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Reunion brings back memories for former classmates

News Past students gathered in the school grounds reminiscing and catching up with old friends

Former dairyfarmer blows out 103 birthday candles

News Growing up on the farm was hard work

SES group welcomes new deputy controller

News Added workload doesn't phase deputy controller Graham

Young herdsman keeps family Ekka tradition alive

Rural "We used to pick and show cattle for a living, years ago.”

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Q and A with the face of Lockyer Valley Relay for Life

News Get to know Tim and learn what motivates him to be involved in Relay for Life

Thieves target rural properties in search for hot commodity

News Diesel thefts are on the rise across region, putting landholders out of pocket

VOTE: Will you test drive the bypass?

Opinion The Toowoomba Bypass is officially open, and for the first three months, motorists will be able to use the new road without paying tolls

Hawks teams flying into finals

Rugby League Two junior hawks teams will be competing in the grand finals this weekend

The small pest having a massive impact on produce

Rural Sometimes the smallest creatures pose the biggest threats, as numbers expected to rise in spring

'Disgraceful': Communication breaks down in Somerset town

News A PUBLIC stoush has erupted between two federal politicians over mobile phone coverage in a remote Somerset town.

Increasing rail trail usage prompts call for review

News A rise in the number of Brisbane Valley Rail Trail users has prompted council to investigate just how the popular trail is being used

Things to do in the region this weekend

News There's plenty for visitors to see and experience in the region this week

Past career leads mayor to advocate for disability support

News Mayor Tanya Milligan was as a disability support worker for 18 years and said it was a situation involving a ramp that led her to run for council

From biking to brassicas, Alex is loving farm life

News Former cycling pro left Gold Coast life behind for world of farming

Teen may be charged for falsely reporting African 'bashing'

Child found in car with dead woman

Girl gets brain-eating bug from swimming

‘I was half asleep’: Edwina’s stunning tweet

Around the Region

EXPLAINED: What you need to know about fire warning levels

News There are five different warning levels, providing instructions regarding what to do in the event of an emergency.

APPEAL: How you can help Stanthorpe fire victims

News Queenslanders are doing it tough and they need your help

How to repay your home loan fast

Money Follow these steps to take advantage of falling interest rates

Weather watch: Fireys won't get wind reprieve

News Strong winds won't ease until tomorrow according to BoM

BUSHFIRE WARNING: List of schools to be closed revealed

Breaking Several schools will be closed tomorrow

BOM: No rain in sight for bushfire-affected regions

Weather BOM is not predicting any relief for bushfire regions this week

AFTERMATH: What it looks like on the ground in Stanthorpe

News True extent of the damage is still unknown.

Sport

AFL stunned by amazing kiss photo

AFL In the middle of one of the most spiteful games of the year, an AFL photographer has captured the extraordinary moment two rivals locked lips.

Warner photo sparks Ashes conspiracy

Cricket Controversy erupted on day two of the final Ashes Test with fans and pundits split over a crucial moment involving Aussie opener David Warner.

Broncos great demands backline shuffle

Rugby League Broncos great Colin Scott demands two stars move in backline rejig

‘I wish I’d rung’: Best mate’s regret

AFL Jason Dunstall and Garry Lyon have broken their silence after the devastating loss...

Team USA’s humiliating ‘wake-up call’

Basketball Team USA loses again at Basketball World Cup

National Sport

‘Lack of respect’: Aussies’ shock move

Eagles star suspended in drug test shock

AFL bloodbath continues as coach gone

Joshua ripped for return fight, Ruiz fatter

Cup winner to accept daunting challenge

Queensland News

Outrageous Insta trend is hilariously bad

Opinion If you don’t think this trend is out-of-touch, you’ve probably done it yourself. James Weir writes about the Insta craze that is so bad it’s hilarious.

SOCIALITE'S DOWNFALL: How Doyle's perfect life spiralled

Crime How police brought this entrepreneur's life to a crashing halt

Cruel reality of devastating bushfires

News Firefighters on high alert as blazes continue to burn across Qld

Mental side of Qld disasters unsustainable

Health "If it doesn't rain this summer...we're going to need it the next."

Change that made Powerball harder to win

News "Waste of money now. Keno is a mile better for odds"

Blue Wiggle’s family heartbreak

News The Wiggles’ Anthony Field has shared some heartbreaking news.

X-ray reveals hospital’s shocking error

Health Woman’s life turned upside down by hospital’s mistake

Business News

Why more Aussies are committing to a mortgage

Money Rising mortgage demand is being matched by similar sentiment across the property industry. But will it continue?

The NBN’s ultimate broken promise

Technology The NBN predictions made in a 2013 report that did not happen

In Audi’s future, off-roading takes its cues from drones

Motoring It looks a little like a lunar rover but this is what the future might look like.

Planet capable of sustaining life finally found

News Scientists have discovered a potentially habitable exoplanet

What's On

What's on the big screen this week

Gympie gets in Muster mode with Legends and Locals concert

'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

Memorial match to honour Snr Sergeant Troy Salton

NASA lands in Brisbane for museum's largest ever exhibition

Lifestyle

‘The truth about my sex addiction’

Health A year ago, Nadia Bokody sat on live TV and made a confession — she was a sex addict. But the truth is something even more shocking.

Psychic’s shocking prediction to woman

Offbeat Sally Crenshaw has been to a handful of different psychics over the years, but none have had the impact than one in particular.

Samantha X gets real about threesomes

Dating Ever wondered how it works when there’s three in the bed? Resident sexpert Samantha X reveals how threesomes really play out.

‘Mental’ secret behind couple’s romance

Dating Maaike and Christian have been together 10 years and are engaged — but there’s an unusual secret behind their romance.

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Entertainment

Hannah Gadsby wins Emmy for Nanette

TV Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby has won an Emmy for her stand-up special Nanette, beating Adam Sandler, Beyonce and Amy Schumer to receive the top honour.

Why Jessica Alba vanished from spotlight

Celebrity She was one of the biggest names in Hollywood in the mid-2000s

Casting shocks rock Suicide Squad

Movies Director James Gunn reveals cast for The Suicide Squad 2

Beloved Aussie TV legend dies

Celebrity Television icon Paul Cronin, famed for The Sullivans, has died

Roxy Jacenko unrecognisable in unearthed photos

Celebrity With brown hair, glasses and cowboy boots, Roxy is unrecognisable

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5 deposit hacks to help first home buyers

Money Saving up a deposit for your first home can be seen as impossible

Australian house prices at a tipping point

Property Spring selling season to bring market clarity

Fitness star’s luxury home steals the spotlight

News Fitness guru Ashy Bines takes her luxury Gold Coast home to auction

Houses record ‘significant’ jump in value

Property Sydney market appears to be on rise again

Could you live in a converted brothel?

Property Former Richmond brothel on auction block after transformation

Reunion brings back memories for former classmates

Former dairyfarmer blows out 103 birthday candles

SES group welcomes new deputy controller

Young herdsman keeps family Ekka tradition alive

Q and A with the face of Lockyer Valley Relay for Life

Thieves target rural properties in search for hot commodity

VOTE: Will you test drive the bypass?

Hawks teams flying into finals

The small pest having a massive impact on produce

'Disgraceful': Communication breaks down in Somerset town

Increasing rail trail usage prompts call for review

Things to do in the region this weekend

Past career leads mayor to advocate for disability support

From biking to brassicas, Alex is loving farm life

Teen may be charged for falsely reporting African 'bashing'

Child found in car with dead woman

Girl gets brain-eating bug from swimming

‘I was half asleep’: Edwina’s stunning tweet

EXPLAINED: What you need to know about fire warning levels

APPEAL: How you can help Stanthorpe fire victims

How to repay your home loan fast

Weather watch: Fireys won't get wind reprieve

BUSHFIRE WARNING: List of schools to be closed revealed

BOM: No rain in sight for bushfire-affected regions

AFTERMATH: What it looks like on the ground in Stanthorpe

AFL stunned by amazing kiss photo

Warner photo sparks Ashes conspiracy

Broncos great demands backline shuffle

‘I wish I’d rung’: Best mate’s regret

Team USA’s humiliating ‘wake-up call’

‘Lack of respect’: Aussies’ shock move

Eagles star suspended in drug test shock

AFL bloodbath continues as coach gone

Joshua ripped for return fight, Ruiz fatter

Cup winner to accept daunting challenge

Outrageous Insta trend is hilariously bad

SOCIALITE'S DOWNFALL: How Doyle's perfect life spiralled

Cruel reality of devastating bushfires

Mental side of Qld disasters unsustainable

Change that made Powerball harder to win

Blue Wiggle’s family heartbreak

X-ray reveals hospital’s shocking error

Why more Aussies are committing to a mortgage

The NBN’s ultimate broken promise

In Audi’s future, off-roading takes its cues from drones

Planet capable of sustaining life finally found

What's on the big screen this week

Gympie gets in Muster mode with Legends and Locals concert

'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

Memorial match to honour Snr Sergeant Troy Salton

NASA lands in Brisbane for museum's largest ever exhibition

‘The truth about my sex addiction’

Psychic’s shocking prediction to woman

Samantha X gets real about threesomes

‘Mental’ secret behind couple’s romance

Fire near Warrego Hwy in Prenzlau

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Brisbane Lions Roar

Photographer Rob Mulally shares editing tips

Stylerunner founder Julie Stevanja sings praises of Samsung...

Hannah Gadsby wins Emmy for Nanette

Why Jessica Alba vanished from spotlight

Casting shocks rock Suicide Squad

Beloved Aussie TV legend dies

Roxy Jacenko unrecognisable in unearthed photos

Back to Prenzlau

Back to Prenzlau

Morning Tea

Lockyer Creek fire

Street Feast

22 Coral Sea Drive, Middle Ridge 4350

5 deposit hacks to help first home buyers

Australian house prices at a tipping point

Fitness star’s luxury home steals the spotlight

Houses record ‘significant’ jump in value

Could you live in a converted brothel?

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