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Vanessa Jarrett is a journalist for The Morning Bulletin covering Rockhampton Regional Council, developments, tenders, business and lawsuits. She has been with the Bulletin since 2017, after starting her career at The Central Telegraph in Biloela.

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Police fine man after Rockhampton school sent into lockdown

Police were called to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School on Friday morning to reports of a man acting ‘erratically’.

Rockhampton

The properties on George St and Campbell Ln were purchased by the Department of Housing.

Home to be demolished for 12 new public housing units

The State Government has purchased a block of land for $420,000 to make way for a new public housing development amid Central Queensland’s rental crisis. DETAILS.

Rockhampton

Bruce Highway multi vehicle crash at Bajool involving an army tank. Army tank. Photo - Steve Vit

Police reveal new details in apocalyptic crash at notorious hwy spot

A senior police officer has revealed what may have led to a horror crash between a truck carrying an army tank and multiple vehicles as a military expert slams the Bruce Hwy as “not fit for purpose”.

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Big Brother winner Reggie Bird was among thousands taking the Biloela detour after the Bruce Hwy was cut.

‘Heart goes out’: Big Brother star caught in explosive crash chaos

A former Big Brother winner has described hours-long detours after a multimillion-dollar army tank was blackened and multiple vehicles destroyed in a horror highway crash. NEW PHOTOS, VIDEOS.

Rockhampton

Smoooth Juice Cafes went into liquidation after a fire hit the southside store.

Juice business liquidation blows out to $818k, equipment seized

Equipment caught up in the liquidation of a Central Queensland business destroyed by fire, has been seized from the owner family’s proposed new store, updated reports reveal. FULL CREDITORS LIST.

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RACQ CapRescue responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway at Clairview on July 15, 2023. Picture: RACQ CapRescue

Miracle man: Trapped crash victim released from hospital after ‘war zone’ pileup

A man who was injured in a chaotic multi-car crash between Rockhampton and Mackay at the weekend has made a miraculous recovery.

Rockhampton

Commercial update: Parkhurst Tavern and Porky's Motel have sold in recent months while the T&G building has been placed on the market.

Pub, 10-unit motel: Rocky’s recent big sales, listing

A popular pub has sold in the millions and another former bar is on the market, the latest commercial update for Rockhampton reveals.

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Traffic backed up on the Burnett Highway as emergency services tend to a car on fire between Bouldercombe and Mount Morgan.

Waterbomber called in as roadside blaze reignites on highway

Multiple fire crews have been called back and aerial support is on the way after a blaze, originally sparked by a car fire, started burning out of control again near Rockhampton. UPDATES.

Rockhampton

Land on the corner of Nagle Dr and Norman Rd, Norman Gardens. Picture: Aden Stokes

First tenants revealed for new shopping centre as site hits market

As a new Rockhampton shopping centre hit the market, the first confirmed tenants for the complex, which has been promised for years, have been unveiled.

Rockhampton

Steven Miles and Brittany Lauga have announced the release of the draft masterplan for Great Keppel Island.

Eco-resorts, jetty, visitor centre, boardwalks: Island masterplan unveiled

After two years of community consultation, a 129-page draft masterplan has been unveiled to become the blueprint for the vision of Great Keppel Island. See what’s included.

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