Tag: News
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake rocks New Zealand
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of New Zealand between North and South Islands.
The tremor struck at 11:53am on Friday morning...
Pregnant woman threatened with chainsaw, blowtorch
Unconvinced his pregnant partner was carrying his child, a man went to a shed and got zip ties, a chainsaw and bolt cutters.
On the...
No pong with Poon Bombs
In bins and septic tanks across the shire, you’ll find Poon Bombs bringing a citrusy scent to the dirty business of rubbish,
waste and cleaning.
Taryn...
LSC ‘Genesis’ for disaster preparation
The Hub in Yeppoon was transitioned into activation mode on Wednesday as part of an annual training exercise for emergency services agencies and Council...
Braking point
The modern-day motor vehicle has changed the way we use braking systems.
There was a time not so long ago when we applied the...
MG Car Club goes north
A procession of 19 cars started their trip up north on Monday, 7 August, as the MG Car Club completed their biennial run.
Coordinator Jim...
A tall order for Frenchville
From coffee van to storefront, cafe owner Joel Robson has recently relocated Livin the Bean to a permanent store next to Frenchville State School.
The...
Solo exhibit blossoms
Mother to three beautiful grown-up children Loren Boyd is about to embark on her first solo exhibition at Fig Tree Galleries in Yeppoon.
Loren lives...
Fifty years of Subaru
Subaru is this year celebrating fifty years of selling cars in Australia.
Today the company has a reputation for selling high-quality, distinctively engineered cars...
System failed Indigenous teen with tragic results
Suicide prevention experts believe failure to take cultural care seriously in prisons is costing lives.
And, they say, if the federal government were to allow...
Spending worries leave interest rate hikes on the table
Spending habits and persistent services price inflation remain two major sources of uncertainty for the Reserve Bank in its fight against inflation.
In opening remarks...
GPs expanding services following hospital shortages
General practices in Bundaberg have started offering iron infusion treatments exclusively to their patients after alleged resource limitations at Bundaberg Base Hospital have resulted...
Kirkwood social housing project approved
The State Government has approved a social housing development in Kirkwood, despite the objections of Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher and the council.
Deputy Premier...
