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How can we reverse our shocking unemployment rate?

Business It is important to prioritise funding to ensure infrastructure is built soon rather than later.

  • 18th Oct 2018 9:00 AM
Man pleads guilty to abusing his mum

Man pleads guilty to abusing his mum

Crime He started yelling and swearing at his mother.

All aboard BIEDO bus to tackle region's economic future

All aboard BIEDO bus to tackle region's economic future

Business Representatives given big-picture view of Wide Bay Burnett at forum.

Queensland dairy farmer calls out drought relief milk

Queensland dairy farmer calls out drought relief milk

News Coolabunia farmer says drought relief milk doesn't cut it

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    Axemen, take to your blocks

    Axemen, take to your blocks

    News AS the woodchoppers lined up for the A Grade championship, a spectator made the comment "a Dingle will win this but which one?”.

    Someone's trash could be your treasure

    Someone's trash could be your treasure

    Community Garage Sale Trail is your chance to grab a bargain and help save the environment.

    Miracle cockatoo returns home

    Miracle cockatoo returns home

    Offbeat Few struggled more so in last week's severe storms than Coolabunia dairy farmer Damien Tessmann and his unlikely feathered friend, Lazarus.

    Saleyard expansion beefing up town's economy

    Saleyard expansion beefing up town's economy

    Business As stage one of project nears completion, owner reveals how upgrade of cattle yards can bring flow-on effects to whole community.

    Mum cops fine for unbuckled kids

    Mum cops fine for unbuckled kids

    Crime The mother had taken the children for a drive so they could go for a swim.

    Goodnight hiss: Snake catcher's unusual bed buddy

    Goodnight hiss: Snake catcher's unusual bed buddy

    Offbeat SNAKE catcher Darryl Robinson has seen many things in his job, but last week's snake rescue during the severe hail storms was a new one even for him.

    Activities afternoon supports children

    Activities afternoon supports children

    News Mundubbera will celebrate Children's Week

    Residents raise their teacups to mark Oktoberfest

    Residents raise their teacups to mark Oktoberfest

    News QCWA members shared a morning tea with Biggenden Multi Purpose Health Service residents to mark Oktoberfest on Thursday.

    Burnett gears up for Garage Sale Trail

    Burnett gears up for Garage Sale Trail

    News North Burnett community groups and residents are set to join over 400,000 Australians this weekend as part of the eighth annual Garage Sale Trail.

    Tip fees waived in wake of storms

    Tip fees waived in wake of storms

    Council News Residents encouraged to get rid of debris and prepare for future storms by taking advantage of fee-free green waste period.

    Around the Region

      Major clean-up under way after molasses tanker rollover

      Major clean-up under way after molasses tanker rollover

      News A CLEAN-UP operation is under way after a molasses tanker rolled and closed a road early this morning.

      Herbicide attack strikes at heart of organic farmer

      Herbicide attack strikes at heart of organic farmer

      News Police confirmed no contaminated produce left the location

      Motorhome destroyed as fire breaks out in warehouse

      Motorhome destroyed as fire breaks out in warehouse

      Breaking The fire was reported about 9.30am

      Three men on 230 drug supply charges after major operation

      Three men on 230 drug supply charges after major operation

      Crime Operation Quebec Midway, launched in July, closed last week

      Huge coincidence for reunited brothers: 'Gave me goosebumps'

      Huge coincidence for reunited brothers: 'Gave me goosebumps'

      News “We were only 100 yards from each other and didn’t even know it"

      Wettest October in 15 years for Qld town

      Wettest October in 15 years for Qld town

      Weather Dalby has smashed a 15 years rainfall record

      ‘Human shield’ Queensland mum honoured

      ‘Human shield’ Queensland mum honoured

      News She used her body to shield her baby from hail

      Sport

      Kangaroos call easy for Kaufusi

      Kangaroos call easy for Kaufusi

      Rugby League KANGAROOS forward Felise Kaufusi understands the Tongan rugby league revolution better than most but insists the Australian jersey is the right one for him.

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      Girls ready to hone their rugby league skills

      Girls ready to hone their rugby league skills

      Sport A free skills clinic is being run for girls aged 9-12 in Gayndah

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      Unbelievable run-out continues Australia’s batting collapse

      Unbelievable run-out continues Australia’s batting collapse

      Cricket Batting collapse leaves Australia's second Test hopes in tatters

      Neale deal sealed: Star Docker’s trade wish to Lions granted

      Neale deal sealed: Star Docker’s trade wish to Lions granted

      AFL Lachie Neale gets his trade wish, moves to Lions from Dockers

      Shield wrap: Bulls batsmen fall in heap

      Shield wrap: Bulls batsmen fall in heap

      Cricket Sheffield Shield wrap: Bulls top order crumbles with Tassie on top

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          City boss takes razor to Ipswich councillors' committees

          City boss takes razor to Ipswich councillors' committees

          Council News Research found Ipswich had more committees than any other local government area, with some councils even ditching the committee structure.

          Highway closed after truck goes up in flames

          Highway closed after truck goes up in flames

          News EMERGENCY crews on scene after truck fire in Wowan

          • 18th Oct 2018 9:00 AM
          Tasty treat lures baby pig back to Cairns family

          Tasty treat lures baby pig back to Cairns family

          News The little piglet went on an adventure for 10 days

          Woman fined hundreds after intersection crash

          Woman fined hundreds after intersection crash

          Crime A 72-year-old woman collided with a trailer outside Warwick

          'Incredible life story' captured by talented photographer

          'Incredible life story' captured by talented photographer

          News Stunning portrait earns our snapper major accolades

          OPINION: Why is there so much hate for cyclists?

          OPINION: Why is there so much hate for cyclists?

          Opinion I need someone to explain it to me.

          Plane lands in Queensland without front wheels

          Plane lands in Queensland without front wheels

          News EMERGENCY services were called to Townsville Airport after an aircraft landed...

          Business News

            JM Kelly liquidation 'gravely concerning' for whole region

            JM Kelly liquidation 'gravely concerning' for whole region

            Business "The loss of any jobs and supply chain work will be felt deeply by our whole community."

            Banned Aussie Ford Phase IV GT-HO Falcon to fetch $3M

            Banned Aussie Ford Phase IV GT-HO Falcon to fetch $3M

            Motoring One of only four Phase IV Falcons goes to auction.

            Most obscene Aussie CEO salaries revealed amid protest plans

            Most obscene Aussie CEO salaries revealed amid protest plans

            Careers Our highest-paid CEO is earning 435 times the average wage

            Nokia's war against bloatware

            Nokia's war against bloatware

            Technology The rollout of Android 9 Pie on the Nokia 7 plus has begun.

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              Wife’s painful payback for cheating

              Wife’s painful payback for cheating

              Dating A JILTED wife forced her husband get her name tattooed over his crotch as payback for him cheating in a bizarre form of punishment, a court has heard.

              Tourist risks life for a happy snap

              Tourist risks life for a happy snap

              Pets & Animals THIS incredible photo shows the terrifying moment a backpacker risked everything for a happy snap at the NT’s notoriously crocodile-infested Cahills Crossing.

              BMW X7 seven-seat SUV to be the brand’s new luxury flagship

              BMW X7 seven-seat SUV to be the brand’s new luxury flagship

              Motoring GERMAN brand finally adds a long awaited feature to its line-up.

              Mercedes-AMG E53 takes a lifestyle tack with hybrid boost

              Mercedes-AMG E53 takes a lifestyle tack with hybrid boost

              Motoring Mercedes-AMG E53 is effectively half a hybrid, packing an electric motor without a battery pack.

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                Inside Roseanne’s bleak life after axing

                Inside Roseanne’s bleak life after axing

                Celebrity LAYING in bed, chain smoking as she obsesses over her firing and watches clips of Donald Trump on repeat - a worrying glimpse at life for Roseanne Barr.

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                Man arrested ahead of royal visit

                Man arrested ahead of royal visit

                Celebrity Dressed in a red shirt and tan shorts, he was led away in handcuffs.

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                Karl’s furious rant about royals

                Karl’s furious rant about royals

                TV “Well you just wouldn’t, would you? You wouldn’t put up with it"

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                What's on the big screen this week

                What's on the big screen this week

                Movies BRADLEY Cooper and Lady Gaga revive Hollywood tale.

                Meghan a ‘fake’, TV host rants

                Meghan a ‘fake’, TV host rants

                News “She is an actress. She’s acting great at the moment.”

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                  Queensland’s best builders named

                  Queensland’s best builders named

                  Property A European-inspired mansion has taken home a top honour.

                  This is the mortgage ‘ring of fire’

                  This is the mortgage ‘ring of fire’

                  Property A NEW report has revealed the “ring” in each city where borrowers are most likely...

                  Why Margot Robbie’s mother’s home won’t go to auction

                  Why Margot Robbie’s mother’s home won’t go to auction

                  Property Here’s why there will no longer be an auction this weekend.

                  Queensland’s most in-demand suburbs

                  Queensland’s most in-demand suburbs

                  Property Blue-chip suburbs are benefiting from an economic growth spurt.

                  The Queensie party house selling

                  The Queensie party house selling

                  Property A party house with a showstopping ocean view guaranteed to impress.

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                  Your next career: Inside the life of a snake catcher

                  Your next career: Inside the life of a snake catcher

                  Offbeat They've been bitten on the crotch and come close to death

                  Shocking job advert’s ‘offensive request’

                  Shocking job advert’s ‘offensive request’

                  News The vacancy was posted on recruitment website Indeed

                  Jobs that suffered biggest salary drops

                  Jobs that suffered biggest salary drops

                  Employment THE jobs that suffered the biggest drops in salary have been revealed

                  The vital job not for the faint-hearted

                  The vital job not for the faint-hearted

                  News Team of specialists to make claustrophobic water pipeline journey

                  The $150k job no Aussies want

                  The $150k job no Aussies want

                  Careers Mining positions can now barely be filled

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                  COROMAL CAPRI

                  COROMAL CAPRI

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                  Classifieds 22ft tandem caravan, shower, toilet & vanity electric brakes, nice kitchen ,3 way fridge & freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dining, full  awning.

                  ROAD TEST: The seven-seater Nissan Pathfinder ST-L

                  ROAD TEST: The seven-seater Nissan Pathfinder ST-L

                  Motoring Meet a solid and reliable seven-seater.

                  ROAD TEST: The 2018 Porsche Cayenne family SUV

                  ROAD TEST: The 2018 Porsche Cayenne family SUV

                  Motoring Five things we learned about the Porsche Cayenne.

                  Kia Australia jostling to launch new ute range

                  Kia Australia jostling to launch new ute range

                  Motoring A program is under way to produce Kia utes and commercial vehicles.

                  Comparison review: Mazda6 head-to-head with Toyota Camry

                  Comparison review: Mazda6 head-to-head with Toyota Camry

                  Motoring TOYOTA and Mazda load their mid-sizers with the latest tech to lure buyers away...

                  Mercedes-Benz tops luxury car service survey

                  Mercedes-Benz tops luxury car service survey

                  Motoring Benz leads the big three in service.

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