Stolen firearms missing after skateboard used to pinch safe
A burglar who used a skateboard to slide a safe out of a Queensland home was caught with his fingerprints at the scene — but multiple stolen guns are still in the community for Christmas.
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Why history-making premiership coach is stepping down
Jason Field took the Emu Park A-grade men to a maiden premiership in the Rockhampton Rugby League. He explains why he won’t be at the helm next season and reveals who will take the reins.
Teen girl kicked, punched in the head at house party
A teenage girl has fronted court the day before Christmas for a serious assault against her niece while she was drunk at a house party, stomping her on the ground.
Teens busted in stolen Hyundai at servo had 25 prior offences
Two juveniles busted exiting a stolen car at a Mackay petrol station have fronted court with 25 prior unlawful use of motor vehicle offences between them.
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Central Qld’s winning streak continues with grandmother’s $1.3m ticket
Lady Luck has smiled on the region again, as a newly minted millionaire promises to share the money with family. See the region’s hot streak.
RANKED: The top 10 Central Qld sporting team performances from 2024
From drought breakers to history makers, we look back at the sporting outfits that shone in the past 12 months. Check out the list and see who claimed the number one ranking.
Little-known critical mineral set to generate 1200 jobs for Qld
The state government has fast-tracked an Australian-first mining proposal that could create up to 1200 jobs in northwest Queensland.
‘Then I’m sliced’: Police investigating alleged wounding incident
Whetu Tokotaua said he initially did not realise he had been sliced open after a clash at a popular Central Queensland pub. WARNING: Confronting images
Named: Cap Coast drink drivers hit with $5k+ in fines
A truck driver, a landscaper and a builder’s labourer were among the Capricorn Coast drink drivers to face Yeppoon court with fines totalling more than $5000 handed out.
Baby girl rushed to hospital after pool incident at CQ home
A baby girl has been rushed to hospital after a “post immersion” incident at a Central Queensland home.
Named: Gladstone’s boozy, drugged drivers busted
An engineer, a retired butcher and a machinery operator were among the latest drink drivers to face Gladstone court, while three mums fronted for drug driving.
‘Too many beers’: Miner on pizza run falls asleep behind wheel
A driver who fell asleep at a busy Rockhampton intersection says he was on his way home after picking up pizzas. But boozy driving wasn’t the only crime added to his already eight-page history.
Immigrant punched woman in the head ‘numerous times’
A man who had only recently arrived in Australia when he was arrested for bashing a woman has been warned he might not get the stay in the country if he doesn’t change.
Two badly hurt after motorbike vs. car crash
Two young men have been seriously hurt after the motorbike they were riding collided with a car in a country Qld town overnight.
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