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.
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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.
New town centre to follow development of Rocky’s north: Developer
Residents on the expanding northern corridor are “screaming” out for shops and critical services, but a master plan process could bring businesses to the table.
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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Park residents booted, homeless to make way for mini golf
The homes of a group of residents in a quiet Queensland beachside caravan park will be torn down within weeks to make way for a development featuring a mini golf course and pool.
‘A true legend’: Bike ride in honour of inspirational Central Qld cycling shop owner
A memorial ride has been organised in honour of a popular Gladstone bicycle shop owner described as a talented cyclist and “good old salt of the earth Queenslander”.
110 photos: Ultimate Rockhampton River Festival archive unearthed
With Rockhampton River Festival gearing up for its 10th anniversary, we’ve turned the clock back and dug up a heap of photos from the archives. See if you’re in here.
Rates increase as Livingstone council adopts new budget
Residential property owners in the Livingstone shire will see an increase in their rates after council adopted the 2024-25 budget.
‘Harrowing and uplifting’: CQ man’s story to come to life on iconic stage
A traumatic year of a Central Queensland born and raised man’s life has been adapted into a “harrowing and uplifting” musical, with the show about to hit the stage in his hometown.
‘Excited and nervous’: New Division 2 councillor officially sworn in
Elliot Hilse has worked many different jobs from cleaning restrooms in the Netherlands to working on a vineyard on the outskirts of Vienna, running his own pub and working in deliveries, but he’s never worked an office profession in his life. Now he’s about to take on the new challenge of being on council.
‘They’re both together’: Ex-MP remembers couple who passed away two weeks apart
A teaching couple who passed away within a fortnight of one another have been remembered for the impact they had on people’s lives, including how one of them broke a world record with an ex-Rockhampton MP for a good cause.
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.
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