Planning for new $25M Fitzroy River bridge set to begin
It’s been a long time coming, but planning for a new $25 million Fitzroy River bridge, seen as critical to supporting industry growth flowing from the Rookwood Weir, is set to begin.
Central Queensland
‘You can watch the f***ing place burn’: Methed-up former miner stalks ex
A former Central Queensland miner claims meth “ruined his life”, costing him his family and job.
Man suffers significant ankle injury in motorbike crash
A man has suffered a significant ankle injury after “skidding out” on his motorbike south of Gladstone. DETAILS.
Brittany Lauga opens up on the good, the bad and the ugly after loss
In a rare interview, the former Member for Keppel reveals her thoughts on her tumultuous three terms and what is next for her.
More Stories
Footy star sparky ‘snapped’ on dancefloor in violent club bashing
A young Queensland rugby league player and electrician dished out an “excessive” attack on a crowded dancefloor with his victim suffering more than just physical injuries.
‘Didn’t think it would happen here’: Three shootings, one stabbing rock region
Two people in a small mining town presented to a hospital with gunshot wounds. One day later, a man was stabbed in the chest.
Revealed: 18 dark tales as meth scourge turns on Qld mums
It’s dangerous, anti-social and illegal, but these Queensland mums are still turning to methamphetamine, and are being busted for it. Here are the wild rides that led them there.
Meth user’s horrific attack to make girlfriend ‘absolutely ugly’
A boyfriend convicted of animal cruelty wrapped tracksuit pants around his girlfriend’s head while he brutally beat her then took police on a cat-and-mouse chase while on meth. Warning: Disturbing content
‘Pathetic’: Rocky community stalwart hits out at disbanded youth crime committee
A former mayor and longstanding community member has described the state government’s premature disbandment of a youth crime committee as ‘pathetic’.
Toddler murder case stalled while police await doctor’s report
A magistrate concerned about the delay in gathering evidence about the alleged murder of a toddler two years ago has demanded police return to court with a timeframe on a vital document.
Shooting murder case: ‘Most significant’ document outstanding revealed
Lawyers for two men accused of murdering a man and dumping his body on the side of the road are waiting for a crucial piece of evidence to be disclosed. FULL STORY
Vote now: Who is Central Queensland’s top butcher?
The hunt for Central Queensland’s top butcher is on. With 29 contenders vying for the title, your votes will carve out the prime champion in this meaty showdown.
Stakeholders confidently cautious weather won’t stop Rocky’s record race meet
With just over $500,000 in prize money on offer at Thursday’s giant RJC 12-race TAB card, organisers have their fingers crossed that the weather gods will be kind. Read the latest on the track rating.
Faces behind Central Qld fatal Bruce Highway crashes
Thirteen lives have tragically been claimed on the Central Queensland stretch of the Bruce Highway in the past three years, including a young father of a one-year-old baby boy.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/central-queensland/page/200