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’Illegal, immoral… useless’
Direct action against Cooloola’s near-residential flying fox colonies, has been deemed illegal, immoral and potentially worse than useless.
A council staff report last week listed...
Fire investigator report to Rainbow Beach
The state government's K'Gari (Fraser Island) fire investigator has told of a need for better communication by state government agencies, including the Queensland Parks...
Old salt – environment blamed
In an unusual turnabout, Gympie Regional Council has blamed the environment for polluting its sewage, but only with salt.
A report to councillors says the...
Region’s best set to shine
Excitement is mounting as Bundaberg sets the table in preparation for Taste Bundaberg Festival's return.
The annual celebration of all things food and drink in...
Creative treasures and exciting treats
Kadilly Coffee
Having always been fairly particular about a good cup of coffee, Rod Walmsley experimented with growing a few back yard trees.
One thing...
One of a kind centre
A visit to Rockhampton would be incomplete without a visit to the only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre of its kind in...
‘Vantastic’ weekend for car lovers
THE Limestone Coast will host every car lover's 'vantasy' this week as the inaugural Majestic Vanners South Australian state titles take place.
Mount Gambier will...
Full steam ahead
After being closed for 250 days, Puffing Billy will return to the tracks on Saturday 28 November as metropolitan Melbourne continues to take gradual...
Wyndham’s own Jurassic Park
A $1.5 million dinosaur-themed park will be built in Truganina next year.
Residents of Stockland’s Grandview estate, which will eventually become home to more than...
No happy ending
By TANIA PHILLIPS
THE fate of one of Port Macquarie’s best-known former tourism attractions remains up in the air months after it went on the...
City ties across the miles
THE ties between Port Macquarie-Hastings and its Japanese Sister City Handa were strengthened last week, thanks to a visit from some special students.
A delegation...
The walk of their lives
ALZHEIMER’S Australia and the Heart Foundation have teamed up to highlight how the simple act of walking can help people reduce their risk of...
