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IN CASE he had dropped his bag of MDMA tablets at a Sunshine Coast music festival, a Dalby man had put his name and number on the bag.

Young man found with his name and number on bag of drugs

IN CASE he had dropped his bag of MDMA tablets at a Sunshine Coast music festival, a Dalby man had put his name and number on the bag.

Dance performances and international food delights transformed Chinchilla into a multicultural hub last Saturday night

One long table full of smiles

Dance performances and international food delights transformed Chinchilla into a multicultural hub last Saturday night

The region's crickets got started for the season last Saturday as storm clouds loomed.

Cricket season hits off in Chinnie

The region's crickets got started for the season last Saturday as storm clouds loomed.

Community spirits ran high embracing Chinchilla's diversity at last Saturday's multicultural event.

A vibrant cultural festivity

Community spirits ran high embracing Chinchilla's diversity at last Saturday's multicultural event.

The Chinchilla overpass upgrades have stalled as wet weather continues through the region.

Overpass works delayed

The Chinchilla overpass upgrades have stalled as wet weather continues through the region.

MORE than 3500 Australians will carry the Queen's baton on its 100 day journey across the nation in the lead up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Locals share in Commonwealth Games dream

MORE than 3500 Australians will carry the Queen's baton on its 100 day journey across the nation in the lead up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

AUSCO Modular's controversial 1000 bed workers' camp in Chinchilla is set to remain open after the company won its appeal against Western Downs Regional Council

Ausco camp here to stay

AUSCO Modular's controversial 1000 bed workers' camp in Chinchilla is set to remain open after the company won its appeal against Western Downs Regional Council

Chinchilla's Cemetery Road level crossing has received a safety overhaul with boom gates, lights, and alarms now installed.

Chinchilla road safety boost

Chinchilla's Cemetery Road level crossing has received a safety overhaul with boom gates, lights, and alarms now installed.

The Johnsons have been building in the region since 1930, and they're ready for more.

Building is in the Johnson's blood

The Johnsons have been building in the region since 1930, and they're ready for more.

For Kimberley and Mark Lingard, the Chinchilla Tourist Park is one big family.

Not your usual caravan park

For Kimberley and Mark Lingard, the Chinchilla Tourist Park is one big family.

CONTROVERSIAL: The issue of flying foxes and their dispersal was discussed on the final day of the Local Government Association of Queensland's annual conference.

News

Flying foxes causing a fracas for councils

GETTING PHYSICAL: The women dressed up in their best 80s gear for the Girls Night In.

News

Chinnie women rock 80s workout

COLOUR CRAZY: Pam, Oliver and Aaron Wells celebrate after racing for refugees.

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Runners race for refugees

FIRST REHERSAL: Students practice their performance for their big musical night on Friday.

News

Curtains up on Seussical Jr

The scene of the truck rollover on the Warrego Hwy about 40km west of Miles.

News

24 cattle killed, 40 saved after Warrego Hwy rollover

TOP HONOUR: SES Western Downs Member of the Year Sharn Pogan

News

Western Downs SES star wins Member of the Year

A DEDICATED LIFE: Amalgamated Pest Control general manager Mick Farr presents Deon Hunt with his gold watch for 25 years of service.

News

25 years, and still counting

How's sex for a morning routine?

Lifestyle

6 reasons why you should be having sex in the morning

Jimmy Barnes at his home in Sydney this year.

Entertainment

Jane Barnes: They thought I was the bad influence

Stephen Moore (centre), in his 125th and last game for the Wallabies, celebrates defeating the All Blacks with teammates.

Sport

Great win but it came too late, says Wallabies coach

The first childhood vaccinations were introduced in Australia in 1932.

News

Screening of anti-vaccination film 'could cost kids' lives'

Far north Queensland has been hit by heavy rain overnight.

News

North Queensland hit by 1 in 100 year rainfall

TOUGH TASK: A swift water rescue team (including inset) search a stolen LandCruiser ute found in Scrubby Creek.

News

VIDEO: Police to continue search for body of missing man

Josh Watson captured this incredible image from Brightwater Estate on the Sunshine Coast.

News

Queensland facing hot, steamy week ahead

Queensland is facing some 'supercell' activity on Friday.

News

Queensland told to brace for heavy rain from 'epic low'

SADDLED UP: Chinchilla rider Shari Knudsen shows her skills in the Condamine campdraft.

Sport

Competitors show off in rain

DOWN THE STRAIGHT: King Ludwig gets in front Gud Onya to win the Taroom Cup at the weekend.

News

King of Taroom Cup

GRAND FINAL: Chinchilla River Rats will be going for their first premiership.

Sport

Going all out for premiership glory

REIGNING PREMIERS: The Bulldogs under 18s team took out the grand final against the Wallumbilla Red Bulls at the weekend.

News

Bulldogs reign supreme

5 facts about Jimmy Barnes

Coroner verdict on Police shootings

Adani protest

The Bachelorette Ep.10 recap

INCREDIBLE: Divers at Wolf Rock off Rainbow Beach recently spotted up to 70 pregnant female sharks at a time of the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

News

Big numbers of endangered shark off Rainbow Beach

Imagine arriving at a camp site and all the hard work is done.

Travel

Hate camping? This idea might change your mind

IN TRAINING: Neil Collie runs trails around the scenic Glass House Mountains area in preparation for the 250km Big Red Run.

Lifestyle

From hospital bed to six-day, 250km desert run

A stonefish was recently caught by a fisherman at Caloundra.

Photo Contributed

News

Most venomous fish in world found near shore

Roothy’s LowRange

John Rooth's old faithful Milo: It’s not that hard to keep an old truck flush in new parts

Lifestyle

Beer & BS: Roothy tells how to keep an old truck running

It’s a pretty safe bet there’s been more than a few divorces due to warm steaks, burnt fuses and wives tripping over tent pegs sticking out of the ground in the dark.

Lifestyle

12V tips: Five easy 4WD upgrades you can do at home

Roothy ready to get cooking on the campfire

Lifestyle

Camp cooking: Whip up a feast from whatever you've got

Where it all started - on the verandah of the old homestead in the Flinders. Anthony Warry captured this photo of Roothy reflecting on a lifetime of playing with machines.

Lifestyle

A mechanical life: Roothy gives us a glimpse

West Indies' Chris Gayle leaves the pitch after being caught by England's Joe Root off the bowling of England's Chris Woakes during the One Day International cricket match between England and the West Indies at the Oval cricket ground in London, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.

News

Woman behind Chris Gayle allegations revealed

KIIS duo Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O are finally on par when it comes to their pay deal. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

News

Which media women get paid more than men?

The Fuji Building in Hong Kong is notorious for its prostitution.

News

Inside Hong Kong’s high-rise prostitution ring

SA POLICE are responding to a serious incident at the Tollgate Motel in Glen Osmond.

News

Man shot dead by police at motel

TRANSFORMED: Bayside Transformations graduate Leena Whelan struggled with addiction for more than 20 years.

Lifestyle

Two years clean: 'I was really stuck and frustrated'

Keeping up the Santa charade is less about what the lie will do to them and more about what knowing the truth means for school interactions.

Opinion

When should you tell your kids about Santa?

LATEST TECH: Holden owners will be able to access many of their cars functions via a smartphone app.

Lifestyle

COMING SOON: Lock and start your car from your phone

It is possible to lose weight in 20 minutes a day. But you’ll probably need to back away from biscuit tin too. Picture: Geri Farr

News

How to lose weight in 20 mins a day

Harvey Weinstein has refuted sexual harassment claims against at least one accuser. Picture: AFP/Yann Coatsaliou

Entertainment

Harvey Weinstein hits back at actress

Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, said he “cried” when he read the final script for the hit show. Picture: Supplied

Entertainment

GoT star ‘cried’ reading final script

Justin Bieber shocked fans with his latest tattoo. Picture: Instagram

Entertainment

Bieber’s shock tattoo stuns fans

Corey Feldman says he is working on a plan to out his abusers. Picture: Supplied

Entertainment

Feldman to out Hollywood paedophiles

Federal MP for Dawson George Christensen wants the Federal Government to kick-start a coal-fired power station.

News

How George Christensen plans to reduce your power bills

Who's leading who when it comes to the housing market?

Property

Mackay real estate agent urges banks to move

SKYSCRAPER PLANS: A concept design of the proposed skyscraper development in Urangan, which was approved by the Fraser Coast Regional Council at yesterday's meeting.

Business

HIGH-RISES: Green light for 20-storey buildings in Hervey Bay

The 360 Round has been designed for the VR specialist.

Business

Samsung's new 360 camera has 17 lenses and cost $US10k

Artificial intelligence solves all the big problems of the world, like dating.

Opinion

POLLIE TICKLED: Facial recognition will never go out of date

Shaw and Smith serve up three great drops.

Opinion

WINE REVIEW: Shining lights of wine world team up

Reflecting on past decisions can help make future ones.

News

OPINION: We may regret our decisions, but that's okay

Nick Xenophon is seen at during a media event at the Consumer Action Law Centre in Melbourne, Friday, June 3, 2016. Source AAP

Opinion

Why Nick Xenophon should be careful what he wishes for

BATHROOM PROBLEMS: The Apple St loos have remained shut since Big Rigs visited in August.

News

Drivers, just hold it

A driver was hit when driving through Dubbo 2016.

News

Rock throwing epidemic leaves drivers fearing for lives

LUCKY DAY: Driver Craig Hartgrove happened to be on the scene with a tanker full of water.

News

Liquid luck on the Hume

An exclusion zone has been set up in Singleton. Picture: KOFM Newcastle

News

Horrific truck theft incident a wake-up call: ATA

A generic photo of cattle.

News

Heifer sells for $190,000

COUNTRY: Zara spent her gap year working on her family's property, Barbara Plains.

News

Bush kid talks highs and lows of growing up on the land

Lot 9 Waco Floyd has sold for $90,000 today.

News

Record prices at Yarrawonga Waco bull sale

Cattle sale at CQLX.
Photo Allan Reinikka / The Morning Bulletin

News

Northern NSW cattle sales wrap up