The Latest Breaking News from Maryborough

One of the victims of a horror triple-fatal crash in Maryborough, allegedly involving a stolen vehicle, was a nurse who had just finished her shift at the local hospital. Her colleagues were among the first responders.

The battle fought between bullets and wooden shields is one that Butchulla elder Glen Miller believes has gone unrecognised for too long. It inspired him to create a memorial for the region's traditional owners that pays respect to the warriors that fought during the Frontier Wars.

A Maryborough man and woman have been committed to stand trial for the alleged murder of a volunteer firefighter.

Queensland Health figures show the Wide Bay's three public hospitals – Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough — had the highest number of patients who stayed in an ED longer than 24 hours.

Kristina Greenwood successfully lobbied for a wheelchair ramp at her local courthouse, after she says she was forced to use the criminals' entrance. She wants people concerned about heritage values to understand "this is our world too" and accessibility is important.

The Hervey Bay resident is one of many Turkish-Australians who have been impacted by the devastating twin earthquakes, so nearby Maryborough, a regional Queensland city with strong ties to Türkiye, held a vigil in their honour.

A regional Queensland town is preparing for a new era of manufacturing and a jobs boom as Downer is announced as the preferred supplier to build and deliver 65 next generation trains.

Downer EDI is the preferred supplier of 65 new Queensland trains at a new hub in the city of Maryborough with a contract to be signed next month.

Kristen Leslie Olsen did not appear when her matter was briefly mentioned in the Maryborough courthouse.

A father due to get married next week and his 10-year-old daughter have died in a shed fire at a property in regional Queensland.

Police say the human remains are likely residents of the property, 54-year-old Todd Mooney and his 10 year-old daughter Kirra. Mr Mooney and his partner were due to be married next week.