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WITH growing concerns that droves of tourists are still going to honour their Easter in the Country accommodation next weekend, The Western Star has spoken to local accommodation providers.

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News WITH growing concerns that droves of tourists are still going to honour their Easter in the Country accommodation next weekend, The Western Star has spoken to local...

Only a select few roads in the region will remain open under police checkpoints, as Queensland cracks down on state border closures.

premium_icon NO ACCESS: southwest roads closed under hard border

News Only a select few roads in the region will remain open under police checkpoints, as Queensland cracks down on state border closures.

Shire councils of the west are making sure residents are equipped with the latest official advice on the coronavirus pandemic, and ensuring someone is there to talk when they need it.

Councils offering up coronavirus info and a listening ear

News Shire councils of the west are making sure residents are equipped with the latest official advice on the coronavirus pandemic, and ensuring someone is there to talk...

Procedure for COVID-19 positive test in southwest workplaces

premium_icon Procedure for COVID-19 positive test in southwest workplaces

News These are the steps that will be taken if an employee tests positive for...

Bowser ripoffs: When Roma can expect to see cheaper fuel

premium_icon Bowser ripoffs: When Roma can expect to see cheaper fuel

News WITH RACQ saying they would expect prices in Roma to be no higher than 115cpl, why...

Virus cases jump to 873, as ‘peak’ time revealed

Virus cases jump to 873, as ‘peak’ time revealed

News Premier reveals just when local cases are expected to ‘peak'.

Dalby Hospital successfuly sued for $9 million by mum

premium_icon Dalby Hospital successfuly sued for $9 million by mum

Health Small town's hospital to pay $9m in compensation to young girl

Dummy’s guide to new home isolation rules

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Health Households now be able to invite over two close family or friends

‘One third of our residents are over 60:’ MP’s COVID-19 warning

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News THE Warrego MP is begging residents to follow the new guidelines for fears what an...

FREE STORY: 5 free apps to keep you sane in isolation

FREE STORY: 5 free apps to keep you sane in isolation

News FROM Houseparty to Hangouts to Centre by Chris Hemsworth – these apps can help you...

Outraged local business owners slam food van arrivals

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News ROMA’S businesses are struggling through unprecedented times and are now outraged...

CONFIRMED: Positive case of coronavirus in Chinchilla

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News Darling Downs Health has confirmed there has been a positive test result for...

'We aren't safe': Worried refugees protest

'We aren't safe': Worried refugees protest

Health Refugees have staged a protest at a makeshift detention centre

  • 5th Apr 2020 4:39 AM
Bodies left on the street for days

Bodies left on the street for days

News Ecuador struggles to collect dead

EXCLUSIVE: MAFS’s Jules and Cam reveal baby news

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TV Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant are expecting their first child

‘Do-it-yourself’ COVID-19 test kits seized by Border Force

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News Dodgy test kits from China and Hong Kong seized

‘Someone was having a major meltdown … followed by security telling him that he was breaking the law if he put a foot outside the door’

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News ‘Someone was having a major meltdown … followed by security telling him that he was breaking the law if he put a foot outside the door’

‘Wilsonton Nine’ murder accused granted bail amid virus

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News One of nine people accused of murdering Toowoomba mother Debbie Combarngo has been...

Child rapist appeals 10-year jail sentence

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Crime Man who sexually abused brothers appeals ‘excessive’ sentence WARNING DISTURBING...

Coronavirus Queensland: All you need to know today

Coronavirus Queensland: All you need to know today

News Cruise ship deaths, long queues at the border, questions over tests

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    BMX rider Kai Sakakibara is opening his eyes after seven weeks in a coma when he crashed in pursuit of the Tokyo Olympics. So much has changed in that time.

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    News BMX rider Kai Sakakibara is opening his eyes after seven weeks in a coma when he crashed in pursuit of the Tokyo Olympics. So much has changed in that time.

    Footy star's $24.5 million private jet scare

    Footy star's $24.5 million private jet scare

    News Lionel Messi’s private jet forced to make emergency landing

    Sport agent’s $8m fall from grace

    Sport agent’s $8m fall from grace

    AFL Former top AFL player agent Ricky Nixon opens up on fall from grace

    RA coup: Wallabies great poised to replace Castle

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    Sport Phil Kearns set to replace Raelene Castle at Rugby Australia

    Teen phenom splashes the NBL cash

    Teen phenom splashes the NBL cash

    Basketball LaMelo Ball reportedly buys Illawarra Hawks.

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      AFL Gold Coast Suns Community Crew campaign to provide free meals.

      Ronaldo flaunts insanely ripped physique

      Ronaldo flaunts insanely ripped physique

      Soccer Cristiano Ronaldo shows off ridiculously ripped physique.

      How Heat star is taking up the fight to COVID-19

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      Cricket Laura Harris joins the frontline at Logan Hospital.

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      UFC stunner’s risque snaps melt Insta

      Sport Paige VanZant has continued to leave jaws on the floor

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      News Rio Tinto worker tests positive after Weipa mine visit

      Iconic Qld hotel shuts doors, lays off 200 staff

      premium_icon Iconic Qld hotel shuts doors, lays off 200 staff

      News Yet staff were told last week they could take holiday pay

      Enough is enough: Time to hand out fines

      premium_icon Enough is enough: Time to hand out fines

      Opinion It is time to act after farmers markets fiasco

      Crowd packs into Qld market, ignoring social distance rules

      Crowd packs into Qld market, ignoring social distance rules

      News ‘Insane’ social distancing fails on show

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        The switch to online learning in schools has had some unexpected side effects, and this student has been hailed a “Robin Hood”.

        Cheeky student hacks private school

        News The switch to online learning in schools has had some unexpected side effects, and this student has been hailed a “Robin Hood”.

        Bold plan for recovered virus cases

        Bold plan for recovered virus cases

        News Could recovered COVID-19 cases get immunity certificates?

        ZOOM IN: Self-isolation launches 2nd digital revolution

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        News Technophobes across the world are switching on a part of their brain they’ve...

        Google phone-tracking reveals who’s still going out

        premium_icon Google phone-tracking reveals who’s still going out

        News Aussies are ditching trips to work, parks, even the supermarket

        Huge Vogue designer sale you need to know about

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        Fashion & Beauty The discounts you need to know about

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          Everything new to streaming next month

          TV At least there will be something new to watch on streaming.

          The kooky lady who inspired Kingswood’s new single

          The kooky lady who inspired Kingswood’s new single

          Music Band shares bittersweet story behind song from new album.

          There is hope: How to get tickets to sold-out Splendour

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          News Festival sold out within an hour, but not all is lost

          Bluesfest is ‘low risk’ and tickets are ‘fully insured’

          premium_icon Bluesfest is ‘low risk’ and tickets are ‘fully insured’

          Health Organisers: Bluesfest Byron Bay will be going ahead as planned

          Lifestyle

            With the end of daylight saving time fast approaching – during a pandemic, no less – now’s the time to reset your habits and your mental health, experts say.

            Turn your clocks back this Sunday

            News With the end of daylight saving time fast approaching – during a pandemic, no less – now’s the time to reset your habits and your mental health, experts say.

            Stats show coronavirus a first-world issue

            Stats show coronavirus a first-world issue

            News Nations untouched by COVID-19 are predominantly developing countries

            Divorces set to soar after couples isolate

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            News Lawyers are preparing for a wave of separations following isolation

            Grim warning for young people

            Grim warning for young people

            News Four people in ICU in their thirties, NSW Health officials say

            Flu jabs play important role in helping battle coronavirus

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            News Getting a flu shot might not protect you from the COVID-19 virus but it is the next...

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              Mitchell-based helicopter pilot captured this footage of cattle wading through floodwaters to get to safety at Cedervale in the Maranoa.

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              Entertainment

                In an example to their fans on Instagram, popstars Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez have revealed how the coronavirus has affected their lives.

                ‘Really scary’: Stars open up about virus

                Celebrity In an example to their fans on Instagram, popstars Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez have revealed how the coronavirus has affected their lives.

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                Comedians Tom Gleeson, Judith Lucy, Celia Pacquola, Dilruk Jayasinha and Tommy Little reveal what they’re doing with their unexpected free time.

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                Celebrity 'I did start the virus. It was me!'

                The singer has become the latest star to announce she has tested positive for COVID-19, describing the harrowing virus as “serious and real”.

                ‘Serious and real’: Pink tested positive for coronavirus

                Music ‘Serious and real’: Pink reveals she tested positive for coronavirus

                TOMMY Little reflects on ‘dumb’ idea to run a marathon in Antarctica in new comedy special coming to streaming.

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                TV TOMMY Little reflects on ‘dumb’ idea to run a marathon in Antarctica

                Teen television star Logan Williams – best known for his role in The Flash – has died suddenly at the age of 16, his co-stars have confirmed.

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                Entertainment The Flash actor Logan Williams dies suddenly at age 16

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                  Real Estate

                    Real estate expert Adrian Kelly has called for clarity on the rules for evictions, saying agents are being inundated with landlords and tenants in tears.

                    Ask the Expert: Rental market changes after COVID-19

                    Opinion REIA president Adrian Kelly has answers for landlords and tenants

                    WE are all in this together – unless you’re a greedy landlord, writes Kylie Lang.

                    premium_icon Opinion: Greedy landlords should be named and shamed

                    Opinion Is it time legislation forcing landlords to negotiate rental relief?

                    It’s still early days but Queensland’s commercial property market is in a strong position to bounce back from the tumultuous impact of COVID-19. Here’s why.

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                    Property Qld’s commercial property market in strong position to bounce back

                    Jobs

                      LOOKING for a new job? Here are a list of places that are hiring in Toowoomba this week

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                      Careers Here are a list of places that are hiring in Toowoomba this week

                      Hundreds of thousands of Aussies have been stood down but one retailer is rewarding rather than sacking their staff on the frontline of the panic-buying fiasco.

                      Costco gifts Aussie employees $750 bonus

                      Employment Coronavirus Australia: Costco gifts employees $750 bonus

                      As job losses rise and welfare queues lengthen due to coronavirus business shutdowns, these are the thousands of jobs still on offer.

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                      Motoring

                        A petrol station has got in early with petrol price drops, selling at just 49.9c a litre.

                        Super cheap petrol at 49.9c per litre

                        Motoring A petrol station has got in early with petrol price drops

                        Prestige meets performance and the result is an all-wheel drive love match in the BMW M135i.

                        Hammer time: The prestige hatch which packs a wallop

                        Motoring Prestige meets performance and the result is an all-wheel drive love match in the...

                        A car maker famous for building Bathurst-winning Commodores has offered to make ventilators in the war against COVID-19.

                        premium_icon Car manufacturer offers to make ventilators

                        Motoring Manufacturer of Bathurst-winning Commodores offers to make ventilators