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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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Rockhampton

Plans have been lodged with council for the Rocky Stadium at Rocky Sports Club.

Plans lodged, builder locked in for Rocky Stadium construction

The tale of two Central Queensland stadiums continues as plans for a stadium at Rocky Sports Club progress. See the new architectural drawings and proposed plans.

Business

An Aldi supermarket will be built in the Stockland Rockhampton carpark.

Tenders open for construction of new Aldi in North Rockhampton

North Rockhampton could soon be closer to securing its own Aldi store as builders vie for the construction contract. DETAILS.

Business

The first wind turbines have arrived at Gladstone Harbour ahead of their transport through the city on their way to the Clarke Creek Wind and Solar Farm project northwest of Rockhampton. Picture: Nilsson Jones

No explanation: Work still paused at massive $3bn wind farm

It has been more than a month since contractors were told to pack up tools at one of the state’s biggest wind farm project but its operators have remained tight lipped on when work will restart.

Business

Ashleigh Buchholz testing our her Philips ultrasound machine at her new clinic, Elite Imaging Group.

Boutique ultrasound clinic opens with 3D/4D baby scans, gender reveals

A new Rockhampton clinic offers general ultrasound, womens, vascular, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and obstetrics services – and without long wait times.

Business

The Pine Beach Hotel was put on the market for the first time in more than 30 years.

Coastal town’s only pub sells for more than $7m in Qld

The sale of an iconic regional Queensland pub has seen a multimillion dollar price tag, the first time it has been on the market for 30 years. See who the new owners are.

Rockhampton

Renders by ThomsonAdsett of the now approved townhouse and shopping centre development at the former Bunnings site on Yaamba Rd in North Rockhampton.

Townhouses, shopping centre development approved for old Bunnings site

A major grocery retailer has been given the green light to build a multi-million dollar shopping centre, showroom and 12 townhouses at the former Bunnings site in Rockhampton. See the plans, including demolition.

Police & Courts

Police are preparing a report for the coroner following the 'non-suspicious' death of a woman in her 40s at a Fitzroy St home.

Coroner’s report to be prepared after woman found dead

A report is being prepared for the coroner following the death of a woman at an Allenstown property.

Rockhampton

Homes to be demolished for new boutique childcare centre

Three homes will be demolished for the construction of a 90-space boutique and holistic childcare centre in Rockhampton. See the plans here.

PicturesRockhampton

3D view of the proposed plans for the Emu Park RSL retirement village by BEAT Architects.

Plans unveiled for new units, communal area at coast retirement village

Plans have been lodged to extend a coastal retirement village with new units and communal spaces including a deck and barbecue.

UpdatedRockhampton

Barbara Williams is being forced to leave her home at Talbot Estate, Wandal.

Court action won’t sway estate board in bid to evict vulnerable women

A court hearing has been held regarding the leases of two elderly women not being renewed for their homes at a Rockhampton estate. The pair could be living on the streets within weeks.

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