Farmers’ water charge skyrockets as replacement costs rise
Water from Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River barrage just got significantly more expensive for irrigators wanting to access it after replacement costs rose to nearly $100m.
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Rockhampton State High School students show up in style at 2024 formal
The class of 2024 embraced every style and colour of the rainbow at the Rockhampton State High School formal. See all the photos here.
Council moves project to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage site
Gladstone council is moving a popular project to a new site after recognising the previous location held significant Aboriginal cultural heritage importance.
Cemeteries in for a cleanup after complaints about grave issue
Dangerous, rusty and broken items to be removed as council responds to worsening problem across all Rockhampton cemeteries.
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Burglars get away with goods after night-time raid on Central Qld post office
Police are investigating the break and enter of the Red Hill Rockhampton Post Shop on Yaamba Rd and the theft of a number of items. Find out more
‘Simply unique’: Popular councillor Neil Fisher passes away
Beloved Rockhampton councillor, former deputy mayor and acting mayor, Neil Fisher, has lost his long battle with cancer and tragically passed away.
‘We don’t want it here’: Gladstone councillor describes Dutton’s nuclear plan as ‘hare-brained’
In a region home to both fossil fuels while forging ahead with renewables, a popular councillor has shared his views about Peter Dutton’s plan to build seven nuclear reactors, including one in Central Qld. OPINION
‘Mega events’: Local trainers set to dominate huge day at Callaghan Park
The abandonment of Friday’s Callaghan Park race meeting because of weather has brought about a mega 11 events race card.
RANKED: Central West Queensland’s richest and poorest schools
The data is in and Central West Queensland’s richest and poorest schools have been revealed. Find out where your school sits including how much income per student. See the interactive
Central Qld town gears up for grand centenary celebration
A Central Queensland town is gearing up for a grand celebration for its centenary. DETAILS.
Rockhampton’s brow technicians on show, vote for who does it best
Whether you prefer thin or thick, timeless or edgy brows, Rockhampton’s brow salons have plenty of technicians to choose from, but who is the best? Vote in our poll.
Pig hunter pinned under ute for 7 hours before friends rescued him
A young pig hunter had to be flown to hospital after he became pinned under his ute when he swerved to dodge a pig standing in the middle of the road. He waited hours before he was found by friends.
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