‘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.
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$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.
Anti-youth crime mob leader’s case back in court
Prosecutors are considering a special submission from a woman charged with enter dwelling and commit alongside her alleged co-accused, Rockhampton gym owner Torin O’Brien, a court has heard.
Lockdown over at Central Qld school after ‘bomb threat’
The lockdown of a Central Queensland school evacuated after a midday bomb threat received over the phone is over after it was discovered to be a hoax. DETAILS.
‘Volcanic’ video of teenage fruit shop larrikins goes viral
Workmates Georgia Walters and Emily Groves have become TikTok sensations since starring in, producing and posting a hilarious video at their workplace in regional Qld that has so far clocked up 3.8 million hits.
Drunk driver crashes down embankment, keeps drinking with dog
It was a bizarre scene as a drunk driver stayed in his car after crashing it into a ditch and drank more alcohol with his dog for company.
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”.
GALLERY: Mountain bike champs defy gravity in North Qld
More than 300 mountain bike riders from across Australia descended on North Queensland at the weekend for an inaugural event boasting some of the country’s ‘best airflow tracks’. Pictures, video.
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.
30+ PICTURES: First ever Fox Superflow at Finch Hatton MBT
More than 300 mountain bike riders from across Australia descended on North Queensland at the weekend for an inaugural event boasting some of the country’s ‘best airflow tracks’. SEE THE PICTURES.
Men injured after vehicle rolls onto roof near bridge
Multiple emergency crews have raced to help two men injured when a car rolled onto its roof during a single-vehicle crash near a bridge. DETAILS.
‘Little in his favour’: Alleged tool thief’s five-page criminal history
A prosecutor has told a court a would-be labourer charged with stealing tools and trying to sell them as if they were his own has “difficulties” following court orders.
Qld town proves mettle with world’s biggest facility of its type
Queensland is cementing itself as a leading producer of a certain mineral and related products, with work to begin on a huge new facility.
Apprentice flips Toyota HiLux in smash with taxi
A Central Queensland apprentice who flipped his car in a drink-driving smash with a taxi, has faced court to get his punishment.
Miner mum busted in dark alleyway with cocaine
A Queensland mum who has a diploma in beauty therapy and worked as a machine operator at the mines was busted in a dark alleyway with cocaine in her handbag.
Pool table, bar obliterated: Teens charged over ‘stolen’ ute ram raid
Three teens have been charged over a crash in an allegedly stolen Toyota HiLux which wiped out a pool table and sent furniture flying at a country Queensland pub. PICS, UPDATE.
Shocked woman uses mop to beat meth trafficker out of her home
A woman who caught a convicted drug trafficker attempting to break into her home fought the man off with a mop handle only to later wake and find the meth-using dad standing inside her kitchen.
Revealed: Who was voted Rocky’s best brow technician
Rockhampton cosmetic tattoo artist Connie Rothery has a passion for helping women feel confident and beautiful and her work has been recognised nationally. She was voted the winner in our poll.
Two minute noodles, no Netflix: How tradie bought houses by 25
From homeless to homeowner by age 23, one young Queensland tradie has shared his tips on how he has overcome obstacles to buy two homes. SEE THE VIDEO
Revealed: Gladstone’s best personal trainer
After going through an eating disorder as a teenager and teaching herself about the nutrition and exercise her body needed to recover, a Gladstone personal trainer has revealed why she wanted to help others. She was voted the winner in our poll.
Shoplifting Mum banned from BIG W caught at Spotlight, Cash Converters
A mum of three who stole from multiple businesses, including Spotlight and Cash Converters, has told police there is a reason why she steals.
Woman woke after Christmas party to find cop raping her, court told
A senior Queensland police officer is standing trial accused of a historic rape after a Christmas party 25 years ago.
Police appeal for witnesses after driver flees alleged stolen car hit and run
Police are appealing for witness after the driver of an alleged stolen Toyota HiLux crashed into a caravan on the Bruce Highway and fled the scene.
Ankle monitor teen threatens to distribute intimate pics of mother of his child
A teenager allegedly threatened to distribute intimate images of his ex-partner after she said she was “done being a mother” and “just wanted to party”.
‘He’s my hero’: Tears for brave Queenslander killed in Ukraine war
The mother and sister of a Queenslander killed in the Ukraine war have spoken about their heartbreak and their efforts to bring him home for the “send-off he deserves.”
Police appeal for information after raging inferno consumes car
British tourists staying overnight in Central Queensland have given a first-hand account of a fiery crime that woke them in the early hours and put them within metres of danger. VIDEO
Gladstone sale and auction results, week ending July 7
See the latest auction and sales results in Gladstone for last week.
‘One of the good ones’: Tributes flow for transplant champion
A father of six and transplant champion who touched the hearts of so many in the Queensland community is being remembered fondly following his passing.
‘So vital’: Minister’s $21m lifeline for regional women
The state government will spend nearly $21m to expand early-termination-of-pregnancy services to women across Queensland.
‘Ongoing tension’: Boozy baker banned from pub after punch-up
A young baker has been banned from a popular Central Queensland pub after a drunken fight with another patron.
Woman suffers facial injuries after car crashes into tree
A woman has been taken to hospital after the car she was driving smashed into a tree on a Central Queensland road.
Young footy player suffers suspected spinal injury in tackle
A boy has been taken to hospital after suffering a suspected spinal injury at a Queensland sports field.
Historic hotel hits the market for first time in 40+ years
The freehold for a revamped 95-year-old country Queensland pub is for sale for the first time in more than four decades. Here’s what’s on offer.
Motorcyclist injured in third hwy crash in same region in days
A motorcyclist has been injured in a crash on the Bruce Hwy following a series of crashes on Central Queensland stretches this week.
‘Devastating, ironic’: Teen crash victim’s mum in drink-driving shocker
What started as a woman’s drunken supermarket spectacle turned into a wild drive down the wrong side of the road. But the slurring mother’s arrest that night would uncover something far worse.
‘Snitch like dogs’: Ex-Navy man’s shocking DV abuse of partner
A man who previously served in the Navy carried out protracted domestic violence abuse on his partner including telling her that her friends “snitched like dogs” about her involvement with another man.
Love triangle drama: ‘Agitated’ diesel fitter drives car into couple
What started as two blokes exchanging heated words over a girl via Facebook Messenger, turned into real-life danger when one showed up at the other’s Queensland home.
Towns springing up: Industry that put regional Qld on the map
The resources industry, perhaps more than any other, created the modern state of Queensland, writes Michael Madigan.
‘Witness called police’: Knife man followed woman down street
A witness saw a man armed with a knife follow a woman along a Central Queensland street and, concerned for her safety, he called police.
‘Vexatious, abusive’: Man bombards Triple-0 with non-urgent calls
A Central Queensland man who repeatedly called Triple-0 for non-emergencies and hurled abuse at line operators, has been sentenced.
Man’s condition improves after alleged stolen car and truck crash on Bruce Hwy
A man remains in hospital in a serious condition after a crash that left three people injured, one critically, when a truck and alleged stolen Mitsubishi Lancer collided on the Bruce Hwy.
Investigations ongoing into young woman’s horror hwy death
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a young woman, who died on the side of the Bruce Hwy after being found 80m from the ute she was travelling in with her partner.
Watch: Brutal video shows teen girl’s alleged attack
Shocking footage shows the moment a girl was allegedly surrounded by a group of teens she’d never met in a Queensland car park, bashed and left bloodied and bruised. VIDEO
Man taken to hospital after being trapped in Bruce Hwy crash
A man in his 70s has been taken to hospital after he was trapped in a vehicle by his leg after the car he was in crashed into a tree on the Bruce Hwy.
WATCH: 15 swear words in 3 mins as businessmen erupt over client
CCTV shows two popular businessmen get into a lengthy spat over a client when one entered the other’s shop, despite receiving a solicitor’s letter to stay off the premises. VIDEO
‘Make or break’: Mining needed to keep Qld’s regional towns firing
Queensland’s major regional towns would be unrecognisable and significantly worse off without the resources industry, which accounts for up to 90 per cent of their economies.
Warrant issued for alleged serial driving offender
A warrant has been issued for a Central Queensland man facing four disqualified driving charges after his no-show in court on Wednesday.
Mechanic makes bail bid after ‘very persistent’ DV breaches
A Central Queensland businessman, who already had a suspended sentence hanging over his head when he was arrested for further alleged domestic abuse, has applied for bail.
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