Childers - 4660

From gel blasters to cup pong: These uni games are stimulating the right side of the brain of those living with dementia. By focusing on the creative, residents at this aged care facility have become less aggressive, less reclusive and have even started talking again.

Community-led food pantry pop ups gaining popularity as people look to help their neighbours through cost-of-living crisis.

Jeff Britten planned to build his dream home after buying a rural Queensland property two years ago. Now, a smell "like a dirty nappy under your nose" is ruining his life. 

The much-loved Bowen mangoes won't be overflowing on supermarket shelves this summer due to a warmer than average winter. So, without as many mangoes on the market, what else will be in store?

Thieves order young girl from running, unlocked car in Bundaberg before dumping the vehicle in nearby Thabeban, police say.

In sentencing, Judge Tony Moynihan KC took into account that the men were paid a wage of $3,000 a month but would not be receiving any profit from the crop. 

It's not the first time Aussies have put all their hopes on Brett Lee, but this time it's avocado growers hoping to get a taste of his consistency in India. 

The cost of living crisis is hitting families hard, and many cannot afford to send their children to school with vital supplies. Angela Harris is creating a solution from a pile of scrap fabric.

The cost of living crisis is hitting families hard, and some cannot afford to send their children to school with items like pencil cases. Angela Harris is creating a solution from a pile of scrap fabric. 

Extra police officers are being sent to the Wide Bay region to "stem the loss of life" as authorities grapple with a worsening road toll. 

A Queensland police sergeant has been shot by a colleague during a live-fire exercise at Childers, in regional Queensland.

In the past 18 months, 21 businesses have started in this highway town. One store owner says despite some people calling her "crazy" for opening during the pandemic, she doesn't regret her decision one bit.

Seasons that challenge traditional harvest and growing conditions are becoming the new normal for some Queenslanders struggling with changing circumstances, although the occasional farmer is getting lucky.

When Aussie farmers begged consumers to eat more avocados, they smashed it. Is another campaign to address oversupply likely to bear fruit? 

They already taste pretty good, but the next generation of avocados could be even better, right down to their DNA. 

Tractors, fruit, a "bum-breathing" turtle and cane trains have all been used to illustrate this Queensland region in a commemorative quilt to celebrate 90 years of the ABC.

Ditching butter for avocados or turning them into ice cream are just some of the ways to make the most of the oversupply.

When the sugar factory at Maryborough closed two years ago it was the end of 126 years of crushing. Now, a new deal could see it brought back to life as a bio-energy hub.

Tall cane crops line the roads, harvesters are in the paddocks and smoke is coming from the chimneys — yes, it's sugar crush time and this year hopes are high.

The Hinkler electorate runs from Burnett Heads in the north, west to Booyal and takes in Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, and Childers. The seat has been held for the LNP by Keith Pitt since 2013.