Young woman jailed for stabbing sister after drunken scuffle
She told her older sister: “I’m going to stab you”, while she held the knife raised in the air and struck it in a downward motion at her chest.
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‘Toxic smoke’: Man pulls mum from raging house fire
Residents praised the quick work of firefighters after a fire destroyed a house and burned car parts this morning.
Streets blocked off after excavator causes gas leak emergency
An exclusion zone is in place and police are doorknocking homes after a gas line was hit by an excavator in Central Queensland.
Four hospitalised after spate of crashes
Four people were hospitalised across Central Queensland last night after two motorcycle crashes, an e-scooter incident and a single-vehicle crash.
‘Frozen’ bank acc, new charges: Shock for shooting-accused roofer
A Qld roofer charged over two shootings got a surprise when he turned up to court to find extra charges were waiting while he could not access his money.
‘No bandaid solutions’: Victim praises plan to tackle youth crime
A traumatised Central Qld victim of crime ‘robbed of peace’ has praised a new state government initiative aimed at preventing young people from ‘going down a life of crime’.
Call for mining companies to do more to help Aussie icon
Local businesses and community groups have dug deep to help fund Mackay’s first koala rehabilitation centre as conservationists call on mining companies to improve the plight of the Aussie icon.
‘Grubs’ threaten to ‘flog’ mum over prison drug supply
A young mother threatened with violence by inmates if she didn’t drive 300km to deliver a drugs package was also tormented afterwards as her ex and his family kept taking her kids.
‘Get in the car and get her’: Teen e-scooter rider feared being mowed down
A teenage e-scooter rider who smashed a car windscreen during an ugly confrontation did it because she feared being mowed down by the vehicle, a court has heard.
‘I’ll rape your wife’: CQ concreter’s sick threat to cop
A Central Queensland concreter launched a tirade of abuse at police officers, telling one ‘I will rape your wife’ – but his threats got even more disturbing after that.
‘Unrelenting’: DV offender calls victim 175 times in four hours
A Central Queensland domestic violence offender bombarded his female victim with calls and messages in behaviour police described as “blowing up her phone.”
‘Fight like a f**king man’: Bizarre motive for home invasion
The bizarre reason behind a home invasion has been revealed as a former house painter has been jailed.
Injured e-scooter rider taken to CQ hospital after crash
A man who fell from an e-scooter has been taken to a Central Qld hospital.
Meninga Cup inside scoop: Surprise packet players named
An awesome foursome from the Blackhawks, an unheralded gem from the Cutters, a dashing rugby duo from the Devils and a Mr Natural from Souths were among the Meninga Cup surprise packet players. Read the full list here.
Future of wind farm in doubt as MP calls for cancellation
A billion dollar Qld renewables development is in jeopardy after hundreds of public submissions have expressed their opposition.
Queensland mine explosion puts Peabody’s $6.3bn deal in doubt
New York-listed Peabody Energy back pedals on coal mine acquisition after explosion at Moranbah North in Queensland.
Watch: The shocking video vegan protesters want you to see
Vegan protesters broke into a regional Queensland, family-owned abattoir and hid cameras above the kill floor. The footage they captured has led to an investigation by state regulators. WARNING: Graphic content.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Rockhampton weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Rockhampton Magistrates Court, Monday, April 14
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 sets in 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 sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
WATCH: Teen suffers significant injuries at popular swim spot
A teen has been rushed to a Brisbane hospital after being significantly injured at a popular Noosa swim spot.
Details revealed as search continues for missing kayaker
A 62-year-old man fell from his kayak and failed to resurface at a lake in Far North Queensland, authorities have confirmed.
Court battle reveals problems plaguing stalled private hospital
Legal documents about a court battle involving Townsville’s Weststate Private Hospital project reveal issues at the centre of the projects stalled construction. DETAILS.
New company launches plans to build renewables battery
Following the rejection of a previous battery proposal, another company has submitted plans for a large-scale energy storage facility in the Pioneer Valley. SEE THE PLANS.
Road project set to open up 2500 house blocks, ease traffic
The construction of a critical new road to relieve Capricorn Coast traffic congestion and open up land for more than 2500 house blocks could be finished by 2027.
Popular publican sells famous 142yo Rockhampton watering hole
A popular Aussie pub home to an internationally-renowned stone grill restaurant will this week close, but no moss will gather on the owner of 37 years.
Central Qld Olympic hopes mean athletes aren’t the only winners
One local man is dreaming of the long term wins of hosting Olympic events in Central Qld.
CQ beach homes in demand as cashed-up southerners send prices soaring
New arrivals snap up “magnificent” Capricorn Coast properties for half of what they sold their million-dollar plus interstate homes for. Check out your suburb.
Want to be a property investor? Ask these 10 questions first
Investing in real estate is a cornerstone of wealth for a majority of Aussies, but before getting started you should ask yourself this.
Pain at the supermarket: how to save money
Shopping hurts hip pockets more than ever but supermarkets are not price gouging. Here’s what you can do.
How to deal with Donald Trump’s sharemarket slide
The worst stock market fall since Covid is worrying investors and superannuation savers, so what should you do?
Seven important tax tips for property investors
Cricket great Bill Lawry’s exclamation “it’s all happening” applies to real estate investors today, so don’t miss out on tax deductions.
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