Woman airlifted to Brisbane after motorbike crash in Gladstone
A woman has been airlifted with in a “serious but stable” condition after a single-motorbike crash on a private property near Gladstone.
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‘Early Christmas present’: Mine road reopened to public
A Bowen Basin mine operator has reopened a privately-owned road for light vehicles reducing travel times for communities like Glenden, Moranbah and surrounding areas.
Man thrown from bull, teen kicked at Central Qld showground
A man and teen found themselves in hospital after being bucked from a bull and kicked by one at a Central Qld showground on Saturday.
‘Needs its fair share’: New Premier says Rockhampton Hospital deserves more
The new Queensland Premier has wasted no time in addressing Rockhampton’s sickly health services.
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50+ PICTURES: Double jubilees call for reunions in Coppabella
Spirits were high as Coppabella celebrated its 50th anniversary plus 40 years since the primary school opened. See all the pics from the mining railway town reunions.
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.
‘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.
‘I miss her everyday’: Natasha Ryan’s sister-in-law honours her as she fundraises for family
The sister-in-law of Natasha Ryan, known to family and friends as Tash Black, is fundraising for funeral costs and counselling for the popular nurse’s children and husband in the wake of her tragic passing.
Battery storage system proposed for regional energy powerhouse
Central Queensland continues to cement itself as an energy powerhouse with another battery energy storage system proposed for the region.
‘Don’t be your own glass ceiling’: Meet the women behind Qld’s mining might
Not so long ago, mining companies could be fined for sending women to work underground. Now, mums, daughters and wives are not only part of the resource family, but many are also leading it. SPECIAL REPORT.
190+ retirement units: Plans lodged for new over 55s village
Plans have been lodged with council for a brand new over 55s village in Gladstone which would include six three-storey apartments full of units. SEE THE PLANS
120 PHOTOS: All the action at PBR Mackay’s buckin’ good night
The PBR Mackay Invitational 2023 was a sensational event, as riders put their nerve and bravery on show for a cheering crowd. CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS.
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