Ex-KFC worker’s 380km stolen hire car dash after bashing taxi driver
The identity of a young robber, who bashed a taxi driver near a Qld airport so badly he couldn’t eat solid food, can be revealed along with his criminal history from another state.
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Great Keppel Island residents, businesses consulted about $4M plan
For the thousands of Great Keppel Island snorkelling enthusiasts who make the arduous trek over a headland to reach a fabulous coral reef beach each year, salvation is coming.
Questions about quarry expansion’s impact on bat cave answered
In the end, Livingstone Shire Council didn’t have to make a choice between approving a major quarry expansion or protecting a dwindling bat species.
Stoush erupts over 2032 Olympic rowing hosting rights
A push for Rockhampton to host Olympic rowing events has been slapped down by Rowing Queensland who says the sport needs to grow with a post-Games “heartland”.
Loaded gun, $120k+ boats, Rangers: Meth-fuelled thief’s 1500km spree
Armed with a loaded gun, a former bricklayer and meat worker went on a wild return trip across Rockhampton, Gladstone and Hervey Bay.
‘Head held high’: Kahn Goodluck resigns after nine-year stint
Gladstone Councillor Kahn Goodluck has spoken about the power of community, the impact of social media and even the benefits of cage-fighting after his nine-year stint comes to a close.
Evicted Central Qld nightclubber’s very odd threat to cops
A mine worker was evicted from a Central Queensland nightclub for “causing issues with female patrons” and then he turned his attention to police which included a very odd threat.
Child care centre evacuated in Central Qld
A child care centre in Gladstone has been evacuated with firefighters called. Emergency services have confirmed no one has been injured and everyone accounted for.
Whipp draws inspiration from celebrated cousin as she chases footy dream
Dual-code specialist Alenna Whipp is ready to channel her energies into one of her beloved rugby codes – and her cousin’s success is providing plenty of motivation.
Rape accused busted in banned town after 23 report failures
A 21-year-old Central Queensland man, who must regularly report to police while on bail for alleged rape and other charges, has applied for bail again after multiple breaches.
Crime scene declared after Gladstone industrial fire
A crime scene has been declared after a massive fire raged through an industrial shed in Gladstone.
Crime scene declared: Home in ruins after overnight blaze
A Central Queensland home destroyed in a house fire less than an hour after the end of Australia Day was fortunately empty at the time.
‘Suspicious’: Investigations underway after second car fire in city
Police are investigating after a ‘suspicious’ car fire outside a petrol station in North Rockhampton.
80 PHOTOS: Who was playing, supporting Rocky Cricket’s Country Carnival
Thirty-five men’s and women’s teams are taking part in the annual event over the Australia Day weekend. See if you appear in our bumper gallery.
Saleyard savants: Meet Qld’s top livestock auctioneers
From young prodigies, established leaders and esteemed stalwarts, the quality of Queensland’s livestock auctioneers is at an all time high. Meet the men driving one of our most important industries to new heights.
Two bitten by snakes in past 24 hours in Central QLD
Two people have been taken to hospital in the past 24 hours for snake bites in the region.
In photos: Gladstone Ringers U17 boys incredible Warba win
The Ringers showed plenty of heart as they defeated the formidable Woorabinda Warriors in the under-17 boys final at the Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival in Rockhampton. Check out the action in our photo gallery.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Rockhampton weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Rockhampton weather
As summer sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
District Court sittings at Rockhampton, January 29
Here is a list of District Court sittings at Rockhampton on January 29
Everybody appearing at Rockhampton Magistrates Court, Wednesday, January 29
Here is a list of matters listed at Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
‘Never give up’: How Capras players turned coaches on western road trip
A coach passionate about fostering female rugby league devised a plan which saw his under-19 squad turn into mentors. Here’s how it unfolded and what it meant to a top player to be involved.
In photos: Day one action at Rockhampton Cricket’s Country Carnival
Thirty five men’s and women’s teams are competing at the annual event being played in nine divisions across four venues. See the photos.
‘Awesome’: Gladstone Ringers defy the odds to claim memorable footy victory
The under-17 boys champions overcame plenty of adversity to hoist the trophy at the Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival in Rockhampton. Read how the two junior finals played out very differently.
Dyer ton lifts Mudcrabs in T20 Champions Trophy
Darryn Dyer has lifted Mackay’s Mudcrabs to victory in the T20 Champions Trophy. Find out how he did it.
Crisafulli promises hope to community traumatised by youth crime
The Premier today promised Hervey Bay and Maryborough – two epicentres of Qld’s youth crime crisis – he was ‘throwing the kitchen sink’ at the issue that had left multiple beloved members of their communities dead in the past year.
‘Reeling’: Mate’s shock after dad found guilty of killing daughter
All 14 people charged over the 2022 death of Elizabeth Struhs have been found guilty of manslaughter, but questions remain about how a loving father could watch his daughter die.
‘Highly contested’ gender therapy pause ‘in best interest of Qld kids’: Minister
The Health Minister explained why pausing gender therapy meds for children was in their best interests as new details emerge of how “apparently unauthorised” services were delivered in Cairns.
Offshore tourism win in $2.5m Great Sandy Strait announcement
Offshore tourism in the Wide Bay is set to get a $2.5m boost after a key announcement from the state government.
Fire crews rush to night-time house blaze in beachside town
Three fire crews rushed to a night-time house blaze in the beachside town of Yeppoon.
CQ’s largest egg farm to expand despite neighbour concerns
An application to increase CQ’s largest egg farm to 165,000 chickens has been approved despite objections from some neighbours claiming potential issues with increased noise, dust, odours and traffic.
Irrigators fighting huge water price hike pump councillors for answers at meeting
Fitzroy River irrigators reeling from a 53 per cent water price rise walked away from a meeting with Rockhampton Region councillors and officers hopeful they had forged a pathway towards better outcomes for all parties.
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.
ASIC prepares to bet it all on casino legal fight
The regulator’s blockbuster action against the casino’s former directors is about to start. And the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Inside new mission to return dilapidated Qld resorts to glory days
A Queensland MP and mayor are Japan-bound for face-to-face talks with the Iwasaki boss over stalled plans for the once-grand Capricorn Resort with a stop also planned in China over the future of another Great Barrier Reef gem.
The day Donald Trump took an Aussie billionaire to Tokyo
Australian retail supremo Solomon Lew had a first-hand view of how the now two-time US President tackled business deals and it offers plenty of lessons for leaders.
CQ mayor backs $2bn green scheme to secure smelter jobs
A regional mayor has called on the Federal opposition to match Labor’s big-money pledge after Peter Dutton labelled the scheme a “$2b con job”.
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