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Lighting way for the future of M'boro

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News For Watkins Electrical, running a local business also means investing in their town and community's next generation

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:56 AM
Neeskens' double life of organiser and title sailor

premium_icon Neeskens' double life of organiser and title sailor

Sport Paul Neeskens not only helped run the titles, he is also sailing.

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:05 AM
150 YEARS: Last call for the Tatts

premium_icon 150 YEARS: Last call for the Tatts

News Historic pubs doors to close after 150 years

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:03 AM
How chess led Kopp to the sport of sailing

premium_icon How chess led Kopp to the sport of sailing

Sport He is the oldest sailor at this week's A-Class Catamaran World title

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:01 AM

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CYCLIST SABOTAGE

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News International triathlete Peter Clatworthy has grave concerns a cyclist could be killed after tacks were found on a popular Point Vernon road.

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:01 AM
Baby allegedly left starving while her parents did meth

premium_icon Baby allegedly left starving while her parents did meth

Crime A NEWBORN baby girl was allegedly left hungry, neglected, and crying while both her parents were busy doing meth, a court has heard.

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:00 AM
OPINION: This is the line in the sand for cyclist safety

premium_icon OPINION: This is the line in the sand for cyclist safety

Opinion It has barely been a month since I asked, in this space, why people seemingly have so much hate for cyclists, and here we are.

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:00 AM
Hospital mosaic honors gift of life from organ donors

premium_icon Hospital mosaic honors gift of life from organ donors

News A new ceramic artwork at the Hervey Bay Hospital pays tribute to the lives of organ donors and their families

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:00 AM
Strategic advisor to oversee $60M M'boro munitions factory

premium_icon Strategic advisor to oversee $60M M'boro munitions factory

News A strategic advisor has been appointed to oversee the development of Maryborough's munitions factory as Rheinmetall and NIOA continue to develop the project

  • 22nd Nov 2018 12:00 AM
Aussies warned of Black Friday danger

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Lifestyle SCAMMERS are expected to be in full swing during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Here’s what you should watch out for.

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      FIRST INTERVIEW: Seagulls name Sami as coach

      premium_icon FIRST INTERVIEW: Seagulls name Sami as coach

      Rugby League It is a challenge the new coach is willing and able to tackle front-on, but admitted it would take time.

      Kaufusi wants job, but with conditions

      premium_icon Kaufusi wants job, but with conditions

      Sport Former NRL star Antonio Kaufusi says he will apply once again to be the coach of the Bundaberg Rugby League A-grade representative side.

      GALLERY: All the action from Sail Hervey Bay A-Cat Worlds

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      News Check out these photos from Sail Hervey Bay A-Cat Worlds

      M'boro free fitness classes

      M'boro free fitness classes

      News Will you be trying out the free fitness classes in Maryborough?

      Schofield's slice of history at the Hervey Bay 100

      premium_icon Schofield's slice of history at the Hervey Bay 100

      Sport Steven Schofield won the first Hervey Bay 100 in 2011.

      National Sport

        Voodoo Medics

          Medic couple deployed around the world

          premium_icon Medic couple deployed around the world

          News TOM NEWKIRK had an advantage after 10 years in the military; his wife Kate who had also deployed overseas as a medic.

          Secret world of Australia's elite combat medics

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          News Watch our eight part special documentary series now

          'A movie scene’ as Jody fought to save commando

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          News Medic Jody Tieche heroically fought to save his life

          Part 3: ‘She didn’t have to go — we could’ve saved her’

          premium_icon Part 3: ‘She didn’t have to go — we could’ve saved her’

          News “It was a pointless death that could have been avoided".

          ‘Numb’: Voodoo Medics - Part 4

          premium_icon ‘Numb’: Voodoo Medics - Part 4

          News Combat doctor Dan Pronk was there for three Aussie soldier deaths.

          Part 5: ‘Wearing the voodoo doll comes with honour, pride’

          premium_icon Part 5: ‘Wearing the voodoo doll comes with honour, pride’

          News Founding Voodoo Medic explains the origins of lifesaving heroes.

          Voodoo Medics — Part 6: Mark Donaldson’s courage under fire

          premium_icon Voodoo Medics — Part 6: Mark Donaldson’s courage under fire

          News He lost his dad to a heart attack and his mum to murder.

          Community

          Hervey Bay's music man wouldn't do business anywhere else

          Hervey Bay's music man wouldn't do business anywhere else

          Business DAVE Salata attributes 30 years in business to being on the Fraser Coast.

          Boost your garden naturally with these common items

          premium_icon Boost your garden naturally with these common items

          Gardening HOW to create a pest-free, thriving garden with these natural, household items.

          How does a child see the world? Find out at this exhibition

          premium_icon How does a child see the world? Find out at this exhibition

          News They've taken inspiration from their dreams, perception, and personal experiences.

          HISTORIC: Never seen before photos of the region uncovered

          premium_icon HISTORIC: Never seen before photos of the region uncovered

          News "If that fellow hadn't been at the tip at that particular moment, those negatives would have been buried forever and gone."

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              Urangan home a top seller

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              News A corner block Queenslander-style home less than 100m from Urangan beach became the highest reported sale for the region

              Workers ripped off $1.2b each year

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              News More than 400,000 Qld workers are being ripped off by employers.

              Coast businesses named best in the state at Tourism Awards

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              News Two local businesses have been named at the Qld Tourism Awards

              Top Coast real estate sales

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              News Learn what the highest selling price for real estate was last week

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                Ford’s answer to the SUV craze with high-riding hatch

                Ford’s answer to the SUV craze with high-riding hatch

                Motoring The Blue Oval prepares to launch its latest small car with the new line-up to feature a few surprises.

                Star’s fury at man’s cancer comment

                Star’s fury at man’s cancer comment

                Celebrity THE actor, who shaved her head for a movie role, has called out a rude passenger who thought he could “catch cancer” from sitting next to her.

                Hey Tigerair, where’s my $11 flight?

                Hey Tigerair, where’s my $11 flight?

                Lifestyle IT'S the birthday sale celebrated by cheapskate travellers everywhere — but if you thought you knew what to expect from this budget airline, think again.

                Are elite private schools unAustralian?

                premium_icon Are elite private schools unAustralian?

                Education The airs and graces Australians chose to leave in Britain have somehow followed us and embedded themselves in our education system, writes Margaret Wenham.

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                    Classifieds This unit in the luxurious Sapphire Apartments complex has it all to offer to the active retiree. Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, open plan...

                    Views to Fraser Island

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                    Classifieds Fully furnished and finished to the highest quality. Resort living at its best with a stroll to restaurants, beach and cafe's. Relax and enjoy the scenery and...

                    Brand New Home

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                    House 3 2 2 $396,800

                    Classifieds Master built brand new brick home in the exclusive Highview Estate at Urraween, within walking distance to St James School, Hervey Bay Hospital and St Stephens...

                    Inside mansion Nicole and Keith sold on the cheap

                    Inside mansion Nicole and Keith sold on the cheap

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                    The area you should consider to invest

                    The area you should consider to invest

                    Property DON’T say goodbye to your dreams of an investment portfolio just yet

                    Whitsundays back on the rise

                    Whitsundays back on the rise

                    Property A year and a half after Cyclone Debbie torn through the area

                    Suburbs struggling with mortgage stress

                    Suburbs struggling with mortgage stress

                    Business Certain households are feeling the pinch more than others

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                    Visa changes to bring flood of backpackers

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                    News Islanders doing seasonal work will be able to stay longer

                    3000 new jobs up for grabs

                    3000 new jobs up for grabs

                    Careers Australia Post braces for ‘record Christmas’ with scores of casual positions.

                    Seek out skills in demand

                    Seek out skills in demand

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                    Jobs where women are going backwards in pay

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                    News Shocking snapshot of gender equity reveals worsening pay gap

                    Your next career: Inside the life of a snake catcher

                    Your next career: Inside the life of a snake catcher

                    Offbeat They've been bitten on the crotch and come close to death

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                    08 MERCEDES SPRINTER

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                    Just quietly...the new Mercedes-Benz GLE sounds amazing

                    Just quietly...the new Mercedes-Benz GLE sounds amazing

                    Motoring THE new luxury SUV from Mercedes-Benz has a ground-breaking feature.

                    TESTED: Check out the radical 2019 model Toyota RAV4

                    TESTED: Check out the radical 2019 model Toyota RAV4

                    Motoring Check out the 2019 Toyota RAV4 coming soon.

                    USED CAR: Why the Mazda CX-5 is Australia’s favourite SUV

                    USED CAR: Why the Mazda CX-5 is Australia’s favourite SUV

                    Motoring Some potential issues of used Mazda CX-5s.

                    What Aussies really think of driverless cars

                    What Aussies really think of driverless cars

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                    Skoda promises new models with fireworks and a light show

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