Fate of Rockhampton’s $1M signature horse race decided
After weeks of uncertainty, Racing Queensland had finally “signed off” on the future of The Archer, Queensland’s richest regional race.
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Why $6.3m Rocky solar farm isn’t switched on
It was supposed to be up and running by the end of October but a fault has pushed back the solar farm — supposed to save ratepayers $500,000 a year — until 2025.
Steven Miles gets an earful from Rocky voters
The new Opposition Leader returned to the once Labor stronghold of Rockhampton for the first time since the state election eager to hear from disgruntled residents.
WATCH: Moment shipwrecked boatie is rescued from the high seas
A boatie halfway through the adventure of a lifetime has lost his $105,000 trimaran and almost his life after it became shipwrecked on an island off the Queensland coast. SEE THE VIDEO
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15 Qld fan-favourite MAFS couples, where they are now
Another season of MAFS has wrapped, but where are the previous contestants? See 15 fan-favourite couples from Qld and find out what they are up to now.
Revealed: How government made $30bn energy decision
Four years after they were completed, studies justifying almost $30bn in energy investment across two pumped-hydro storage sites have been released to the public. But there’s a crucial bit of information missing.
The 40+ young stars to watch at Hockey Queensland’s U18 titles
The state’s exciting teenage hockey talent will be on show at the Gold Coast and Rockhampton as the centres host the under-18 girls and boys championships respectively. See who are the players to watch.
‘Ghost soldier’: 5000 poppies handsewn as community honours Anzacs
A Queensland man who served in the Royal Australian Air Force for more than 20 years and sadly passed away last year will be remembered in a special Anzac Day display.
Three hour detour, $10m+ fix: Bridge broken on region’s busiest highway
Hundreds of workers have been relocated, others are being forced to drive more than three hours extra, while the heavy vehicle industry is taking a financial hit after the closure of a major Qld highway that will cost tens of millions to repair.
‘Can’t be trusted’: What the key people say about new GKI master plan
Returning Great Keppel Island to its glory days is much needed and long overdue but not everyone is sold on the new $30 million master plan unveiled this week.
Aussie toddler goes viral over hit song
A 17-month-old toddler has gone viral on social media after performing a hit song.
‘Un-Australian, appalling’: Veterans slam courts’ Anzac Day snub
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
SNAPPED: Revisit Qld’s favourite lost festivals
Queensland has had its fair share of fan-favourite festival closures. Take a look tour of the beloved festivals that have ceased operations, from Bundy’s Beerfestabull to Big Day Out. SEE FLASHBACK GALLERIES
1500km journey to participate in The Archer
A Canberra horse-training couple have made the trip from the nation’s capital to the Beef Capital to have their horse lineup at the jump for this year’s The Archer.
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