‘Wanted to do it right’: Chef busted with weed set-up
A chef who was found with a “sophisticated” hydronic set-up of 13 marijuana plants told a court he “just wanted to do it right”.
View ArticleBug invasion: ‘It felt like a scene out of a horror movie’
One day a Maleny woman’s house was swarmed by thousands of mysterious bugs, the next day they were piled up dead.
View Article‘Hibiscus princess’ celebrates milestone birthday
Caloundra’s “hibiscus princess” whose flourishing gardens have brightened her neighbourhood has celebrated a milestone birthday.
View ArticleSustainable pot plants help teen’s business grow
A 16-year-old Coast girl is taking on plastic pot manufacturers with her new biodegradable pot plant.
View ArticleMum loses job after spending spree with colleague’s card
A Bunnings employee was fired from her job after she went on a spending spree with the bank cards of a fellow colleague and customer.
View ArticleChore of lawn care grows into love for Bundy bloke
A cut above: Lawn lover Travis Savage has turned his decade-long hobby into a successful business
View ArticleAlien-like tentacles burst from dead mantis
Footage shows the disturbing moment creatures emerge from a praying mantis's corpse — and people have been left horrified.
View Article‘Blessed’: Hinterland town farewells generous family man
Alan Beausang’s 89 years were as colourful as the 160 roses that bloomed in his front yard.
View ArticleFormer Coast driving range swings into new life
From swinging shots to planting pots: Once a place known for weekend hackers taking divots out of the greenery will soon be replaced as a gardener’s sanctuary.
View ArticleFamily’s heartfelt tribute to passionate Coast farmer
A well-known Coast plant and farming guru is fondly being remembered for an unwavering passion for the land and family.
View ArticleTake your pool to the next level
The latest backyard trends and special water features can ensure your pool perfectly complements your at-home lifestyle.
View ArticleCheat your way to a healthy vegie garden
Get cracking now via a few on-the quiet-shortcuts and you’ll have a thriving home vegie garden, or improve on your current one, in no time at all.
View ArticleValentine DV offender isn’t getting the message
First he got his mum to deliver roses on Valentine’s Day to his former partner, then he swam to her and showed up at her church in breach of court orders.
View ArticlePretty but dangerous: 5 plants you don’t want in your yard
A weed control expert listed five plants found in local backyards that look great but you should avoid.
View Article‘Cowardly behaviour’: Flower thief hacks valuable plants
The bizarre actions of a frangipani thief have been labelled as cowardly by a homeowner whose plants were targeted twice in a year.
View ArticleWhy every garden is going ‘the full native’
Our gardens have come a long way since the 1970s and 80s, when ‘scrappy native gardens’ defied belief.
View ArticleWATCH: Evil doctor role-play and Mackay’s hidden gems
From role-playing brash doctors to exploring the ‘Hidden Gems of Mackay’, mum Taija Marjamäki’s YouTube channel has something for everyone, including her Finnish audience.
View ArticleCost of medical marijuana oil ‘too expensive for pensioners’
A father and son, both prescribed with medical marijuana oil, decided to grow their own marijuana after the first medical marijuana batch impacted their budget.
View ArticleEx-employee files $840,000 lawsuit against Dominic Doblo
A former employee of his gardening and mowing business claims he fell into the bottom of an empty swimming pool, causing a fracture and nerve injury to his left foot and spine injury
View ArticleWhy gardening is good for your wallet
There’s never been a better time to focus on growing your own food. Here’s how to boost your budget and save on pantry staples.
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