Legendary CQ character laid to rest in gardens he designed
Of Tom Wyatt’s many stories his rescue mission to transport two chimpanzees to the Rockhampton Zoo stands out as one of the most extraordinary.
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4-metre killer croc video shocks locals, prompts warnings
Drone footage has captured a monster 4m crocodile with a large animal in its sharp jaws. VIDEO HERE
Premier’s surprise visit to prevent closure of Rockhampton service
The Premier has made a surprise visit to Stockland Shopping Centre to uphold a promise he made during the election campaign. FIND OUT MORE
‘Mate to many’: Businesses close to remember Rockhampton dad, auto technician
Several businesses in Rockhampton will close their doors temporarily to honour the life of a popular automotive technician who will be remembered as always having ‘a smile on his face’, following his tragic passing on Boxing Day.
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Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
Watch: ‘How my 21yo son’s town-changing fatal crash is saving lives’
A year on from the shocking crash which claimed a “cheeky”, fishing-loving labourer, we visit the still-grieving hometown where touching memorials and his brave parents are ensuring “his honour lives on”. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
Eerie quiet as towns await Bruce Highway reopening
The eerie quiet in Bororen and Miriam Vale remains three days after a devastating fatal crash on the Bruce Highway which caused significant damage from a chemical explosion and closed Queensland’s number one road.
Brother and sister take out Gladstone’s cutest Book Week costumes
A Gladstone brother and sister’s creative Book Week costumes have been voted the region’s best by locals. Check them out here, as well as the other fantastic costumes that just missed out, following our online poll
IN PHOTOS: Gladstone Book Week bonanza
Book Week has hit schools around Queensland this week and there has been no shortage of creativity with costumes across the Gladstone region this year. Check out our gallery of photos from Central Queensland parents.
Growing demand: Eight new child care centres planned for Central Qld
Parents and carers with children on Central Qld child care wait lists will be pleased to know more centres will be opening up around them. See where they are set to be built and those that have recently opened:
Two injured after car rolls on major highway
Two women were taken to hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on a major highway in Central Queensland.
Fashion, environmentally conscious Central Qld students start swap shop
Students at a Central Qld high school learnt second hand doesn’t mean second best while setting up a swap shop in their fight against fast fashion. Read more here:
‘I was born to’: The teen bull rider fulfilling his destiny representing Australia
When Central Queenslander Cooper McConnell first got on a bull at only nine, he knew it was his destiny. Now, his supporters have fundraised $14,000 for him to represent the nation.
FULL LIST: Central Qld roads impacted or closed following downpour
Some roads across Central Queensland remain impacted or closed following significant rainfall. SEE THE FULL LIST
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