Regional News

Weather We’re supposed to be a month into sunny spring weather but this weekend is going to look more like winter with thunderstorms and chilly days.

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Smarter Shopping Fancy a Faberge egg or a signed guitar by Bono? Here’s where you can find the best bargains in Queensland at this year’s Garage Sale Trail.

News RESIDENTS in Grandchester and Laidley have been warned to stay alert with crews monitoring the area for fires.

News Small business leaders fear if rain doesn’t come by Christmas, drought-ravaged communities in south west Queensland will be pushed beyond the “tipping point”.

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News Firefighters are battling a bushfire burning in the Lockyer Valley, and warn conditions could deteriorate

Opinion IN darkened cinemas across Australia, the grief is palpable.

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News SMOKE haze is expected for some time to come.

Breaking Trevor Wilson disappeared from his Mount Tamborine home on Saturday. He has had no contact with his family, but was sighted at the Carnival of Flowers.

News THE Chronicle Garden Competition gardens attract thousands of people during the Carnival of Flowers. Here is where you can access maps to all the gardens.

News A CHARITY set up by Dolly Everett’s parents has released an emotional anti-bullying video that raises awareness about the impact words can have.

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News There are five different warning levels, providing instructions regarding what to do in the event of an emergency.

News THE Southern Downs was hit by devastating fires and it will take months, or even years, for some to recover. Can you lend a hand?

Money Follow these steps to take advantage of falling home loan interest rates and pay off your mortgage quicker, saving you thousands of dollars.

News FIREFIGHTERS on the front line won't get any help from Mother Nature until tomorrow with strong wind gusts expected to continue throughout the day.

Breaking Nine schools will be closed across Queensland, including several in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt, in light of the bushfires.

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Weather RESIDENTS in danger or affected by the bushfires raging across the Southern Downs will get no short-term relief from the sky this weekend, according to BOM.

News The aftermath of Friday night's blaze has become evident in the light of day as more stories of loss and lucky escapes are heard.

News FRIDAY, 10.45PM: QUEENSLAND Fire and Emergency Services has told residents in Applethorpe to leave immediately as a bushfire approaches.

Breaking As residents are urged to seek shelter, visuals show smoke choking the sky.

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Breaking MORE than 30 crews are tonight battling an enormous bushfire at Stanthorpe, as evacuations continue for residents across the Southern Downs town.