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THE IMPORTANCE OF FEDERATION DAY 125 years ago on 1 January the six colonies of the South Land (Australia) became a nation with their own...

Engaged, not just busy

Driven by a feeling that this semi-retirement caper was lacking something, the last few months has seen something of a reset for me. ...

From shed to strong

With Nathan currently volunteering in New Zealand with Scouts Australia, this month’s motoring column has been left to chance. As someone who regularly says...

Sunny day for Markets

Today News Group journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about in Yeppoon on Sunday, 4 January, snapping photos at the first Fig Tree Markets...

Monsoon low floods coast

A rare monsoon low looms over the Coral Sea, near Willis Island, poised to run down the coast, causing hundreds of millimetres of rain...

News in Brief

Toolooa - motorcycle crash A patient was transported to Gladstone Hospital in a stable condition following a motorcycle crash on a private property at 12.49pm...

On this Day: First UN General Assembly

Eighty years ago, on 10 January 1946, the first General Assembly of the United Nations, comprising 51 nations, convenes at Westminster Central Hall in...

Put safety first, lifesavers urge

Following recent marine stings at Great Keppel Island, Surf Life Saving Queensland is reminding swimmers to put safety first for this year’s warmer season. Hideaway...

Venue change for Sir Graham’s funeral

There has been a change of venue for the funeral service of Central Queensland cattle legend Sir Graham McCamley, who passed away peacefully on...

Stating the case: Government’s latest call on Bouldy BESS

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has issued a proposed 'call-in notice' for Potentia Energy's Capricorn BESS in Bouldercombe, as well as Trinasolar's Pleystowe BESS in...

Death in roof collapse investigated

Details have emerged following 59-year-old Banya man Jeff Palmer's death in a roof collapse at Coronado's Mammoth Underground Mine on Friday, 2 January. Mammoth Underground...

Photo comp on again in the Shire

Banana Shire Council is once again inviting residents and visitors to showcase the beauty and diversity of our region in the Australia Day Photography...

Brahmans herd up trophy

A Central Queensland trio has helped lead Queensland Country to Australian Championship perfection. The Brahmans finished undefeated across nine rounds of the Australian Country...