‘Jobs on the line’: Central Qld MP welcomes first federal nuclear energy hearing
Biloela will be the first regional town to be visited by a Federal Government nuclear energy committee for a public hearing. Find out more.
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$100K fundraiser started for Central Qld business destroyed by blaze
The director of a business destroyed by fire has described Rockhampton as a “big country town” as locals rally around them.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
‘Grew up wild’: Rocky-raised doctor honoured for incredible career
She tackled the Syrian chemical weapons crisis, fought Ebola, and knows what it means for a small community to rely on you — all thanks to what she learned growing up ‘wild’ in regional Queensland.
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FULL LIST: Central Qld roads impacted or closed following downpour
Some roads across Central Queensland remain impacted or closed following significant rainfall. SEE THE FULL LIST
Heavy rainfall breaks century-old weather record in Central Qld
Readers have shared videos and pictures of the Central Qld drenching that broke an 84-year record for August rainfall in Rockhampton and a century-old record in a Capricorn Coast suburb. See the pics and find out which areas had the most.
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.
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