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Six campers were rescued from floodwater at Leyburn in southern Queensland. A man was found dead in floodwaters at Boompa, and police are investigating the circumstances of his death. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of more thunderstorms across south-east Queensland this afternoon, with some possibly severe. Flooding is easing along the Mary River, though several bridges remain closed. Residents are urged not to drive through floodwater.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns the Mary River may exceed minor flood level at Maryborough early Monday. Two bridges are already closed, and Lamington Bridge is expected to close Sunday evening. Granville Bridge may also close depending on river levels. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and check road conditions. Residents should never drive through floodwaters, even without closure signs.
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts minor flooding at Maryborough early Monday, with the Mary River expected to peak near 5.6 metres Monday evening. The latest forecast is lower than earlier modelling, but the bureau warns it may change. Lamington Bridge at Tinana is closed due to rising river levels, while Granville Bridge remains open but may close. Adelaide Street is closed in both directions while council installs a penstock gate to guard the CBD against flooding. Motorists are urged to check road conditions before travelling.
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Get the appA major flood warning has been issued for Tiaro, where residents are preparing for a high and potentially damaging Mary River tonight and into Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology says the river at Tiaro is at 8.19 metres and rising, with moderate flooding, and may reach the major flood level of 12 metres overnight. The Mary River at Miva is near moderate flood levels, while Gympie is experiencing minor flooding. Further storms with heavy rain are forecast for the region, which could cause flash flooding.
A 20-year-old Tiaro man faces 10 charges after an alleged dangerous driving spree across the South Burnett. Police allege the grey Holden Commodore forced another vehicle off the road and ran several red lights. The driver allegedly crashed into a Toyota Hilux at Benair, then ran into nearby bushland before he was arrested. A 16-year-old passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The man has been remanded to appear in Maryborough Magistrates Court on November 10. Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Five new SES vehicles will be deployed across the Fraser Coast's six SES groups, with the fleet upgrade costing $328,610. Funding comes from the Queensland Government's SES Priority Fleet Replacement Grant Program, which paid for three vehicles, and from Council's Disaster Management and Resilience Levy, which paid for two. Mayor George Seymour said the vehicles would help volunteers respond safely to storms, floods and other emergencies. Residents are urged to prepare for storm season and can attend the free Get Ready Food n Groove event in Maryborough on Friday 30 October, from 4pm to 9pm.
The 150th anniversary of the Avoca to Maryborough railway line has recently been marked with celebrations. Visitors are invited to explore the historic Maryborough Railway Station on a guided tour running from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The tour promises insight into the station's history, its notable architecture and areas not usually open to the public. Participants may also hear some ghost stories tied to the building.
A 20-year-old Tiaro man has been charged with ten offences over an alleged dangerous driving spree across the South Burnett region on 20 October. Police allege the driver forced another vehicle off the road, ran red lights and drove on the wrong side of the road before a crash at Benair. He fled on foot into bushland but was arrested near the Benair Road and Bunya Highway intersection. A 16-year-old passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He is due to appear in Maryborough Magistrates Court on 10 November.
Fraser Coast Regional Council will plant a New Zealand native totara tree in Queens Park, Maryborough, on Friday 13 November at 10am to mark 100 years since Mary Poppins first appeared in print. The story, written by Maryborough-born author P.L. Travers, was first published in The Sun in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1926. A morning tea garden party and anniversary cake will follow at Story Bank from 10:45am. Visitors are invited to dress as their favourite Mary Poppins character, with free entry throughout the day and a new exhibition, Mary Poppins the Winds of Change, on display.
A 45-year-old Maryborough man charged with murder has appeared in court over the death of Alan Thomas Christi, 41. Christi was found unresponsive on Slaughterhouse Rd at Maryborough, Queensland, on October 7 and was declared dead at the scene. Police allege the fatal assault happened at the same location. The accused, who was already in custody over another matter, appeared by video link in Maryborough Magistrates Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody. Police have not disclosed a motive or the cause of death.
Police have charged a 45-year-old man, Shaun Glen Brett, with the murder of Thomas Christie, 41. Mr Christie's body was found beside a walking trail in Maryborough West on October 7. Police allege he was assaulted in the early hours and died at the scene on Slaughterhouse Road. Both men were known to each other and had been sleeping at a nearby campsite. Mr Brett appeared in Maryborough Magistrates Court, was remanded in custody, and the matter was adjourned until January 19.
Police have charged a 45-year-old Maryborough man with murder following the sudden death of another man in Maryborough West on 7 October. Emergency services were called to Slaughterhouse Road at about 6.52am after a man was found unresponsive. The 41-year-old Maryborough man was declared dead at the scene, where a crime scene was established. The accused is due to face Maryborough Magistrates Court on 21 October.
The Victorian Liberal National Coalition has promised to bring passenger trains back to Mildura and Dimboola by mid-2029 if it wins the November state election. Mildura has been without a passenger train service since 1993, when the Liberal government led by Jeff Kennett axed it. The Coalition says its $51.2 million Wimmera Mallee Rail plan would include three return services a week on each corridor. Liberal leader Jess Wilson said the plan would give people across the region a more affordable way to travel.
Manly West has become Queensland's top home claims hotspot for the 2025-26 financial year, according to new Suncorp Insurance analysis. The leading location has shifted several times over five years, moving between Bracken Ridge, Maryborough, Gympie and Runaway Bay. Suncorp says Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and a giant hail outbreak drove significant claims in Manly West. Queensland SES urged households to prepare before warnings are issued, including clearing gutters and securing loose outdoor items. Suncorp's Future Ready Resilience Program, with a final report due in November 2027, is studying how storms affect Queensland homes.
A free farm tour will be held at Howell Pastoral near Amphitheatre on Sunday, November 8. The event will showcase how the Howell family manages perennial pastures, finishes lambs, and uses stock containment areas during dry conditions. Attendees can tour the farm, ask questions, and discuss how these approaches could work on their own properties. Lunch is included, and bookings are essential for catering.
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Get the appNearly two thirds of Melbourne home sellers who went to auction last week sold, despite having to reveal their reserve prices early. Greater Melbourne recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 60.1% from 539 auctions, according to realestate.com.au. A three-bedroom townhouse in Reservoir sold for $831,000 after attracting five registered bidders, with a young couple buying their first home. The agent lowered the reserve after buyer feedback and then agreed to $795,000 with the owners. Nationally, the preliminary clearance rate was 41.5% from 1,593 homes scheduled for auction.
Ten-year-old Brandon Winkworth raised $500 for Bread Hub Victoria after his school charity choice was not selected. The charity matched the amount, doubling it to $1000. The money will fund vouchers for disadvantaged people in Hobsons Bay and Wyndham to use swimming and gym facilities at Laverton Community Hub and Bayfit. Laverton Community Integrated Services chief executive Michael Pernar praised the boy's efforts. Hobsons Bay mayor Diana Grima said the youngster's hard work was an inspiration. Brandon said he is proud of what he achieved.
Iramoo Community Centre is launching a 2027 fundraising calendar called Still Got It. The calendar features centre members in fun, theatrical monthly themes. Proceeds will support community programs and services. The not-for-profit centre offers a space where locals can connect, learn new skills, build friendships and take part in wellbeing activities. Local businesses and residents can get involved in the fundraising initiative.
Melbourne student Aparjot, 21, has self-published her first novel, When We Were Souls, while studying cybersecurity and working part-time. The 376-page story follows two people who meet, fall in love and face the reality that some connections do not last. It is structured around seven Sufi stages of love, reflecting the Punjabi poetry she has written since childhood. Aparjot funded the book herself, designing the cover and editing the manuscript with help from friends. She is now preparing a second book, Ibadat, due in January 2027, which will draw on her Punjabi poems.
A Melbourne couple has moved into a new home that cost $80,000 less than they planned to spend. Jeyakaran Karnan and Shree Harini Vinothkumar chose a $720,000 house-and-land package in Clyde North after finding auctions stressful. They built at the Orana estate, where they hoped their son Yaalan could grow up among other young families. The couple used the federal 5 per cent deposit scheme, which reduced their deposit to $36,000. Construction took about four months, with the keys arriving roughly 10 months after they signed up.
Two Warrnambool police officers delivered a baby on the Princes Highway near Dennington early on Monday, October 19, after pulling over a speeding car. The driver, Joel, asked whether he could settle any fines later because his wife, Jamie-Lee, was in labour. Sergeant Liam Cook helped with the birth while Constable Angus Hill held the mother's hand. Baby Ashlee was born within two minutes, and the family was taken to hospital once the ambulance arrived. The officers and family reunited in Warrnambool the following day.
Altona Meadows Primary School will celebrate the 10th edition of its internal news program, AMP NEWS, on Thursday 29 October. Year five and six students film, write and edit stories on fetes, special days and sports events. Two episodes are produced each term, featuring teachers and students. Teacher Sarah Capri has run the program since 2017, after it was started by a former teacher in 2016. About 60 students took part this year.
A contract has been awarded to remove boom gates at two inner-west Melbourne level crossings. The alliance of Acciona, WSP, Metro Trains Melbourne and VIDA Rail will carry out work at Anderson Street in Yarraville and Hudsons Road in Spotswood. The state government says the Anderson Street crossing has seen one fatality and four serious injuries since 2006. The Yarraville project will close the western part of Anderson Street to traffic, create a pedestrian plaza and add parking. Construction starts next year, with completion due in 2029. The Hudsons Road crossing is expected to be removed by 2028.
Vandals destroyed 28 newly planted trees at Cyril Curtain Reserve in Williamstown last month, causing more than $10,000 in damage. Hobsons Bay council says the cost, including replacements, will exceed $12,000. The trees were destroyed in two separate incidents in September and were among 51 advanced coastal banksias planted behind the Williamstown Cricket Ground. The incident has been reported to police. Mayor Diana Grima said the loss of years of growth was disappointing, and the council hopes education will prevent future incidents.