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10 June 2025

Waiting is a genuine pain

Seventy-eight-year-old Barry Wilson’s harrowing experience highlights a systemic breakdown, where patients with serious medical conditions are left suffering while bureaucracy stalls their urgent care. Mr Wilson, who battles restless leg syndrome tha...

10 June 2025

Fisticuffs Golden Gloves is back for a second year

The tournament has quickly become the largest amateur boxing competition sanctioned by the Australian Boxing Council, drawing fighters from Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales. Winners on the day will take home the coveted Golden Gloves title f...

9 June 2025

$400K art coming to Rail Trail

Councillor Kylee Isidro, Chair of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee, said the artworks were selected from an expressions of interest process. Phoebe Paradise will create a landmark piece near the Toogoolawah skatepark, while Christoph...

8 June 2025

Racing helps QLD economy

Prepared by IER, Racing Queensland’s latest Size and Scope Report shows the sector grew by $50 million last financial year and has more than doubled its value add since 2016. Minister for Racing Tim Mander said the report underscores the scale and im...

8 June 2025

Night bursts into song and colour

Marlene and Shirley took home well-deserved honours for best-dressed, as their colourful effort captured the spirit of the night perfectly, with many thanks going out to all who joined and made the evening a success. Norm kicked off the event with a ...

8 June 2025

Discovering Kilcoy’s history through historic sign trail

The project began in 2015 and has steadily grown. After a brief pause, the Kilcoy District Historical Society (KDHS) resumed the project in July 2022, and is now set to continue through 2025. Make sure to visit this month’s showcase signs!

8 June 2025

Cemetery vision becomes reality

Given the cemetery’s steep and sloped terrain, the addition of a shaded resting area is a welcome development—particularly for elderly visitors and those with mobility challenges. KDPA President Sally Wright and dedicated volunteer Kylie Fry have bee...

7 June 2025

Chappy and you know it at annual fundraiser dinner

The fundraising event was a resounding success, raising an impressive $131,000 to support local school chaplains. The western-themed event, part of the ‘Helping Hope Happen’ initiative by Scripture Union Australia, brought together the communities of...

7 June 2025

Lowering volume to increase inclusion

These efforts aim to accommodate shoppers who may experience sensory sensitivities, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all. Understanding Quiet Hours:Quiet Hours are designated periods during which retailers modify their in-store env...