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DAY 6: Fireys continue efforts to contain blaze

News After working around the clock late into last night firefighters stemmed the worst of the blaze.

BUSHFIRE: Fireys to work throughout the day to contain fire

Breaking QFES urges residents to remain up to date on the fire situation

DAY 5: Residents told 'be ready to leave'

News Waterbombing efforts continue.

'It isn't over yet': Fire destroys border property

News 'We will get through it and then it's just a great story.'

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Cafe helps fireys fight fire with free coffee

Offbeat Some firefighters would say she is a gift from heaven

Tradie scam targets residents

News The Office of Fair Trading is warning consumers of reports of a travelling trader approaching residents in the Stanthorpe area.

Winery owner within the smoke's haze stays optomistic

Rural Winery owners are looking forward to what they think will be a good season.

Anthrax ruled out but investigations continue

News The death of several cattle at a Granite Belt property continues to be investigated by Biosecurity Queensland.

Day 4: Girraween bushfire continues to burn

News UPDATE: There has been no evacuation for residents despite rumours.

Annual event canned

News As fires rage across the region and with conditions as grim as they are, a much-loved annual event has been forced to cancel.

Girraween National Park fire accidentally lit by machinery

News Firefighters hope to have the blaze contained by this time tomorrow

Part-time resident thanks community for keeping home safe

Offbeat "The firefighters are just incredible, but it's the community spirit that is just outstanding.”

Bushfire smoke puts three in hospital

Health Advice on how to protect yourself from smoke

Eukey couple celebrates 50 years of love

News Valentine's Day is either a day to love or loathe. For half a century it's been a special day for Max and Teresa Hardy.

Ugly moment ditched groom mocks wife

18th Feb 2019 4:59 AM

Sperm donor’s goal to father 2500 kids

Mum‘s incredible six-pack transformation

Shark attack: ‘I heard his screams’

Around the Region

Crews return to Girraween for a fifth day at the fire front

Breaking The crews on scene are drawn from Ballandean, Eukey, Stanthorpe, Wallangarra, Glen Aplin and Massie. More are expected to help out through the day.

Day 3: The latest on the Girraween Bushfires

News UPDATE: Damage to property suspected on New South Wales side of fire

Fire likened to staring out at 'Gold Coast city lights'

News Frightening night for Williams' and Wallangarra.

Fire crews pull out of Girraween as fire escapes containment

News UPDATE: Waterbombing aircraft arrive at Girraween

Bushfire in Girraween National Park destroys shed and car

Breaking UPDATE: Firefighters say blaze is expected to burn for days

Warning: Contaminated feta demands urgent recall

News The cheese may contain E.colu contamination

ANZ bank abandons the bush

News 61 bush communities shattered by news.

Sport

Last ball a tie-breaker

News Junior representative cricket returned to Stanthorpe for the first time in several years, with four local juniors donning the South-East Country jersey.

Little Athletics qualify for state

Athletics Granite Belt Little Athletics perform well at regionals

Football club support drought cause

News Soccer club get behind worthy drought cause.

House breaks three year school swimming drought

Swimming One race separates winning house

Texas start off year swimmingly

Community Students impress at interhouse carnival

National Sport

Controversial billionaire’s stunning $6.8 billion bid

Meninga backs call for national anthem change

Jets' win boosts their confidence for Asian Champion League

Maxwell warns his Stars ahead of Sunday's Big Bash final

Kings' win may get them home advantage in NBL finals

Queensland News

Fire that consumed horse truck brought under control

Breaking A grass fire which broke out near a horse truck which caught alight south of Toowoomba has been brought under control.

School writes to parents warning of suspect vehicle

News Police appeal for information on faded red sedan near state school

Burst water main causes morning traffic woes

News “It is expected to stay that way until midmorning,”

Water bombs target massive border bushfire

News Rural Fire Service to monitor large bushfire near NSW border

$50,000 of tools stolen from worksite

Crime Police hunting thieves who stole from Brisbane worksite

Bushfire threatens Carnarvon Highway

Weather Multiple QFES crews on scene to conduct extensive back burning

Axe-wielding man causes $17K in damage

Crime The man appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on February 11.

Business News

Town’s cheeky nod to iconic biscuit

Offbeat It’s the national day of our favourite sweet treat and one Aussie town is celebrating in style.

Big problem with strange sex apps

Technology The big problem with all those shiny new consent apps

Desperate Aussie’s $12k scam warning

Travel Aussie’s warning after $12,000 holiday swindle

Brutal comeback to ‘very rude’ email

Business Brewery boss shuts down complaint from customer

What's On

NASA lands in Brisbane for museum's largest ever exhibition

Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

Jam-packed program with events of all types at QCWA

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Lifestyle

20-hour flight saves Aussie $85k

Health NEIL McLean was facing a staggering $100,000 bill. But one drastic solution shaved off tens of thousands of dollars.

Bride’s trick to shedding calories

Lifestyle Six weeks before her wedding, this bride found herself stuck in a moon boot and unable to exercise — so she tried something totally bizarre.

Potentially deadly airbags still on the road

Motoring Potentially deadly Takata airbags are installed in a huge number of cars in Australia but not everyone can get them fixed straight away.

Why we cave into cravings

Food & Entertainment Those closest to us can be our best friends or worst enemies when it comes to food, and what we choose to eat everyday.

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Entertainment

TV star ‘staged’ racist attack

TV Jussie Smollett said he was attacked by racist, homophobic Trump supporters but sources allege the attack was staged by two friends.

18th Feb 2019 5:03 AM