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Geordi Offord is a reporter at the NewsMail in Bundaberg focusing on court. She began her job at the NewsMail in 2019 following 12 months at the Rural Weekly where she was based in her home town of Rockhampton.

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Rockhampton

Ankle monitor teen threatens to distribute intimate pics of mother of his child

A teenager allegedly threatened to distribute intimate images of his ex-partner after she said she was “done being a mother” and “just wanted to party”.

Rockhampton

LNP’s $61m pledge to TAFE state of the art precinct

The LNP has committed to invest more than $60m, if elected, to a new state-of-the-art precinct to help address the state’s skilled workers shortage, while also supporting health and housing.

Police & Courts

CCTV footage captured the row between Wade Hunt and Kerr Solutions IT in Berserker.

WATCH: 15 swear words in 3 mins as businessmen erupt over client

CCTV shows two popular businessmen get into a lengthy spat over a client when one entered the other’s shop, despite receiving a solicitor’s letter to stay off the premises. VIDEO

Rockhampton

Two minute noodles, no Netflix: How tradie bought houses by 25

From homeless to homeowner by age 23, one young Queensland tradie has shared his tips on how he has overcome obstacles to buy two homes. SEE THE VIDEO

Police & Courts

Imogen Alyssa Ramm pleaded guilty in Rockhampton Magistrates Court to seven counts of stealing.

Young female thief stuffs groceries into pram and clothes

A young woman who repeatedly stole from a business said she could not afford items she stole and was going through a “bad time”.

Rockhampton

Adani Renewables Australia Rugby Run solar farm.

Solar surge: Plans revealed for two new solar farms in regional Qld

As the debate around nuclear power continues across Central Queensland plans for two solar farms in the region have been revealed.

Rockhampton

‘Couldn’t believe it’: Croc sighted in Qld creek targeted for removal

As a child, Kenrick Tucker enjoyed swimming in the creek right in his backyard, unfazed by tales of crocodiles lurking below the surface. Fifty years on, he has spotted one.

Rockhampton

The Marmor Quarry has been dealt a blow after having up to $80,000 in copper wire stolen.

‘Shouldn’t have to put up with this crap’: Small quarry hit by huge copper wire theft

A small quarry in regional Queensland has been hit by thieves who stole up to $80,000 of copper wire from the site.

Rockhampton

RACQ CapRescue were called to a multi-vehicle crash near Blackwater on Friday morning.

Four injured in multi-vehicle crash near Central Qld mining town

Emergency crews, including a rescue helicopter, have raced to a multi-vehicle crash south of a Central Queensland mining town. DETAILS.

VideoRockhampton

Dan Roberts rallied people from the community to help mow his elderly neighbours yard, now he'd started a GoFundMe to help fix her home.

Watch: Touching TikTok working bee behind battle to save Qld home

What started as a Good Samaritan’s social media callout to help tidy an elderly Queensland woman’s yard has turned into a campaign to save her childhood home from “falling down around her”. VIDEO.

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