Coen Ashton talks to students despite kidney failure
DESPITE "a bit of" kidney failure, Maryborough teenager Coen Ashton persuaded his doctors to give him a day pass to speak to about 3500 students in Brisbane.
View ArticlePeggy has the last laugh at 101-years-old
TANSEY resident Hilda Bessie Berry, otherwise known as Peggy, was told as a child she would not see 40. Yesterday, she turned 101.
View ArticleFather and son awarded for braving flood waters
A FATHER and son who braved rising floodwaters and downed powerlines in the black of night at Lowmead have been commended at the Australian Bravery Awards.
View ArticleLauren volunteering to help children in Africa
ONE Warwick local has gone above and beyond to reach out, volunteering in Africa for children in need.
View ArticleDog attack claims Lucky's life, breaks his owner's back
AN ELDERLY Gympie woman is recovering from a broken back, a heart condition and the grief of losing her beloved pet following a savage dog attack.
View ArticleFamily 'egged' by anonymous bunny
EVERYONE knows the Easter Bunny operates on stealth mode but The Palms’ Moore family reckons it may have caught a glimpse of the famous bunny on Tuesday night.
View ArticleCQU now offering bachelor's degree in love
MICHAEL Bradley never thought getting an education would also see him find the love of his life.
View ArticleGympie mum an MMA fighting star
GYMPIE ex-patriot mother of two Arlene Blencowe is not a violent person, but she certainly could be.
View ArticleCyclone Marcia victims go seven weeks without electricity
MARMOR couple are still without power almost seven weeks after their home was devastated by Cyclone Marcia
View ArticleMichel's Patisserie is nation's best coffee shop
MICHEL’S Patisserie customers in Gympie may think their local coffee shop is the best.
View ArticleMarvellous Marjorie's milestone of 106
WHEN a 105-year-old asks you to come back for her next birthday, it’s an invitation you’re not going to forget or turn down.
View ArticleInspiring Love: Saying goodbye to a beautiful baby
WEST Ipswich mum Tara Janssen was under close medical watch for her baby’s birth on Valentine’s Day, 2014, at Ipswich Hospital.
View ArticleBub making MKR winners wait as Steph goes three days overdue
THE Hervey Bay winners of My Kitchen Rules are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their daughter.
View ArticleSurfboard shaper is a success story
SURFBOARD shaper Chris Henri can recall a time when the demand for his profession was at its all time high.
View Article‘Steam Punk’ dolls rock with industrial vibe
MARYBOROUGH resident Annette Geysing has made quirky dolls for more than a decade and still can’t get enough.
View ArticleTeen with Down syndrome determined to model
MADELINE Stuart is taking the world by storm. The 18-year-old from Mount Crosby is an aspiring model, aiming to change society’s perception of Down syndrome.
View ArticleBlogger mum pens her budget busting book
GYMPIE Mum blogger Jody Allen appeared on Channel 7’s Sunrise program yesterday morning following the release of her budget busting book Live Well on Less.
View ArticleMay, 100, enjoys birthday kisses from 'dishy' mayor
MAY Holgate was very happy with her 100th birthday present from Mayor Paul Pisasale, who gave her more than a few birthday kisses.
View ArticleStand-up paddleboarder hooks 18kg Mackeral off Double Island
WHEN it comes to offshore fishing there is no bigger adrenaline rush than doing it on a stand up paddle board.
View ArticleMum thanks ambos after roadside delivery
DUNDOWRAN Beach mother Melissa Wilkins has thanked the paramedics who delivered her baby unexpectedly on the side of a road, just over a month ago.
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