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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.
Why history-making premiership coach is stepping down
Jason Field took the Emu Park A-grade men to a maiden premiership in the Rockhampton Rugby League. He explains why he won’t be at the helm next season and reveals who will take the reins.
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.
‘Shameful act’: Police investigating playground fire
Police are investigated after a “senseless” fire at Kershaw Gardens destroyed a well-loved kid’s playground attraction just before Christmas.
‘It’s critical’: Cap Coast locals, politicians call for more phone coverage
If you’re struggling to get proper phone reception in Yeppoon or surrounding areas, you’re not alone.
RANKED: The top 10 Central Qld sporting team performances from 2024
From drought breakers to history makers, we look back at the sporting outfits that shone in the past 12 months. Check out the list and see who claimed the number one ranking.
‘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.
‘Then I’m sliced’: Police investigating alleged wounding incident
Whetu Tokotaua said he initially did not realise he had been sliced open after a clash at a popular Central Queensland pub. WARNING: Confronting images
Named: Cap Coast drink drivers hit with $5k+ in fines
A truck driver, a landscaper and a builder’s labourer were among the Capricorn Coast drink drivers to face Yeppoon court with fines totalling more than $5000 handed out.
One teen stable, another discharged after Marlborough crash
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured on December 22 after he was flung from a vehicle in a horror crash involving a caravan between Mackay and Rockhampton, the second in the same area in barely three weeks.
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.
‘Well alight’: Emergency crews rush to CQ house fire
Emergency crews have been called to a house blaze in Central Queensland where the property is “well involved” in fire.
Children taken to hospital after car flips at intersection
Four people were taken to hospital after a car flipped in a two-vehicle crash at a busy Rockhampton intersection on Saturday night.
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.
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.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Rockhampton weather
As we move into summer 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 we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Rockhampton Magistrates Court, Tuesday, December 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Rockhampton weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Revealed: 120+ sports stars of the southeast
The new year looms, and athletes have already begun their prep for season 2025. From the track to the pool and everywhere in between, these are the 120+ southeast Queensland young guns you must watch and why. Full list:
The Capras likely to line up for Dolphins in 2025 pre-season trial
See which Capras players are looking to break into the NRL club’s ranks, starting with a pre-season trial game in Gladstone in February.
Capras U17, U19 squads kicking pre-season goals, say coaches
The Capras four underage training squads head into Christmas after completing a heavy training schedule. The coaches share their thoughts on how they are shaping up.
35 photos: Capras under-19 hopefuls put in hard yards at pre-season session
Squad members were keen to press their claims for selection during their last hitout of 2024 at Rockhampton’s Kettle Park on Wednesday. Check out the action.
‘I wasn’t going fast enough’: Man’s crash after drunken ‘skid’
A Bunnings Warehouse worker has partially given his reasons to police of how he caused a potentially devastating high speed crash on the Sunshine Coast which led to his car rolling onto its roof.
Desperate for answers, family turns to psychic for help
In their desperation, the family of missing man Jack McLennan have enlisted the help of two psychics in the Wondai area, after police scaled back their search efforts since November, 2024. DETAILS
CCTV captures moment man crashes into car after taking out bus stop
The chaotic seconds after a man rammed into a stationary vehicle on a suburban Sunshine Coast street immediately after driving through a nearby bus stop has been caught on video. WATCH
MP’s fears that heavy rainfall will only worsen the Bruce
A Federal MP is worried that the deluge of rainfall across the weekend will only worsen the Bruce Highway’s conditions.
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.
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.
Central Qld council makes big call on battery project near small town
The proposed 500MW project is 10 times bigger than the nearby Genex Power system where a Tesla battery caught fire last year.
Howzat! Behind DAZN’s quest to become Netflix of sport
The UK sports streaming operator has big plans for the way the world watches sport – and Foxtel is set to become a key part of this.
Sports streamer DAZN buys Foxtel in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
New ownership for subscription giant Foxtel and its hit brands Kayo and BINGE is set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
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.
ANZ’s board ignored a very loud message on bonuses
Qantas, Woolworths and now ANZ have all found out the hard way. On reputation – you go up slowly but come down at high speed.
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