Women fight to change their lives at revolutionary DV boxing gym
When a Mackay mum began a career as a personal trainer, little did she know her program would be supporting dozens of women escaping households tainted by DV.
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These 15 stocks are booming amid a ballooning of defence budgets
Defence companies have doubled in value in a year, and experts say the outlook suggests more growth ahead for investors. Here are 15 stocks on the rise.
Deal sweatener puts hybrid SUV within family budgets
Recently updated, the Nissan Qashqai N-Design hybrid tops its family tree but has some strange omissions.
Why house prices are surging in Central Qld mining towns
Central Qld mining towns are in a rising property market cycle with median house prices jumping over 10 per cent in 12 months. Find out why. SEE THE INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC
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Inquiry buffeted by swirling wind farm evidence in Rockhampton
One of Qld’s largest wind farm companies says signing off on a community benefit scheme too soon could cause delay, higher costs and adverse outcomes for councils, communities and developers.
Superannuation mistakes to avoid making this month
The end of financial year is looming and there’s plenty you can do to maximise your investment returns. Just don’t get caught in this common trap.
2400 lots: Capricorn Coast housing precincts fast-tracked
Three large housing corridors will be opened up on the Capricorn Coast providing opportunity to fast track more than 2000 new home blocks to address its ongoing accommodation crisis.
Landfill showdown: Minister meets Mayor as locals fume over huge dump fees
The Qld Environment Minister and Rockhampton mayor met for frank discussions over waste levy changes that will cost dump users an estimated $1m extra over the next 12 months.
Beware of these tax traps before June 30
Early June is the time to start taking tax seriously if you want to grab the biggest deductions and avoid an ATO audit.
Rocky dump fees surge, large trailer loads to jump over $50
The massive increase in fees to take domestic waste to the Rockhampton landfill is about to hit the hip-pocket nerve, and Mayor Tony Williams is pointing his finger at the State Government.
Boom renewable region faces winds of change after state axes project
The State Government decision to axe the proposed $1b Moonlight Range wind farm over community concerns has put Gladstone Region on high alert as it assesses possible impacts facing its numerous renewable projects.
Style meets performance: Modest sporting looks but this hatch is a weapon
Mechanical tweaks have made some significant changes to the Audi S3 prestige hot hatch for 2025.
How more young adults are finding super success
Younger Australians are focusing on superannuation earlier than their parents and it’s paying off with a 30-year-old median wage worker today eyeing a balance over $600,000.
Whistleblower stoush ends in massive settlement
A Queensland mine operator has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement over the alleged treatment of a former employee who accused the company of falsifying coal quality results.
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