‘Admirable’ deed lands drunk wind farm construction employee in trouble
He thought he was doing the right thing – protecting a woman. But his failed attempt at chivalry landed him in hot water rather than the mistaken attacker.
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World spotlight falls on Queensland school’s rodeo program
St Brendan’s College has forged a reputation as one of Australia’s leading rugby league nurseries but it’s now also dominating another international sport. No bull!
Calling boss a ‘c***’ doesn’t deserve sack, Qld worker watchdog rules
A Qld council worker, sacked after a “brain snap” text message where he called his boss a “rude c***” and warned he would “punch on” has his job back by court order.
Coaches’ thoughts, players who impressed in Capras underage trials
The Capras U17 and U19 boys and girls have had their first pre-season hitouts, taking on the Mackay Cutters last weekend. The four coaches reveal what they liked and the players who stood out.
Snake bite victim second reported in Central Qld in a week
Another person has been bitten by a snake at a home at night in the Rockhampton region, according to QAS.
Callide hit with $9m fine for ‘destructive’ 2021 explosion
Callide Power Trading has been fined $9 million after the explosion of a generator four years ago, which caused “significant, long-term and wide-ranging impacts on the National Electricity Market”.
Two men rushed to hospital after Blackwater crash
A man in his 40s and a man in his 20s were taken to hospital after a traffic crash at Blackwater.
75 names: Rocky Touch reps who played in Bundy Cup grand finals
Rockhampton continued on its winning way at the two-day event played at the weekend, with its junior teams winning four divisions.
Miner stalks two women, uses sex video to blackmail one
A BHP mine supervisor who stalked two women at the same time has been convicted of 2018 acts of stalking and harassment and abuse, having also secretly recorded a sex video and then using it to blackmail one of his victims.
Dangerous dam jumpers risk getting ‘sucked into machinery’
People are jumping from the Callide Dam wall and the power station inlet tower using using rope swings, risking their safety and lives.
Two men seriously injured in back-to-back park attacks
Detectives are calling for help to identify two people who may be able to help after two men were assaulted in a Rockhampton park.
‘Oozing blood’: Tell-tale mark on drug driver’s arm a giveaway
This Central Queensland driver busted in the early hours of the morning was an easy catch for police in more ways than one.
‘Multiple punches’: Mum sentenced for Coles supermarket fight
The backstory to why a mum violently attacked another woman at a Coles supermarket has been revealed, along with her shocking act outside a nightclub just a week prior.
Ruthless treasurer axes $12.5bn Labor hydrogen project
A $12.5bn central Queensland green hydrogen project has been axed by the state government, meaning the proposed $8.9bn returns to the region’s economy will not flow.
Newly reopened 116-year-old Central Qld country pub drawing crowds
The new owners of an historic country pub have ‘grand’ plans for its future after starting the new year in style.
Revealed: The 21 players who made the Capricorn Claws 2025 squad
Head coach Anna Young said it was a tough assignment settling on the final make-up of the squad, which was decided after final trials were held on Saturday.
Woman trapped, helicopter deployed after serious crash
A woman has suffered “significant” injuries after becoming trapped in a van following a crash with a 4WD in Agnes Water this morning.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Rockhampton weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Rockhampton weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
District Court sittings at Rockhampton, February 4
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Rockhampton on February 4
Everybody appearing at Rockhampton Magistrates Court, Tuesday, February 4
Here is a list of matters listed at Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
In photos: Who was playing, supporting Capras versus Cutters trials
The rain failed to deter footy fans who turned out to Rockhampton’s Rugby Park to watch the Capras and Cutters do battle in the under-17 and under-19 boys and girls divisions on Saturday. See the photos.
FIRST LOOK: The Capras U17, U19s fighting for Round 1 starts in trials
The Capras under-17 and under-19 boys and girls teams will take on the Mackay Cutters in their first pre-season trials at Rockhampton’s Rugby Park. Check out the squad lists here.
‘He’s going for it’: Central Qld cowboy on top of the world
Clermont’s Brady Fielder has moved into top spot in the race for the world’s bull-riding title. PBR Australia’s managing director reveals what helped get him there.
What a croc! Central Qld Olympic bid team hits back at Rowing Qld, croc critics
The team behind Rockhampton’s bid to host the 2032 Olympic rowing events hits back at Rowing Queensland critics, saying the Beef Capital’s proposal is “better every step of the way”.
Former music store owner faces trial over child abuse allegations
The former owner of a popular music store on the Sunshine Coast will fight against historical child abuse allegations in a trial.
My son tried to take his life twice, no one will help
A Queensland mother claims that as her 11-year-old autistic son screamed he would try to take his own life, again, hospital staff sent the family home from a major Sunshine Coast facility. WARNING: Distressing content
Teen stalking-accused granted bail after alleged jail threats
A Sunshine Coast teenager charged with stalking a woman for two months has described alleged threats in jail that made him fear for his safety.
‘Glassing’ girlfriend gets into partner’s pub fight, cops Qld-wide ban
A drunk disability worker, who saw her partner and a teen fighting at a Qld hotel, intervened in such a wild way she was banned from every pub in the state.
Questions about quarry expansion’s impact on bat cave answered
In the end, Livingstone Shire Council didn’t have to make a choice between approving a major quarry expansion or protecting a dwindling bat species.
Fire crews rush to night-time house blaze in beachside town
Three fire crews rushed to a night-time house blaze in the beachside town of Yeppoon.
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.
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.
Can Australia expect to win a Trump trade war?
Canada and Mexico are writing the playbook in real time over how to navigate Donald Trump’s trade threats.
Founders first: Geoff Wilson bets on market leaders
The stock picker will put to test the notion that smarter investing is about backing the ones with skin in the game.
Central Queensland’s coolest young female grazier makes TV debut
Find out what this 27-year-old cattle farmer has to say about working dogs, sexism and what makes the bush great before you see her on screen with pup Pockets.
‘Pussyfooting around’: Councillors’ heated debate over waste site closure
A councillor has blamed Rockhampton residents for the latest round of illegal dumping at a troubled Livingstone Shire green waste site.
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