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VIDEO: Backpacker gets his car bogged on mudflats

A backpacker’s adventure became a rescue mission for a travel blogger when his car became stuck in salt pans south of Home...

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09th Dec. 2020 10:12 AM

Hostel owner faces assault charge for grabbing backpacker

Bowen man says the woman owed him rent and trespassed on his property to get a parcel.

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04th Dec. 2020 5:12 PM

Driver fined after ‘entertaining’ woman in front seat

A man has landed himself before a magistrate after police caught him “entertaining” a woman in the driver’s seat of his...

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10th Nov. 2020 5:11 PM

Toolong Katut Powley-Salisbury, 28, was fined $400 for being in charge of a motor vehicle while over the middle alcohol limit.

Farmer accused of groping and sexually assaulting workers

Multiple young women have come forward accusing a farmer of a range of abuse including pressuring them for sex and trying...

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10th Oct. 2020 7:10 AM

Multiple young women have come forward accusing a farmer of a range of abuse including pressuring them for sex and trying to force them to work in bikinis.

Signature Bowen mango just weeks away from shelves

The season has officially begun with Bowen and Burdekin produce ready for the picking.

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09th Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

Harry Bruce's take on the upcoming mango season. Today's Harry Bruce cartoon has been brought to you by Dawson MP George Christensen. George is a proud supporter of free speech and the ability of our cartoonists to take the mickey out of the political class.

Key to strong farming future lies in less human pickers

As Whitsunday farmers struggle to secure a stable workforce, a solution could lie in a less human alternative.

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30th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Advances in technology could help support farms struggling to secure a strong workforce according to Bowen Gumlu Growers Association president. Picture: FILE

Arrests, fines as beach party backpackers flout laws

At least six police crews were required to disperse a crowd of almost 200 backpackers at an unauthorised Coast beach party...

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28th Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

Police have advised they are not opposed to handing out on-the-spot fines and even making arrests after being called to unauthorised backpacker beach parties of more than 200 people. (File photo)

Regional fruit, vegetable growers face worker shortfall

FRESH produce growers across the Lockyer Valley and the Darling Downs say the industry needs a serious rethink to encourage...

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24th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

The Bare Essentials director Brendan Dipple crouches beside Joseph.

52-bed backpacker oasis proposed for Mackay

Long-term residents could be living next door to an adventure lodge encouraging budget travellers.

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15th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Mackay Adventure Lodge and Apartments will provide backpacker accommodation to 52 travellers and build 12 two-bedroom serviced apartments in Andergrove.

Teen’s film ’racist’ attack on tourists before assault

Footage two teens captured of themselves abusing backpackers with “racist taunts” before assaulting a stranger has been...

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12th Aug. 2020 3:08 PM

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