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Opposition bill to ban un-vaccinated kids from childcare

CHILDCARE centres could refuse to enrol children not fully immunised under a new policy the Opposition plans to introduce into Queensland Parliament today.

Politics
1:45 PM May 23rd

“Community service obligation” to keep power prices reasonable

THE Queensland Government will have forked out $1.32 billion over three years in an effort to keep power costs down for regional towns.

1:39 PM May 23rd
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Australian Geographic to help save Mary River turtle

TIARO Landcare will celebrate World Turtle Day with the news Australian Geographic Society has dedicated itself to helping to save the Mary River turtle.

Drugs, cash and guns seized in bikie gang drug raids

UPDATE: POLICE seized cash, amphetamines, cannabis, steroids and weapons from 30 properties searched in co-ordinated raids early yesterday.

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A selection of photos showing the current state of Hinkler Central.

A look inside Hinkler Central

A selection of photos showing the current state...

A selection of photos from the Police Medal Presentation at the PCYC.

Police Medal Presentation

A selection of photos from the Police Medal...

A series of photos taken at the recent domestic violence debate in Bundaberg.

Domestic violence debate

A series of photos taken at the recent domestic...

A selection of photos taken at IGA Cornetts in North Bundaberg who reopened their doors after the 2013 flood.

IGA Northside reopens

A selection of photos taken at IGA Cornetts in...

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Macadamia oil is used in a range of products, from fine foods to beauty treatments.

The good oil on a very versatile oil

AUSTRALIANS are going nuts for macadamia oil sourced from plantations up and down Australia’s east coast, including Bundaberg.

News
2:15 PM May 23rd

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SPECIAL financial support packages will help support two Bundaberg events affected by floods earlier this year.

News
2:01 PM May 23rd

Funding help for strawberry fair and Cane 2 Coral

A NEW marketing initiative promoting the beauty and accessibility of the Southern Great Barrier Reef will roll out this month.

News
1:54 PM May 23rd

New GB Reef initiative could boost visitors to Bundy region

THE times for State Of Origin ticket sales and the fan day at Salter Oval have been released for Tuesday.

Sport
1:41 PM May 23rd

Rush in to secure tickets to see our State Of Origin stars

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Peter Slipper outside Canberra Magistrates Court

Peter Slipper outside Canberra Magistrates Court

Peter Slipper fronts the media outside court in...

Baby's life saved with groundbreaking 3D printed device

Baby's life saved with groundbreaking 3D printed device

Bioresorbable splint used for first time ever at...

Xbox One gaming console unveiled

Xbox One gaming console unveiled

Official Microsoft Xbox One video.

F-111 finds new home at Queensland Air Museum

F-111 finds new home at Queensland Air Museum

The RAAF has gifted a F-111 to the Queensland Air...

National News

Patrick O'Sullivan is fighting for his life in a Brisbane hospital after falling from a ride at a school fete.

Thousands rally behind little battler Paddy's recovery

HUNDREDS of thousands of people around the world have thrown their support behind little Patrick O’Sullivan and his family.

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A PASSER-BY has given a shocking first hand account of her encounter with the two men who allegedly murdered a soldier in Woolwich on Wednesday.

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Brave witness tells of confrontation with soldier's attackers

<strong>UPDATE 12PM:</strong> Sunshine Coast MP Peter Slipper fronted the Canberra Magistrates Court on Thursday pleading not guilty to three charges.

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Peter Slipper pleads not guilty to dishonesty charges

A NEW ZEALAND woman has been charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life to her elderly mother.

Crime

Woman found fused to furniture after three years on couch

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Regional News

Last year’s Mater Little Miracles 5km run/walk at Gladstone raised much-needed funds for sick babies and children.

Sporting heroes lace up to raise funds for Mater kids

MUMS, bubs and their supporters will be lacing up their running shoes on Sunday for the Mater Little Miracles 5km fundraiser.

News
1:00 PM May 23rd

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IT only takes a few minutes, and it can flatten everything in its path.

Natural Disasters

Yes, devastating tornadoes can strike in Central Queensland

THE sale of land set aside for a high school in Calliope will go ahead tonight, with Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek deciding not to delay the sale.

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Calliope land sale goes ahead despite resident protests

THE small team at CQUniversity Gladstone could shrink as university management signals cost-cutting measures.

News

Hundreds of jobs to go as CQ University looks for savings

Two cars have crashed at the corner of Ibis Blvd and Maryborough-Hervey Bay Rd in Eli Waters.

At least one person taken to hospital after Eli Waters crash

AT LEAST one person has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash a the corner of Ibis Blvd and Maryborough-Hervey Bay Rd at Eli Waters about 1pm.

News
1:19 PM May 23rd
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NEW figures show Hervey Bay Hospital has a higher rate of golden staph infection than other hospitals of its size and patient base.

News
12:57 PM May 23rd

Higher rate of golden staph infection at Hervey Bay Hospital

MARYBOROUGH’S Classic Country Music Stampede will return for its sixth year and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.

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Classic Country Music Stampede to celebrate sixth year

WOOD-fired pizza, homemade pavlova and delicious coffee will be on the menu when Gatakers by Night returns to Maryborough on Saturday, May 25.

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A feast for tastebuds and the senses at Gatakers by Night

A 68-year-old woman has died after a traffic crash at Gracemere.

Woman dies day after accident on Old Capricorn Highway

2.20pm: POLICE are investigating the traffic crash that occurred at Gracemere yesterday afternoon in which a woman has died this morning.

News
2:16 PM May 23rd

A SILVER commodore has evaded police on the Bruce Highway, at Rockhampton’s southern outskirts.

News
2:10 PM May 23rd

Silver commodore evades police on Bruce Hwy, south of Rocky

CAPRICORN region has joined the Southern Great Barrier Reef tourism campaign.

Travel
2:09 PM May 23rd

Capricorn joins Southern Great Barrier Reef tourism campaign

FANS can be devoted one minute, devilish the next, so what is an author to do when writing the final chapter.

Lifestyle
1:59 PM May 23rd

Fairy tales don't always have a happy ending

Gympie hairdresser Emily Arnell agrees that how your hair looks can have a big impact on how you feel.

Unhealthy hair can’t cut it for sex attraction

A NEW study has revealed the average Gympie region woman spends the equivalent of 60 football matches a year on her hair.

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UP to one in five people in any Australian community are in trouble with gambling – theirs or someone else’s - according to research by Relationships Australia.

Lifestyle

Trouble with gambling is an odds-on risk

YOUNG Gun kart racer Harrison Oddie is in fine form this year after a dominant display at the Junior National Light competition last month.

Motor Sports

13yo kart racer Harrison Oddie beats the 'oldies'

WHAT I hate about sport this week is that the U18 Gympie Devils have been forced to forfeit two fixtures due to representative commitments.

Rugby League

U18 Devils in dilemma: forfeit or a beating

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