People urged to have their say on e-scooters as accidents increase
A Rockhampton teen has been hospitalised following an e-scooter incident as the State Government urges people to take part in new inquiry into e-scooters and e-bikes.
Central Queensland
Champion to carjacker: Bull riding star’s drug-addled descent
Destined for international stardom, a young Qld private school student’s bull riding career was cut short by Covid border closures. But the biggest threat to his freedom was still to come.
Police seize cash, cocaine, meth in major Qld drug blitz
Police say they have busted open a Queensland-wide drug syndicate operating between Mount Isa and Brisbane, resulting in more than 270 charges.
‘Winning’s a bonus’: Golfer out to defend Qld title on home course
Despite spending three months in hospital with premature twins, this amazing mum won an incredible state title in 2024. She’s now aiming to repeat the dose in Mt Morgan this weekend.
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Elderly woman’s explosive find after husband passes away
After finding the deadly items the woman thought she should bury them, but luckily she called the explosives regulator first.
40+ people a day, 300 sales: Trafficker ‘provided community service’
A man who once made a bombshell confession during a fatal hit and run inquest has re-emerged in court as a drug trafficker after he was busted moving meth on the Bruce Hwy.
RSPCA desexing program in the doghouse with councillor
A Central Qld councillor was like a dog with a bone with questions about funding for an RSPCA pet desexing program.
Central Qld buildings up for prestigious awards
Awards put spotlight on Central Qld’s finest buildings and talented local architects.
Alleged machete-wielding armed robber faces court
An 18yo man and a 19yo woman are accused of committing a terrifying armed robbery, with the man allegedly wielding a machete.
Whistleblower stoush ends in massive settlement
A Queensland mine operator has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement over the alleged treatment of a former employee who accused the company of falsifying coal quality results.
High-profile owners of Qld house shooting revealed
The high-profile owners of the Qld house where a 20-year-old was shot in the chest from the other side of a door can be exclusively revealed.
‘Line in the sand’: Is Queensland’s milk drying up?
The number of dairy farms in Queensland has dropped by 80% this century — but there is hope to turn around the startling statistic.
Revealed: Reason CQ mum hid her phone contents from police
A young Central Queensland mum has faced court after she refused to give police access to her mobile phone during a raid of her home.
Mum of Qld toddler left on bus appeals drug supply sentence
The mother of a toddler left on a childcare bus for six hours in 2022 has appealed her sentence for supplying dangerous drugs after she was ordered to spend time in prison.
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