Jimboomba news, sport and weather | Jimboomba Times | Jimboomba, QLD

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Authorities have allayed concerns about COVID vaccines. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERClearing up confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Pigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

DIGESTPigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

Federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why using two COVID-19 vaccines is Australia's best strategy

Kylie Quinn, Holly Seale and Margie Danchin

It has been tough, tough going in the UK right now. Photo: file

DIGESTWhen keeping calm and carrying on is harder than ever

Janine Graham

Government MP Craig Kelly said making children wear masks was akin to abuse. Picture: Getty

MP's COVID misinformation overshadowing govt's vaccine progress

Sally Whyte

When complex concepts deserve more than just cheap talk

DIGESTWhen complex concepts deserve more than just cheap talk

Janine Graham

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

Dan Gelston

BEST ONE YET: Rodney Teese and Scott Bannan are planning a bigger Pink Stumps day than ever this year.

Bigger and better: Organisers plan best Pink Stumps Day yet

Matt McLennan

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with his teammates after dismissing Rohit Sharma. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONCricket rule open to exploitation

Howard Kotton

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

RARE: A signed Chris Lynn bat is up for auction to raise money for the Black Dog Institute.

Cricket lovers' chance to snap up Big Bash League star Chris Lynn's bat in special fundraiser

Matt McLennan

FIGHT READY: Ryan Porter keeps up his training at Beaudesert Boxing Club over the summer holidays. Photo: Larraine Sathicq

Bring on the biff

Larraine Sathicq

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle
2hrs ago

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

Josh Leeson

CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

Josh Leeson

Albo refuses to bite on rebranded cheese

Daniel McCulloch

STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

An Australian company has developed milk that stays fresh in the fridge for 60 days.

Aussie milk fresh in fridge for months

Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman. Picture: Roadshow

REVIEWCaustic film captures the zeitgeist

Cris Kennedy

CLICK on the LIVING LOCAL cover to view the E-edition.

Living Local: E-Edition

Joanne Moffatt

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

CLICK on the LIVING LOCAL cover to view the E-edition.

Living Local: E-Edition

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

INCREDIBLE OPTIONS: The Margaret River township ranked third in a survey of first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle. Photo - Shutterstock.

First home buyer hot spots

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

KEEPING IT COOL: Natasha Kirchner is TAFE Queensland's Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice of the Year.

Air con apprentice of the year keeps it cool

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

Photo: Shane Smith

Elf on the Shelf ideas to get you through to Christmas

TANKS: Scenic Rim Veterans Group enjoyed a trip down memory lane on some very large armoured vehicles. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Scenic Rim veterans reminisce at Tank Ride catch up

IN A PICKLE: Kay and Ron Andrews joined locals at the Beaudesert Tennis Club to have a go at the rapidly growing sport of pickleball. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Pickleball demo draws a crowd

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

BEAUDESERT BOYS: The old boys made a magnificent comeback on Saturday. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Kingies' 50th anniversary carnival sets the right tone

Larraine Sathicq

AT THE SHOW: The Dean children from Beaudesert, Xavier,10, Bethany, 12, Charlotte, 9 and Adelaide, 7. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

A great day for a cattle show

Larraine Sathicq

Ben Lomond's local wombat resident Growla. Picture: Paul Scambler

SUBSCRIBERHere's what winter 2020 looked like in Tasmania

Paul Scambler

RESPECT: Jimboomba Cadets Zack Mackay, Charlize Delacruz, Jake Smith and Archie Smith. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Jimboomba cadets honour Vietnam veterans

Larraine Sathicq

How ready is your office to return to work?

OPINIONHow ready is your office to return to work?

Maureen Kyne

An Ansett Boeing 727 lands at Mount Isa during the 1973 rodeo. Photo: Richard Mansell

REAL AUSTRALIACan't make new memories now? Enjoy the old ones

PACKED: Shoppers flocked to supermarkets ahead of a three-day lockdown across the region.

COMMENTTown redeems itself with virus response

Matt McLennan

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

The WA Liberal Party has outlined a plan to impose mandatory minimum jail terms on meth dealers.

WA Libs promise jail time for meth dealers

20m ago

Victorians in Brisbane are now able to come home since the COVID-19 risk rating has been downgraded.

Zero new local cases as Vic border eases

21m ago

SA wineries and boutique accommodation venues are among the latest businesses to receive funding.

More tourism jobs to flow from SA grants

1hr ago

A woman has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of a man at a property in Maitland.

Woman charged over fatal Hunter stabbing

1hr ago

The National Farmers Federation has come out in support of new quad bike safety rules.

Farmers back new quad bike safety rules

Tim Dornin
2hrs ago

Some western Sydney rail travellers have been directed to get tested for coronavirus immediately.

NSW reports six new linked COVID-19 cases

Greta Stonehouse and Luke Costin

If passed a government bill could prevent NSW school students being taught about gender fluidity.

NSW law proposes halt on gender lessons

Greta Stonehouse

People in southern Perth suburbs have been warned to leave as a bushfire threat intensifies.

Perth bushfire contained but unpredictable

Although he passed away in 2020, Blackall grazier Nigel MacDonald's desire to ensure military vehicles didn't rust away in the paddocks of western Queensland has resulted in an enduring legacy.

Military collection honours war heritage

Sally Gall

Jayde and Ben Chandler and their children Viv, Wally, Charlie and Jack relaxing in the ground-level living space.

Split level living a contemporary western winner

Sally Gall

25th annual Santa Gertrudis National Youth Camp underway

25th annual Santa Gertrudis National Youth Camp underway

Helen Walker

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain