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:
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‘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
Heavy rainfall breaks century-old weather record in Central Qld
Readers have shared videos and pictures of the Central Qld drenching that broke an 84-year record for August rainfall in Rockhampton and a century-old record in a Capricorn Coast suburb. See the pics and find out which areas had the most.
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Watch: Cruel twist in Qld sport star’s Olympics call up
An elite young sportsman scored a spot on the Australian Olympic Team but a shocking accident means he’ll be watching from the sidelines. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
‘She brought him back to life’: Family of youngest Taipan snake victim’s moving milestone
The family of the youngest Australian to survive a Taipan snake bite has revealed the lasting impact on their young son as he celebrates a milestone they never thought they would see. VIDEO, PICS
60+ faces: Out and about at the Paradise Lagoons Campdraft
From the Ladies Luncheon to action in the arena, there was plenty of excitement at the 2024 Paradise Lagoons Campdraft. SEE THE PHOTOS.
‘Land of the forgotten’: Calls for solution on billion-dollar beef roads
A trucking company owner is hopeful the federal government will inject funding into Queensland’s beef corridors, despite being “forgotten” in the budget.
100+ faces: People’s Day at Beef 2024
Thousands of people flocked through the gates for People’s Day at Beef Australia 2024 with something on offer for the whole family. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Push to extend Qld mine’s life by 30 years
A major Bowen Basin coal mine could have its life extended by three decades if an application to the Federal Government is approved.
Guzman y Gomez opens its long-awaited drive-thru to sounds of Mariachi band
When Wade James first visited Mexico about 12 years ago he didn’t think at the time he’d one day own six Mexican restaurants.
950+ jobs: New solar farm plans for rural community
Plans have been lodged for a brand new solar farm and substation to be built near a rural town in Queensland.
Generations of quality: Big name butcher wins CQ’s best title
With the profession running in his veins, and with more than 50 years experience, it’s no surprise CQ’s best butcher went to Peter Boodles.
‘Mixed emotions’: Iconic 125-year-old business to close its doors
From humble beginnings as a horse-drawn wagon at the turn of the century to the iconic wooden building it is today, a regional Queensland business will soon close its doors for the last time.
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