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Toy libraries celebrate children's right to play, find play equipment for kids of all abilities

From bikes to racing frames, trucks and dolls, this toy library caters to all children.

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Search for missing boatie off K'gari (Fraser Island) suspended after three days

The search for a 60-year-old yachtsman whose boat sunk off the coast of K'gari (Fraser Island) in Queensland is called off, as his rescued companion is released from hospital.

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Australia's largest coral farm focuses on spawning as scientists search for the most resilient species

Spawning at Australia's largest coral farm gets a boost, as scientists search for resilient species of coral.

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Students try farm work on school holidays as agriculture industry seeks young people

The average age of an Australian farmer is 58, but it is becoming more common to spot teenagers working on farms as the sector tries to boost its ageing workforce.

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Citrus growers rejoice at strong season and backpacker boom in Gayndah, Queensland

Consumers can expect high quality mandarins in supermarkets thanks to a booming citrus season in Australia's unofficial mandarin capital.

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Magistrate adjourns case for allegedly murdered Fraser Coast Uber driver, autopsy results delayed

The case of an 18-year-old man charged with the murder of 47-year-old Scott Cabrie has been briefly mentioned in the Hervey Bay Magistrates court.

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Cooper Millard, Toni Peacock to stand trial for alleged murder of Mark Carson

A Maryborough man and woman have been committed to stand trial for the alleged murder of a volunteer firefighter.

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Mealybugs identified as cause of mysterious pasture dieback costing graziers billions in Qld, NSW

For more than a decade, graziers across Queensland and northern New South Wales have been baffled by a mystery murderer in their paddocks, costing billions in lost productivity. But there's finally been a break in the case.

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Bundaberg Hospital's emergency department wait times some of Queensland's longest

Queensland Health figures show the Wide Bay's three public hospitals – Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough — had the highest number of patients who stayed in an ED longer than 24 hours.

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Mt Perry police officer Tom Mort raises epilepsy awareness after death of Maddie Gill

Telling friends that their daughter had been found dead is the hardest thing Tom Mort has done in his life. It left him feeling powerless, so he's doing something about it.

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Dog exclusion zones needed to help declining migratory shorebirds on Dr May's Island

A group of Queensland residents is calling for more dog exclusion zones on beaches after watching pet owners let their canines run free at an important shorebird nesting site.

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Emergency declaration revoked, Lindsay Transport depot fire in Bundaberg brought under control

Queensland Police have lifted an emergency zone after firefighters battled until 2:00am to bring an industrial fire under control in Bundaberg.

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Australia on brink of signing $3 billion defence export deal to sell combat vehicles to Germany

The federal government says a letter of cooperation has been signed that may see more than 100 Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles built in Brisbane for the German Army, which will be its largest ever defence export deal.

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Mining and Energy Union calls for clearer path from coal to renewable, clean energy

David Ashen says his family is one of 500 in the South Burnett region who face an uncertain future as Queensland phases out coal-fired power by 2035.

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Childers business booms during pandemic, with 21 new stores opening in the past 18 months

In the past 18 months, 21 businesses have started in this highway town. One store owner says despite some people calling her "crazy" for opening during the pandemic, she doesn't regret her decision one bit.

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Regional housing crisis bites as more people sleep in cars, on riverbanks, under bridges in Bundaberg

A community group feels "lousy" that it's unable to give people a place to live, as more families and pensioners sleep rough.

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Calls for more Pacific-led services for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme seasonal workers

Asimel one of more than 25,000 seasonal workers helping to address critical labour shortages in Australia. But when workers arrive from the Indo-Pacific region, they're often forced to rely on their own community groups to help in an emergency.

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Bundaberg and Fraser Coast 'new kids on the block' for internal migration in Regional Movers Index

Five of Queensland's regions have been labelled the most popular destinations for Australians to relocate to in 2022, according to internal migration data.

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Flood-hit residents say it's impractical to raise their homes to the heights required to receive funding

Since floodwaters rose a metre above the floorboards of his high-set home, Des Lawlor has been desperate to raise it higher. But to qualify for funding it'll need to be so high off the ground it would be impractical to live in.

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New home builds becoming more expensive amid increasing cost of glass, cement, aluminium

No sign of new home builds getting cheaper as prices for energy-intensive materials such as concrete and glass continue to rise, despite supply chain delays easing.

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Bundaberg launches its first accessible beach for people living with disability

She was among dozens of eager beachgoers who tried out a regional Queensland city's first accessible beach, and there are hopes more coastal cities will follow.

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Queensland flood victims feeling forgotten six months after historic floods

Living in ruined houses with no walls or bathrooms is the reality for these Queensland flood victims. They're among hundreds still living in limbo waiting for others to decide their future.

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Elderly people in Hervey Bay learn to cook hearty meals on budget amid rising cost of living

A grassroots initiative in regional Queensland helps older people swap toast for new recipes that are affordable and nutritious.

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Anzac pool demolition pushes ahead despite pending heritage listing application, cost blowout

Bundaberg Regional Council says rising costs are responsible for a cost blowout on the town's new aquatic centre, and vows to press ahead with demolition as soon as possible, leaving some residents shocked and angry.

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Kangaroo attacks leave coast town residents scared to leave home

Residents in a Queensland coast town carry a big stick if they dare to venture out on an afternoon walk, after seven reported kangaroo attacks in the past 12 months — including one where a woman received a broken leg.

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