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When former Central DeWitt High School English teacher and Sabula native Rachel Carlson wrote her first book, “Here To Stay,” it sat as a file on her computer for three

The 15-year-old and one of her parents were confined to an isolation ward at the Gold Coast University Hospital after a cluster of Covid-19 cases emerged in Queenslands south-east.

THE region’s livestock producers continue to experience strong sales and favourable weather conditions this month, with the Mount Gambier and […]

Sir Llew played a pivotal role in Expo 88, the creation of South Bank and delivering a modern health system.

Australian Politicians Commemorate World Falun Dafa Day Starting as a spiritual discipline with roots dating back thousands of years to a household name during China’s 1990s, “qigong fever,” Falun Gong has become a movement that spread throughout China and around the globe, and May 13 2021, marks 29 years Falun Dafa was first brought to the public in China, and it is celebrated as World Falun Dafa Day around the world. In Australia, the practice has attracted hundreds of followers from di...

Control of Moreton Island will return to traditional owners under a $30m deal despite concerns of residents and businesses.

About 17,000 hectares of national and conservation parkland on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) will be handed back to the Quandamooka People.

News by Andrew Potts Premium Content   THE ballooning cost of the Gold Coast light rail system has sparked fears future stages and major infrastructure projects will be rendered unaffordable. The stalled 6.7km Broadbeach to Burleigh tram extension was put back on track after the federal government intervened with a $126 million lifeline last week, but the project will now cost more than $1 billion to deliver, with the state also chipping in more than $20...

A local MP will read a statement from the mother-of-three’s grieving family as they face a logistical nightmare.

Premium Content Subscriber only A grieving Gold Coast community will come together on Monday afternoon to show support for the family of a mother of three allegedly murdered by her estranged husband. Kelly Wilkinsons burnt body was found at her Arundel home last Tuesday, and Brian Johnston, who is still in an induced coma, has been charged with her murder. A community vigil will be held at the Parkwood Golf Course on Monday. Local MP Sam OConnor will read a statement from her family, and the...