Rivals set to clash over job losses, renewables
Job losses and the scrapping of Queensland’s battery industry strategy are the hot topics on day three of Budget Estimates, as Cameron Dick goes head-to-head with Jarrod Bleijie.
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Coach reveals where Rockets have the edge in do-or-die playoff
The Rockhampton Rockets are gearing up for a tough test against the Sunshine Coast Phoenix in Saturday’s NBL1 North elimination final. Coach Neal Tweedy predicts what will decide the result.
Mum who drove alleged stolen car up hwy was on bail for 27 charges
Already on more than two dozen charges, a Qld mum allegedly tried to outrun her Brisbane problems, but police caught up with her on the Bruce Highway, more than 700km north.
Hundreds support vehicle access to Capricorn Coast beach
Councillors’ concerns have led them to postpone a decision on vehicle access to a Capricorn Coast beach after hundreds of people expressed their support for it.
Staggering increase in Qld cocaine use revealed
A drug expert has revealed the incredible increase in cocaine use in Queensland while police say they are seeing more coke seizures than they ever had. HOTSPOTS MAPPED, DRUG CRIMS NAMED
‘Deceitful lying c***’: Businessman tried to run down ex, trial told
A Queensland construction company boss is accused of using his car as a weapon against his ex-partner and trying to run her down near a shopping precinct.
Minister grilled over power station explosion, review
The Energy Minister has been bombarded with questions about what he knew and when about April’s explosion at Callide Power Station, and what will happen when an internal review is completed. ESTIMATES UPDATES
Watch replays: St Brendan’s wrap up Dolphins Cup minor premiership
The defending Dolphins Cup champions took a major step to another crown on Tuesday, knocking off a major rival to lock up the minor premiership. Watch the REPLAYS here.
1140+ compared: Qld’s most understaffed primary schools
Queensland principals are being forced to mow lawns as data reveals the schools with the lowest non-teaching staff numbers. SEARCH YOUR SCHOOL
Truck driver’s Bruce Hwy double fatal charge heard in court
There’s been an update in the case against a truck driver charged over a Bruce Highway crash that killed a Qld mother and her young son.
Worst-behaved primary students: Suspension rates of 800+ Qld schools
New data reveals Queensland’s worst behaved primary students, with one school of just 330 children recording a staggering 197 disciplinary absences in 2024. THREE YEARS OF DATA, INTERACTIVE MAP
Watch replays: Rocky halfback leads Grammar to big Dolphins Cup win
Rockhampton Grammar played with the exact intent that was required on Tuesday, with some individual brilliance from Lisi Faaoso leading them to victory. Watch the REPLAYS here.
‘Grazier’ with ‘400k cattle, 19 farms’ moonlights as touchy taxi driver
He claims he has 400,000 head of cattle across a property empire, but this Qld man’s surprising side hustle has landed him in trouble with the law.
Premier FINALLY drops crime stat he’s gambled his career on
David Crisafulli has dropped the key crime statistic he’s gambled his political career on. But there are big concerns about the figure.
‘Do it all the time’: Woman on railway tracks causes shutdown
Train services at a Central Queensland railway station went into shutdown after a woman was seen walking on tracks – she later told police she “does it all the time”.
Cap Coast sports identity takes reins amid new era at turf club
Peter Watkins headed up one of the country’s most successful Aussie rules clubs, now he aims to elevate one of Australia’s most picturesque racecourses to new heights. Go inside his bold plans here.
Revealed: Next gen Cutters’ players stepping up to the challenge
Reigning champions Mackay Cutters have unleashed 21 new players this season, with schoolgirl stars leading their premiership defence in Queensland’s top women’s footy competition.
‘My babies gone’: Mum’s heartbreak after children, fiance killed in crash
The mother of two young children killed in a horror head-on collision has revealed ‘her babies’ and fiance died while heading home from a camping trip.
Inside police bomb squad: Meet the cop who runs towards danger
A Central Queensland police bomb squad co-ordinator reveals the high-stakes reality of a job where there’s no room for error and every day could be your last.
‘Trauma centre’: The crashes that are changing the face of a rural mining town
A veteran rural doctor reveals what life is like for nurses and doctors working in the heart of Central Queensland, after a recent accident claimed the lives of two children and two men.
Woman hit by car taken to hospital, lane closed
A woman has been taken to Rockhampton Hospital after she was hit by a car.
Meth, coke, guns: Alleged find in Land Rover
A vehicle stop has led to the discovery of an alleged cache of weapons and various drugs. SEE THE VIDEO
$888m lost: Qld’s worst pokie hotspots revealed
Queenslanders are losing more than $888 million as the state’s worst pokie hotspots can be revealed. Search our interactive table and see how your suburb compares.
Warrants issued for six people after Gladstone court no-shows
Arrest warrants have been issued for six people after they failed to appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court this week – here’s who they are and what they are charged with.
Emergency services respond to chemical hazard in Central Qld
Emergency crews are investigating a chemical incident in Central Queensland.
Rockhampton sale and auction results, week ending July 27
There were 36 properties sold in Rockhampton last week, with 66 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Hero reveals how he saved footy player’s life
Confronted with a player who had just broken his neck playing local footy, a hero trainer outlines the steps he took which saved the young man’s life.
Secrets behind Qld’s hidden Native Title battleground
There are calls for the state government to help cash-strapped Queensland councils with Native Title claims.
Moment of truth for Premier’s key election promise
Premier David Crisafulli’s flagship election policy to reduce the number of victims of crime will be put to the test today with the release of critical data.
Rockhampton sale and auction results, week ending July 26
Norman Gardens proved to be a hot market last week with six properties selling for a total value of $4 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
‘Ridiculous, f***ed up charge’: Druggie erupts in court
A drug-using carer was calmly pleading guilty to a string of related charges until one detail caused her to blow up.
Concreter grabs star picket in bottle-o blue with hotel boss
A concreter grabbed a star picket as an altercation with a Central Queensland hotel manager got heated, forcing staff to intervene.
Rocky vs Goldy: Rowing row set to ignite over Olympic venue
Mayor Tom Tate has met with authorities to rubber stamp the Gold Coast’s Hinze Dam as an Olympic rowing venue – instead of a controversial Rockhampton river.
‘What a croc’: Katter MP’s fury over controversial culling call
A Katter MP has lashed out over a committee’s decision to vote against crocodile culling in Queensland for a second time. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘It’s our right’: Ruff row as Foodworks bans off-leash dogs, owners
A small Qld supermarket landed in a legal stoush after a couple was banned for letting “assistance” dogs Boof and his two furry mates wander free.
Fire threatens Qld mine site, burns along highway
A major vegetation fire is causing chaos for emergency services as it spreads rapidly, reaching a Qld mine site.
Warrants issued for Yeppoon court no-shows
Arrest warrants have been issued for these people after they failed to appear in Yeppoon court this week.
Mum’s hefty fine after post-pokies win assault on pub guard
A security guard was hit in the face after a pokies win celebration turned ugly at a Queensland pub.
Emergency services rush to two accidents on same stretch of road
Emergency services are at the scene of two crashes on the same road between Gladstone and Bundaberg, where a caravan has rolled and a second accident has occurred about 80m away.
Shooting star: How switch created Qld’s next netball prodigy
A chance positional switch four years ago has transformed Kaylee Acton into Sunshine Coast Thunder Super Netball attacking prodigy. Go inside her breakout season where she has earned praise from one of the game’s legends.
‘Rest in love’: Young dad killed at wind farm identified
Friends have rallied around the family of a young father who died in a tragic workplace incident at a Central Queensland wind farm.
Woman cut from wreckage of horror crash
A woman has been flown to Rockhampton hospital with significant injuries following a single vehicle crash north of Bundaberg.
I’m a Qld grazier, and I’m collateral damage from feds’ beef backflip
Queensland’s multibillion-dollar beef industry has the most to lose from the federal government’s decision to discontinue a ban on US imports, the sector has warned. TAKE OUR POLL
Mechanic hard up after alleged highway meth, Viagra bust
A mechanic charged with drug trafficking was already on Supreme Court bail when he was allegedly busted with drugs again.
Pubgoer allegedly robbed, eye ‘broken’ but 8-page crim bailed
An innocent man was “simply trying to go to the bathroom” when he was allegedly assaulted and robbed. Now, the accused attacker is walking free.
Crab pot clash: Pro fisherman in court for boat ramming
A Qld commercial fisherman has faced court after a dispute over crab pots turned into “argy bargy” on the water.
‘Miracle’ survivor of horror crash remains in critical condition
One of two survivors of an horrific crash which claimed the lives of four people, including two children, remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Holden Commodore smashes into cars, blocks busy CBD streets
Traffic is at a standstill in the heart of the Rockhampton CBD after a red Holden Commodore accidentally ploughed into a row of parked cars in the busy afternoon traffic.
How fury over Facebook find allegedly sparked stalking
A man charged with suddenly stalking an ex 13 years after they split up claims he was triggered by something he spotted on social media.
‘Pest control’: Slain man’s sparky mate in court on gun charges
An electrician busted with a stolen motorbike while visiting the grieving family of alleged shooting murder victim Anuisha Bone has given a surprising excuse for his latest stolen property and gun charges.
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