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Some scream, some laugh and some flee so quickly they leave their baby behind. Here’s how you can take part

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Paramedics were called to the scene of the crash at an intersection in Gatton on Thursday afternoon

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News Paramedics were called to the scene of the crash at an intersection in Gatton on Thursday afternoon

Residents on the sixth-floor spotted fireys dangling outside their balconies

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News Residents on the sixth-floor spotted fireys dangling outside their balconies

A beloved CBD mural painted by more than 130 locals has been removed

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Council News A beloved CBD mural painted by more than 130 locals has been removed

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Bad trip: Teen acid nightmare ends in hospital bed

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News An Ipswich teenager went on a drug-addled rampage after taking acid at a friend’s...

‘This affects people you know’: Fundraiser needs support

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News Organisers of a fundraiser in honour of Ipswich dad Trent Dance have called for...

QLD election: Where to vote this Saturday

QLD election: Where to vote this Saturday

Politics QLD election day 2020: Full list of polling booths for Saturday 31

Drunk learner dodges jail after crashing through fence

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News A man crashed his car into a paddock after drinking white wine at his friend’s...

Governor retraces steps with launch of kids’ book

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News Paul de Jersey was in Ipswich this week to launch his new children’s book, and...

FINAL PITCH: Lockyer candidates say why you should vote for them

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Politics Lockyer candidates give their final pitch to voters on why they should vote for...

Aus Post boss accuses PM of ‘humiliating’ her

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Politics Embattled Australia Post boss Christine Holgate has hired lawyers, saying she was...

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More cruises axed: What’s in and what’s out

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News Where Australians could travel to next year; more sailings cancelled

Border blockade may leave Qld locked out of NZ travel bubble

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Politics Border blockade may leave Qld locked out of NZ travel bubble

ScoMo intervenes in NRL's National Anthem call

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Rugby League NRL bans the Australian national anthem from State of Origin series

Man blames boredom for ‘abhorrent’ child porn stash

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News A married man sought professional help after being caught with thousands of...

Grieving tradie blows inheritance money on ice habit

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News A man charged with supplying dangerous drugs has told a judge he is determined to...

Former addict claims to have kicked habit while behind bars

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Crime A man recently released from prison has faced multiple drug charges

Prison trio accused of COVID-19 riot offences

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News Three prisoners are accused of rioting during the coronavirus lockdown

Refurbished CBD cinemas will be ‘catastrophic’ for Limelight

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How much sacked councillors will have to pay back council

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Council News A group of sacked councillors who sued for unfair dismissal will have to cover the...

‘Like Niagara Falls’: Video shows storm’s barrage on bank

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News Karalee resident Neil Dignam braved Sunday’s storm to show the erosion being caused...

How free parking schemes in Ipswich CBD will work

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Council News It is hoped free parking in the CBD will provide a boost for businesses

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    Politics Whitsunday MP slammed over controversial Facebook post just days out from the election.

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      Water Sports KAP7 Clash of the Champions: T20 version of water polo at Cabarita

      The Blues inclusion who has Maroons fired up ... again

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      Trainer charged following horse injury

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      Horses Trainer Bryce Stanaway allegedly threatened officials

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        A LAIDLEY aged care facility that grows vegetables for needy people is in the running for a major award.

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        Community A LAIDLEY aged care facility that grows vegetables for needy people is in the running for a major award.

        Skaters to benefit from local park upgrades

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          Basketball ‘It will be a very different type of event this year because of Covid rules...

          Cardboard cutout: Why coal town is worshipping Bob Brown

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          Australian film festival brings much-needed boost to CQ

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          Switching the police uniform for lycra for mental health

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            Queensland’s construction industry has been battered by COVID and widespread uncertainty, and now some of the biggest company liquidations can be exposed.

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            Business Queensland’s construction industry has been battered by COVID and widespread uncertainty, and now some of the biggest company liquidations can be exposed.

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            Business The duo has combined their skills to open a skin and beauty salon

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            New Lockyer gift card scheme to boost economy this Christmas

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            Business MORE than 40 businesses are registered to accept the gift cards.

            Enrolment at new childcare centre already half full

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            Business Opening mid-pandemic meant enrolments filled more slowly than staff expected

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                The genomic testing results of two coronavirus patients at Sunshine Coast University Hospital are expected to be known by later this week, Queensland Health says.

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                Health The genomic testing results of two coronavirus patients at Sunshine Coast University Hospital are expected to be known by later this week, Queensland Health says.

                20+ outbreaks: Gastro bug rips through childcare centres

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                Health NSW-Victoria border won’t open before Christmas, Berejiklian says

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                    A former Channel 10 executive producer has blamed “bad casting” and “viewer fatigue” after ratings for The Bachelorette dropped to an all-time low last week.

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                    TV A former Channel 10 executive producer has blamed “bad casting” and “viewer fatigue” after ratings for The Bachelorette dropped to an all-time low last week.

                    Staff for socialite Pip Edwards tried to stop an artist from entering the Archibald Prize because the artwork made her look “too old”.

                    Socialite’s portrait rejected because it ‘makes her old’

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                    If you have watched the first episode of The Undoing, chances are you may have recognised the voice in the opening credits song.

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                        Why pay rent!!!! The owner of this great lowset brick home has decided it's time to sell their investment property in the ever popular suburb of Bundamba. The property would make a great home for the buyer looking to enter the market to live in but on the other hand if you are that astute...

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                        Classifieds Why pay rent!!!! The owner of this great lowset brick home has decided it's time to sell their investment property in the ever popular suburb of Bundamba. The...

                        A Qld family has been left homeless after they were forced to leave their house of five years, exposing the rental crisis currently gripping the city.

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                        SET on some of the Northern Rivers’ most pristine coastline is this “lucrative” business.

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                        A MASSIVE surge in demand for Lockyer Valley rental properties has been sparked. HERE’S WHY:

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                          Job hunters are being urged to consider employment opportunities in Queensland’s regional areas as a record number of vacancies are available.

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                          A largely hidden Queensland industry is absolutely booming as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, with workers on average wages of about $100,000 a year.

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                            <p> A Caravan in your yard with air con could be cheaper - $125 to $180 pw. </p>

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                            Italy is known for producing big, powerful sports cars. But the latest export adds some hi-tech flavour to its usually potent package.

                            Italy’s newest hybrid headed for Australia

                            Motoring Maserati Ghibli Hybrid review: Mild hybrid isn’t about saving fuel

                            Owner Karinda Anderson: ‘We’re getting 18 to 20 vans a week, sometimes a night’

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                            This small car is comprehensively outsold by cars that cost more than six times as much. But there are some very good reasons you should consider one.

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                            Motoring Peugeot 308 review: Small car is outsold four-to-one by Porsche 911