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A Chinchilla man who admitted stealing cattle said his family has been shamed from the district.

Chinchilla cattle thief fined, shamed from district

A Chinchilla man who admitted stealing cattle said his family has been shamed from the district.

HARRY Thies found his lowest point late last year – he’d just crashed his ute while on methamphetamines and was a shell of his former self.

'I wrote my ute off while I was high on ice'

HARRY Thies found his lowest point late last year – he’d just crashed his ute while on methamphetamines and was a shell of his former self.

AFTER years of study by the gas industry and scientists, the cause of mysterious bubbling of the Condamine River may have been found.

Gas industry say bubbling Condamine dates back before CSG

AFTER years of study by the gas industry and scientists, the cause of mysterious bubbling of the Condamine River may have been found.

Darling Downs police seek information in relation to train derailment

Darling Downs police seeking information in train derailment

Darling Downs police seek information in relation to train derailment

Even the Judge said Amanda Hooper could have faced more serious charges.

I dope believe you sold weed to teen: Judge

Even the Judge said Amanda Hooper could have faced more serious charges.

QUEENSLAND towns have shivered through the coldest morning in two years today as other parts of the state dropped to below freezing temperatures.

Queensland freezes as temps fall as low as -3.7°C

QUEENSLAND towns have shivered through the coldest morning in two years today as other parts of the state dropped to below freezing temperatures.

GAS producers will today be warned they face export restrictions if they fail to provide enough supplies for the domestic market.

Gas giants face export cuts to secure Australian supplies

GAS producers will today be warned they face export restrictions if they fail to provide enough supplies for the domestic market.

"He was perpetuating this insidious culture and had the temerity to boast about his exploits."

Jail after boasts, mates rates for drug clients

"He was perpetuating this insidious culture and had the temerity to boast about his exploits."

Man with busy recent criminal history says countryside move will get him away from drug culture

Change of scenery needed for city drug addict, court told

Man with busy recent criminal history says countryside move will get him away from drug culture

It's almost that time of the year when the region's lovers of performing arts gather together.

Region's talent on display at festival

It's almost that time of the year when the region's lovers of performing arts gather together.

LOCAL COLOUR: The grain silos in Thallon have undergone a transformation in recent weeks and now sport a beautiful vista embodying all the great aspects of living in the region.

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Grain silos become a beautiful site in Thallon

Police raided a rural property at Tara, allegedly uncovering a stockpile of drugs, weapons and ammunition.

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SEIZED: 4000 AK-47 rounds, guns buried underground

BEAUTY: Polly Leahy, Marnie Leahy and Marie Gore with the dress they all wore to their debutante balls.

Lifestyle

The gown that has blessed three generations of brides

Raising funds for a worthy cause are (from left) Roger Grigg of Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller, Lifeline Darling Downs and South West chief executive Derek Tuffield and FKG Group executive chairman Gary Gardner at FKG Group Battling for Lifeline galla dinner hosted by the Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller at Empire Theatres, Saturday, July 15, 2017.

Lifestyle

Lifeline receives $100,000 for support mental health

VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION: Ozcon Industries was placed in voluntary liquidation in January. INSERT: Director of Ozcon Industries Kieran Chiverton.

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Engineering firm Ozcon may have been 'trading insolvent'

Grassroots LNP members are calling for the Queensland party to adopt Donald Trump-style policies.

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LNP grassroots call for Trump-style policies

Police at the Port of Brisbane after a man's body was found in a coal wagon. Picture: 7 News Queenslan

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Death of man in coal wagon 'was suicide'

Bahaa Youssef who made a video that went viral of him abusing police has been acquitted on drug charges but won’t be getting rid of is ‘f*** the police’ tattoo.

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'F##k the police' man walks free from court

James Andrew Culshaw outside the District Court in May.

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’Mum and dad were so happy and you killed him’

Thousands of ancient Chinese characters on 'dragon's bones' or 'oracle bones' — such as this turtle shell — have yet to be deciphered. Picture: National Museum of Chinese WritingSource:Supplied

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Can you decode this ancient prophecy?

ALL OPTIONS: A fire fighter checks the premises for traces of a dangerous chemical.

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UPDATE: Drug lab suspected in Clinton explosion

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'

BACK IN ACTION: Jake Packard, pictured during the Rio Games, is on the comeback trail.

Sport

Comm Games in Packard's sights after missing world titles

LATE CALL-UP: Teenager Riley Day has been added to the national team for the London world championships.

Sport

Riley ticking off life goals, one Day at a time

LAP RECORD: Chaz Mostert became the first driver to complete a circuit around the Queensland Raceway in less that 69 seconds, in practice yesterday. He still wasn't happy with his car.

Sport

Chaz Mostert not totally happy with lap record

MOVED UP FRONT: Cody Walker has been switched to five-eighth from fullback.

Sport

Maguire benches Farah in search for more attacking spark

NBN rollout

Fighting Hacking

Homeless 'Mr Lonely' allegedly murdered by two brothers

Princess Diana meets bushfire survivor

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

A 12-year old boy and his nine-year old brother lost their lives in the horror crash.

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Queensland truckie charged over crash that killed two kids

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Female teacher barred for post-graduation sex with student

Senator Malcolm Roberts. Picture: Kym Smith.

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Citizenship saga could topple Turnbull government

FILE - In this April 30, 2015, file photo, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk unveils the company's newest products, in Hawthorne, Calif. Tesla Motors is starting to build its electric cars with all the sensors, cameras and other gear needed to drive completely on their own when regulations allow the technology to take over that responsibility. The announcement made late Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, by Tesla CEO Musk marks the Silicon Valley automaker's next step toward selling cars that can navigate the roads without the help of a human. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Entertainment

Elon Musk using anti-phone device at Splendour?

Apple's latest iPad Pro offers plenty of creativity for both work and play.

Business

REVIEW: Bigger 10.5 inch iPad Pro packs power, fun

Ryan "Fitzy" Fitzgerald with his Mitsubishi Outlander.

Lifestyle

Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald is a Mitsubishi man

Toni Beckett with Hollie the cat after the ordeal.

Lifestyle

Kitty in a spin after trapped in high-speed washing cycle

Kaitlyn Pobar is geared up to walk the Kokoda Track to raise funds for police mental illness.

Travel

Emotional trekker doing it for dad

A portrait of Agatha Gothe-Snape has won the 2017 Archibald Prize for cartoonist Mitch Cairns.

Entertainment

Cartoonist Mitch Cairns wins Archibald Prize

‘A tear rolled down her cheek’ ... Phil Williams tells his story to Princess Diana.

Entertainment

Princess Diana: How an Aussie's story made her cry

Jonathan LaPaglia in a scene from season two of Australian Survivor.

Entertainment

Jonathan LaPaglia takes you inside Australian Survivor s2

Chic.

Entertainment

Bachelor Recap: Matty’s stunning public rejection

Photo: File

Business

Six meat processing plants caught up in China ban named

SMEs feel they need to upgrade to stay ahead of large coporations

Business

Aussie SMEs are spending big on tech for the future

Nicola Thorp called out the recruitment company online who removed the ad.

Business

Dodgy job advert requires women to be "attractive"

Solar, generic.

Business

'Solar to reduce power bills from $70K a year to just $2000'

Generic online networking on Facebook.

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More needs to be done for gender equality

We'd loved to have used a photo of Barnaby Joyce and the Broncos wearing yellow onesies but couldn't find one. So here's one of Barnaby and we'll leave the rest up to your imagination.

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About as funny as Barnaby in a yellow onesie

Three major retailers have announced increases of up to 20% in their power prices.

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OUR SAY: Let's stand up against electricity price rises

LESSONS: It's a learning curve having a little one, as I'm finding out, in a messy way.

Lifestyle

Messy lessons to be learnt all day with a little one around

UNCERTAIN FUTURE: Rivet group has made the decision to move Australian Road Express and Rivet Mining East into administration, leaving creditors with questions.

Business

Creditors' concern at Rivet end

Toll Group may face industrial action if the TWU ballot is successful.

Business

Industrial action against Toll on the cards says TWU

TROUBLED PAST: News of the Australian Road Express brings back memories of McAleese.

Business

Jobs in jeopardy as McAleese reincarnate goes under

The truck carrying eels overturned on Highway101 in the US.

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Eel truck slimes US highway with 3.4 tonnes of 'hagfish'

court generic

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Banning live export was not justified, court told

TOP SPOT: Lot 5 Remolea Ledger L024 (P) sold for a top price of $14,000 to Robin Bruggemann Trust, pictured with Pat O'Leary.

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WATCH: Remolea sale proves another big success

The new Santa Gertrudis Australia general manager Stephen Ware.

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Ware appointed Santa Gertrudis general manager

PBR bullrider Cody Heffernan says he is in the best form of his life. He will be one of the riders who will compete in PBR's Last Cowboy Standing Event in Brisbane.

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Last Cowboy Standing competition winners announced