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Debie Bazley urges others to look for the "little light” in the midst of battling the darkness of depression.

Grieving mum speaks out after son loses depression battle

Debie Bazley urges others to look for the "little light” in the midst of battling the darkness of depression.

Frilles took home the win against Condamine last weekend

Frillnecks dine on a Cod dinner

Frilles took home the win against Condamine last weekend

Lynda wanted to make Balonne home

The shire welcomes Lynda into our community

Lynda wanted to make Balonne home

Come and support the women, who hold up our community

Giving back to our women

Come and support the women, who hold up our community

Students from the Univeristy of Queensland are here to help

Dentists are in town and ready to help

Students from the Univeristy of Queensland are here to help

When this cop abruptly performed a highway U-turn, the couple behind him paid the price.

Cop convicted over woman's highway death loses appeal

When this cop abruptly performed a highway U-turn, the couple behind him paid the price.

QCWA brings cooking classes to the Balonne Shire, find out all about it now

MasterChef comes to the Balonne region

QCWA brings cooking classes to the Balonne Shire, find out all about it now

WHEN he was wheeled back to his hospital room following a six-hour surgery on Monday, John Johnson declared "I'm on the mend!” - and he was right.

Driver recovers after 11-tonne loader flips on highway

WHEN he was wheeled back to his hospital room following a six-hour surgery on Monday, John Johnson declared "I'm on the mend!” - and he was right.

Thallon silos to get major facelift in the form of gorgeous artwork

Thallon grain silos will be a work of art

Thallon silos to get major facelift in the form of gorgeous artwork

JOHN Wagner has declared the start of his new tourism group as a “new era” for the industry in the Darling Downs.

New era for tourism with Wagner-backed group

JOHN Wagner has declared the start of his new tourism group as a “new era” for the industry in the Darling Downs.

ST GEORGE: The Balonne Shire was showcased as members of the St George ICPA branch hosted the state conference last week.

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St George ICPA branch success

GO GIRL: Reeghyn Beardmore competing as part of the Mustangs last month.

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Mustangs player shooting for the stars

NETBALL: Tornados and Rafters went head to head in one of the netball games on Saturday.

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Shots and scoring galore

WATER: Time to find out how much water people are using.

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Here come the water meters

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: The Isolated Children's Parents' Association of Queensland held its state conference in St George from June 8-9.

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Connectivity issues top ICPA's agenda

Hundreds of workers have been evacuated from Oakey Beef Exports due to a liquid ammonia leak this morning.

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700 workers evacuated after Oakey Beef chemical spill

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Accused cattle rustler expected to plead guilty

The confirmed case was not a strain of the dangerous bacteria children would be routinely vaccinated against.

Critical Alert

Coast doctor's demand in battle against rare meningococcal strain

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Kindergarten teacher moonlights as porn star

Air Asia plane turned back after emergency at Perth airport.

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Air Asia A330 makes emergency landing in Perth

Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright in a scene from season five of House of Cards.

Entertainment

The top 10 TV shows that need to end

Far north Queensland has been hit by heavy rain overnight.

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North Queensland hit by 1 in 100 year rainfall

TOUGH TASK: A swift water rescue team (including inset) search a stolen LandCruiser ute found in Scrubby Creek.

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VIDEO: Police to continue search for body of missing man

Josh Watson captured this incredible image from Brightwater Estate on the Sunshine Coast.

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Queensland facing hot, steamy week ahead

Queensland is facing some 'supercell' activity on Friday.

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Queensland told to brace for heavy rain from 'epic low'

CAPTAIN: Sunshine Coast Lightning leader Geva Mentor.

Sport

Super captain has more to offer at Lightning

Boxer Manny Pacquiao leaves Worship Centre Christian Church in Carina on Sunday morning.

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Church visit for Manny ahead of Horn battle

HAT-TRICK: St George's Jason Nightingale celebrates one of his tries in the Dragons' 32-28 win over Newcastle.

Sport

Nightingale hat-trick breaks Knights' hearts again

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with Matildas Kyah Simon (left), Michelle Heyman and Clare Polkinghorne supporting the bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Sport

Rise in rankings for Matildas

Fenech says Horn will win

Pauline won't say sorry

Jeff Horn final hitout

Pisasale released on bail

INCREDIBLE: Divers at Wolf Rock off Rainbow Beach recently spotted up to 70 pregnant female sharks at a time of the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

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Big numbers of endangered shark off Rainbow Beach

Imagine arriving at a camp site and all the hard work is done.

Travel

Hate camping? This idea might change your mind

IN TRAINING: Neil Collie runs trails around the scenic Glass House Mountains area in preparation for the 250km Big Red Run.

Lifestyle

From hospital bed to six-day, 250km desert run

A stonefish was recently caught by a fisherman at Caloundra.

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Most venomous fish in world found near shore

Roothy’s LowRange

John Rooth's old faithful Milo: It’s not that hard to keep an old truck flush in new parts

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Beer & BS: Roothy tells how to keep an old truck running

It’s a pretty safe bet there’s been more than a few divorces due to warm steaks, burnt fuses and wives tripping over tent pegs sticking out of the ground in the dark.

Lifestyle

12V tips: Five easy 4WD upgrades you can do at home

Roothy ready to get cooking on the campfire

Lifestyle

Camp cooking: Whip up a feast from whatever you've got

Where it all started - on the verandah of the old homestead in the Flinders. Anthony Warry captured this photo of Roothy reflecting on a lifetime of playing with machines.

Lifestyle

A mechanical life: Roothy gives us a glimpse

Johnny Depp with one of the tiny quarantine fugitives.

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Did Johnny Depp lie to us about Pistol and Boo?

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Rottnest Island life ban if guilty of quokka cruelty

Australians can expect to pay more for streaming services such as Netflix when the new taxes kick in.

Entertainment

Why streaming movies will cost more from July 1

A six foot deep gravesite found at 203 Waterloo Corner Road, Salisbury North where two of eight bodies were found.Source:News Limited

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The shocking places human bodies have been found in Australia

Alice Craigie suffered from continence issues after the birth of her son. Picture: Alice Craigie

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‘I peed myself at my friend’s wedding’

Benson Wasswa, 8, was forced to use a catheter and bag for the past two years after a Ugandan hospital accidentally amputated his penis. Picture: Pic Jono Searle

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Boy’s Aussie operation after penis accidentally amputated

No extra engine power, but Toyota's limited edition 86 should be a better track toy with bigger brakes and improved suspension. It's quite bright, too.

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Toyota offers a bright orange 86 special edition track toy

Xavier Grayson, 7, has autism and "loves school", says his dad Ben.

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'He just wants friends': dad says Hanson comments hurt

Judah Kelly is through to the grand final of The Voice.

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King Judah through to The Voice grand final

Prince Harry was the center of attention during his trip to Sydney.

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Prince Harry reveals he wanted to leave the royal family

Rita wanted to stay on the line — so Byrne let her speak.

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Talk show host’s phone call takes heartbreaking turn

Ryan Shelton in a scene from True Story with Hamish & Andy.

Entertainment

What's on the small screen this week

Photographer Nicola Brander.

Business

Why getting fired was the best thing for this photographer

Year 10 Gladstone State High School student Kieran Marcus with BSL general manager Joe Rea.

Business

Apprenticeships going at BSL

AMWU Regional Organiser Peter Lyon is outraged over Aurizon's treatment of its redundant Rockhampton workers, who were this week forced to train their replacements.

Business

'Mongrel act' plummets sacked CQ workers to rock bottom

David Jones is planning a fancy convenience store chain. Pictured is MasterChef winner at the department store’s Market Street food hall.

Business

David Jones set to launch upmarket convenience store chain

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No! Family law issues are not killing 21 fathers a week

Senator Pauline Hanson.

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Mackay teacher slams One Nation's autism comments

The Koala Party could shake up Australian politics.

Opinion

Pollie Tickled: Come to the party, but don't toe the line

Seb Starcevic. Pic:Twitter

Opinion

Why we need to take male rape seriously

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Vehicle-borne attack concern

The bus (top right) starts to pull into the lane directly in the path of a semi-trailer. Picture: NSW Police Force

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Defects found on buses after shocking near-miss

Perth Bridge strike

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Dashcam captures Perth bridge strike

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Skip driver strikes truck in hit-and-run

Gina Rinehart.

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Rinehart purchases Maydan feedlot in Queensland

Gina Rinehart.

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Rinehart's $500 million cattle export deal to China

Hucknall Horse Rescue 's Skye Scott and Ainsley Murdoch-Pannier.

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13 station jobs available right now

NTCA CEO Tracey Hayes will step down in September.

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Tracey Hayes steps down from NTCA