Beloved former Gympie High student and Gympie Cats player Liam Constance has been farewelled after he lost a courageous battle with a devastating diagnosis. Liam died on May 27, 2023, less than three weeks after his 18th birthday. A GoFundMe for Liam launched in September 2022 said had been battling prostate alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive … [Read more…]
GRAPHIC: The parents and treatment specialist of a teenager who was hospitalised with serious injuries after his arms became entangled in a machine, have opened up about the young man’s recovery. The 16-year-old was working on a drill press when his gloves became entangled and pulled both arms into the machinery. As a result he … [Read more…]
GRAPHIC: The parents and treatment specialist of a teenager who was hospitalised with serious injuries after his arms became entangled in a machine, have opened up about the young man’s recovery. The 16-year-old was working on a drill press when his gloves became entangled and pulled both arms into the machinery. As a result he … [Read more…]
Ex-Bomber mark-of-the-year merchant Gary Moorcroft became a legend in local football – and he’s not done with yet, writes PAUL AMY. The Bill Lawry Oval at Northcote recognises a great of Australian cricket, a Test match captain, determined opening batter and a fancier of pigeons. Last Saturday the ground welcomed another player associated with high … [Read more…]
A young man, whose ancestors were too afraid to share their Indigenous identity, has become the inaugural First Nations’ recipient of a valuable Sydney Airport scholarship. Now in its fourth year, the SYD100 scholarship was established in 2020 to mark the airport’s centenary, with one scholarship to be awarded each year for a century. In … [Read more…]
Nicho Hynes has found a home at the Sharks — but believes he “wouldn’t be here today” if it wasn’t for a shock phone call early in his career. In fact, the reigning Dally M medallist believes joining the Storm was “100 per cent” the sliding doors moment of his career. Hynes has become one … [Read more…]
Nicho Hynes has found a home at the Sharks — but believes he “wouldn’t be here today” if it wasn’t for the Storm. In fact, the reigning Dally M medallist believes joining the Storm was “100 per cent” the sliding doors moment of his career. Hynes has become one of the biggest names in rugby … [Read more…]
A young man used to ‘thumbing his nose at the law’ reached a new level of violence when he beat his ex-girlfriend after a heated fight over Snapchat. Mackay Magistrates Court on Tuesday heard 23-year-old Mitchell Scott Lloyd and his ex-girlfriend had been separated for some time when he visited her house on December 4 … [Read more…]