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13 June 2025

Cops and dogs say farewell

Eighteen officers received National Level Awards, with nine awarded the National Police Service Medal for ethical and diligent service. At the State Level, 24 officers were recognised, including Senior Constable Andrew Donohue and Senior Sergeant Don...

13 June 2025

DV laws welcomed

From 26 May 2025, coercive control became a standalone criminal offence in Queensland, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Known as “Hannah’s Law” in memory of Hannah Clarke and her three children, who were tragically murdered in 2020, the law ta...

13 June 2025

Sharon cleans up with award

Sharon, who is the club’s president-elect for 2025-26, spearheaded the installation of toilets in remote Kathmandu. Her efforts earned the club an Enviro Award from ESRAG (Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group) under the Pollution pillar. ...

12 June 2025

Sunny Caboolture Show

The show was held from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, with the first two nights featuring a dazzling fireworks display. Families enjoyed a perfect three days of warm and sunny weather, making for a successful agricultural show. There were countles...

12 June 2025

Tradition, thrills and family fun

This two-day event offers a vibrant mix of classic agricultural competitions and exciting new attractions. From heavy horse displays and cattle judging to the woodchop, poultry and pavilion exhibits, the Show continues to honour its proud rural roots...

12 June 2025

Urgency to build grows ever stronger

Detached house starts declined by 6 per cent, while higher-density starts slumped 7.6 per cent.Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said the lack of activity in the higher-density segment was impeding rental affordability and broad...

12 June 2025

DFV prevention strategies needed

The findings come from the national “Ten to Men” longitudinal study, with RMIT’s Professor Anastasia Powell warning the results challenge long-held assumptions about who commits violence—and why.“The most important findings highlight how mental healt...

11 June 2025

Esk garden fair preview

At 8am, the gates swing open, and the sun has crested over the rugged backdrop of Glen Rock, to warm everyone up, and the gentle hum of the fair begins to rise. What follows is a day unlike any other — vibrant, entertaining, and filled with the joy o...

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...