Man airlifted from Turkey Beach
RACQ CapRescue was tasked to retrieve a young male patient from Turkey Beach after reports he a suspected fractured femur after his pet dog...
NRAS renters call for scheme extension as social housing is snapped up
Tannum Sands pensioner George Parkyn is scared of what will happen to him and his support dog Baxter when his rent more than doubles...
Gladstone rent up 80 per cent in 6 years
Advocates are calling for rent increases in Queensland to be tied to inflation plus 10 per cent and limited to one per year amid...
Metal carnage a headline act at dragway
At Benaraby Dragway, we love race fans.... but we also love to honour our racers!
New for 2023, the Management Committee that operates Benaraby Dragway...
Four charged with multiple offences after alleged kidnapping
Police have charged four people with multiple offences following an alleged robbery with violence at Mount Larcom on Sunday, 12 February.
Detectives...
Drones tasked to weeds in university project
A CQUniversity research project has secured an Australian Government innovation grant to target weeds in broadacre crops, using artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drones equipped with...
Kirsten’s Cottage: a slice of Boyne Valley history
When you step into Kirsten's Cottage, located just off the main drag through Builyan, the first thing you notice is ice-cold air conditioning and...
When there’s washing to be done
Monday was washing day for many women in the early days and that was the day my mother would do the washing in the...
Builyan Progress Association going strong with volunteer of 61 years
The Builyan-Many Peaks Community Progress Association Hall has hosted many events in its proud history, including grand balls, dances, training, weddings and other celebrations....
Sports grants now up for grabs
Successful applicants for Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs have been announced.
The Local Sporting Champions program...
Being bettered by a smarter mind
As I have mentioned before we are fortunate to have our two granddaughters staying with us at present. It is a joy to engage...
OPINION: Regional message to big banks
In September 2022, the Australian Government handed down the final report for the Regional Banking Taskforce.
It received submissions that raised significant issues of bank...
State Government set to deliver Empowering Councils Bill
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the...
