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One dead, three injured in highway tragedy

News A motorcycle and car have collided on a notorious crossroads, leaving one dead and three others, including a child, in hospital.

Man makes six calls to partner in valium-induced rant

Crime WHEN his ex-partner sold their joint boat after a messy break-up, it prompted this...

Fond farewell to a homegrown firefighting legend

News THIS firefighter’s career has come full circle, but now it’s about to start a new...

New firefighter commander to join Lockyer force

News EVEN with 14 years’ experience under his belt, the region’s new fire commander...

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Pledge for ‘panel’ to bridge disconnected community, council

News HE has fought for irrigators to get better access to water, now this farmer is ready for a new battle and is running for council

Mandatory water testing remains for poultry farm neighbours

News COUNCILLORS have argued specific testing needs to stay, following the poultry farm’s wish to have it removed.

Region’s popular bank closing today

Business In a disappointing and unfortunate turn of events another business in the region will be shutting its doors.

Teenager charged with attempted murder after school incident

Breaking Police will allege the 14-year-old fled the school on foot but was arrested a short time later in a nearby street.

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WHAT’S ON: 7 events and activities happening in your area

News FROM dance and music to tricky trivia, there’s a wide variety of events happening in the region this week.

Man fights for life as brother charged for 'head kick'

Crime A Nanango man has been charged with grievous bodily harm against his brother.

Church to celebrate a century of serving community

News THE last Presbyterian Church left standing in the Somerset region is set to celebrate its 100 year anniversary.

New tourism plan to bring $20+ million to Lockyer Valley

News A NEW plan has been hailed as a “big plus” for the economies of towns west of Gatton.

TAKE THE TEST: Basic science questions kids can’t answer

Education Latest science literacy data reveals the basic science questions Australian students can’t answer. Can you? TAKE A LOOK AT THE QUESTIONS

Around the Region

Stolen ute hits truck in foggy conditions

News A STOLEN UTE has crashed into the back of a truck in foggy conditions on the Cunningham Hwy south of Toowoomba.

Concerns raised over 15 allegedly emaciated horses

News Another instance involving 15 emaciated horses has been reported to Biosecurity...

61-year-old arrested for alleged assault on council CEO

News "I believed he ripped off a button or two."

'Five year wait for justice': Firm celebrates PFAS agreement

News Parties still finalising agreement terms

Pub robber found with ice in his bottom cheeks

Crime He was found with a bag of ice between his bottom cheeks.

Motorcyclist killed in cruel road tragedy an hour from home

News Motorcyclist, Laurie Monaghan, ‘died doing what he loved’

FULL LIST: 630 schools to finally get airconditioning

Education See the list of haves and have nots in Queensland

Sport

Warner ‘thrilled’ to be back in IPL leadership role

Cricket David Warner’s redemption has obviously impressed his IPL side, Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have returned him to a role he held with esteem from 2015 to 2017.

Fresh injury fear as Perry fails to complete match

Cricket The sight of Ellyse Perry bowling freely against Bangladesh would have delighted the Aussie camp. But it wasn’t all good news for the star allrounder.

Badel’s top 50: Cowboys champ tumbles down rankings

Rugby League Check out the first ten players in Peter Badel’s top 50 NRL stars.

Real reason Storm star Vunivalu fast-tracked $1.8m rugby...

Rugby League The 24-year-old winger always had it in his mind to return

Lions star dreaming of puling on South Australian jumper

AFL Lachie Neale proud to play in Bushfire Relief clash.

National Sport

Bosnich: Numbers don’t lie but they can’t define

'Forever grateful': Cricket star reunites with saviours

Kyrgios battles injury ahead of Cup tie in Adelaide

Warner bestowed with team’s ‘highest honour’

Kevvie Walters opens up about son Billy’s battle

Queensland News

'She's always with me': Community remembers 'cheeky' 4yo

News To her mum, Summer Steer will forever be a delightful cheeky prankster. This week, school students have taken time out to remember the forever-four-year-old.

28th Feb 2020 10:17 AM

Woman shoved, bruised in violent outburst over keys

News A Gympie father fled with his four-year-old daughter after trashing the house and...

28th Feb 2020 10:21 AM

Drought breaks for winemaker

Environment Recent rain has brought hope to winemaker of the year

28th Feb 2020 10:12 AM

10-person brawl breaks out at Rockhampton shopping mall

Breaking The parking lot fight took place outside a bottle shop

28th Feb 2020 10:05 AM

Bay woman’s holiday horror on coronavirus cruise

News Diana Headlam spent two weeks locked in a windowless cabin

‘Worst point drop in history’: Market crash

Breaking 'This is a market that’s being driven completely by fear'

Massive discounts as virus sparks airline price war

Travel Flights between Brisbane and the US are at levels not seen since the 2009 global...

Business News

Where you can find 63,000 new jobs in Australia

Careers One group of professionals is forecast to grow 20 per cent over the next five years, creating more than 63,000 extra jobs across Australia.

28th Feb 2020 11:35 AM

CEO resignation stalls major decision on hotel deal

News A multimillion-dollar deal, years in the making, has been stalled

Inside the seedy underbelly of our toxic meth houses

Crime CQ cleaner speaks out about the ‘grubby’ scenes

‘Sick of the boom and the bust’: Gladstone's hydrogen future

News CAUTIOUS approach to Gladstone's burgeoning hydrogen industry.

What's On

Thanks to her devoted fans, Miss Fisher is flying high again

What's on the big screen this week

COUNTDOWN: 2 days until you can get locals Splendour tickets

Aust Zoo showcases high-achieving women

TV star brings rock band to Splendour 2020

Lifestyle

Secret fix to ‘bad’ Aldi problem

Lifestyle Aldi checkouts are notoriously fast — but one helpful shopper has shared a helpful trick on Facebook that news.com.au has verified is really true.

28th Feb 2020 10:48 AM

‘Like you’re a leper’: Homeless struggles laid bare

Health When Pat Bramwell’s close relative succumbed quickly to an aggressive form of breast cancer, his family situation rapidly fell apart.

Call to ban US dog trainer from Australia

Pets & Animals Angry animal lovers are calling on politicians to ban an American dog trainer they said uses “abusive and archaic” methods.

Coronavirus survival guide: how to protect yourself

Health Fears about coronavirus are escalating, but health authorities say there are easy, practical steps you can take to ensure you and your family stay healthy.

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Entertainment

MAFS implodes as stars go rogue

TV Nine bosses must be fuming after the current crop of contestants this week publicly dissed the show and ruined it for viewers.

28th Feb 2020 11:49 AM

Tiff Hall ‘furious’ over fat shaming promo

Celebrity Tiff Hall ‘furious’ over image being used without permission

28th Feb 2020 11:08 AM

Star ordered to pay $500K for offence

Celebrity Steven Seagal pays $500K to settle SEC cryptocurrency promo case

28th Feb 2020 10:39 AM

Pussycat Dolls’ embarrassing stage bungle

Music Pussycat Dolls suffer embarrassing tech bungle during live show

‘Upsetting’ truth behind Simpsons exit

News 'That represents a real blind spot I had'

Latest Photos

Finding forever homes for rescue dogs

Riches of the earth on show

Faming family bids farewell to history

GALLERY: Queensland School Triathlon

Explore a sustainable paradise

Real Estate

14 Chinchilla Court, Wilsonton Heights 4350

House 3 1 2 Interest from...

Classifieds Surplus to owners needs and wants this property sold. Well priced brick home that offers a bit extra for your money. There are 3 built-in bedrooms, updated 2 pac...

$2.3m housing development expected to go ahead in Bangalow

Property THE proposal will be approved, subject to conditions and negotiations.

The happiest places in Australia and QLD revealed

Property Key to happiness is a boom that’s contagious

Lure of home sparks shake-up for burger chain

News Chain cuts ties with busy precinct to focus on flagship outlet

Bachelorette contestant’s Noosa unit for sale

Property Bachelorette contestant Jess Glasgow’s Noosa unit for sale

Numbers spell big trouble for building industry

Business But building bosses say they have a solution.

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premium_icon Mandatory water testing remains for poultry farm neighbours

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premium_icon Teenager charged with attempted murder after school incident

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WHAT’S ON: 7 events and activities happening in your area

premium_icon Man fights for life as brother charged for 'head kick'

premium_icon Church to celebrate a century of serving community

premium_icon New tourism plan to bring $20+ million to Lockyer Valley

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Double killer caught out by roadside test

Dog ‘tests positive’ for coronavirus

Stars erupt over ‘insane’ trans athlete rule

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premium_icon Concerns raised over 15 allegedly emaciated horses

premium_icon 61-year-old arrested for alleged assault on council CEO

premium_icon 'Five year wait for justice': Firm celebrates PFAS agreement

premium_icon Pub robber found with ice in his bottom cheeks

premium_icon Motorcyclist killed in cruel road tragedy an hour from home

premium_icon FULL LIST: 630 schools to finally get airconditioning

premium_icon Warner ‘thrilled’ to be back in IPL leadership role

premium_icon Fresh injury fear as Perry fails to complete match

premium_icon Badel’s top 50: Cowboys champ tumbles down rankings

Real reason Storm star Vunivalu fast-tracked $1.8m rugby...

premium_icon Lions star dreaming of puling on South Australian jumper

premium_icon Bosnich: Numbers don’t lie but they can’t define

premium_icon 'Forever grateful': Cricket star reunites with saviours

premium_icon Kyrgios battles injury ahead of Cup tie in Adelaide

premium_icon Warner bestowed with team’s ‘highest honour’

premium_icon Kevvie Walters opens up about son Billy’s battle

premium_icon 'She's always with me': Community remembers 'cheeky' 4yo

premium_icon Woman shoved, bruised in violent outburst over keys

premium_icon Drought breaks for winemaker

premium_icon 10-person brawl breaks out at Rockhampton shopping mall

premium_icon Bay woman’s holiday horror on coronavirus cruise

‘Worst point drop in history’: Market crash

premium_icon Massive discounts as virus sparks airline price war

premium_icon Where you can find 63,000 new jobs in Australia

premium_icon CEO resignation stalls major decision on hotel deal

premium_icon Inside the seedy underbelly of our toxic meth houses

premium_icon ‘Sick of the boom and the bust’: Gladstone's hydrogen future

premium_icon Thanks to her devoted fans, Miss Fisher is flying high again

What's on the big screen this week

premium_icon COUNTDOWN: 2 days until you can get locals Splendour tickets

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