Police hunt duo after bottle store robbed with axe and knife

Robbers flee hold up with a sum of cash

THE EXPERT: Stop judging working mothers

SUPER MUMS: Being a working mums comes down to perfecting time management.

"WORKING for money is all right; so is working because you want to.”







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OPINION: How to prepare your child for day care

Your kids will love childcare, but it may take some adjusting.

GETTING your child ready for day care is vital.

MUMS' TOP 5: 'Musts' to have on your childcare checklist

SOME FALL SHORT: Organisations that train childcare workers will be subjected to extra audits.

SENDING your child off to day care can be daunting and confusing.

Live Now: Work and Childcare

HOW do mums balance work and family life?

Health and nutrition with kids - how do you balance it?

HOW important is health and nutrition in your household?

Smack or no smack - where do you stand?

THE debate is reignited - is smacking acceptable?

Technology and kids: Do you ever cut their wi-fi?

Check out our new video series featuring mums having a chat

Bad news for Landry if bookies are right on Capricornia

Latest Newspoll predicts Capricornia to go to Labor on a 3.6 per cent swing but recent Sportsbet figures show different.

STRANGE POLITICS: Bill cops verbal hiding at Liberal launch

An artist's impression of Barnaby Joyce dropping some "sick burns" on the opposition leader.

Joyce waiting for Labor to comment on the coalition's moon policy

Turnbull says #Brexit is reason to "stick with this mob"

Turnbull says Australia should "stick with this mob" for a while

Dire warnings from Turnbull at Liberal campaign launch

“There is no higher responsibility in government than protecting our borders and ensuring our nation is well-prepared to deal with threats to our security."

"You could end up with Bill Shorten as prime minister"

Bill Shorten backs reform on foreign working visas

2016 ELECTION: Opposition leader Bill Shorten drops in on Gladstone a week out from the poll.

Shorten mentions foreign working visas reform.

Turnbull to officially launch coalition campaign today

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to the media during a press conference in Sydney, Saturday, June 25, 2016. Mr Turnbull and Mr Morrison commented on the referendum in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

Malcolm Turnbull aims to focus on stability and economic growth

What's on the small screen this week

Emilia Clarke and Peter Dinklage in a scene from season six episode 10 of Game of Thrones.

GAME of Thrones season six wraps up while Offspring returns.

LETTER: Will live cattle exports ever stop?

How many more reports of sickening cruelty will it take to convince our cattle and sheep industry to put an end to live exports?

LETTER: Are we in danger of losing our sense of humour?

Eddie McGuire

I cannot see how the throw away comment on a fun fund raiser

STRANGE POLITICS: Bill cops verbal hiding at Liberal launch

An artist's impression of Barnaby Joyce dropping some "sick burns" on the opposition leader.

Joyce waiting for Labor to comment on the coalition's moon policy

Strange Politics: Turnbull and the Galloping Goats gang

“Am I a VLAD now?” Probably what former Prime Minister Tony Abbott is thinking in this photo.

Dutton claims Labor’s latest campaign tactic is really worrying.

On A Lighter Note: The many ways not to shake hands

Greg Bray.

You can tell a lot from a handshake

Greyhound trainer brought possums to use as live bait

A FORMER leading greyhound trainer has escaped serving actual time behind bars for his role in sickening live baiting practices.

Purrfect result for cat man

A JURY has taken less than two hours to find a man who was out walking his cat not guilty of assaulting a man in a caravan park.

Man to face manslaughter charge over 97-year-old's death

A 52-YEAR-OLD man will face an Ipswich court accused of manslaughter over a crash in September last year.

Turnbull govt reveals new approach on regional health

DISADVANTAGES in rural health will become a key focus if the Coalition is re-elected.

Finally regions will get a Fair Go

Congestion on the Bruce Highway.

It's time for the major parties to close the country city gap

Fair Go campaign wins back our funding

The fund was originally created for people living in regional areas

All parties urged to treat young people seriously

There is a higher education gap between regional areas and Brisbane

Cities ahead by $2 billion in health funding

INVOLVED: Dr Ewen McPhee wants to see better heath services in rural areas.

People living in rural areas are missing out on $2 billion in funds

Women seek elder’s advice

LEADER: Ipswich Citizen of the Year Faye Carr.

Aunty Faye a shining example of a person who has battled adversity

Why closing the gaps is not black and white

Rod Little is the co-chair of The National Congress of Australia's First People.

Sustainable job programs are key to closing the gap.

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Family fun at Rosewood Show

FEATHERED FRIEND: Addison O'Connell, 7, of Walloon.

Thousands of families enjoyed all the festivities at the Rosewood Show

2016 Mercedes-AMG GT R

2016 AMG GT R. Photo: Contributed

Track ready 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT R

Subaru Levorg

2016 Subaru Levorg GT Photo: Contributed.

2016 Subaru Levorg sport wagon

Brexit: Leave edges ahead

First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones (2-L), Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale (3-L), British Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn (C) and London Mayor Sadiq Khan (3-R) during a 'Vote Remain' event in London, Britain, 22 June 2016. Britons will vote on whether to remain in or leave the European Union (EU)

Celebrations and shock across the UK as 'Leave' looks set to win the referendum. ...

IN DEEP: Japan diving lures Coast instructor

Local dive instructor heads to Okinawa

One eel of a catch for fishing family

The snake eel had "really sharp teeth" so they had to hold it by its head.

Fisherman had to ask what they actually caught

OPINION: Why the snap action to kill so many wild animals?

The 4.38m Saltwater Crocodile which was removed from Daly River on March 13, 2015 was the largest croc caught for the year.

Isn’t there a better way than to kill off all the nearby suspects?

French yacht thief escapes charge, taxpayers foot $15k bill

 And the taxpayer is footing the $15,000 bill for removing the vessel from the beach after it began breaking up in king tides early in May.

Police say the case of a $200,000 yacht theft is not on their books.

Live Now: Work and Childcare

HOW do mums balance work and family life?

WATCH: Glory in death for Northern Rivers Vikings

Lismore Viking re-enactment group Rognvald’s Lith members Michael Rowe, Richard Guy, Travis Woods, Warren Thompson and Jim Hammond, will be participating in battle at the winter village at Liismore on June 25th and 26th. Photo Marc Stapelberg / The Northern Star

Axes, swords, shields and spears clash in epic, bloody battle.

My Shout: A wink to a veteran in the craft beer market

Simon IrwinPhoto: Tamara MacKenzie / The Morning Bulletin

Not a fan of Indian Pale Ales? This one might change your mind.

Winter: time for comfort food

Kumara are full of vitamins, antioxidants and dietary fibre.

Hearty vegetarian alternatives for winter.

Updated BMW 4 Series range road test and review

SAME STYLE, NEW HEARTS: BMW delivers a new line-up of engines and increased spec for its desirable 4 Series range: the Coupe, Gran Coupe and Convertible.

Same looks but new hearts for Coupe, Gran Coupe and Convertible

Mayor Paul Pisasale on the federal election

Mayor Paul Pisasale.

Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale on the federal election

2016 Rosewood Show

Thousands of people passed through the gates to enjoy all the fun and entertainment...

Justice Lucy McCallum

Justice Lucy McCallum

Justice Lucy McCallum says she reduced Oliver Curtis's sentence due to comments...

Three bedroom, 1100sqm block: Is this Qld's cheapest home?

BARGAIN BUY: Is this North Bundaberg property the cheapest home in Queensland?

Becoming a real estate mogul is all about risk and reward

Rockhampton property in a lull, but a change is coming

Rockhampton's housing market in "pre-election mode"