‘Swept out to sea’: Couple stranded, man saved from island
Two teenagers were swept out to sea and a man in his 30s was stranded on a popular island off the Capricorn Coast making for a busy day for the CapRescue team.
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CQ swimming holes: Best spots to cool off this summer
Don’t let the heat get you down — check out these fantastic waterholes near Rockhampton this summer.
‘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.
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.
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New restaurant brings a taste of Nepal to the Beef Capital
A Central Queensland chef has brought a taste of his home country to the Beef Capital offering a new cuisine and food while supporting the local community.
Plans to transform 100-year-old church into crematorium, chapel
Plans have been lodged to transform a more than 100-year-old church into a crematorium and funeral chapel. See the plans.
‘Loved, genuine bloke’: Tributes for fisho after drowning tragedy
A colourful Queensland fisherman known to loved ones as “Scruffy” has been remembered as a great mate who was “always taking take of everyone” after he died while trying to retrieve his boat.
‘Always doing things for everyone else’: Beloved uncle remembered after tragic accident
On July 19, Kenny Ludwick was walking to the home of his sister after they recently reconnected – but it was a destination he would never reach.
WATCH: Wild street brawl with weapons, skater’s alleged ute-stealing attempt
A wild roadside brawl and a man’s stunt-like dive to stop a ute from allegedly being stolen has been caught on camera. Watch the action.
‘She’s going to get a big rock’: Man vows to buy wife diamond ring after Gold Lotto win
A Yeppoon man has vowed to buy his wife any diamond ring she wants after finding out he had won an “unbelievable” amount in Gold Lotto.
Major redevelopment of Central Qld servo, van park approved
A major redevelopment of a Central Queensland motel and van park is set to capitalise on the Rockhampton Ring Road project, with the works given the green light by council. SEE THE PLANS.
Park residents booted, homeless to make way for mini golf
The homes of a group of residents in a quiet Queensland beachside caravan park will be torn down within weeks to make way for a development featuring a mini golf course and pool.
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