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THE secret extremes of the state’s obesity crisis have been exposed, with the sad case of a nine-year-old boy coming to light.

premium_icon The 9yo who tips the scales at 180kg

Health THE secret extremes of the state’s obesity crisis have been exposed, with the sad case of a nine-year-old boy coming to light.

  • 21st Jul 2018 1:54 AM
DECADES of dedication has helped him transform an important industry, but an empathy for farmers was engrained in Greg Platz from childhood.

Fifty years in agriculture takes researcher to top echelons

Environment DECADES of dedication has helped him transform an important industry, but an empathy for farmers was engrained in Greg Platz from childhood.

CRITICS have warned the government’s new health database could have a “chilling effect” after it ignored warning signs from the UK’s failed rollout.

The $2b system doomed to fail

Health CRITICS have warned the government’s new health database could have a “chilling effect” after it ignored warning signs from the UK’s failed rollout.

Quick arm knitting technique is 'knot' hard to learn.

Keen learners put their hands up for Jumpers and Jazz class

News Quick arm knitting technique is 'knot' hard to learn.

Cult following for underground wine

premium_icon Cult following for underground wine

Food & Entertainment THE way it is produced may seem a bizarre as the bottle label.

Shot down without a blaze of glory

premium_icon Shot down without a blaze of glory

Politics ONE of LNP’s most colourful senators exiting politics with a whimper

From cold stone to fuzz and fun for Jumpers and Jazz in July

From cold stone to fuzz and fun for Jumpers and Jazz in July

News Warwick's monumental makeover is all about the detail.

I KID EWE NOT: Lambs reach record high at Warwick saleyards

I KID EWE NOT: Lambs reach record high at Warwick saleyards

Business Agents astonished as lamb prices soar to unprecedented heights.

FRIDAY: What's on at Jumpers and Jazz today

FRIDAY: What's on at Jumpers and Jazz today

News See artwork from local creators and enjoy some live jazz today

‘People will die’ under pharmacy scheme

premium_icon ‘People will die’ under pharmacy scheme

Health Doctors warn move to increase pharmacists’ powers risks lives.

Chennai horror: ‘Entire community raped a child’

Chennai horror: ‘Entire community raped a child’

Crime Distressing details have emerged about 18 men gang raping an 11yo.

  • 21st Jul 2018 1:50 AM
Hero tradies save autistic girl from traffic

premium_icon Hero tradies save autistic girl from traffic

Parenting Her mum has praised their quick thinking

Queensland the state that feels the most hard done by

Queensland the state that feels the most hard done by

Politics Are things that bad Queensland?

Man jailed for stabbing pregnant girlfriend

premium_icon Man jailed for stabbing pregnant girlfriend

Crime The man used a boning knife in the violent attack

Man out to 'teach a lesson' when he kneed a man in the head

Man out to 'teach a lesson' when he kneed a man in the head

Crime Warwick man drags a man from his car outside a Warwick pub

Men flee IGA after 'attempting to use stolen card'

Men flee IGA after 'attempting to use stolen card'

Crime Goods worth hundreds almost swiped from Warwick supermarket

'I never thought something like that would happen'

'I never thought something like that would happen'

Crime A Warwick teen opens up about 'terrifying' road rage attack

Teens charged after string of bin fires in Warwick

Teens charged after string of bin fires in Warwick

Crime THIRD bin fire in two days leads police to charge Warwick pair

Opinion

    I spent $987 on this stupid wedding trend

    I spent $987 on this stupid wedding trend

    Lifestyle I'm sure the bank will understand

    We debate Christmas Day sport as Big Bash considers games

    premium_icon We debate Christmas Day sport as Big Bash considers games

    Cricket The Chronicle's and News-Mail's sports editors have their say.

    The kids aren’t alright

    premium_icon The kids aren’t alright

    Opinion PARENTS should get help for their mentally ill kids.

    Trust is finite. Politicians squander it at their peril

    premium_icon Trust is finite. Politicians squander it at their peril

    Opinion Falsely claiming a military medal is low, writes Terry Sweetman.

    Sport

      TWO junior games before Intrust Super Cup game in Goondiwindi and round of TRL fixtures.

      Collegians head west for main curtain raiser to cup league

      Sport TWO junior games before Intrust Super Cup game in Goondiwindi and round of TRL fixtures.

      Key Saturday Redbacks match scheduled in Dalby

      Key Saturday Redbacks match scheduled in Dalby

      Sport Four games to go for a Redbacks team aiming for top four

      Dolphins visited Southern Downs and Border area this week

      Dolphins visited Southern Downs and Border area this week

      Sport Redcliffe to Goondiwindi for Saturday cup game

      Big Chill and Porsche motorsport on across Southern Downs

      Big Chill and Porsche motorsport on across Southern Downs

      Sport Bikes as early as 1939 ready to race at Carnell Raceway

      National Sport

        Bennett denied in ‘unbelievable’ Broncos snub

        Bennett denied in ‘unbelievable’ Broncos snub

        Rugby League Broncos reportedly denied the prominent coach an extension

        Lions defender gets the green light to return

        Lions defender gets the green light to return

        AFL Andrews cleared to return to AFL action after terrible concussion

        ‘We know his game too’: Seibold turns heat on Farah

        ‘We know his game too’: Seibold turns heat on Farah

        Rugby League Seibold turns the heat up on Wests Tigers star Robbie Farah

        Could this be the horse trial that stops a nation?

        Could this be the horse trial that stops a nation?

        Horses Champion mare Winx begins road to fourth Cox Plate

        Community

          Adjunct Professor of Economics Tim Coelli has weighed into the de-amalgamation debate by providing some background information for interested residents.

          OPINION: De-merger perspective

          News Adjunct Professor of Economics Tim Coelli has weighed into the de-amalgamation debate by providing some background information for interested residents.

          Muscle cars or hunks of junk?

          Muscle cars or hunks of junk?

          News Classic cars could take a shocking turns in years to come.

          Council faces legal battle with irrigators

          Council faces legal battle with irrigators

          News Irrigators fight over torn-up agreement

          Burn off at fatality site this weekend

          Burn off at fatality site this weekend

          News Hazard burns are on this Sunday at Ballandean

          Prime Minister pays a visit

          Prime Minister pays a visit

          News Vanuatu PM jets into Stanthorpe.

          What's On

            Lap records go at Morgan Park yet again

            Lap records go at Morgan Park yet again

            Sport Three historic weekends planned at raceway next year

            SWEET ABODE: Check out the yarntopians' latest masterpiece

            SWEET ABODE: Check out the yarntopians' latest masterpiece

            Art & Theatre Colourful treats invite visitors into this cute little cottage

            THURSDAY: What's on at Jumpers and Jazz today?

            THURSDAY: What's on at Jumpers and Jazz today?

            News Tree jumpers, history tour, craft shop and more on around town

            REVEALED: Celebrity chefs to cook up a treat for festival

            REVEALED: Celebrity chefs to cook up a treat for festival

            News Learn new recipes using local produce from talented Aussie chefs

            Local Business News

              WARWICK may be bursting at the seams, but this is just a taste of what is to come and businesses are being told to get ready now.

              BE OUR GUEST: Businesses urged to step it up for big event

              News WARWICK may be bursting at the seams, but this is just a taste of what is to come and businesses are being told to get ready now.

              Life is great in the Sunshine State, but...

              premium_icon Life is great in the Sunshine State, but...

              Lifestyle Queenslanders feel they have not cashed in on 27 years of growth.

              Queensland’s most expensive tradies revealed

              premium_icon Queensland’s most expensive tradies revealed

              News Consumers are paying the price with a big surge in builder costs.

              Time to say goodbye but clinic left in good hands

              Time to say goodbye but clinic left in good hands

              Business After 14 years of healing the community, it's time for a new chapter

              Notice anything different about Palmerin St this morning?

              Notice anything different about Palmerin St this morning?

              Business Three sneaky early birds go on a stealthy mission ahead of festival

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                Lifestyle

                  RESEARCHERS have done a comprehensive study to show how bad meat is for us and the environment. It’s a global problem — here’s why.

                  Why we shouldn’t be eating meat

                  Lifestyle RESEARCHERS have done a comprehensive study to show how bad meat is for us and the environment. It’s a global problem — here’s why.

                  Uni plan to end rampant sexual assault

                  Uni plan to end rampant sexual assault

                  Education The plan comes after a damning report revealed a major issue

                  New $685,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV launches in Australia

                  New $685,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV launches in Australia

                  Motoring The king’s ransom required is just a starting point...

                  Crazy prices for Coles miniatures

                  Crazy prices for Coles miniatures

                  Lifestyle Who said plastic was dead?

                  Take STI test for VIP entry to Splendour in the Grass

                  Take STI test for VIP entry to Splendour in the Grass

                  Health STI rates in Australia are rising, with the numbers doubling

                  Latest Videos

                    THE droplets of rain that tickled the cheeks of Louise Tait and Robyn Marsh when they looked their "drought dragon” in the eye was the peak in a string of serendipitous moments that led to his creation.

                    Drought Dragon works his magic for Jumpers and Jazz

                    Violent car-jacking on CCTV

                    Cyclist records close call

                    Waleed takes aim at Malcolm Turnbull

                    Entertainment

                      NOT even a wardrobe malfunction could derail the Kiwi singer's return to the festival as a proper headliner five years after she replaced Frank Ocean.

                      Lorde reigns supreme on first night of Splendour

                      Music NOT even a wardrobe malfunction could derail the Kiwi singer's return to the festival as a proper headliner five years after she replaced Frank Ocean.

                      • 21st Jul 2018 1:45 AM
                      The Wiggles star rocks festival stage

                      The Wiggles star rocks festival stage

                      Entertainment The red Wiggle made an unlikely appearance at Splendour

                      Country music singer's uplifting new post-cancer album

                      Country music singer's uplifting new post-cancer album

                      Music Catherine Britt hits the road to celebrate release of seventh album.

                      Weinstein claims he had sex ‘deal’ with Judd

                      Weinstein claims he had sex ‘deal’ with Judd

                      Celebrity HARVEY Weinstein is now claiming he had a sex “bargain” with Ashley Judd.

                      AFL star’s ‘extraordinary’ Beckham bribe

                      AFL star’s ‘extraordinary’ Beckham bribe

                      AFL Crazy rumour claims David Beckham paid Geelong star’s mortgage

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                        Real Estate

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                          Millionaire evicting ‘single pregnant women’

                          Millionaire evicting ‘single pregnant women’

                          Property The UK mogul says he is no 'bad guy'

                          Brady Bunch ‘home’ up for sale

                          Brady Bunch ‘home’ up for sale

                          Offbeat THE iconic home The Brady Bunch was filmed in has hit the market

                          Jawdropping home licensed for 160 parties a year

                          Jawdropping home licensed for 160 parties a year

                          Travel A RIDICULOUSLY stunning Queensland home to host 160 parties a year.

                          Jobs

                            OFFICIAL employment figures have sounded an ominous warning for Queensland’s jobs growth.

                            premium_icon Reality check for Queensland jobs

                            Careers Employment figures sound an ominous warning for Qld’s jobs growth.

                            YOGA classes and walking meetings might seem like agony for some, but workplace health and fitness programs can offer many benefits, from attracting talent to boosting morale.

                            Why fun and fit workplaces matter

                            Careers “Happy, healthy employees generally perform better than those who are tired."

                            THE National Tertiary Union has finally responded to James Cook University’s plans to axe 13 positions from Cairns, saying it is “wrong move.”

                            Union blasts JCU over job cuts

                            Education The NTU has finally responded to James Cook University

                            Motoring

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                              VW's modern day Kombi revealed

                              VW's modern day Kombi revealed

                              Motoring VOLKSWAGEN has built its very own Caddy shack.

                              BMW’s updated hybrid supercar goes topless

                              BMW’s updated hybrid supercar goes topless

                              Motoring Now the BMW i8 supercar with a conscience has ditched its roof.

                              Italians and Indians join forces as supercar brand emerges

                              Italians and Indians join forces as supercar brand emerges

                              Motoring Beauty and brains forge exciting future.