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News A Central Queensland man alleged to be a “major player” in a large-scale drug syndicate has been denied bail – despite $200,000 being offered as surety.

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Crime A convicted rapist who sexually abused two young brothers has appealed his 10-year jail sentence. WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT.

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News The teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend’s father has been granted bail while he awaits trial for murder.

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News A Toowoomba man who died from COVID-19 has been remembered by his family as a “loving, caring gentle giant of a man”.

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Health Health minister calls out shocking behaviour towards frontline workers.

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News Queensland health care workers have been vilified and threatened while wearing their uniforms out in public, Health Minister Steven Miles says.

Health A major Sunshine Coast school is closed today after it's believed a staff member tested positive to coronavirus yesterday.

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Health THE number of confirmed COVID-19 patients within the Mackay district has jumped to 11, as four more cases are added to the Whitsunday tally.

News A quarry company and three supervisors are accused of serious health and safety breaches linked to Connor Milne’s training and supervision.

News Authorities have closed Sunshine Coast national parks, including Noosa National Park and Mount Coolum, ahead of the school holidays over COVID-19 fears.

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Breaking Scott Morrison says children are expected to return to classrooms after the looming school holidays if parents are unable to provide home learning.

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Offbeat A silly April fool’s day prank has distracted people from a responsible procedures put in place for alcohol sales says a bottleshop licensee.

Crime Police will allege he also made people fearful after he stated: 'Don’t come near me, I have coronavirus'.

Health It is the second death related to the coronavirus in the Toowoomba Region.

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