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Teen charged over Subway, taxi armed robberies
The teenage suspect in two armed robberies has been charged following a string of terrifying daylight robberies in Central Queensland.
Family homeless after fire tears through public housing property
Fire has destroyed a department-owned home in a Central Queensland town in desperate need of public housing. PHOTOS.
Mount Morgan mine revival: Next step for mega metal producer
Work at a dormant Queensland mine, once the largest of its kind in the world, is underway after traditional owners held a smoking ceremony where tonnes of gold and copper will soon be produced.
‘Not easy’: Rate rise for Rocky as council defends huge hike
A major rate rise has been confirmed for Rockhampton as the council insists it’s taken “tough times” into account but blames government cuts and crippling costs. DETAILS.
Hungry Jacks development site sells for almost $1 million
The new owners will be adding to their portfolio of fast food outlets in the state. See the revised plans.
Revealed: Plans to excavate vacant cattle block for residential development
A small scale quarry has been proposed to reshape the profile of vacant land in the Rockhampton region with up to 1.6 million cubic metres to be extracted over four to six years.
Central Highlands rate rise revealed: How much it will cost you
The budget comes as the council, which covers a geographical area the size of Tasmania, has faced a 30 per cent loss in state government funding. Read how much extra you’ll pay.
Truck service station development in debate at council table
The 24/7 service station proposed for the city’s northern outskirts will cater for southbound traffic travelling on the Rockhampton Ring Road.
Future unclear for pub struck off council unpaid rates auction list
A country pub at Bouldercombe has been closed since 2018 with locals volunteering their time to maintain around the building so it doesn’t become a hazard. It almost went to auction this month but was saved at the last minute.
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