Stolen firearms missing after skateboard used to pinch safe
A burglar who used a skateboard to slide a safe out of a Queensland home was caught with his fingerprints at the scene — but multiple stolen guns are still in the community for Christmas.
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Teen girl kicked, punched in the head at house party
A teenage girl has fronted court the day before Christmas for a serious assault against her niece while she was drunk at a house party, stomping her on the ground.
Teens busted in stolen Hyundai at servo had 25 prior offences
Two juveniles busted exiting a stolen car at a Mackay petrol station have fronted court with 25 prior unlawful use of motor vehicle offences between them.
Central Qld’s winning streak continues with grandmother’s $1.3m ticket
Lady Luck has smiled on the region again, as a newly minted millionaire promises to share the money with family. See the region’s hot streak.
Baby girl rushed to hospital after pool incident at CQ home
A baby girl has been rushed to hospital after a “post immersion” incident at a Central Queensland home.
Named: Gladstone’s boozy, drugged drivers busted
An engineer, a retired butcher and a machinery operator were among the latest drink drivers to face Gladstone court, while three mums fronted for drug driving.
‘Too many beers’: Miner on pizza run falls asleep behind wheel
A driver who fell asleep at a busy Rockhampton intersection says he was on his way home after picking up pizzas. But boozy driving wasn’t the only crime added to his already eight-page history.
Immigrant punched woman in the head ‘numerous times’
A man who had only recently arrived in Australia when he was arrested for bashing a woman has been warned he might not get the stay in the country if he doesn’t change.
WATCH: Investigations continue after suspicious fire
Police investigations are ongoing after a car fire near the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton. See the video
Mammoth milestone with new underground mine in Bowen Basin
A new underground mine set to deliver hundreds of jobs has cut first coal, with up to two million tonnes (mt) in saleable production expected.
Qld’s largest coal port crippled by strikes as pay stoush intensifies
Rolling work stoppages by different unions covering hundreds of workers at Queensland’s largest coal port has caused delays in ships being able to load.
Rockhampton’s real-life Santa making kids’ dreams come true
An anonymous Central Qld business owner has been described as an ‘angel’ as they again help struggling families this Christmas.
Central Qld woman ‘very fearful’ after alleged strangulation
A man who allegedly strangled a Central Queensland woman in a domestic violence incident has made a bid to get out of custody before Christmas.
CQ Woolies thief has her sneaky tactics exposed
A serial thief who struck twice at a Central Queensland Woolworths store has had her sneaky tactics and shocking track record exposed.
‘They don’t forget’: Single mum thanks those who helped with cancer-stricken son
The stress of raising a sick child as the sole breadwinner was unlike anything one single mum had endured. But she knew she was not forgotten as ‘the world kept spinning’.
Workplace authority investigates ‘life-threatening’ retaining wall collapse
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are investigating a Central Queensland worksite accident where a retaining wall collapsed on a young man in his 20s.
‘It’s not good’: Wife’s horror call after bashing
A Queensland woman could never have imagined what she would hear when she answered a call from her husband.
Casting vote decides fate of Yeppoon’s boom estate
Livingstone councillors agonise over an application to turn much-loved bushland into 128-lot subdivision with initial vote tied. SEE THE RESULTS
End of an era: Iconic Tavern sold after 47 years
It’s the iconic pub has stood the test of time through ferocious floods and even Cyclone Marcia but after 46 years the Mitchell family have served last drinks. Find out who owns it now. VIDEO
‘I love you’: Fourth man jailed over sex offences, assault of teen girl
A fourth man has been jailed for sexual crimes committed against a CQ teen girl after he didn’t like what she said to him after he declared his love for her.
Man who killed housemate in court over new assault
A man who allegedly unlawfully killed his housemate has now also pleaded guilty to assaulting another man while he was held in custody in a Queensland prison.
Ex chef, grandpa third man jailed for sexual offending against teen
A man warned by police not to associate with a particular teenage girl has become the third sentenced for sexual offences in the past three months. There are more expected.
CQ’s largest egg farm to expand despite neighbour concerns
An application to increase CQ’s largest egg farm to 165,000 chickens has been approved despite objections from some neighbours claiming potential issues with increased noise, dust, odours and traffic.
Meth miner strangled ex with seatbelt, attempted to rob tobacconist
A miner caught in the grips of methamphetamine addiction carried out an attempted armed robbery to pay off a drug debt and tried to choke his partner over her infidelity with a seat belt.
Lover of man busted with stolen Maserati jailed for 17g meth, cash
The lover of a man busted possessing a stolen Maserati and $100,000 cash has been jailed for her own possession of a large amount of cash, meth and gold jewellery.
Badly burnt boy flown to Children’s Hospital, fighting for life
A young boy is fighting for his life after suffering “significant burns” in an incident at a Central Queensland property.
Work begins on 4000-tree prison plantation to feed Rocky Zoo’s koalas
Irrigation is set to flow with the first trees to be planted in early 2025 as Capricornia Correctional Centre and council finalise a 20-year agreement.
Gladstone sale and auction results, week ending December 15
There were 32 properties sold in Gladstone last week, with 40 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Children hurt, ‘Jucy’ campervan flips in Bruce Highway crash
Two children have been rushed to hospital after a crash involving a 4WD ute and campervan on the Bruce Highway.
Future engineer, doctor: Meet our top scoring ATAR stars
Year 12 students at an elite Central Qld high school have revealed their scores and big plans for the future with one maths whiz the only graduate outside the southeast to achieve a special academic honour.
Premier distances himself from Dutton’s $331bn nuclear costings plan
Despite two reactors being slated for Queensland under Peter Dutton’s $331bn nuclear costings plan, Premier David Crisafulli says it’s a “matter for Canberra”.
Third snake bite in same region in days sends man to hospital
A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a snakebite in the same region where three people, including a teenager who was struck on the chest, have been bitten in recent days.
A-G seeks urgent brief over release of man who attacked teen girl
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has ordered an urgent brief to consider her legal options after a man who randomly attacked an 18-year-old girl and wrapped a rope around her neck was released on parole.
Watch: Police appeal for information after vehicle was flipped in crash
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the two-vehicle crash in Rockhampton, where one car was resting on its side and a driver had fled.
‘I’ll kill you’: Pub patrons step in after man’s threat to manager
A young man asked a Central Queensland pub manager if he wanted to “shoot up some gear” but after the offer was declined, things took a violent twist.
‘Abandoned’ house destroyed by blaze, fire investigators looking through ruins
A crime scene has been declared where a blaze consumed a single-storey Gladstone house near a Woolworths, causing it to partially collapse. PICTURES
Queenslanders warned against handling injured or sick bats
The threat of deadly lyssavirus has prompted a warning from Qld Heath against touching fallen or injured flying foxes as the number being found on the ground and in people’s yards spikes.
Irrigators fighting huge water price hike pump councillors for answers at meeting
Fitzroy River irrigators reeling from a 53 per cent water price rise walked away from a meeting with Rockhampton Region councillors and officers hopeful they had forged a pathway towards better outcomes for all parties.
‘A stick for $25’: Drug dealer claims he ‘helps his friends out’
When police executed a search warrant at a Central Queensland drug dealer’s home, they found incriminating evidence on his mobile phone.
Drug dealer tied to ‘seedy underbelly’ deaths busted with ‘party pack’
A convicted trafficker who helped dump two bodies in a high-profile murder investigation has been convicted of a string of new crimes linked to tens of thousands in meth, cocaine, sex drugs and more.
What turtles can teach us about storms
Turtle rangers have noticed record numbers of sea turtles nesting along Qld’s central coast this season, so we asked experts: What can turtles teach us about storms?
Party split: Labor MP threatens to quit over landmark crime laws
A Labor MP has threatened to quit the party over landmark crime laws, while Steven Miles has confirmed the opposition will not stand in the way of the ‘adult-crime, adult-time’ policy.
Are you Queensland’s biggest Indian fan?
We’re trying to find Queensland’s biggest Indian fan ahead of the huge third test at the Gabba this weekend. The winner will receive a 55-inch Hubbl Glass TV valued at $1400. SEE THE ENTRANTS + ENTER NOW
Teen’s ‘harrowing’ holdup at pub, ‘home invasion’ style school attack
A victim of a violent armed robbery has described the ordeal as a “harrowing” – and he wasn’t the only one to suffer at the hands of his car-stealing, glass smashing teen attackers that day.
Man suffers significant leg injuries in grader rollover
A rescue helicopter and Queensland’s Fire Department have been called to an emergency situation where a male has significant leg injuries from a grader rollover.
How devoted son made speedway-loving mum’s dying wish a reality
Just days before losing her battle to cancer, Central Queensland speedway stalwart Sue Hawkings asked for one thing. See how her son Matt responded.
Hunt for knifeman after armed robbery at bottle shop
Police are investigating after a man armed with a knife held up a Central Queensland bottle shop and made off with cash.
Alleged Anuisha Bone murder case evidence to be revealed at hearing
An update in the alleged murder case of Anuisha Bone has revealed when some of the evidence gathered by police might get tested before it reaches the Supreme Court. Read more here.
Guns, ammo, 70g meth, 20g marijuana: Druggie’s stash found in cabin after crash
A Supreme Court judge has warned a drug addict how ‘stupid young men often full of meth running around with guns like an American cowboy or gangster’ can be killed.
Why isn’t Stanwell Power Station paying for using the Fitzroy River Barrage?
Irrigators lumped with 53 per cent water charge increases say two of the major users of the $40 million infrastructure are not paying their way. See what council says.
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