‘Meth, coke, ammo’: Contractor’s ‘chaotic lifestyle’ linked to 24 charges
A lead hand for a civil contracting company has been sentenced over a slew of dicey drug-linked decisions. But his lawyer says he’s back on track.
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Old school trucker identified after highway crash tragedy
An interstate truck driver and grandfather tragically killed in a two-truck crash on a major Queensland highway has been remembered as a “an old school guy” who loved his job.
Accused ‘getaway driver’ in alleged armed robbery makes bail bid
The alleged “getaway driver” in an armed robbery where the alleged victim was injured has won a bid for freedom despite living a “transient” lifestyle and not having a Central Queensland home to live in.
Focused, arrogant? The man who became Qld’s 41st Premier
Figures central to David Crisafulli’s rise to power have detailed what the man himself is really like when the microphones and cameras are off. WATCH NOW
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Aussie music icon and his band to ‘light up’ Beef Capital crowd
Australian music royalty James Reyne will bring his band and hits to Rockhampton in concert soon.
Macca’s armed robber found naked in paddock during violent spree
A Queensland man found nude in public had managed to hold up a McDonald’s, service station and terrorise a taxi driver with a knife all in the same day. Now, he’s been sentenced for his crimes.
‘Off the rails’: Sweet-smelling couch surfer sentenced for stealing
A “couch surfing” Gladstone meth user who targeted Woolworths and Chemist Warehouse stores during his stealing spree plans to get a job and move back in with his parents.
Neighbours repeatedly dob woman in for playing ‘excessive’ loud music
The reasons behind a Central Queensland woman’s decisions to play “excessive” loud music late at night and into the early hours of the morning, have been revealed.
Barbera family firm collapses owing millions to staff, creditors
A farming company in operation for almost 50 years has gone into liquidation while owing $16 million to creditors, in the latest financial scandal to hit the Bundaberg-based empire.
Authorities silent on bridge repair time frame
It is unknown how long a major highway linking a Qld mining region will be closed after a digger struck and damaged an overpass bridge – or who will foot the bill. UPDATE
100 names: Rockhampton’s top junior cricketers revealed
Premiership honours were shared across Rockhampton Cricket’s junior divisions in the 2023/24 season. We name the top 10 batters and bowlers, and the leading fielders from the four divisions here.
New details after cattle musterer’s nasty quad bike fall
There has been a significant condition update for a woman who was flown to hospital after falling from a quad bike while mustering cattle in Central Queensland.
How I’m using Airbnb to pay for my wedding
With the average wedding costing between $26,000 and $29,000, one Queensland woman has come up with an ingenious solution to help her save thousands on her big day.
Woman shot in buttocks as new details emerge into shootings
New details can be revealed about the multiple shootings including how one woman was shot in the butt in regional Queensland as police push ahead in their search for witnesses. DETAILS
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