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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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WATER RATES: Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory has received a substantial discount to their water consumption by the local council.

Unpaid rates: 38 properties at risk of sale by Rockhampton council

About $700,000 is owed on 38 properties where rates have not been paid for at least three years.

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Police have arrested two men and charged them with the murder of Anuisha Bone.

‘If someone knocks, don’t answer’: Eerie warning before alleged murder

Chilling insight into Anuisha Bone’s state of mind in his final days and details on the investigation into his alleged murder so far can be revealed in this special report.

Rockhampton

Livingstone Shire Council development applications lodged in December 2023 and January 2024.

Car wash, duplex, new homes, gym: Latest list of development plans

From the next stage of a $600 million master planned community to new businesses, here’s some of the latest development applications lodged with Livingstone council.

Rockhampton

RACQ Capricorn Rescue on scene of the quad bike accident between Moura and Rolleston on January 20.

Teen flown to Brisbane after quad bike rolls, lands on her

A teenager has suffered serious injuries after a quad bike rollover near Rockhampton on Saturday night. Here’s the latest.

Rockhampton

BIG PIG BANDIT: Jared Polzin faced Gayndah Magistrates court after he was charged with stealing gates from a pigsty. Picture: File.

‘Little bit crazy’: Farmer ‘gored’ by pig, swimmer stung in same region

Paramedics have treated a man after he was attacked by one of his pigs while a female teenager presented with a marine sting in the same Queensland region. DETAILS.

Rockhampton

Shopping centre sale sealed as new owner eyes expansion

New details on the purchase of a Rockhampton shopping centre, and adjoining land, by a privately-owned investment company can be revealed along with the final sales price.

Rockhampton

‘We will fall behind’: Why former mayor wants back into council

The ex-mayor known as King Billy will run as a councillor in the March election, announcing on Friday he can no longer stand back and watch the region miss out crucial government funding.

Rockhampton

Crash on the Bruce Highway at Bajool on July 19, 2023. Picture: Contributed

Truck driver charged over explosive hwy crash involving Army tank

A South Australian truck driver has been charged over a fiery collision which shut down the Bruce Highway in Queensland for a day and injured six people.

Rockhampton

RACQ Capricorn Rescue on scene of the St Lawrence crash.

Broken leg, chest injuries: Update on serious Bruce Hwy crash

A Far North Queensland couple in their 70s are lucky to be alive after a crash caused their car to become “airborne” between Rockhampton and Mackay. UPDATES.

Rockhampton

An aerial view of Capricorn Resort. Photo Contributed / The Capricorn Coast Mirror

‘Unlimited access’: Abandoned resort’s role in big beach changes

Fishers could soon have 24-hour access to a popular four-wheel-driving beach after council negotiations which have put the abandoned Capricorn Resort back in the spotlight.

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