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Mother champions cause in memory of her late son

News Gayle reminisced the times her son Jody would help the nurses make hospital beds despite undergoing cancer treatment.

Swan lives the life of a Hawk

News Milestone effort for Hawk Mark.

Plainland patty pulls second place

News One of Australia's best burgers hails from a local butcher

VOTE: does more need to be done to combat homelessness?

News Have your say

More Local News

Out of 513 schools, Toogoolawah ranks in top 10

News In a pool of only 10, five OP-eligible Year 12 students received a score of five or better.

Extensive rain could trigger floodwater releases

News More than 200mm would need to fall to activate flood water releases

Lake closed following routine testing

News All water-based activities have been banned for a Laidley lake after high levels of bacteria were detected in the water.

Crime Stoppers help turn the screws on number plate theft

News Crime Stoppers Lockyer Valley Area Committee is encouraging residents to spend a few dollars to protect their number plates

Real gem of a show ready to rock the shire hall

News All things rocks, fossils and gem stones will be on show this weekend at the annual Gatton Gem Show

Dairy farmer calls for Coles, Aldi to catch up on milk price

News Used as a "marketing ploy”, dairy farmer won't applaud Woolworths' decision to end $1/L milk, and called for other supermarkets to follow suit

Rider caught 52km/h above speed limit

News Officer says motorcyclists often make the same excuses for their speeding

Illegal dumping disgrace puts community at risk

News Junior sporting club finds drug utensils and alcohol swabs beside the field.

Senior soccer returns to Laidley with a roar

News A spirited performance against Rockville Rovers FC marked the return of senior soccer to the Laidley Soccer Club

Cyclone Oma's path to determine Lockyer Valley rainfall

News A tropical cyclone is heading our way, and forecasters say it could bring in excess of 300mm of rain

Cyclone Oma: ‘Double the size of Debbie’

23rd Feb 2019 9:26 AM

Is Donald Trump planning a trip to Australia?

23rd Feb 2019 8:45 AM

Mum of six sacrificed life for family

Little Alesha’s teen killer unmasked

Around the Region

Samsung S10 5G: regional Aussies will be among first

Smarter Shopping REGIONAL Australians will be among the first in the world to experience 5G connectivity under a deal between Samsung and Telstra.

Shocking footage shows botched ATM robbery

Crime The two men approached the Kilcoy service station.

FOUND: missing Laidley woman found safe, well

News 31-year-old woman reported missing from Plainland has been found

Fire that consumed horse truck brought under control

Breaking Initial reports suggest eight horses are inside the float

BUSHFIRE: Fireys to work throughout the day to contain fire

Breaking QFES urges residents to remain up to date on the fire situation

WE NEED IT: Mayor calls for rail link to be prioritised

News Proposed infrastructure blitz a boon for region

Alleged shovel attack leaves man in critical condition

Crime Two men were hospitalised after the incident

Sport

Sea Eagles tight-lipped over plans to play Walker

Rugby League Dylan Walker is due to face court next week on domestic violence charges, and Manly is yet to reveal whether the former Kangaroo will play in Saturday’s trial

SuperCoach Scout: Canberra Raiders

Rugby League With guns and value options all over the park, the Canberra Raiders are a very SuperCoach-relevant squad to choose from in 2019

SuperCoach Scout: Newcastle Knights

Rugby League Newcastle faithful have reason for optimism in 2019

SuperCoach BBL|08: the season in review

Cricket SuperCoach BBL|08: the season in review

Disgraced Barba pictured in tradie gear at $20-an-hour job

Rugby League Blue-collar Barba: disgraced star begins new life as tradie

National Sport

Keen to play, Short turns to spinner for help

Eddie McGuire bites back over AFL drugs claim

Whispers over secret AFL Footy Show talks

NRL briefs: revenge after treacherous $3 million power play

Cycle-friendly Denmark taking on Tour de France in 2021

Queensland News

'Highly-infectious' measles confirmed on Coast

Health Health warning as Coast resident diagnosed with measles after overseas trip.

$400k Michel’s Patisserie disaster

Business Retail Food Group taken to court over misleading representations

Shocking act at Eminem concert

News Disability advocate accuses staff of 'segregation' during show

Rugby league player jailed for assault

Rugby League A once promising NRL youngster has had his dreams dashed.

Truckie calls for tougher laws on who can tow a caravan

News A NSW transport boss believes it's time for government intervention.

’Nightmare’ parents harrassing teachers

Education Teachers have revealed their horror stories about parents

Truth about Ines and Sam’s ‘fake’ affair

TV The much-hyped ‘affair’ is fake — but not in the way you’d think

Business News

New $20 note’s clever trick to foil counterfeiters

Money Our new-look $20 note has been revealed today — and it includes a seriously slick feature that will make it near impossible to forge.

‘Pornstar’ CV: Job interview disasters

Careers “She knew she was in trouble"

How to buy a good thing: the unloved cars at the right price

Motoring Here's some great deals on unloved new cars.

RBA will cut rates if economy falters

Money “We have the flexibility to do this if needed"

What's On

NASA lands in Brisbane for museum's largest ever exhibition

Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

Enjoy Christmas cheer without the holiday stress

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Lifestyle

Bizarre lives of married identical twins

Dating These mirror siblings do everything together — they married matching partners and the bizarre foursome even live under one roof.

23rd Feb 2019 10:12 AM

ROAD TEST: Mercedes-Benz C-Class was once shabby, now chic

Motoring Road test review of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

New measles case: Woman who visited Sydney CBD diagnosed

Health NSW State health has issued a warning after a woman was diagnosed with the highly-contagious condition. Here's where she visited.

New $5 cult Aldi snack fans love

Smarter Shopping Aldi is known for its quirky gadgets and bargains, but fans are now going wild for a $5 frozen snack that’s deliciously crispy.

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Entertainment

Jackman working on ‘Showman’ sequel

Movies Days after Hugh Jackman performed a barnstorming number from The Greatest Showman at the Brit Awards, a sequel to the smash hit musical has been confirmed.

23rd Feb 2019 10:08 AM