a kangaroo before it slammed into a tree

The myth around cyclists riding single file

News The gripe motorists have with bike riders. Is it illegal and unsafe?

Business News

Workers to get two weeks DV leave

Health The New South Wales government has announced the change that will start next year.

Students prove business savvy in state competition victory

News "It is such a great privilege to be invited to Parliament House"

Woman targeting shoppers with sick scam

Crime Woman runs a sick scam targeting Bunnings and fast food joints.

Apple Watch might be a lifesaver

Technology Series 4 offers even more health and heart options

What's On

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Aussie drag queen gets own TV show on BBC4

GOURD LORD: Why 14,000 people are about to hit Goomeri

Music festivals consider ban on single use plastic

Lifestyle

Bride’s epic revenge on cheating fiance

Dating Casey couldn’t wait to marry Alex — until an anonymous text hours before her wedding changed everything.

Domino’s unveils new pizza crust

Food & Entertainment As the pizza war intensifies, Domino’s is releasing 30 new menu items for summer — including a “hybrid” type of crust that you’ll lose your mind over.

KFC’s next big delivery move

Food & Entertainment The popular ‘finger lickin’ good’ fried chicken from KFC is expanding its reach, so more fans can have it home delivered across Australia.

New Renault Koleos delivers sharp value for families

Motoring IT has a European badge and a premium design but comes with a bargain basement price. Here’s why the Renault Koleos is one of the most under-rated SUVs.

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Entertainment

Police want ‘extreme’ festival axed

Music A three-day music festival held in remote bushland poses “extreme” risks to the community, police say, and they’re fighting to shut it down.

Live-action Dumbo trailer has everybody crying

Movies The film is set for release in March 2019.

Rebel ordered to repay millions

Celebrity The High Court has knocked back special leave.

The dual-cab ute ad deemed too racy for television

Motoring The Ford Raptor has been de-clawed.

Truth about devastating Bach scene

TV "I want her to be the mother of my children"

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Girls Night In

Australia's best weather photographs for 2018

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Real Estate

Viral graph shows house price danger

Property If you haven’t seen this graph, prepare to be amazed.

House on floodplain sold for $1.1m

Property THE sale of an inner Brisbane house has given confidence to others.

Hip suburb’s ‘apocalypse’ demise

News Worried hipsters in one of Australia’s trendiest suburbs arc up.

Investors swoop on large blocks

Property In 48 hours, three houses worth almost $2 million sold in one suburb

This pub could be yours for $100

Property After a tree change?