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Queensland technology targets drought resistance in crops

Queensland technology targets drought resistance in crops

News A Queensland startup has developed plant-breeding technology that could make many of the world's crops drought and virus resistant.

Gayndah Golf busy on the green

Gayndah Golf busy on the green

News Gayndah Golf Club has had a busy few weeks.

Dietitian to join IWC North Burnett Services

Dietitian to join IWC North Burnett Services

News Dietitian Natalie Selever is joining the IWC North Burnett team.

The 80-year-old vegan activist

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    Pubs' outpouring of support for Queensland farmers

    Pubs' outpouring of support for Queensland farmers

    News Pubs across three states will stage campaigns this month as the Great Northern Brewing Company helps raise money for drought-affected farmers.

    Saddle up for Biggenden's Charity Campdraft

    Saddle up for Biggenden's Charity Campdraft

    News Biggenden's charity campdraft will be held this Saturday August 18.

    Top contenders ready for blockbuster grand final showdown

    Top contenders ready for blockbuster grand final showdown

    News What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? This Saturday afternoon we find out when the minor premiers take on the defending champions.

    North Burnett community groups eligible for grants

    North Burnett community groups eligible for grants

    News Towns across the North Burnett are eligible for a share in $525,000 of grants offered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal for rural communities.

    Big dry means early fire season

    Big dry means early fire season

    News Locals are being urged to be vigilant and have a bushfire survival plan in place.

    Man clocked at 153km/h on Burnett Hwy

    Man clocked at 153km/h on Burnett Hwy

    News Police were less than impressed after catching a man driving more than 50km/h over the speed limit on the Burnett Highway on Sunday afternoon.

    Drought stricken farmer's plea to the Burnett

    Drought stricken farmer's plea to the Burnett

    News Dry conditions haven't stopped locals from giving help to those who are doing it much harder in other parts of Queensland.

    Gayndah gets behind a travelling artist

    Gayndah gets behind a travelling artist

    News Gayndah turned out to support a travelling artist.

    Details emerge about fatal motorcycle crash

    Details emerge about fatal motorcycle crash

    Breaking DETAILS have emerged about a highway crash that killed a motorcyclist today.

    STAY SAFE: Three bushfires burning in the South Burnett

    STAY SAFE: Three bushfires burning in the South Burnett

    Breaking FIRE crews are on scene at three separate bushfires in the South Burnett.

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      Sunshine State lives up to its name

      Sunshine State lives up to its name

      Weather YOU’D be forgiven for doubting it’s winter in Queensland today, with temps in the southeast expected to hit 30C — the hottest day since April for some areas.

      Police identify victims of double-fatal traffic crash

      Police identify victims of double-fatal traffic crash

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      Foxtel to launch Australia's first 4k channel

      Foxtel to launch Australia's first 4k channel

      Entertainment Australian cricket fans will be among the first to benefit

      Two killed in head-on crash on rural Queensland road

      Two killed in head-on crash on rural Queensland road

      News Crash occurred shortly after noon.

      Truck driver pinned under prime mover for two hours

      Truck driver pinned under prime mover for two hours

      News The incident occurred about 5.20pm

      All it takes is $5 to help out our farmers

      All it takes is $5 to help out our farmers

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      FOUND: Police locate teen girl last seen in Toowoomba

      FOUND: Police locate teen girl last seen in Toowoomba

      News The girl, 14, was last seen on Talbot St on Sunday but is now safe.

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      Google honours the ‘father of football’

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      Eels take pressure off Hayne to make call on his future

      Eels take pressure off Hayne to make call on his future

      Rugby League The Parramatta Eels have given Jarryd Hayne a luxury as he decides his future, but it could produce the mother of all headaches for the club

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      Robbie Deans identifies Wallabies’ greatest hurdle

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      One move makes Kobe Bryant $270 million

      Basketball Kobe Bryant just made an eye-watering profit from one genius move

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      Barrett: ‘I apologise, it’s out of my hands’

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          ‘Readycado’ solution to avocado-lovers woes

          ‘Readycado’ solution to avocado-lovers woes

          Environment Tool shows if avocado is ripe enough for salad, or for a guacamole dish.

          Bruce Hwy 'cactus' after morning roll over

          Bruce Hwy 'cactus' after morning roll over

          News Crash at Sippy Downs blocks highway traffic.

          Two hospitalised after multi-car crash on busy Rocky bridge

          Two hospitalised after multi-car crash on busy Rocky bridge

          News UPDATE: Crews left the scene around 7.50am.

          Police investigating man's death in fatal CQ crash

          Police investigating man's death in fatal CQ crash

          Crime CAR reportedly left the road and crashed into a concrete structure

          Three teens injured in early morning roll-over

          Three teens injured in early morning roll-over

          News The crash happened on a suburban street shortly before 1am

          Fraser Anning's first speech was 'disgraceful'

          Fraser Anning's first speech was 'disgraceful'

          Opinion The senator's views should be condemned, writes Andrew Thorpe.

          Molasses truck rollover cuts traffic on Peak Downs Highway

          Molasses truck rollover cuts traffic on Peak Downs Highway

          News Highway remained closed at 6pm, according to police

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            Tesla subpoenaed over Musk’s tweet

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            ‘We don’t want your ghetto name’

            Careers "We do not consider candidates that have suggestive ‘ghetto’ names"

            Heartbreak of farmer working for $2.46 an hour

            Heartbreak of farmer working for $2.46 an hour

            Money Somehow this man is earning just a fraction of the minimum wage.

            Coles Little Shop madness not over yet

            Coles Little Shop madness not over yet

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              PINT-SIZE BATTLE: Toyota Yaris versus Kia Picanto

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              KFC launches chicken scented surf wax

              KFC launches chicken scented surf wax

              Food & Entertainment KFC is about the launch the most Australian merchandise collection ever … and it’s for a good cause too.

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              Uncertain future of supermarket giant Coles

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