Central Qld cowboy defies injury to star on debut in Origin opener
Teenager Thomas Triplett has helped lead the Maroons to victory in the PBR State of Origin series opener, earning big wraps from team coach Jared Borghero.
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Live stream: Watch Australia’s best young league talents
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Lubrication too slick for his rivals in The Archer
‘He’s racing better now than he ever has in his life’: surprised Dunn wins The Archer.
40+ photos: Race day fashion, fun at The Archer in Rockhampton
Crowds flocked to Callaghan Park on Sunday for the running of regional Queensland’s richest race, The Archer. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Live results from Capricornia federal election
Polls will close across the country today as Capricornia voters decide who will form government. Follow live results here.
Key takeaways from Capras’ commanding win over Tigers
The Capras are back in the winner’s circle, turning it on in front of their home crowd at Rugby Park on Saturday night.
‘Anyone’s game’: Four-term incumbent not ready to claim victory
Michelle Landry is poised for her fifth term as Capricornia MP, but she is holding out on any claim to victory as the vote count continues.
Woman, 40s, with potentially life-threatening injuries after motorcycle crash
Emergency services were called to a motorbike crash with two people injured – one with potentially life threatening head injuries. They are both being flown to Brisbane this afternoon.
FULL LIST: Capricornia candidates’ election promises
See the local commitments from Capricornia candidates, and those who have made none, this Federal Election in this list. Vote on which one is most important to you.
On-duty tow truck driver sexually assaults customer’s wife
A Qld woman was expecting her husband’s car to be towed and dropped at their home but when the truck driver arrived things took a shocking turn.
‘Shovels, sticks, cops outnumbered’: Inside 120-strong mob brawl
Police responding to a nearby call-out suddenly found themselves under attack and in the middle of a volatile brawl between feuding families outside a Qld daycare centre.
‘Top 1%’: From star mining apprentice to ‘flipping’ meth
A Qld miner, who was a standout apprentice for Hastings Deering, has had another meth-linked brush with the law.
Driver dies in car fire tragedy on CQ hwy
Emergency crews responded to the fatal car fire that closed a major highway.
Sickening ‘crunch’ that meant devastating news for father-to-be
Moranbah Bulls’ player Sam Varley heard his back breaking in a rugby union game last weekend and couldn’t move his leg. Now, with the arrival of his first child just weeks away, he reveals his prognosis from a hospital bed.
Meet your Capricornia 2025 Federal Election candidates
Capricornia candidates have revealed their top priorities ahead of the federal election, sharing their views about important issues and opening up about themselves.
Huge competition for CQ homes pumps up record house prices
The surge in Rockhampton’s house prices continues with a tale of two homes – one selling for a record $2.8m and another for $100,000 over its asking price – underlining the ongoing market strength into 2025.
Massive book offer by Schwarto is a real page turner
A legendary Labor strongman is hoarding an enormous private collection of political books — and he’s giving them away.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Rockhampton weather
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Rockhampton Magistrates Court, Monday, May 5
Here is a list of matters listed at Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Monday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Rockhampton weather
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Rockhampton weather
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
‘Extensive Injuries’: Family’s passionate plea for teen hit by taxi
Loved ones of a teen critically injured after being struck by a taxi while visiting QLD have made an impassioned plea for help, launching a GoFundMe campaign that has already raised more than $6000 in three hours.
‘Devoted mother, brilliant mind’: Tributes flow for community stalwart
The matriarch of one of Australia’s most successful business families has passed away, leaving behind an incredible legacy. This is her life story.
‘Corrupt cops, head smashed’: New probe into billiard boss’s death
A fresh investigation into the death of a Qld gambling house manager, previously dismissed as a fatal horseriding accident but believed by his family to be murder, has been ordered by the Attorney-General.
‘Deviant sexual interest’: Granddad’s continuous rape of granddaughter
A Whitsunday man raped his granddaughter twice and maintained an unlawful relationship with her less than 12 months after his last child sexual offence sentence expired.
Chemist Warehouse founders linked with arcade purchase in Rockhampton
The purchase of the Kern Arcade by Chemist Warehouse billionaires has raised speculation the company will shift its Rockhampton City franchise.
‘Game changer’ for those aspiring to buy their first home
The premier has announced a ‘game changer’ for those dreaming of one day buying or building their own homes during a visit to Central Qld.
CQ arcade sells for over $5m as interstate buyers target region
The Kern Arcade and carpark in Rockhampton’s CBD has sold for $5.15m to an interstate buyer.
$1.5m pledge to kickstart housing project in CQ mining town
A small Central Qld mining town will see $1.5m in funding for a crucial aged care project if the LNP wins May’s federal election.
Are loans with 10 years interest-only the future of mortgages?
Home loans with longer interest-only periods, offering lower initial repayments, are appearing in Australia as housing costs climb.
Grand reopening: Historic Rockhampton nightclub to return
Flamingos nightclub is back, and several stars are set to usher in the exciting new era. Turn back the clock with our mega pic gallery.
Race against time to ‘resurrect’ stalled Yeppoon EV project
As a statewide rollout of EV charge stations reaches the remote town of Injune, the meter is running for Livingstone Shire Council to kickstart its own stalled project.
Feisty hot hatch that is one of the best drives you’ll find for $55k
Keen drivers will fall in love with Hyundai’s i30N that has developed a cult following.
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