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1 August 2024

Cancer warnings

Last year, Australia saw an estimated 3,300 new cases, double the number recorded 20 years ago. While mortality rates for ovarian and cervical cancers decline, endometrial cancer is the only gynaecological cancer with an increasing mortality rate. At...

1 August 2024

Forum sparks debate

The meeting, organised by residents opposing the project, was held at the Kilcoy Memorial Hall on July 26, with speakers including One Nations Senator Malcom Roberts, One Nation candidate for Nanango, Adam Maslen, and Kilkivan resident, activist and ...

1 August 2024

Seniors Month 2024 to shine

From jazz concerts and painting classes to pickleball matches, the October celebrations are set to surpass previous years in both scale and scope. The State Government has significantly boosted this year’s funding in response to an enthusiastic wave ...

31 July 2024

Runners rolling through Redcliffe

Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism CEO, Tash Wheeler, said the Jetty 2 Jetty Half Marathon and Fun Run has woven itself into South-East Queensland’s culture. “The Jetty 2 Jetty is more than just a fun run, it’s a tradition and a celebration of c...

31 July 2024

Hoon clampdown

Community members have expressed concerns about ongoing hooning issues over the past 18 months, with State Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington last week calling on Police Minster, Mark Ryan, to address the matter. “The community has had enough of th...

31 July 2024

‘30,000 new homes’

The decision will fast-track development of Moreton Bay’s newest city, formerly Caboolture West, and provide some relief to the growing housing crisis with 30,000 new dwellings including a mix of social and affordable housing. The Waraba PDA will inc...

30 July 2024

Show Day, fun day in Kilcoy

Along with usual show performances and displays, such as woodchopping, cattle and pavillion, this year’s show had two very exciting attractions, namely the first ever Hobby Horse Racing event in the Somerset region, and a circus performance by Ashton...

30 July 2024

Jimna’s timber tale tapped out

town’s history. For decades, Jimna and surrounding regions such as Elgin Vale and Sandy Creek were bustling with sawmills and timber harvesting operations, contributing significantly to the local economy and community life. The closure, which was ini...

29 July 2024

Tea enlightment for Villeneuve Villains

The event saw fourteen members treated to an enlightening presentation by Mr Murray Johnston, country manager for Dilma Tea. With over 30 years in the industry, Mr Johnston shared his expertise on tea from Sri Lanka, discussing how factors like altit...