One hurt in caravan blaze, others injured in car crash
From an e-scooter incident to a caravan fire, car crash and buggy rollover, emergency crews in Rockhampton and Gladstone have been called out to several separate emergencies.
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‘Not really worth it’: $180 meth deal ends in jail term
An out-of-work Central Queensland labourer pocketed $180 for selling meth, prompting a judge to comment on the risk versus reward.
Production suspended at Bowen Basin mine
Production has been suspended at a Bowen Basin mine site, with a safety watchdog warning the suspension will continue while there is an ‘acceptable level of risk to workers’.
Desperate search launched for missing hitchhiker
A search-and-rescue operation has been launched for a man missing in Queensland’s Wide Bay.
$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.
Security guard’s ‘nonsense’ excuses for 500+ vile child files
A former Qld firefighter turned security guard, now out of a job after being caught with child exploitation material, tried to tell police he’d been “hacked”. His other excuse wasn’t much better.
Named: Accused drug trafficker, 35, to stand trial
The identity of a Central Queensland woman accused of drug trafficking over a two-year period can be revealed.
‘Snoring’ attacker gives woman window to escape, call Triple-0
Punched five times in the face and left bleeding on the floor a Qld woman waited until her attacker was asleep and took her chance to flee.
‘You dumb white c—’: ‘Screaming’ dad’s tirade at teacher after son ‘dacks’ boy
An angry dad who blew up at a teacher during school pickup after he wasn’t happy with the punishment dished out to his son for “dacking” another student has ended up facing a criminal charge.
Named: Boozy or drugged drivers face Gladstone court
A drug driver busted twice in the space of a fortnight and a learner drink driver were among the latest traffic offenders to face Gladstone court to get their punishments.
Named: Warrant issued for wanted Central Qld driver
A warrant has been issued for a wanted Central Queensland driver facing a string of charges after her no-show at court on Tuesday.
Hero uncle named after trying to save drowning brother, nephew
The identity of a brave Qld mechanic who risked his own life to try and save his family can be revealed after the double drowning tragedy at a popular tourist beach.
Police arrest nine people on 51 charges after crime spree
Police have charged a group of adults and teens, aged 15 to 38 with 51 property offences after a four-day crime spree across Central Queensland.
New Olympic committee says Rockhampton needs 1200 extra rooms by 2032
First 2032 Olympic committee formed to ensure opportunities presented by the Games to the region aren’t wasted.
Open heart surgeries, brain clot: Tiny Qld baby’s brave battle
A “little fighter” who survived open heart surgery at two-days-old and multiple operations since, faces more trauma and costly care after his mum moved from Central Qld to Brisbane to be by his side.
‘Conned by propaganda’: Mayor hits brakes on EV charger rollout
A regional mayor’s ethical reasons for delaying rollout of EV charge stations in the region sparks electric debate at council meeting.
‘Get out’: Woman tries to save cats from burning home
Two beloved pet cats may have perished in a raging fire that engulfed a Central Queensland property, as one of the first on scene speaks out.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Gladstone weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gladstone weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Gladstone Magistrates Court, Thursday, April 17
Here is a list of matters listed at Gladstone Magistrates Court on Thursday.
District Court sittings at Gladstone, April 17
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Gladstone on April 17
Boy hit by vehicle flown to hospital with significant injuries
A boy has been hit by a vehicle, causing ‘potentially life-threatening’ head and chest injuries.
‘In pain all the time’: Qld woman’s double hip hell in waitlist limbo
Living in agony a retired public servant still can’t get an initial referral to see an orthopedic surgeon despite intervention from her local MP’s office and Qld Health’s 90-day deadline expiring months ago.
‘Grief sits heavy like a stone’: Heartbreak over dad’s sudden death
A beloved 34-year-old dad-of-two has been farewelled following his shock death during an emotional funeral service in Hervey Bay.
Alleged murder victim’s mum cops to shock drink driving charges
An alleged murder victim’s mother who has turned to alcohol to deal with the emotional toll has pleaded guilty to shocking traffic offences.
$2b big battery project in Central Qld set to switch on by 2028
A UK company says a massive project on remote land south of Gladstone will generate enough electricity to power 200,000 homes per annum.
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.
Gladstone Region boasts third highest home price rise in Qld
The Gladstone Region is a state growth hotspot with houses selling every 12 days. SPECIAL REPORT
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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