‘Jobs on the line’: Central Qld MP welcomes first federal nuclear energy hearing
Biloela will be the first regional town to be visited by a Federal Government nuclear energy committee for a public hearing. Find out more.
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Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
Exclusive celeb-style mansion where Qld couples can now marry
A sprawling Mediterranean-inspired mansion in the Whitsundays with its own marina and helipad will open for wedding bookings. And it’s not the only new option for couples planning to tie the knot in the tropics.
Sprawling nationwide mining contractor enters voluntary administration
A mining workforce and services contractor with mines sites in the Bowen Basin has been placed into voluntary administration while still advertising more than 20 positions on their website.
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60+ faces: Colour and costumes at Rockhampton Relay for Life 2024
Amid the fun there was also reflection as Relay for Life teams walked around the oval at CQUniversity to raise vital funds and awareness for the Cancer Council, with a special tribute to Rockhampton councillor Neil Fisher. SEE THE PHOTOS.
‘Chemical burns’: Worker injured at Qld site
A person has been left with burns following an accident at a Queensland worksite. DETAILS.
‘Never gave up’: Country girl refuses to let disability stop her graduating UQ law school valedictorian
When a 17-year-old girl moved 600km away from her close-knit family to attend a prestigious uni, she also had to contend with a serious disability on top of her studies. But she wasn’t going to let that thwart her dreams. Read her inspirational story
‘Crucial milestone’: Council teams up as it aims for netball goal this state election
Council won’t be sitting on the sidelines when it comes to its plans for the popular sport of netball in Rockhampton as the state election inches closer this year.
$300k prize pool draws 123 horses to Rockhampton race meet
The Rockhampton Newmarket race meeting has mushroomed to a record nine race TAB card with no fewer than 123 horses confirmed to run.
Dog squad cop honoured for bravery after shot dead in ambush
Senior Constable Norm Watt didn’t know it would be his last day when he responded to a disturbance unfolding at a property in Central Queensland. His exceptional bravery and that of others since has now been formally recognised.
‘Lived more than most would in 10 lifetimes’: Cr Neil Fisher’s family share their memories
Cr Neil Fisher’s heartbroken daughter has told a packed church at her father’s funeral that he lived more in his “60 years than most people would in 10 lifetimes”.
20+ factory-built homes planned for Central Qld town
A development application for a housing project aimed at single-parent families has been lodged which, if approved, would see more than 20 factory-built homes constructed in the coastal town.
One trapped as car, truck collide on major Qld highway
Multiple emergency crews have raced to a truck and vehicle crash in Central Queensland, with firefighters working to free one person. DETAILS.
‘Brutal’ mine closure leaves 130 workers in the lurch
After the sudden closure of a Bowen Basin mine, affected workers have called the decision to seal it ‘brutal’. How serious are the efforts to redeploy them?
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