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Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

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Fond memories: Dennis Parmenter with long-time partner Marlene Kirby.

Legendary fisherman and larrikin, Dennis Parmenter, fondly remembered

Matt McLennan

DRENCHED: Torrential rain overnight has given south-east Queensland a good soaking. Photo: Larraine Sathicq

We copped a torrent

Larraine Sathicq

STORM: The shade cloth at Woolworths car park was torn away in heavy winds. Photos: Kyle Nicklas

Chaos in Woolworths car park as storm rips through Beaudesert

Larraine Sathicq

Severe thunderstorm slams into Beaudesert

Severe thunderstorm slams into Beaudesert

Larraine Sathicq

WINNERS: The Big Pumpkin's Simone Woodeson, Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen and Backroads owner Jo Sellens draw the winners of the Great Moscow Circus tickets. Photo: Larraine Sathicq

Beaudesert and Jimboomba families win free tickets to the Moscow Circus

Larraine Sathicq

A severe warned storm is hitting the Scenic Rim at the moment.

Storm lashing Scenic Rim

Matt McLennan

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

7m ago

Fond memories: Dennis Parmenter with long-time partner Marlene Kirby.

Legendary fisherman and larrikin, Dennis Parmenter, fondly remembered

Matt McLennan

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

Organiser: Matt Turbill hopes to raise vital funds on the long weekend.

Cricket tournament to raise money for vital causes

Matt McLennan

PROUD: Cousins Cooper Hunt-Sharp and Jackson McGarvey were very happy with their 8kg Spanish mackerel caught off Mooloolaba.

Rain leads to an increase in numbers | On the Water

Dave Downie

Aspirations: Todd Carney has moved to Jimboomba and aims to bring some of the next superstars through. Photo: Matt McLennan

Todd Carney to continue his redempion story at Jimboomba

Matt McLennan

Organiser: Matt Turbill hopes to raise vital funds on the long weekend.

Cricket tournament to raise money for vital causes

Ready to go: Under 16s coach Lachlan Simmons, first grade coach Tom Corless and 16s assistant coach Lachie Norris are gearing up for pre-season.

New coach for Park Ridge Pirates as pre-season looms

Matt McLennan

Scott Bannan and Rodney Teese are taking donations for Pink Stumps Day.

Marvellous effort as Pink Stumps auction reaches Richie Benaud number

Matt McLennan

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Nicole Phillips

Tourism Australia is attempting to attract visitors to parts of the country that have not been impacted by bushfires. Pictures: Shutterstock

How to help tourism rise from the ashes

Michael Turtle

One of the stop-offs on the Great Vic Bike Ride 2019. Picture: Karleen Minney.

An exhilarating ocean-side ride

Karleen Minney

Dame Edna koala cake. Picture: Supplied.

Bake Australia Great just in time for Australia Day

Karen Hardy

Is Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

REVIEWIs Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

Gayle Tomlinson

Robert Downey Jr as Dr John Dolittle in Dolittle. Picture: Universal Pictures

REVIEWDowney delights as Dr Dolittle

Jane Freebury

Dame Edna koala cake. Picture: Supplied.

Bake Australia Great just in time for Australia Day

William Lodder, left and Frances O'Connor in Go! Picture: Roadshow

REVIEWA predictable but pleasant ride

Ron Cerabona

John Chester, above, in the eco-documentary, The Biggest Little Farm. Picture: Madman

REVIEWGetting a bucolic dream to work

Cris Kennedy

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Emma Brown

How do you find a great driving instructor?

How do you find a great driving instructor?

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Keeping covered this summer

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Oia town on Santorini island, Greece. Get amongst the traditional and famous houses and churches with blue domes over the Caldera, Aegean sea.

Medieval cities of the Mediterranean

Emma Brown

Open for inspections: January 22 - 28, 2020 | Jimboomba/BeaudesertDomain

Open for inspections: January 22 - 28, 2020 | Jimboomba/BeaudesertDomain

Location and lifestyle

Location and lifestyle

House of the Week

Plentiful with privacy

Plentiful with privacy

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

RSPCA

THINK AHEAD: A simple strategy can mean the difference between life and death.

Plan to survive - an emergency bushfire guide for your pets

Lyndell Whyte

Kids can cook up a storm in the holidays

Kids can cook up a storm in the holidays

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

NO FUN: While we may relish fabulous fireworks displays, often our pets do not.

Big bang theory ... a fireworks survival guide for pet owners

Lyndell Whyte

PRETTY IN PINK: The Baptist Care Niola Centre turned pink for the McGrath Foundation 'Pink Up Your Town' campaign. Photo: Supplied.

Pink towns raise $580,000

Kate Stark

RESCUED: Jodi and Nathan Overell with Sasha, who Mr Overell found on New Year's Eve.

Lost dog gets medal for bravery and resilience

This image was titled Dancing with Bulls. Ben's office is wild and unpredictable.

The photographer who dances with bulls

Western Districts Football Club president Tony Nolan surveys the damage caused by the Kangaroo Island fire on Saturday afternoon and remained stoic.

Kangaroo Island fire causes utter devastation, claims lives of two valiant farm firefighters

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

A Christmas gift to warm the heart

SCORCHED: A large swathe of land at Tarome has been left blackened after the weekend bushfire. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

More firefighters arriving to help as bushfire risk set to spike again

Larraine Sathicq

COVER SHOT: Rainbow over waves at City Beach, Wollongong, NSW, October 3, 2016 - Warren Keelan Photography

Calendar showcases spectacular weather photos

ARMCHAIR STORM CHASING: Window to the Sky from the Brisbane suburb of Hamilton. Photo: Mal Brewitt

Queensland features in Bureau of Meteorology weather calendar

DERBY DAY: Jim and Colleen Parsell with Di and Pete Ward from the Gold Coast. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Derby Day done right

Larraine Sathicq

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

Janine Graham

Trolling: Social media has its obvious benefits, but it also has a darker and dangerous side.

OPINIONFacing the thin line between fact and fiction

Brendan Lee

It is time to tackle inequality in Australia

OPINIONIt is time to tackle inequality in Australia

Lyn Morgain

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

Guy Redman Clark died at work in 2015.

Investigation into electrocution death 'inadequate'

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Showers are expected this week in Southeast Queensland after days of rain in other parts.

SE Qld hit by almost 16,000 power outages

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Hot weather and more dangerous fire conditons are expected across Victoria on Wednesday.

Victoria facing renewed fire danger

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A police officer who was at the scene where Ciara Glennon's body was found will give more evidence.

Forensic officer speaks at Claremont trial

1hr ago

Disgraced former NSW MP and sex offender Milton Orkopoulos will face court over breaking his parole.

Parole meeting over disgraced NSW MP

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says hazard reduction is the solution to preventing bushfires.

Hazard burns trump emissions for fires: PM

Matt Coughlan
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Former Victoria Police commissioner Simon Overland has been accused ot destroying reputations.

Overland denies reputational damage

Karen Sweeney
1hr ago

Health screenings will be ramped up even in Australian airports for the deadly coronavirus.

Qld authorities fear possible coronavirus

Michael Doyle
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Qld Ag Shows Next Generation Committee
The Qld Ag Shows Next Generation Committee from back row Georgina Bayly, Emma Boughen, Clare Webster, Adam Tokely, Jack Murphy and Adam Trace.
Front left is Michaela Kammholz, Brianna Hockey, Senator Susan McDonald,
Minister Bridget McKenzie, Kait Murphy, Cheneya Vetter and Lorraine Crothers.

Ag conference shows the way forward

Roger Desailly

From left: Lachlan, Charly, Antonette and Georgia Anderson, East Sunrise, Injune.

Patchy rain event kicks Roma market

Penelope Arthur

Agriculture minister Mark Furner with Stanthorpe grower Tim Carnell.

Shoppers urged to eat blemished fruit and veg to help farmers

Victoria Nugent

TEN MINUTES WELL SPENT: Financial planning can be less daunting in small chunks.

Take a long-term view, little steps to achieve money goals

Dame Edna koala cake. Picture: Supplied.

Bake Australia Great just in time for Australia Day

Karen Hardy

LOOK, BUT DON'T TOUCH: Position cameras up high inside and outside, so they're visible but out of arm's reach to avoid accidentally getting knocked over by large pets.

Keeping a watch on Fido