Minister’s Bruce Highway fix hope amid funding row
While bickering over the funding split between state and federal governments continues, Australia’s Infrastructure Minister says she believes the Bruce Highway could be complete one day.
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Ex-druggie allegedly attacks elderly man in car, tries to grab car keys
A 78-year-old was sitting in his car when a former meth user allegedly reached into his vehicle and began punching him repeatedly in the face. Police allege the accused attacker failed his attempt to steal car keys, but made away with something else.
‘Frightening experience’: Drunk dad attacks man with fence paling
A father of three will remain behind bars after he attacked a man in a Central Queensland town with a fence paling while drunk “in a random act of violence”.
‘Soft girl hands’: Young man jailed as trigger for nightclub bashing revealed
A young Central Queensland man has been jailed after a nightclub bashing which left his much older victim with serious head injuries including brain bleeding and a skull fracture.
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Mining giant signs power deal for country’s biggest solar project
A mining giant with three major assets in Central Queensland has signed an agreement to buy power from Australia’s largest solar project.
Outraged parents claim year 2 class forced to stand entire first day of school
One day into the school year and a principal has been forced to contact Central Queensland parents about a viral Facebook post. Find out more.
Young dad’s $25k jewellery heist after $100k damages ramming businesses
A young dad who caused $100,000 damages to two businesses when he rammed them is back in prison after more criminal activity days within being released on parole.
Highway hooning: Leadfoot baker clocked 144kmh in 100 zone
A leadfoot baker should not have even been driving when police clocked him doing 144kmh on the Bruce Highway – it ended up costing him dearly.
Player’s head thrashed around ‘like a pinball’ in footy grand final
Byellee Possums forward Chevy Roberts was left lying on her back in the in-goal after her desperate defensive effort in the Warba Wangarunya Rugby League Carnival grand final. Check out the latest on her condition.
‘Concerning amount of meth’: Woman in court after drug bust
A Central Qld woman has faced court after police busted her with a “concerning amount of meth”.
Revealed: The best places in Qld to find a rental
It’s getting harder to find a rental home in Queensland – but there are some opportunities. FIND THE BEST AREAS
Gladstone sale and auction results, week ending January 21
See the latest auction and sales results in Gladstone for last week.
‘Going to miss these times’: Brother’s tribute to racer killed in mine disaster
A memorial fund has been set up for fallen coal worker Luke O’Brien as new photos reveal the two vehicles involved in the tragedy and family members and friends share a special post in his honour.
Teen flown to Brisbane after quad bike rolls, lands on her
A teenager has suffered serious injuries after a quad bike rollover near Rockhampton on Saturday night. Here’s the latest.
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