Why isn’t Stanwell Power Station paying for using the Fitzroy River Barrage?
Irrigators lumped with 53 per cent water charge increases say two of the major users of the $40 million infrastructure are not paying their way. See what council says.
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Woman airlifted to Brisbane after motorbike crash in Gladstone
A woman has been airlifted with in a “serious but stable” condition after a single-motorbike crash on a private property near Gladstone.
Large grass fire sparked by car blaze near Gladstone
Multiple emergency crews were called to battle twin fires that sparked near Gladstone.
Family and loved ones ‘seeking justice’ and ‘truth’ for Courtney
Family and friends of Courtney Anderson are still searching for answers more than seven months after her tragic death from catastrophic injuries on the Bruce Highway.
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‘Excited and nervous’: New Division 2 councillor officially sworn in
Elliot Hilse has worked many different jobs from cleaning restrooms in the Netherlands to working on a vineyard on the outskirts of Vienna, running his own pub and working in deliveries, but he’s never worked an office profession in his life. Now he’s about to take on the new challenge of being on council.
‘They’re both together’: Ex-MP remembers couple who passed away two weeks apart
A teaching couple who passed away within a fortnight of one another have been remembered for the impact they had on people’s lives, including how one of them broke a world record with an ex-Rockhampton MP for a good cause.
‘I miss her everyday’: Natasha Ryan’s sister-in-law honours her as she fundraises for family
The sister-in-law of Natasha Ryan, known to family and friends as Tash Black, is fundraising for funeral costs and counselling for the popular nurse’s children and husband in the wake of her tragic passing.
Battery storage system proposed for regional energy powerhouse
Central Queensland continues to cement itself as an energy powerhouse with another battery energy storage system proposed for the region.
Man’s offshore death at Central Qld island under investigation
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are investigating the death of a Victorian man offshore at Great Keppel Island, which police have deemed non-suspicious. UPDATES
190+ retirement units: Plans lodged for new over 55s village
Plans have been lodged with council for a brand new over 55s village in Gladstone which would include six three-storey apartments full of units. SEE THE PLANS
60+ faces: Colour and costumes at Rockhampton Relay for Life 2024
Amid the fun there was also reflection as Relay for Life teams walked around the oval at CQUniversity to raise vital funds and awareness for the Cancer Council, with a special tribute to Rockhampton councillor Neil Fisher. SEE THE PHOTOS.
‘Chemical burns’: Worker injured at Qld site
A person has been left with burns following an accident at a Queensland worksite. DETAILS.
‘Never gave up’: Country girl refuses to let disability stop her graduating UQ law school valedictorian
When a 17-year-old girl moved 600km away from her close-knit family to attend a prestigious uni, she also had to contend with a serious disability on top of her studies. But she wasn’t going to let that thwart her dreams. Read her inspirational story
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.
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