Grandma blames 30+ thefts and fraud on reduced Centrelink, pension
A grandmother-of-13’s purse and grocery thefts and fuel drive-offs worth $6500 has been described by a shocked magistrate as “appalling”.
A grandmother-of-13’s purse and grocery thefts and fuel drive-offs worth $6500 has been described by a shocked magistrate as “appalling”.
A Central Queensland cleaner has been sentenced for a fraudulent shopping spree – and her excuse for the splurge didn’t wash with a magistrate.
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.
A teen robber guilty of more than 100 crimes has convinced a judge not to record a conviction against him after his most recent violent offence.
Some roads across Central Queensland remain impacted or closed following significant rainfall. SEE THE FULL LIST
Minor premiers Rockhampton Panthers take on reigning champs Yeppoon, while Glenmore are up against BITS Saints in the first round of finals this weekend. Meet the players who could decide the results.
A man who broke into homes and cars during a recent Central Queensland crime spree and used stolen credit cards to make purchases, is a “recidivist property offender,” a court has heard.
A young thief has been told “the community is really sick of” cars being stolen, while his young female alleged co-offender facing 12 charges was released on bail.
Australians living in the bush have revealed their biggest concerns, many of which reflect those of their city-slicking cousins.
Soaring prices and lower incomes means living a healthy lifestyle is no longer affordable for some Australians living in these communities.
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.
The Barossa is synonymous with German free settlers establishing a wine industry in the 1800s, but the reality is not that simple.
A single mother was “extremely intoxicated” when she crashed a car into a brick wall and then tried to run from the cops, a court has heard.
Everyone knows Aussie roads are a mixed bag but it’s been revealed that these are the worst of the lot.
After starring on the stage of the national singing competition, this reality TV star is showing off his other skills.
A Central Queensland chef has brought a taste of his home country to the Beef Capital offering a new cuisine and food while supporting the local community.
A man in a customer queue at a service station used sneaky tactics to pull off a cigarettes theft but it came back to bite him after he was caught.
An alleged robber accused of brutally beating a Rockhampton taxi driver unconscious has had his charge downgraded. Read what happened to that charge here.
A court has heard the frightening messages a woman convicted of assaulting a police officer sent to an innocent nurse and her sister who she barely knew.
A Central Queensland man facing serious charges including rape has won a bid to have an electronic tracking device removed, with a court hearing he had lost employment while on bail.
A man in his 20s was airlifted to Brisbane with serious head injuries after his Landcruiser rolled and crashed between Bundaberg and Gladstone on Tuesday.
A serial thief didn’t realise he was making a big mistake when he tried to sell stolen goods to someone on social media. When they asked to meet him, they invited someone else, too.
A young meth addict who stole “high value items”, including e-scooters worth more than $1000, will now pay the cost for his actions.
It was non-stop action as 170 teams contested the annual two-day event in Yeppoon at the weekend. Check out the new images in our bumper gallery.
From the exclusivity of Noosa Heads to suburbs popping up only metres from the water’s edge in Cairns, see in startling images how urban growth has changed the Qld coastline.
A former miner has been awarded $3.2m in an historic judgment after being diagnosed with the incurable coal worker’s pneumoconiosis when he was exposed to “unsafe levels of dust” at three Qld mines.
It wasn’t just smoking a joint that landed this Central Queensland driver in trouble – it was also what police found in his glovebox.
Central Queensland is expected to welcome a new shopping centre after plans were lodged with council. DETAILS.
The tragic past of a drug user who admitted during an inquest to a fatal hit and run outside a Rockhampton pub has been revealed during his latest violence offence.
A cleaner with a penchant for stealing perfume has paid a costly price for her latest theft with a court hearing why she did it.
Police have released CCTV footage of a man creeping around a Gladstone home he allegedly broke into and stole personal belongings. VIDEO.
The harrowing circumstances behind why a two-year-old Queensland girl was allegedly force-fed her excrement was heard in court during the murder and torture trial of her mother and stepdad.
Central Queensland’s Zac Smith and Gavin Urquhart plied their trade in the regional under-17 ranks before breaking into the AFL. With one round of the regular season to play, we profile some of the current crop who could be destined to follow in their footsteps.
A single dad raising his son solo since he was an 18-month-old has been jailed after he was caught peddling drugs.
Emu Park have claimed the Rockhampton Rugby League A-grade men’s minor premiership for the first time. Now they are keen to ‘make amends’ after last year’s heartbreaking grand final defeat.
An unemployed Central Queensland teenage hoon has been hit with a massive $16,130 in fines – but it was better than the alternative.
From expansive luxury villas on tropical islands to a remote tiny house, here are some ripper deals you don’t want to miss.
A star Central Queensland football player has been sentenced for his role in the gang bashing of a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) officer at a hotel.
A man has been flown to hospital in a rescue helicopter following a single-vehicle rollover on the Bruce Highway in Central Queensland. UPDATES.
The case against a Central Queensland mother accused of killing her eight-year-old son at their home has returned to court, exactly two years after the child’s death. LATEST.
When this Central Queensland man crashed his car down a steep embankment into water, he was completely honest with the cops about who was to blame.
Regional Queensland could be decimated if besieged airline Rex cannot continue operating flights – but a rival carrier could fill the void.
An ex-council worker has been jailed for raping a woman as she slept following a party, saying at the time his alcohol consumption had led to the terrible act.
CCTV footage has captured five men with their faces covered allegedly steal a safe from a Central Queensland business. VIDEO.
An unlicensed, drug-addicted driver who put a police officer’s life at risk when he dragged them 30m through traffic will be eligible for parole in December this year.
On July 19, Kenny Ludwick was walking to the home of his sister after they recently reconnected – but it was a destination he would never reach.
A wild roadside brawl and a man’s stunt-like dive to stop a ute from allegedly being stolen has been caught on camera. Watch the action.
A Central Queensland mother with a terrible history of domestic violence has narrowly avoided being put behind bars after continuing to offend.
Police made some unexpected discoveries after they were urgently called to the home of an ex-miner, who has finally appeared in court after five days in the watchhouse.
Beleaguered state-owned CS Energy spent $38m of taxpayers’ money hiring lawyers over the past two years, including to fight the release of the landmark report into the company’s woes.
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