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4 December 2025

Research shows Aussies trust retail tech but hesitate to use it

A NEW Queensland University of Technology (QUT) report has revealed most Australians trust new retail technology like self-checkouts and chatbots, but can be reluctant to use them because of the loss of human connection, data privacy concerns, tech ...

3 December 2025

Yowies go Fijian

THE Kilcoy Yowies have returned from an unforgettable international campaign after sending both a men’s and women’s side to compete in this year’s Fijian 9’s Cup, marking a proud milestone for the club and the wider Kilcoy community.Described as “an...

3 December 2025

$500M beef corridor upgrade

CONSTRUCTION has officially started on the first project under the Australian and Queensland Governments landmark $500 million Queensland Beef Roads program, which will progressively upgrade and seal critical freight routes across an area the size o...

3 December 2025

Branding laws under review

THE State Government is working with beef producers to update a one-hundred-year-old law governing livestock identification.A roundtable with livestock experts will be convened by the Minister for Primary Industries today to discuss Queensland’s liv...

3 December 2025

Green light for faster housing approvals

THE Federal Government has passed environment law reforms in Parliament this week, to better protect nature while speeding up approvals for critical housing and transport infrastructure projects.The reforms implement key recommendations of Professor...

3 December 2025

Toogoolawah tree lighting sets stage

TOOGOOLAWAH is gearing up for one of its biggest festive celebrations of the year, with the Toogoolawah Christmas Tree Carnival set to transform Cressbrook Street into a family-friendly Christmas wonderland on Saturday, December 13.Running from 4.30...

3 December 2025

Beachmere bazaar bells are ringing

BEACHMERE is set to come alive with festive cheer as two major community Christmas events roll out across the weekend of December 6 and 7, promising live entertainment, family fun and plenty of local flavour.The celebrations kick off on Saturday, De...

3 December 2025

The great art of ag shows shines

SOMERSET’S four agricultural shows are being immortalised in an ambitious new exhibition at The Condensery, where ten local artists have spent months documenting everything from animal judging to sideshow alley in a bid to prompt viewers to re...

3 December 2025

Researchers identify new Ovarian Cancer marker

ADELAIDE researchers have identified a promising new biomarker and treatment target for ovarian cancer that could markedly improve the outlook for women diagnosed with this aggressive disease.Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynaecological cancer i...