our say

Check-up needed before doctor shortage hits us hard

premium_icon Check-up needed before doctor shortage hits us hard

It doesn’t take a medical expert to see things need to change

OPINION: Stop saying ‘your OP doesn’t really matter’

premium_icon OPINION: Stop saying ‘your OP doesn’t really matter’

For students who set out on a career needing uni, it does matter

OPINION: Embrace the wonder of reading to your kids

premium_icon OPINION: Embrace the wonder of reading to your kids

Our children are growing up in a world dominated by digital technology yet one...

OUR SAY: Fires signal urgent need to act now

premium_icon OUR SAY: Fires signal urgent need to act now

As fire ravages the state, now is exactly the time to listen to those who know...

OUR SAY: The vote that gave our city a chance

premium_icon OUR SAY: The vote that gave our city a chance

The council had to take the decision very seriously

OPINION: Red tape has strangle-hold on regions

premium_icon OPINION: Red tape has strangle-hold on regions

It takes an expert mind to understand government-speak

OUR SAY: Assurance is needed on M'boro power supply

premium_icon OUR SAY: Assurance is needed on M'boro power supply

The factory is vital to the future of the Heritage City

OUR SAY: Bats can be a significant health risk

premium_icon OUR SAY: Bats can be a significant health risk

They can look dead, but sometimes they aren't.

DADS REVEAL: 'My favourite thing about being a father'

premium_icon DADS REVEAL: 'My favourite thing about being a father'

Complaining about kids is a favourite pastime among parents

OUR SAY: It's time for Hinkler Regional Deal to be signed

premium_icon OUR SAY: It's time for Hinkler Regional Deal to be signed

It goes without saying that the same is wanted for Hervey Bay.

OUR SAY: Protecting our humpback whales so important

premium_icon OUR SAY: Protecting our humpback whales so important

We get to see every year why this species is so special.

OPINION: Newspaper reports don't ruin lives, violence does

premium_icon OPINION: Newspaper reports don't ruin lives, violence does

Don't blame journalists for reporting on what happens in court

OUR SAY: Breastfeeding in public is nothing to be ashamed of

premium_icon OUR SAY: Breastfeeding in public is nothing to be ashamed of

We need to support new mums, not make them feel worse.

OPINION: Gambling industry a protected species

premium_icon OPINION: Gambling industry a protected species

There is no denying gambling's devastating impact

OUR SAY: Time to share our favourite Fraser Coast spots

premium_icon OUR SAY: Time to share our favourite Fraser Coast spots

Who knows better than us the secret wonders of the Fraser Coast?

OUR SAY: Funding to ease region's flood fears is vital

premium_icon OUR SAY: Funding to ease region's flood fears is vital

This should not be a matter for conjecture or debate.

OUR SAY: Parents, it's time to stop smacking children

premium_icon OUR SAY: Parents, it's time to stop smacking children

For generations a smack has been deemed acceptable.

OUR SAY: Positive employment news for Wide Bay most welcome

premium_icon OUR SAY: Positive employment news for Wide Bay most welcome

New jobs are on the way thanks to the munitions factory.

OPINION: NAPLAN tests only part of the story

premium_icon OPINION: NAPLAN tests only part of the story

It is only one test, and only part of the story

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