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Moreton Island residents have told how close they came to “losing everything”, as Qld firefighters prepare for extreme conditions with almost 70 fires burning.

Residents ‘nearly lost everything’ as fireys fear the worst

News Moreton Island residents have told how close they came to “losing everything”, as Qld firefighters prepare for extreme conditions with almost 70 fires burning.

Christmas light competition calling for nominations

News DALBY’S best and brightest homes will be on show in this year’s Christmas Light Competition.

Changed water restrictions in Dalby and Tara

News Western Downs Regional Council has announced it has elevated its water restriction levels for parts of the region.

Following on from larger councils like the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Ipswich, Maranoa Regional Council is looking at live streaming its fortnightly meetings, allowing more residents to see the goings-on of local government.

Live streaming: the future of Maranoa Regional Council?

News Following on from larger councils like the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Ipswich, Maranoa Regional Council is looking at live streaming its fortnightly meetings,...

Local scholar joined RAAF

News A YOUNG man from Tara served his country from the sky

What to do if smoke from fires is making you unwell

Health Information on staying healthy in midst of smoke

Dalby remembers their fallen 101 years on

News Dalby paused to remember their fallen this week at Remembrance Day.

PHOTOS: Dalby formal season begins with a bang

News Check out all the glitz and glam from the Our Lady of the Southern Cross College...

'Long way to go': Windy conditions cause havoc on fire front

News 'There's no meaningful reprieve'

Southwest wakes to dusty conditions

News A dust haze is covering much of rural Queensland, extending from parts of the...

Dalby impresses at first major swim meet

News Dalby hosted over 200 swimmers from clubs all over the region for their first major...

Grass fire on Warrego Highway near Dalby

News FIRE crews are clearing up a vegetation fire along the Warrego Highway this...

Dalby State High are bringing Christmas to town

News IS IT ever too early to celebrate Christmas? That’s an argument June Hultgren and...

Yamsion bush bash draws the dozens

News LOVERS of country music and the outdoors had the best of both worlds on Saturday at...

Network News

Devastating double tragedy for family

News A NSW father-of-six and his family have been left reeling

17th Nov 2019 1:34 PM

‘Insanely good’: Magic behind this photo

Technology Smartphone cameras are now so good they can rival professional gear

17th Nov 2019 1:15 PM

Startling twist in Qantas flight drama

News 'We feel sickened she was given no reprisal'

YouTube star makes $52m ‘in seconds’

Celebrity The 'creme de la creme of make-up influencing' broke the internet

Around the Region

Lightning strikes are believed to have been the cause of at least five bushfires burning across the state, including one that forced an evacuation.

Lightning strikes behind five bushfires

Weather Lightning strikes are believed to have been the cause of at least five bushfires burning across the state, including one that forced an evacuation.

Full list of bushfire warnings: Sunday

News See the full list of Qld emergency warnings here

MISSING: Search underway for man missing from Okeden

Breaking Police are co-ordinating a search for a 47-year-old local man who failed to return...

BBQ ban in our state of emergency

News 'We're experiencing tinderbox-like conditions'

What you need to know about QLD bushfires

News 'We’ve got 36 fires happening across Queensland'

Sport

Secrecy around Schumacher’s ‘wishes’ is explained

News After years of secrecy, Michael Schumacher’s wife revealed why her husband’s condition has been kept from the public.

Social media uproar over controversial sporting moment

News Queensland secures a memorable victory amid umpiring controversy.

Dalby teams dominate at State carnival

Sport DALBY schools showed their strength at the Qld Primary All Schools Touch Carnival...

Vegan claim sparks Broncos into action

Health Brisbane Broncos have released a statement about players’ diets.

Lyon aiming to put end to horror record

Cricket Nathan Lyon out to put horror record against Pakistan to bed

National Sport

‘Absolute rubbish’: Code War ends in farce

Boxing 'Let’s just get some judges that can score'

WATCH: Meet Dexter, the dog that can ski

Offbeat “He’s a bit of a show-off. He loves it when the boat turns around.”

Dogs lock away key forward on new deal

AFL Josh Schache signs contract extension with Western Bulldogs

Graff firms for hometown win in $1m dash

Horses The Hunter: Graff favourite for $1m sprint at Newcastle

Queensland News

Australia’s shameful response to disaster

Opinion 'I can recall none so desperate and pathetic'

Thousands of workers’ salaries revealed

News 'let’s share what we make to help each other learn'

FIREYS POEM: ‘What the hell are we fighting for?’

Environment Peter Byster wrote this moving poem about the catastrophic fires.

Have you seen this missing toddler?

News Police call for assistance in locating young boy

Business News

Surprise! How long your nest egg needs to last

Money We’re living longer and enjoying richer retirements, which means more money will be needed. But new research paints just how long you’ll need.

17th Nov 2019 2:19 PM

How to find the perfect property location

Property The local barista could be vital when listing your home.

Worker sacked over Hitler meme

Offbeat Scott Tracey was sacked after his employer saw of a video he shared

Woman’s horror find on iPhone

Technology Woman accuses Apple worker of sending her ‘personal’ photo to his own phone

‘Flashing warning sign’ of tradie recession

Business The ‘ute index’ a warning sign of tradie recession

What's On

Gympie gets in Muster mode with Legends and Locals concert

Music Cassar-Daly joins homegrown stars

'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

News 'I was actually kneeling before Jesus Christ'.

NASA lands in Brisbane for museum's largest ever exhibition

Whats On More than 250 items will be on display.

Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

Music Iggy Pop, Nora Jones and Nathaniel Rateliff in new announcement

Lifestyle

Nissan fire fears as 450k vehicles recalled

News Nissan is recalling 450,000 cars worldwide amid fears leaking fluid could make cars burst into flames.

Harmful everyday product we’re using

Health These products could be doing more harm than good

Incredible footage of whale with surfers

Pets & Animals ’Insane’ footage of curious whale swimming with group of surfers

The worst baby names of 2019

Parenting From the unspellable to the unspeakable

On-board the $1 billion mega cruise ship

Offbeat The Encore is more like a mega city than a cruise ship.

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Entertainment

Troubled star Aaron Carter hospitalised

Celebrity Pop singer Aaron Carter has been hospitalised, telling worried fans he almost had to be admitted to the intensive care unit.

They were one of television’s most iconic couples – but according to reports, one Friends co-star fell for his on-screen love in real life, too.

Friends actor ‘fell hard’ for co-star

Celebrity Matthew Perry reportedly ’never got over’ Courteney Cox

Taylor Swift has taken the extraordinary step of begging fans for help in a new letter detailing behind-the-scenes drama she’s facing.

Taylor Swift under ‘tyrannical control’

Celebrity Taylor Swift details ‘tyrannical control’ behind the scenes

In an extreme public display of affection, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have locked lips on the red carpet at the CMAs.

Nicole and Keith’s wild PDA on red carpet

Celebrity Kidman and Urban kiss on Country Music Awards red carpet

Today stars Tony Jones and Sonia Kruger are both leaving the show this morning. They’re receiving very different send-offs.

‘I got the arse’: Today’s awkward farewell

TV ‘I got the arse’: Today’s awkward Tony Jones farewell

Latest Photos

Locals shine at Business Excellence Awards

Success for Dalby at Student Formula

Beck St Kindy Spring Soiree

Sunday Fun Day at North Dalby Bowls Club

St Ruth Shades of Blue Ball

Real Estate

Hong Kong buyers turn to Australian coasts after protests

News Hong Kong buyers turn to coastal property following protests

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official interest rate at 0.75 per cent – but experts agree the next cut is only months away.

Official cash rate stays at 0.75 per cent as RBA holds firm

Business The official cash rate stays at 0.75 per cent as RBA holds firm.

Nathan Johnson and Jess Glancey reckon the sunken lounge is making a comeback, as they list their home that has a $50k fridge.

This house comes with a $50k fridge

Property Couple sells a home that has a $50k fridge.

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