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The future of grassroots rugby league

Rugby League A community forum was held to discuss the future of the game in the region.

IGA rejig creates more than just a fresh look

News GAYNDAH residents may have noticed a few changes at the local IGA.

Tourism and road safety benefits for the North Burnett

News The region benefits from $6.9 million of road and tourism projects

Ostwald heads into the Intrust Super Cup grand final

Rugby League Chris Ostwald is set to make the Burnett proud this weekend.

More Local News

UPDATE: Woolooga/Sexton fire heading for Devil's Mountain

News The fire is burning near Miva Rd, Bauple Woolooga Rd, Edwards Rd, Sexton Rd, Lower Wide Bay Creek Rd, Woolooga Rd, Ormes Rd, Edwards Rd, Smith Rd and more

Safety first for dams and lakes

News Fishing at Paradise Dam, water skiing at Lake Cania and camping at Boondooma Dam - as the holidays arrive, days outside spring to mind for many Burnett locals.

High on ice, man fronts police station with knife

Crime Magistrate Pink fined Watcho $300 and gave him one last warning before he left the court room.

Surprise win in Gayndah Lions' Grocery Grab

News After volunteering for hours, a Gayndah Lion didn't expect his own ticket to be the one drawn for the win.

An update on farm maintenance codes

Environment Have your say on clearing guidelines

Families evacuated, roads closed as bushfires rage

Breaking You need to be ready to follow your bushfire survival plan.

Burnett student to bat for Queensland

News Travis Larner has been selected to play for Queensland at the School Sport Australia Championship for softball.

New CEO for Council

News An in-depth look at the new CEO for NBRC

DOGS FOR SALE: Heartless scammer targets Goomeri

News GOOMERI police are warning residents about a social media scam involving the sale of dogs.

Famous Burnett church up for sale

News Proston's Shepherd Memorial Church of St Peter is now deconsecrated, selling at a fetching price for a heritage listed building, due to its location.

VIDEO: Residents evacuated as public emergency declared

Dad killed son over burnt meal

Julie Bishop’s explosive interview

12-year-old shark attack victim identified, still critical

Around the Region

Five all-new Amazon products available in Australia

News AMAZON has announced a new line-up of devices which will make it easier to bring the features and convenience of Alexa to more places in Australian homes.

Perfect weather for Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

News Sun will be shining for the first weekend of the Carnival of Flowers

Precious hay supply destroyed as fire tears through stables

News Dalby police investigate fire in stables which destroyed hay supply

Woman taken to hospital after being hit with bat

Crime DALBY POLICE are investigating an alleged assault last night.

Concerning number of drug drivers caught in highway blitz

News Spreading the road safety message was priority for police

Tough toddler burned by campfire improving in hospital

News Serenity Parker's family overwhelmed by support after accident

WATCH: Macca's found dumped in takeaway bag at Coles loo

News A two-day-old kitten was left for dead and a peacock was beheaded

Sport

Brilliant Broncos storm into NRLW grand final

Rugby League BRISBANE have played their way into the rugby league history books after becoming the first team to qualify for the inaugural NRLW grand final.

Jungle fever as Cat stalks start in The Everest

Horses PITTED against a host of accomplished locals, international Jungle Cat’s quest for Group 1 glory at Caulfield on Saturday could lead a tilt at the $13 million The...

Port Adelaide star facing graphic image inquiry

AFL Port Adelaide star linked to posting of graphic image

Destiny calling for a talented Youngstar

Horses Queensland Oaks winner taking Arthur Inglis on dream ride

Cleared Burgess says he’s exploring legal options

Rugby League Burgess to explore legal options after being cleared of wrongdoing

National Sport

Rabbitohs clear players of wrongdoing

How 'Rabs' Warren inspired respected caller's career

Footy star’s golden changeroom betrayal

‘Ferrari’ who bowls ‘rockets’: England unearth Ashes threat

Day ‘under the radar’ as Tiger co-leads PGA Tour decider

Queensland News

Operator encourages tourists to visit after shark attacks

News ONE local tourism operator is hoping two shark attacks in two days will not deter tourists from coming to the Whitsundays.

Man, 70, crashes through fence into construction site

News Man hospitalised after car crash

UPDATE: Woman in serious condition after head-on with truck

Breaking A woman was freed from her vehicle after it was hit by a truck.

Man watches in horror as bull tramples, kills father

News Man charged by bull on Scenic Rim property

UPDATE: Fire sweeps through estimated 3000 hectares

News The fire is still burning, now hitting an estimated 3000 hectares

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Whats On Strawberry fest features 10 free kids' rides

Motorbike rider crashes, 'dazzled' by car's high beam lights

News Male taken to hospital after running off the road

Business News

Second language can give you the job edge

Careers IF you speak a second language or come from a multicultural background, listing it on your resume can pay off, big time.

How new Echo Show will change way we live at home

Technology The Amazon Alexa is changing the way we live at home

Are you the mystery $30m Powerball winner?

News Tatts spokeswoman Bronnie Spencer said the prize is still unclaimed.

The jobs that are set to disappear in Australia

Careers "It will happen very, very fast.”

What's On

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

Amy Schumer is back in I Feel Pretty

Is Jack White headlining Splendour in the Grass?

Lifestyle

Following the Queensland lead, Kia Stinger joins WA Police

Motoring SPEEDING drivers in the wild west need to watch out for new police patrol cars.

Movie star Ford Mustang has landed Down Under

Motoring NEW arrival pays homage to what is arguably Hollywood’s greatest car chase.

Piers Morgan slams obese model

Celebrity PIERS Morgan has become embroiled in a nasty spat with model Tess Holliday and says her obseity is “going to kill” her.

Strawberry popularity soars amid needle fears

Crime TOUGH new laws for food tamperers and a drastic spike in recipe searches involving strawberries - it appears “food terrorists” have only made Aussies love fruit...

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Entertainment

Bizarre Bieber video has fans worried

Celebrity IS JUSTIN Bieber OK? Disturbing new footage shows the singer violently twitching and uncontrollably spasming as he meets fans.

Reasons why Sam Newman won't be missed from the Footy Show

TV He used to be good for a laugh but by the end the shtick was old

What to stream this week - school holidays edition

TV Here's what shows will keep the kids busy these holidays

Real story behind stunning Bachelor exit

TV ‘I found it very difficult’: Shannon Baff opens up about elimination

Madonna’s ‘beauty’ routine makes you look old

Celebrity Could he be using dermal fillers?

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Jobs

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’

News The vacancy was posted on recruitment website Indeed

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

News Team of specialists to make claustrophobic water pipeline journey

The $150k job no Aussies want

Careers Mining positions can now barely be filled

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