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.
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Shooting: Qld man found with bullet wound in hospital car park
An investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was reportedly shot in North Qld overnight. UPDATES.
Woman airlifted to Brisbane after motorbike crash in Gladstone
A woman has been airlifted with in a “serious but stable” condition after a single-motorbike crash on a private property near Gladstone.
Heavy water fees delayed after Fitzroy River irrigator backlash
Hefty water charge increases for hundreds of irrigators on the Fitzroy River near Rockhampton won’t start until mid-next year after the sharp rise shocked farmers.
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It’s finally here: Cult coffee chain set to launch in Mackay, CQ
A cult coffee chain, which has taken Cairns and Townsville by storm, is now eyeing off multiple locations further south. Here’s what we know.
‘I miss her everyday’: Natasha Ryan’s sister-in-law honours her as she fundraises for family
The sister-in-law of Natasha Ryan, known to family and friends as Tash Black, is fundraising for funeral costs and counselling for the popular nurse’s children and husband in the wake of her tragic passing.
Battery storage system proposed for regional energy powerhouse
Central Queensland continues to cement itself as an energy powerhouse with another battery energy storage system proposed for the region.
‘Don’t be your own glass ceiling’: Meet the women behind Qld’s mining might
Not so long ago, mining companies could be fined for sending women to work underground. Now, mums, daughters and wives are not only part of the resource family, but many are also leading it. SPECIAL REPORT.
Man’s offshore death at Central Qld island under investigation
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are investigating the death of a Victorian man offshore at Great Keppel Island, which police have deemed non-suspicious. UPDATES
190+ retirement units: Plans lodged for new over 55s village
Plans have been lodged with council for a brand new over 55s village in Gladstone which would include six three-storey apartments full of units. SEE THE PLANS
60+ faces: Colour and costumes at Rockhampton Relay for Life 2024
Amid the fun there was also reflection as Relay for Life teams walked around the oval at CQUniversity to raise vital funds and awareness for the Cancer Council, with a special tribute to Rockhampton councillor Neil Fisher. SEE THE PHOTOS.
‘Chemical burns’: Worker injured at Qld site
A person has been left with burns following an accident at a Queensland worksite. DETAILS.
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