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22 April 2025

Disendorsed candidate says he has no regrets

Despite his disendorsement, Mr Hearne will remain on the ballot as the FFP decision was made after nominations closed.Family First said they were concerned by comments made by the 19-year-old including that “white people need to start breeding like r...

22 April 2025

110 years since Gallipoli landing

It has since evolved into a day of profound significance for veterans and the nation.It honours the bravery displayed on the shores of Gallipoli 110 years ago and the remarkable contribution made by those who have followed in their footsteps.RSL Quee...

22 April 2025

Hopping good weekend

In Caboolture, the Easter spirit came alive on Good Friday at the Morayfield Shopping Centre’s Easter Carnival at the Caboolture Showgrounds.Hundreds of attendees had a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, take photos with cute animals, enjoy fun rides, ...

20 April 2025

Beavis and Bartels race day a huge success

Contributed by Con Searle THE Beavis and Bartels Families race day was a magnificent success, despite an 18-meter squally downpour. We had an exceptionally large crowd in attendance, with family members celebrating the Beavis and Bartels families’ 50...

20 April 2025

Lowood kids meet Olympian

LOWOOD’S aspiring gymnasts were given a rare opportunity last month when Olympic silver medallist Ji Wallace visited the region as part of his 17-day Goodwill Tour across Queensland. Wallace, the only Australian to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics,...

20 April 2025

Get your garden ready for winter chills

I know it doesn’t feel like it yet but trust me winter is on the way. It’s not only us fragile humans who feel the effects of the cooler weather … our gardens do as well. Queensland winters generally mean lower temperatures and lower rainfall. It is ...

20 April 2025

Turtles are talk of town

With turtle nesting numbers having increased by up to 125 per cent, the symposium will focus on the urgent need for conservation efforts in response to human impacts and climate change. The event will be hosted by the Environmental Sustainability Rot...

19 April 2025

Silent spreaders lasting impacts

The research, led by Associate Professor Jayanta Sarkar (pictured), found that personal testing and isolation behaviour played a key role in shaping disease transmission. Early reliance on symptom-based testing missed many asymptomatic cases, especia...

19 April 2025

Esk Garden Fair set to receive 7,000 visitors

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the long-running event was a highlight of the year for the region. “The Valley of the Lakes Garden Club have done a lot of work to grow this event over the years, and they’re expecting around 7,000 visitors in 2025,” C...