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$1b a month windfall as locals spend big

Travel Queenslanders could splash up to $1b a month on the Sunshine State’s struggling tourism industry, with operators already reporting a rush of reservations.

2nd Jun 2020 5:10 AM

‘It’s been a hard road’: Tara eateries weigh in on...

News Tara’s pub and cafe owners have welcomed the easing of restrictions, but aren’t...

Man survives seven days with no food, shoes or shelter

Offbeat FOR three days rescuers feared they were looking for a dead body

Outdoor Storywalks encourage reading at Chinchilla Botanic...

News Much-loved childhood tales are being brought to life across the Western Downs, with...

More Local News

Council gives back with sweet snacks

News Western Downs Cinemas are showing some community spirit by donating all excess and unused confectionary and snacks to those doing it tough in the region.

St George woman arrested after major 11-month drug operation

News A RAID on a St George home has shut down an alleged drug operation, with one local woman charged and set to appear in a southwest court.

State’s new cases as restrictions ease further

News Annastacia Palaszczuk has confirmed there have been no new COVID-19 cases overnight, less than an hour before more restrictions are lifted.

‘Most horrendous pain’: Truckie gets $760k for work injury

News A truck driver has been awarded $760,000 after a court ruled his back injury was caused at work by a broken seat.

31-year-old man faces court after large brawl

News A DALBY man has fronted court this morning for his role in a large brawl.

Jack’s Last Gift raises over $160k

News THE Cameron family said they have been watching the fundraiser tally rise and are overwhelmed with all the messages of love and support.

Western Downs develops a taste for ‘Library Takeaway’

News Western Downs Libraries are celebrating their reopening after dishing up a successful ‘Library Takeaway’ program during the COVID-19 restrictions.

Why children’s hospital emergencies have plummeted

Health Presentations to the Queensland Children’s Hospital emergency department have dropped by almost 50 per cent, and there’s one big reason for the change.

Three to face court after large brawl

Crime POLICE received multiple calls from residence concerned about a large brawl in the middle of the street.

Teen to front court for stealing keys from Dalby sports club

Crime Police will also allege the 16-year-old was in possession of a knife.

Around the Region

SHOOTING: Toowoomba man wounded after altercation

Crime IT IS understood the man was shot by a person known to him.

Man charged for waving stick and yelling at drivers

News The man was ‘heavily intoxicated’.

Cold burst signals start of winter for southeast

Weather Cold burst signals start of winter for southeast Queensland

Forget the rest: Premier creates ‘Queensland bubble’

Health Queenslanders allowed to travel throughout the state as restrictions relaxed

ALIVE: Man found after five days missing the bush

News Thirty-year-old Mathew Schloss was last seen on May 21.

Western Corridor ‘best place for next NRL team’

Rugby League Bid chief to discuss specific league expansion details with Commission boss.

Darling Downs chicken farm lays foundation for growth

Business Chicken farm set to upscale production

CORONAVIRUS

Tweed recovery begins as state opens for tourists

News As NSW residents now have the freedom to travel throughout the state, Tweed tourism operators are also seeing an increase of people booking a few nights to holiday at...

2nd Jun 2020 6:00 AM

Premier’s late notice ‘threw us under the bus’

Food & Entertainment Queensland restaurants struggle to reopen with new 20 patron rule

2nd Jun 2020 5:22 AM

Fears for entire Noosa dining scene

Business Fears for entire Noosa hospitality scene

2nd Jun 2020 5:06 AM

'30 per cent gone': Dire prediction for hospitality

Business ‘30 per cent of the industry gone’

2nd Jun 2020 5:03 AM

CHO confirms shocking Blackwater COVID-19 case revelation

Health Queensland's Chief Health Officer has released a statement.

Aussie made building products to create 53,000 jobs

Business Union calls on government to commit to procuring Australian steel.

2nd Jun 2020 5:00 AM

’Dear Australia’: Residents share their COVID-19 experience

Community Read Toowoomba's moving Dear Australia letters here.

2nd Jun 2020 5:00 AM

Sport

Coach sees the positives in NRL rule changes

Rugby League A new look NRL season has come with fresh changes and challenges, some Cowboys coach Paul Green is embracing.

77 gone as Rugby Australia slashes jobs

Rugby Union A third of Rugby Australia’s full-time staff have been sacked on a shocking day for the struggling organisation.

Bulldogs’ brutal axe ultimatum for under-fire Pay

Rugby League Dean Pay’s head is on the chopping block at Canterbury.

Busy colt primed to defy 27 years of Straddie history

Horses Stradbroke Handicap: Dawn Passage primed to defy 27 years of history

Wagering boost welcome as footy comes back to life

Horses The unexpected result has been a surge in popularity and interest.

National Sport

Clifford: ‘The challenge is to do it again’

King Wally: How I want to be remembered

Spine tingling combinations show promise of season ahead

NRL Tackle: Star’s perfect 10 performance steals show

Martin set for restart despite knee injury

Queensland News

‘Angry’ minister lashes out at ‘gutter politics’ over border

Politics Tourism Minister Kate Jones has lashed out at ‘gutter politics’ after coming under fire on the border issue at a press conference on the Gold Coast.

Rejected from 80 jobs to ‘making millions’

News Million-dollar company’s secret to success

Police establish two crime scenes after body found in creek

Crime The body was found in a creek by police, now with two crimes scenes

Driver seriously injured as cement truck slams into ute

Breaking Man in his 50s suffers serious injuries in crash at Maleny

P plater’s low cost plates don’t fool police

Offbeat Cardboard plates don’t pass the test for 30-year-old driver

‘No one checks’: What it’s really like to live on border

Politics Living between two states ‘wearing down’ border town residents, businesses

Fate of iconic nightclub revealed

Business Business to ‘live on’ despite landlord controversy

Business News

23yo multi-millionaire denies ‘looting’

Celebrity Multi-millionaire YouTuber Jake Paul has denied being involved in looting or vandalism in the US after being spotted in a crowd of looters.

Industry left reeling after Premier leaves borders closed

Business Tourism industry left reeling after Premier leaves borders closed

What homebuyers grant means for you

Money What you need to know about Scott Morrison’s new scheme

Debt doubles to $3.4m as battle over builder heats up

News Angry subbies, creditors in uproar

What's On

Your night in: Every movie on TV tonight rated

Kooky, hilarious and forgotten movie

Aussie actor’s great European escape from COVID lockdown

Underrated TV show you should’ve seen

Rock star cancels Bluesfest show … again

Lifestyle

Two fast food meals that are more unhealthy than a Big Mac

Health We know fast-food isn’t good for us, but a new report reveals a roll from a popular chicken chain is worse for us than a Big Mac.

Chinese lab ‘99 per cent sure’ vaccine will work

Health Manufacturer of potential coronavirus vaccine says it's very likely drug will work and is building a commercial plant in Beijing to produce 100 million doses.

WATCH: Moment police catch up with speeding motorbike rider

News Police video shows the moment they caught up with a motorbike rider allegedly seen speeding through Gold Coast streets at 140km/h.

Kmart worker’s TikTok video reveals discount ‘secrets’

Smarter Shopping A Kmart employee has gone viral after sharing three “secrets” that will save you money when shopping in store.

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Entertainment

Waleed’s bold US protest question

TV Waleed Aly has questioned whether the use of the Black Lives Matter hashtag by huge companies is a sign of ‘marketing or leadership’.

Dead To Me stars’ surprise Hollywood connection

TV Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini nearly starred in hit film.

Shock admission of Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend

Celebrity Cressida Bonas reveals why becoming a royal was not for her.

Years roll by, but rock legend Seymour looks to future

Music Mark Seymour says he still has a lot left to say.

What Grimes, Musk really call their baby

Celebrity Grimes reveals nickname for her and Elon Musk's newborn son.

Latest Photos

Inside SEQ’s worst hoarder houses: photo gallery

GALLERY: Dalby cafes reopen for dine-in

Lismore’s Flying Soldiers

Photos: 104 reasons to visit Colombia

Dalby state student

Real Estate

Mega suburb will inject $3.2B into Queensland economy

Business More than $3.2 billion injected when development hits green light

Premier dumps $810m stadium rebuild

Politics But the controversial relocation is still on

Government's new homebuyer grants available to all

News New grants ‘across the board’ to prop up flailing sector

Is this Australia’s best backyard?

Home & Decorating This home has its own theme park

PAVILIONS IN PARADISE: Hayman Island’s newest addition

Property Hayman Island will continue its post-Debbie recovery with a new development

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premium_icon St George woman arrested after major 11-month drug operation

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