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Debie Bazley urges others to look for the "little light” in the midst of battling the darkness of depression.

Grieving mum speaks out after son loses depression battle

Debie Bazley urges others to look for the "little light” in the midst of battling the darkness of depression.

When this cop abruptly performed a highway U-turn, the couple behind him paid the price.

Cop convicted over woman's highway death loses appeal

When this cop abruptly performed a highway U-turn, the couple behind him paid the price.

Deadline extended for bovine Johne's disease plan

Flexibility for producers

Deadline extended for bovine Johne's disease plan

WHEN he was wheeled back to his hospital room following a six-hour surgery on Monday, John Johnson declared "I'm on the mend!” - and he was right.

Driver recovers after 11-tonne loader flips on highway

WHEN he was wheeled back to his hospital room following a six-hour surgery on Monday, John Johnson declared "I'm on the mend!” - and he was right.

JOHN Wagner has declared the start of his new tourism group as a “new era” for the industry in the Darling Downs.

New era for tourism with Wagner-backed group

JOHN Wagner has declared the start of his new tourism group as a “new era” for the industry in the Darling Downs.

RFDS is breaking down barriers in mental health by heading west to hold clinics and workshops in rural and remote communities.

RFDS flies west for mental health

RFDS is breaking down barriers in mental health by heading west to hold clinics and workshops in rural and remote communities.

<strong>UPDATE: </strong>About 700 workers were evacuated from Oakey Beef Exports about 6.30am today after a liquid ammonia leak at the facility.

700 workers evacuated after Oakey Beef chemical spill

UPDATE: About 700 workers were evacuated from Oakey Beef Exports about 6.30am today after a liquid ammonia leak at the facility.

The Chinchilla man will plead guilty to charges of cattle stealing in Toowoomba, a court has heard.

Accused cattle rustler expected to plead guilty

The Chinchilla man will plead guilty to charges of cattle stealing in Toowoomba, a court has heard.

CANDICE Hedge, an Australian survivor of the London Bridge terror attack, has spoken for the first time about the chilling moment terrorists tried to kill her.

Aussie's terror: 'I could feel the amount of blood'

CANDICE Hedge, an Australian survivor of the London Bridge terror attack, has spoken for the first time about the chilling moment terrorists tried to kill...

A ROO processing company in Charleville has been forced to halt operations after Safe Food Queensland placed a suspension on activity, affecting 17 workers.

Charleville kangaroo processor hit by suspension notice

A ROO processing company in Charleville has been forced to halt operations after Safe Food Queensland placed a suspension on activity, affecting 17 workers.

‘He looked at me and I looked at him,’ Candice tells Sunday Night.

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'He looked her in the eye, then slashed her throat'

Person stealing underwear from clothesline.

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Dalby woman has knickers knicked by wannabe intruder

Calvin Smith, 82, died after an alleged pub fight in Oakey on Wednesday.

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Elderly man found dead after Oakey pub fight named

REGIONAL GROWTH: CEO of Balonne Matthew Magin, Deputy Mayor of Balonne Fiona Gaske, Regional Development Australia CEO Glenys Schuntner and Paroo Mayor and chair of SWRED board Lindsey Godfrey.

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Outback tourism on South West RED agenda

One man was killed and two injured in a crash at Eudlo overnight.

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Three dead on Queensland roads in past 24 hours

James Moxon is concerned for the future job security of friends who work at Acland mine after the land court recommendation, Thursday, June 1, 2017.

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'It's s***': Oakey residents vent over New Acland

Frank Ashman.

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NEW ACLAND: Farmers relieved, but no celebrations yet

Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh's iconic screen kiss in Gone With The Wind.

Lifestyle
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Explained: Why we like to lock lips

Police generic

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High school hit with Molotov cocktails

A mother has gone online to vent after being infuriated when her mother in law cut her daughter's hair without permission

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Mum furious after mother-in-law makes huge decision behind her back

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Newsagency robbed at knife-point, getaway car set on fire

Far north Queensland has been hit by heavy rain overnight.

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North Queensland hit by 1 in 100 year rainfall

TOUGH TASK: A swift water rescue team (including inset) search a stolen LandCruiser ute found in Scrubby Creek.

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VIDEO: Police to continue search for body of missing man

Josh Watson captured this incredible image from Brightwater Estate on the Sunshine Coast.

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Queensland facing hot, steamy week ahead

Queensland is facing some 'supercell' activity on Friday.

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Queensland told to brace for heavy rain from 'epic low'

Sam Reid of the Giants during the round three match against the Kangaroos.

Sport
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Injury-plagued Giant at last cracks milestone

INFLUENTIAL: Geva Mentor of the Lightning warms up before a Super Netball match.

Sport

Lightning player of the year crowned after super season

KING HIT: Jeff Fenech and Jeff Horn and the world title belt at the Wally Lewis statue outside Suncorp Stadium.

Sport

Jeff Fenech tells Jeff Horn to fight dirty

READY FOR HISTORY: Australian challenger Jeff Horn can 'do a Rocky' and beat Manny Pacquaio.

Sport

Horn can do a Rocky and stun Pacquiao

Fenech says Horn will win

Pauline won't say sorry

Jeff Horn final hitout

Pisasale released on bail

INCREDIBLE: Divers at Wolf Rock off Rainbow Beach recently spotted up to 70 pregnant female sharks at a time of the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

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Big numbers of endangered shark off Rainbow Beach

Imagine arriving at a camp site and all the hard work is done.

Travel

Hate camping? This idea might change your mind

IN TRAINING: Neil Collie runs trails around the scenic Glass House Mountains area in preparation for the 250km Big Red Run.

Lifestyle

From hospital bed to six-day, 250km desert run

A stonefish was recently caught by a fisherman at Caloundra.

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Most venomous fish in world found near shore

Roothy’s LowRange

John Rooth's old faithful Milo: It’s not that hard to keep an old truck flush in new parts

Lifestyle

Beer & BS: Roothy tells how to keep an old truck running

It’s a pretty safe bet there’s been more than a few divorces due to warm steaks, burnt fuses and wives tripping over tent pegs sticking out of the ground in the dark.

Lifestyle

12V tips: Five easy 4WD upgrades you can do at home

Roothy ready to get cooking on the campfire

Lifestyle

Camp cooking: Whip up a feast from whatever you've got

Where it all started - on the verandah of the old homestead in the Flinders. Anthony Warry captured this photo of Roothy reflecting on a lifetime of playing with machines.

Lifestyle

A mechanical life: Roothy gives us a glimpse

The Koala Party could shake up Australian politics.

Opinion
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Pollie Tickled: Come to the party, but don't toe the line

Cameron Munster of the Storm.

Sport

Who's in the frame to replace JT for Origin decider?

Senior constable Brian Quinn outside Lismore Local Court.

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Boy in the paddy wagon ‘sweaty’ and ‘crying’

Superstitious villagers believe a sheep has given birth to a demon after a human looking creature was born with hoofs instead of feet and hands and pink skin instead of fur.

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Sheep gives birth to 'half human beast'

FAMILY FUN: Deonie Crowther is holding family craft sessions at the Windmill Cafe in Bargara.

News
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Bundy mum blogging to get families offline

EWE LITTLE BEAUTY: Tonie Simmons, pictured with Shawny, saved Lucy the lamb (inset) by performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on her.

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5:00 AM Jun 24th

Shee-P-R saves little lamb

Currimundi horse trainer Graham Robert Pollock has been found guilty of animal cruelty and neglect.

News
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Horse trainer found guilty of cruelty

Plate of Pollo a Nissena served on salad with a side dish of witlof.

Lifestyle
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Recipe: Old-style rich Pollo a Nissena

Tom Holland in a scene from the movie Spider-man: Homecoming.

Entertainment
5:00 AM Jun 24th

What's on at the cinemas over the school holidays

Banksy’s ‘The girl with a balloon.’

Entertainment

Rapper accidentally drops Banksy's real name in interview

Mariah Carey’s cameo in the movie The House was reportedly scrapped.

Entertainment

Mariah Carey slammed for on-set antics

Celebrity chef Darren Simpson has died.

Entertainment

Celebrity chef Darren Simpson dead after long illness

Year 10 Gladstone State High School student Kieran Marcus with BSL general manager Joe Rea.

Business
1:00 PM Jun 24th

Apprenticeships going at BSL

The Coast's average house price has risen from by more than $10,000 in the past three years to $507,100.

Business
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Builders relish Coast's growing construction rates

OPTIMISTIC: Registered nurse Suzanne Volejnikova-Wenger is excited about potential for medical research jobs on the Coast.

Business
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Plea for graduate positions in primary and community care

HIT AGAIN: Farmer Ben Pritchard has to pay back $20,000 he was owed from a wholesaler.

News
5:00 AM Jun 24th

Farmer gets slugged with a $20,000 bill

Seb Starcevic. Pic:Twitter

Opinion

Why we need to take male rape seriously

Sherie is 31 and has stage 3 bowel cancer. She’s sick of hearing the same thing over and over again.

News

Please stop telling me to ‘keep fighting’ my cancer

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will lead the charge to help the Queensland LNP win the upcoming state election.

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Barnaby Joyce right to support coal in face of mocking

What if being honest with your children stuffs up their life?

Opinion

Do as I say, not as I do: How much do you tell your kids?

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Vehicle-borne attack concern

Perth Bridge strike

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Dashcam captures Perth bridge strike

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Skip driver strikes truck in hit-and-run

The driver is now recovering in hospital with spinal injuries.

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Truckie airlifted after bull attack

Gina Rinehart.

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Rinehart purchases Maydan feedlot in Queensland

Gina Rinehart.

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Rinehart's $500 million cattle export deal to China

Hucknall Horse Rescue 's Skye Scott and Ainsley Murdoch-Pannier.

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13 station jobs available right now

NTCA CEO Tracey Hayes will step down in September.

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Tracey Hayes steps down from NTCA