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Tuck into a chicken parma to help Aussie farmers
The annual Parma for a Farmer fundraiser is on once again, with pub goers being urged to sink their teeth into a delicious chicken parmigiana this month to help raise money for Aussie farmers doing it tough. Find out what pubs are taking part here
Developing tomorrow’s leaders today
A number of outstanding students who excel both in and out of the classroom have been selected as Bray Park State High School’s leaders for 2024. See the full list of leaders and find out what they hope to achieve this year
Power of the pen in highway battle
Campaigners have reached a milestone in their battle to stop a four-lane highway going through Elimbah. ** FREE TO READ **
Dolphins: Keeley’s ready to play
Oryn Keeley will play his first game as a Dolphin in the club’s trial game against affiliate club the Central Queensland Capras at Rockhampton’s Browne Park from 6.10pm on Saturday. The former Newcastle Knight will use this chance to show the coaches what he’s capable of
Bribie Island local takes Australian Idol stage
Bribie Island local Kiani Smith, also known as her stage name Kiani Jazz, was accepted into Australian Idol's audition round after applications opened in June 2023. Her performance will air tonight on February 6. Here's the story
Work starts on Redcliffe Hospital expansion
Preparatory work has started on the $1.1billion redevelopment of Redcliffe Hospital, with construction of a nine-storey clinical services building expected to begin later this year. Here’s what we know
Big plans for huge vacant block
Plans have been lodged for a major new homemaker centre on a high-profile 3.7-hectare site in Rothwell. A service station, food outlet and warehouse are also proposed for the development at 463 Anzac Ave, beside the Hope Centre and Grace Lutheran College.
Rallying call over 'facility' plans
Residents in Rothwell are rallying support to fight plans for a new 97-unit “retirement facility” on the former Frawleys tennis courts. ** FREE TO READ **
Ready to celebrate "amazing" Keno win
A Kallangur woman says she couldn’t believe what had happened when discovering she’d bagged a Keno jackpot of more than $442,000. ** FREE TO READ **
Niu sheds kilos in bid for round one spot
The extended Dolphins NRL squad trained on the main field this morning ahead of their trial game against the Central Queensland Capras in Rockhampton this weekend. We chatted to Tesi Niu about what he’s been doing to get in shape and make his case for a spot in the round one team
