Push to extend Qld mine’s life by 30 years
A major Bowen Basin coal mine could have its life extended by three decades if an application to the Federal Government is approved.
A major Bowen Basin coal mine could have its life extended by three decades if an application to the Federal Government is approved.
When Wade James first visited Mexico about 12 years ago he didn’t think at the time he’d one day own six Mexican restaurants.
Plans have been lodged for a brand new solar farm and substation to be built near a rural town in Queensland.
With the profession running in his veins, and with more than 50 years experience, it’s no surprise CQ’s best butcher went to Peter Boodles.
From humble beginnings as a horse-drawn wagon at the turn of the century to the iconic wooden building it is today, a regional Queensland business will soon close its doors for the last time.
Rangers are trying to trap a “highly habituated” crocodile, unafraid of human activity or noise amid claims fishos are feeding the reptile. VIDEO, PHOTOS
After being touted for more than 13 years, there is finally brand new bitumen and a landscaped roundabout connecting the two ends of River Rose Drive.
Queensland’s newest hospice is just weeks away from opening its doors, with the final touches being put on their facility. Take a look inside the new facility.
A Queensland mayor who sensationally resigned rather than adhere to a government body’s order to apologise for not updating her register of interests over an Adani trip has been exonerated after a three-and-a-half year long battle. VIDEO
A class of Rockhampton students have put their heads together to come up with a way to reduce lunchbox plastics in their schoolyard.
A popular bakery expects “pastry enthusiasts” and jobseekers alike will be excited about the opening their store.
Three teenagers have been injured after an early morning crash at Mt Morgan while another man has been hurt after his car crashed into a parked car at Rockhampton. DETAILS
Hundreds of workers have been relocated, others are being forced to drive more than three hours extra, while the heavy vehicle industry is taking a financial hit after the closure of a major Qld highway that will cost tens of millions to repair.
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
Australian music royalty James Reyne will bring his band and hits to Rockhampton in concert soon.
With the average wedding costing between $26,000 and $29,000, one Queensland woman has come up with an ingenious solution to help her save thousands on her big day.
A former mayor and longstanding community member has described the state government’s premature disbandment of a youth crime committee as ‘pathetic’.
The hunt for Central Queensland’s top butcher is on. With 29 contenders vying for the title, your votes will carve out the prime champion in this meaty showdown.
Plans have been lodged with council for a brand new childcare centre in one of Rockhampton’s growing suburbs.
Queensland’s largest car and bike festival held in Rockhampton continues to go from strength to strength. Now, new incredible stats can be revealed. NUMBERS, PHOTOS.
The Livingstone council has a deputy mayor after holding its first post-election meeting. But his wasn’t the only name put forward. DETAILS.
Another aspiring politician, vying for a Labor safe seat, says she’ll back a new high school in one of Central Queensland’s fastest growing communities after the latest push fell flat in Brisbane’s corridors of power. There’s just one catch.
Cute as a button and fond of cake? Yes. Keen to pick up her toys? ‘Mmm, maybe not’: Meet the region’s cheekiest toddler and her fellow top five.
Campgrounds in a popular national park have been closed and a bridge remains under water after recent rain drenched Central Queensland. VIDEO, DETAILS.
Frustrated parents had all but given up after a 30-year campaign for a new high school in one of Central Queensland’s fastest growing spots. Now, one high-profile voice has reignited the spark ahead of this year’s state election. DETAILS, VIDEO.
Chilling insight into Anuisha Bone’s state of mind in his final days and details on the investigation into his alleged murder so far can be revealed in this special report.
A memorial fund has been set up for fallen coal worker Luke O’Brien as new photos reveal the two vehicles involved in the tragedy and family members and friends share a special post in his honour.
Thousands of kids across Central Queensland will walk through the doors of their new classrooms for the first time as they get ready for their first day of ‘big school’ for 2024.
The ex-mayor known as King Billy will run as a councillor in the March election, announcing on Friday he can no longer stand back and watch the region miss out crucial government funding.
A major new battery storage facility similar to the one which caught fire near Rockhampton last year is planned for Gladstone but the company behind the development insists “well thought out” safety checks are in place.
A Far North Queensland couple in their 70s are lucky to be alive after a crash caused their car to become “airborne” between Rockhampton and Mackay. UPDATES.
Fishers could soon have 24-hour access to a popular four-wheel-driving beach after council negotiations which have put the abandoned Capricorn Resort back in the spotlight.
A Queensland motorsports club has been left reeling after their complex sustained about $50,000 worth of what appears to be targeted damage just weeks out from their first meet of the year. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
The new building will be located in the car park near Kmart, taking up 123 spaces. See when it is due to open.
The dog which allegedly attacked a six-year-old-boy requiring him to have 30 stitches and a three-hour surgery remains under investigation. Council has asked any witnesses or those with information to come forward.
A woman has been flown to hospital with a ‘significant’ arm injury after a farming incident on a property west of Rockhampton.
Here’s how this Rockhampton facility is trying to fulfil new legislation for registered nurses, including $10,000 sign-on bonuses and recruiting workers from Fiji.
Gordon Davey, who owned Capricorn Model House, is being remembered for his kind heart and his love of cars after his recent passing.
A petition has been created to build a statue in honour of an unofficial town mayor who was sadly put down on New Year’s Eve. Never owned by one person, he was loved and fed by all.
The nine new residences will be for frontline government staff in Woorabinda, including the health staff as the hospital is amid a $17.2 million extension.
A new cafe has opened offering all homemade old-fashioned sweets, cakes and slices. Read how Tracey was inundated with the kindness of strangers in her journey in opening.
The ‘problem crocodile’ declaration for a 2.5m salty in the Fitzroy River has been withdrawn more than a month after the ‘shy’ croc was targeted for removal.
A Central Queensland woman got the shock of her life finding a huge python in her chook pen after returning home from dinner.
Locals and visitors have been urged to remain “crocwise” after a number of sightings and footage emerging of a crocodile basking in shallow water near a popular boat ramp in Central Queensland. VIDEO.
He’s saved hundreds of lives, delivered babies on the roadside, and was involved in an emergency response that will forever go down as one regional town’s darkest day. Now after 44 years a much-loved paramedic has hung up his stethoscope.
Friends and family remember a motorbike crash victim for his loving heart and his famous chilli sauce, a secret recipe of his.
The Berserker Street facility in Rockhampton comes alive every weekday at 6am as volunteers create meals for the 360 clients across Gracemere to Parkhurst. Check out what they do and how you can get involved.
The Bureau of Meteorology has revealed which parts of the Sunshine Coast are likely to be hit by bad storms first as dangerous systems develop across much of the southeast for the final weekend of the year – delaying local trains by up to an hour.
A Central Queensland family suffered two tragic losses in 24 hours, with a beloved father and husband losing his battle with colon cancer and their home destroyed in a fire.
Although doctors have given a Queensland father of an three-month-old boy heartbreaking news, the community is rallying behind his family.
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