CQ workers’ camp gets time extension due to pipeline delays
A temporary workers camp housing up to 136 people has been granted a time extension due to weather events affecting construction of the $1b Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project.
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New school, sports, social housing: State budget highlights for CQ
From a focus on health, roads, sporting facilities to youth crime prevention, see the full list of Rockhampton, Gladstone, Livingstone, Central Highlands and Banana budget funding highlights here.
Qld coal boss warns of wave of mine closures due to royalty hikes
Bowen Coking Coal boss Nick Jorss says Queensland’s crippling royalty regime means 500 jobs at its flagship mine are on the line as it ‘shovels money’ to the state government.
Cost-of-living relief for Rocky ratepayers in budget
Council has delivered a frugal $292m budget headlined by a minimal rise to residential rates. But not everyone will be cheering.
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The property tax mistake costing investors thousands
Real estate investors can access some big tax deductions but many miss out by failing to ask the right questions.
What now for ailing resource giants?
Our big five resources stocks – BHP, Fortescue, Rio Tinto, Woodside and Santos – have disappointed investors recently, and now face fresh challenges.
High term deposit rate days are numbered
Reserve Bank interest rate cuts are denting the incomes of savers, but there are ways to minimise the losses. Here’s how to invest cash and what a decent term deposit rate looks like now.
The rebadged underdog ute that might surprise you
With a toughened exterior and new tech, the Mazda BT-50 ute is working hard to fend off challengers.
Which bank? Mortgage relief comes faster for some after RBA move
Some of the big banks are lowering home loan rates faster than others after the RBA cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, in a move welcomed by millions of borrowers.
Rockhampton business rises from the ashes six months after blaze
Six months ago they were devastated by fire, now Rockhampton’s Moloney and Sons Engineering is celebrating two huge milestones.
163-year-old iconic retail store Stewarts closes chapter
One door might be closing in beloved clothing store Stewarts’ journey, but the story is far from over for the business that has been serving Central Queenslanders for over a century.
Super hack: doing the splits can pay off nicely
Rule changes in superannuation have made contribution splitting more attractive for couples. Here’s what you need to know.
Why the new $1000 tax deduction could be a trap
Work-related expenses are complex, and an easy $1000 deduction at tax time is attractive, but experts warn people may miss out on money.
Capable family off-roader that’s about to be scrapped
This is the last hurrah for Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport off-road SUV as manufacturing has ended. It still offers ample ability without breaking the bank.
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