Distressed sailors rescued after engine fails at sea

RESCUED: The yacht in distress off Lady Elliot Island.

Crew struggles with rough seas, strong winds

Cold water wake up for Bundy residents

NOT COOL: Ergon Energy said hot water problems will be fixed shortly.

Signals mix-up leads to chilly morning

BYO cup and score a discount on your coffee

RESPONSIBLE CAFE: Suzy Evans offers customers a 30c discount on their coffee when they bring their own cup.

Save money by taking your own cup






Ain’t no mountain high enough

GOING on a hike is one of the best ways to get active and outdoors and the big smoke Brisbane is dishing up the goods.

Six hideaway bars to escape winter chill

The Gresham's charm will win you over before your first sip.

THESE are the perfect places to hang this winter.

Our six art gallery picks for a creative day out

Queensland's Gallery of Modern Art always has a fun, exciting and interesting exhibition on show for the whole family to enjoy.

YOU'D be mistaken in thinking Brisbane wasn't an arty city.

Brisbane's arts and culture events centre stage

You loved the film, now you're about to love the musical. Don't miss The Bodyguard The Musical in Brisbane this July.

THE arts and culture events you don't want to miss.

Homewares stores to fulfil your Instagram dreams

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You too can become an Insta-star with these fab stores.

Date nights under $50

Nothing is more romantic than a picnic with a cracking view.

NOT every date has to cost you a bomb.

Top 10 Brisbane experiences to cross off your bucket list

Do yourself a favour and get amongst the food truck scene. Eat Street is a great place to start.

A GOOD bucket list doesn’t have to span continents or cost millions.

Iced-up driver dodges death on highway

SHANE Cornish consumed the drug speed then hopped behind the wheel - hours after he was suspended from driving.

Driver stews over seventh boozy drive

Allan James.

Court to decide if he's fit for a work licence

BIRTHDAY BASH: Fighting erupts at dad's 70th

UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Tony Howard "was drinking way too much” before fighting his brother-in-law, Bundaberg Magistrates Court heard.

Son in court for 'disgraceful' behaviour

Miner banned from driving for a month

DON'T RECALL: Scott Palmer told police he couldn't remember when he'd last made a payment to SPER.

Licence loss likely to affect job

Daughter stole and hocked mum's laptop

QUICK CASH: Jessica Foord, 22, pawned her mum's laptop for $80.

'She took the quick option'

Driver blows 0.162 after crash

THREE TIMES OVER: Justyn Zielke blew 0.162 after the crash.

43-year-old fronts court

Plasterer forgot about steroids in drawer

Joshua Challacombe, 23, had steroids in his cupboard.

21 pills and cannabis seeds found at Bundaberg home during a raid.

When the NDIS is rolling out at your place

THE National Disability Insurance Scheme launched in July 2013 and continues to roll out region by region across the country.

Put your child's needs first

EARLY intervention is a key focus area of the NDIS with the aim of giving your child the best possible chance at life from the start.

Funding keeps Dion moving forward

DION, 25, is a talented artist who recently launched his second children’s book Go Home Cheeky Animals, the sequel to his book Too Many Cheeky Dogs.

Monto Cattle Club on roll at region events

Monto Cattle Club kids took out several top spots at Sub-Chambers

SmartCity training college officially de-registered

CUT OFF: SmartCity has been officially cut off from providing nationally-recognised courses.

BREAKING: Coast-based national training college barred by regulators

Bundy's business 'angels' bring home first place

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Britney Callaghan, Emma Deighton and Georgia Douglass at Bundaberg North State High School.

'You had me at chilli crab burger'

Why this could be best flu buster in winter

A nutritious winter meal – Roast beef - is served up by Meals on Wheels.

18,000 Australians are put in hospital by cold-related illnesses

Fans eager for Origin opener

QUEENSLANDER! Struddys Sports owner Stewart Greggor bleeds maroon.

Parochial Bundaberg supporters back Maroons to clinch title

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Children's Hour to open at Playhouse

The Children's Hour is on at the Playhouse.

American play to be performed

Last chance to buy ball tickets

The ball will benefit the Cancer Council.

Add some Sunshine to your life

Tender Sprouted Meats scoops Gin Gin Show prime cattle

CHAMPION: Rob and Sarah Cook's champion pasture fed steer which also took out grand champion at the 2017 Gin Gin Show.

You'll soon be able to eat award winning mooers

Days left until copper network cut off in Bundy

NBN CALLING: Don't be caught without your landline phone.

Time running out to switch to NBN

Low paid workers set for increase of up to $16 a week

Australia's lowest paid workers could be in line for a small pay rise.

Pay hikes to offset impact of penalty rate cuts for weekend work

Barber's big plans start in Bundy

MEN ON TREND: The Garage Barber Shop owner Rex Silver in his Bourbong St salon.

Bringing fashion to town

New Agnes store giving locals more options

Nifty's Discounts manager Heidi Hudson at Agnes Water.

'Nothing like it': new store opens at Agnes

Power price hikes are crippling canegrowers

PRICE RISE: Canegrowers CEO Dan Galligan.

Government needs to act now on power prices

Reds to Rookies

REDS TO ROOKIES: James Slipper watches Otis Kaye practise his passing skills at Salter Oval.

Reds to Rookies rugby union clinic, Salter Oval, Bundaberg, on Saturday, June 3.

Yacht rescue

LifeFlight helicopter locates yacht in distress

LifeFlight helicopter locates yacht in distress

New evidence could lead to re-trial

51-year-old charged again.

51-year-old accused serial killer charged again.

Andrew Bolt fights back after attack

Andrew Bolt stumbles on a table as the attackers flee.

New vision of Andrew Bolt taking on attackers that sprayed him with glue and...

Dieting tips that are hit and myth

Here are the top four terrible diet tips that could be messing with your slim-down strategy

The cruel disease killing their little baby

12-week-old Mackenzie has been diagnosed with SMA Type 1 - a terminal disorder.

They want to talk about what it is killing her

Sunrise hosts trade barbs in 'rent or buy' debate

Sunrise ‘rent or buy’ debate has Koch, Barr trading barbs

UPDATE: Major organisational shake-up begins at hospital

Ipswich General Hospital. Photo: David Nielsen / Queensland Times

A major recruitment drive for executives has begun

Traditional Aussie pub threatened with extinction

The Exchange hotel in Balmain, Sydney, which is facing a challenging future.

Traditional pubs under threat due to changing habits

Experts slam pregnancy hormone injections for weight loss

Experts warn of ‘HCG diet’ of pregnancy hormone injections

Dying a 'happier' experience than most think: study

Final accounts of terminally ill 'filled with love, social connection, and meaning'.

Dying is a 'happier' experience than most people imagine: scientists

MOVIE REVIEW: Claflin and Weisz play cat and mouse in intriguing My Cousin Rachel

REVIEW: Nothing is what it seems in a cleverly structured costume drama mystery from the director of romantic comedy Notting Hill.

Aussie legends The Angels join huge line-up of rockers

The Angels' Dave "Gleeso” Gleeson, John Brewster, Nick Norton, Rick Brewster and (front) Sam Brewster.

No "going through the motions” for this legendary rock outfit

Prince Harry shoots down prank gone wrong

Prince Harry looks shell-shocked after being pranked by KIIS FM.

"Hey Harry! Harry! The floor is lava ... he doesn’t get the joke!”

Here Come the Habibs star to keep pushing boundaries

Kat Hoyos stars as Layla in Here Come The Habibs.

CAST not going to shy away from the taboo in controversial show

Open for inspection homes June 7-14

Check out this weekend's homes open for inspection

Vacant office/industrial warehouse in central Maroochydore

Smart industrial unit near new Maroochydore CBD going to auction

1400 jobs, $900m, 5-star luxury: 'Why Coast needs this'

PLANS: Sekisui House plans to partner with Westin for a five-star resort at Yaroomba.

Business leaders call on council to approve Yaroomba Beach project

Developer assures panicked buyers: land will be ready

AVID Property Group's Harmony development manager Anthony Demiris and general manager Qld Bruce Harper on site at Palmview earlier this year. Mr Harper has vowed the opening stage will be complete by month's end.

Nervous buyers assured land release on schedule

Popular Coast clothing shop closes, replaced by playground

Customers left with outstanding gift vouchers after store shuts down

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Adani: Yes it's a coal mine, but it's jobs we need

This bumper sticker has been increasingly appearing in Townsville, in the midst of environmental protests against the Adani mine. Picture: Chris McMahon

Company has been mired in a bitter protest war

Aurizon explains plan behind new jobs in CQ

Workers met on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss options in the wake of Aurizon's decision to cut 29 jobs from the Mackay region.

Casual workers are already being sought by Aurizon

Adani jobs to flow almost immediately after approval

Jeyakumar Janakaraj. Photo Chris Lees / Daily Mercury

Extra $1.2 billion a year in economic benefits for Qld economy

'Willing to clean toilets': Mum rejected from 500 jobs

FINAL PLEA: Mum of two Kelli Johnstone has gone public about her year-long struggle to find a job.

"I'M not wanting a job, I'm begging for one."

The job where you may not get paid for a year

Many business owners don't have enough to pay themselves.

How some are sacrificing their own personal well being to 'get ahead'

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Kia Stonic compact SUV confirmed, but not for us

CONCEPT: Urban compact SUV Stonic revealed and goes on sale later this year, but Kia Australia won't be bringing it here

Baby Kia looks good but is not the right car for Australia says Kia

Dealer-fit Performance Packs on sale for your Ford Mustang

BETTER STANCE: Ford Mustang Performance Pack goodies include upgrades for the suspension, exhaust and styling and are now available at Ford dealerships for the first time.

Tuning parts now on sale at Ford dealers

Holden's new Astra sedan to start from $21,990 drive away

Holden's new Astra sedan offered at a lower price than its Euro-imported hatchback cousin. At $21,990 drive away it undercuts the hatch by $2000.

Astra sedan arrives in the next few weeks with low drive away price

Skoda Kodiaq seven-seat SUV road test and review

BEAR ESSENTIALS: Named after an Alaskan bear, Skoda’s new Kodiaq is a seven-seat 4x4 SUV high on space, features, driver comfort and enough off-road clout for family adventuring. There’s only one petrol variant from launch and it’s priced from $42,990 before on-road costs.

Is the big Czech 4x4 Australia's best value seven-seater?

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