‘Slap in the face’: Councillors vote on raising pay
A Rockhampton councillor seeking a wage increase said “all working Australians” deserve a pay rise in line with inflation, claiming councillors were short $32k.
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Fears fee waive following major storms would be exploited
Rockhampton council debated whether green waste fees should be waived for 48 hours following major storms after residents were slugged for helping clean up roads and pathways from last week’s weather.
All of the best Australia Day events in Rockhampton and the Cap Coast
Out of ideas for Australia Day? Don’t stress – from tropical island gigs to waterslides and fireworks, we’ve got you covered.
Keppel Island clean-up: ‘First step’ towards eco-tourism future
The first steps have been taken towards the future of Great Keppel Island.
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Why isn’t Stanwell Power Station paying for using the Fitzroy River Barrage?
Irrigators lumped with 53 per cent water charge increases say two of the major users of the $40 million infrastructure are not paying their way. See what council says.
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.
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.
‘Poo into money’: Developer reveals potential fix for estate’s number one problem
A large housing estate in Central Queensland may have gotten to the bottom of their sewer system needs with an innovative solution.
Family and loved ones ‘seeking justice’ and ‘truth’ for Courtney
Family and friends of Courtney Anderson are still searching for answers more than seven months after her tragic death from catastrophic injuries on the Bruce Highway.
CCTV footage of shopping centre brazen bag snatch obtained by police
A shaken victim who ‘put up a good fight’ has thanked bystanders for their help after a frightening drive-by theft.
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