There were reports of producers using insecticides to treat mealy bugs on pasture affected by dieback

Pesticide residue concern

News There were reports of producers using insecticides to treat mealy bugs on pasture affected by dieback

The course was held at PCYC Biloela and run by PCYC Gladstone as part of its outreach program

Hospitality graduates get set for work

News The course was held at PCYC Biloela and run by PCYC Gladstone as part of its outreach program

The Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative will be at the new look park to run a series of workshop and competitions

Biloela skate park to reopen this week

News The Australian Skateboarding Community Initiative will be at the new look park to run a series of workshop and competitions

There were keen-eyed youngsters who all looked forward to remind Santa what they wanted for Christmas

Santa fun arrives on fire truck

News There were keen-eyed youngsters who all looked forward to remind Santa what they wanted for Christmas

Stay cool at library's fun Summer Reading Club

Stay cool at library's fun Summer Reading Club

News Sign up online at www.summerreadingclub.org.au

Road safety campaign

Road safety campaign

News The police will target the Fatal Five

Healing power of water

Healing power of water

News Aquatic therapy in Biloela

Caravan park murder accused on remand

Caravan park murder accused on remand

News Shortly after, a tomahawk-like axe was found near the crime scene

Vandalism ruins fun ahead of holidays

Vandalism ruins fun ahead of holidays

News Malicious destruction at the Melton Park maze on Grevillea Street

Taskforce isn't coming to Theodore

Taskforce isn't coming to Theodore

News Birth service no closer to a resolution

Award winning artist to perform in region

Award winning artist to perform in region

News Loves to make audiences smile with his family-friendly performances

Wet start to school holiday likely

Wet start to school holiday likely

News Tropical Cyclone Owen will bring some drought relief

Be there exhibition at Biloela art gallery

Be there exhibition at Biloela art gallery

News Brisbane-based artist Helen Rowling and her concept of "being there

Fingerlings set for release in Central Queensland dams

Fingerlings set for release in Central Queensland dams

News Baby barramundi, Australian bass, golden perch and Murray cod

Fiery head on crash closes highway

Fiery head on crash closes highway

News At least one person has died

Why I don’t buy gifts for my grandkids

Why I don’t buy gifts for my grandkids

Smarter Shopping “Money buys opportunities"

Secret Santa backfires with angry texts

Secret Santa backfires with angry texts

Smarter Shopping The recipient wasn’t happy with the choices.

New push to change abortion laws

New push to change abortion laws

Politics Labor says there is still “unfinished business” on the issue.

STORM warnings were issued across the state and heavy rains affected several coastal areas ahead of a forecast wet weekend.

Cyclone Owen to wreak havoc with up to 400mm of rain

Weather STORM warnings were issued across the state and heavy rains affected several coastal areas ahead of a forecast wet weekend.

Cyclone Owen: How to prepare in Central Queensland

Cyclone Owen: How to prepare in Central Queensland

News Where across the region needs to prepare for TC Owen

Dangerous weather threatens QLD and NSW

Dangerous weather threatens QLD and NSW

News Parts of Queensland to see deluge by Sunday

WATCH: Pint-sized poddy riders wow crowd

WATCH: Pint-sized poddy riders wow crowd

Sport Watch as riders as young as four take on beasts at Rockhampton pub

Brace yourselves: Cyclone Owen compared to 2013 disaster

Brace yourselves: Cyclone Owen compared to 2013 disaster

Weather Qld is a tale of two states, from cyclone-born rain to droughts

Sport

    Each pool had strong contenders with players travelling from Moura, Wowan and Baralaba

    Fast and furious fun on the court

    Sport Each pool had strong contenders with players travelling from Moura, Wowan and Baralaba

    Team dives into states

    Team dives into states

    Sport The will compete in five teams of four in the relay competition

    Biloela Bandits mix it with the best

    Biloela Bandits mix it with the best

    Sport Bandits skip Rob Huggers said it was a great experience

    CENTRAL QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION LOOKS TO NEW ERA

    CENTRAL QUEENSLAND RUGBY UNION LOOKS TO NEW ERA

    Sport Super Saturday format to kick off for the 2019 season

    Ninja Warrior in Biloela

    Ninja Warrior in Biloela

    Sport Jack Wilson is coming to Biloela to promote healthy living.

    National Sport

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      Tennis introduces new ‘Serena rules’

      Tennis and Racquet Sports “You have to respect the game and the place.”

      Widespread field of winners salute at Ipswich track

      Widespread field of winners salute at Ipswich track

      Horses Success enjoyed from connections far and away

      Bulldogs plead guilty to charges

      Bulldogs plead guilty to charges

      Rugby League Adam Elliott and Asipeli Fine have pleaded guilty to nudity charges

      Intense reaction to new AFL teams

      Intense reaction to new AFL teams

      AFL AFL unveiled four new teams with logos more suited to a Marvel film

      Drivers rescued, roads cut, rivers rising as deluge hits

      Drivers rescued, roads cut, rivers rising as deluge hits

      Weather Minor flood warnings active as rivers rise after the deluge

      Emergency services stuck during storm rescue

      Emergency services stuck during storm rescue

      News Heavy rainfall a one in 120 year event.

      Veteran’s plea after sick theft

      Veteran’s plea after sick theft

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      Ugly scenes at Gold Coast theme park

      Ugly scenes at Gold Coast theme park

      Crime Seaworld fans have allegedly assaulted protestors in front of kids

      Business News

        There’s no salary, the hours are long and there are more than a few late night emergencies, but Lee Crockford has the best temp job going.

        The best unpaid job in Australia

        Careers There’s no salary, the hours are long and there are more than a few late night emergencies, but Lee Crockford has the best temp job going.

        ASX suffers near-across the board losses

        ASX suffers near-across the board losses

        Business Aussie stocks deep in the red

        Fuel relief: Christmas comes early for motorists

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        Money “The longer you wait the better"

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        Motoring New generation of robot, one that can work side-by-side with humans.

        First drive of Ford’s family-friendly, full-sized Endura SUV

        First drive of Ford’s family-friendly, full-sized Endura SUV

        Motoring Ford claims new Endura is sophisticated and luxurious.

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

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          Music Another 19 artists have also been added to the line up.

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          Whats On Strawberry fest features 10 free kids' rides

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            Opinion Protests that turned dramatic have ignited debate among Australians.

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                    A perfect three bedroom home comes on the market in the Kin Kora Estate and this one is ideal for a first home buyer. Located off Sun Valley Road, Atholl Court, number 8 is slightly elevated and with this comes cool breezes and a little view overlooking the homes below, it is closer to the top...

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