Disturbing way drug user was introduced to meth as a teen
A young woman’s life has spiralled out of control after the person meant to protect and care for her introduced her to drugs when she was just a teen.
A young woman’s life has spiralled out of control after the person meant to protect and care for her introduced her to drugs when she was just a teen.
James Ashby – Pauline Hanson’s right hand man and One Nation’s Keppel candidate – has been slammed over comments made about late-term abortions.
A mine has suspended operations after a worker lost his life and another was seriously injured in a horror tragedy, the latest in a series of incidents plaguing Queensland mines in 2024.
A Central Queensland taxi driver’s drink-driving story has not gone down well with a magistrate and the fact it was not his first boozy blunder didn’t help.
The LNP will spend $50m on building two short-stay mental health units to help young Queenslanders suffering from anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
Vital emergency care has been limited to daylight hours as the Royal Flying Doctor Service reports a critical shortage of pilots.
The Premier has been confronted in a busy shopping centre in Mackay over one of the most pressing issues impacting regional Queenslanders. WATCH FOR HIS RESPONSE
A popular Central Queensland pub has just re-opened after undergoing a complete transformation – take a look inside.
The LNP, if it wins government, is promising to establish a $95 million academy for health sciences in Rockhampton to provide a pathway to a medical career for high school students.
A Qantas plane made a detour, landing at a Central Queensland airport and staying for a short period this afternoon, after an inflight emergency situation. UPDATES
A former gold miner suing the company that ran a Qld mine when he was allegedly exposed to fatal levels of dust has made a successful application to expedite the trial due to his deteriorating health.
Meet the offenders sentenced in Rockhampton and Gladstone courts for stalking offences in the past two-and-a-half years. FULL LIST
Two new major wind farms are in the pipeline over the next 12 months. DETAILS HERE
A young soon-to-be father was on parole for dangerous driving when he stole a vehicle from his mate after his friend gave him a lift, telling him: ‘good luck getting your car back’.
A Central Queensland man accused of domestic violence rapes has had his matters mentioned in court.
An elderly pedestrian who was hit by a car on Rockhampton’s southside has sadly died from her injuries in hospital overnight.
A regional Qld businessman who accused police of unlawful arrest and conspiracy has lost his claim against them, with the Supreme Court revealing extraordinary new details about his behaviour in another civil matter.
From pretty in pink to beautiful in a sea of blue hues, see all the dresses and suits as the girls at St Ursula’s celebrated their 2024 Year 12 Formal in style.
A warrant has been issued for a Central Queensland woman facing a string of charges including serious assault of police, after she was a no show at court.
On any given night there can be up to 70 long-stay patients in Rockhampton Hospital. With the election looming, the Miles Government has revealed its million-dollar development to decrease pressure.
Police have uncovered a Queensland rugby league player and FIFO miner’s drug deals following a search warrant on his home, including an offer to sell an ounce of cocaine.
The locals in a small Qld community have gathered together in a massive show of force against a huge renewable energy project hundreds of metres from their homes. VIDEO
Three male motorcyclists, from a young teen to a man in his 60s, are no longer in hospital following single motorbike accidents across Central Queensland.
There were 13 properties sold in Rockhampton last week, with 63 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
A midwife working for Queensland Health has been suspended after she was accused of supplying the drugs ice and cannabis on dozens of occasions, and slapped with 50 charges.
A gambling researcher has shed light on why more money is being sunk into pokie machines during a cost-of-living crisis amid some alarming research findings about the harm caused to problem gamblers.
A man who neglected, starved, and tortured his new girlfriend’s toddler has been sentenced for her murder, after the missing girl’s remains were uncovered on the banks of a regional Queensland town’s water supply in 2020.
Two people were taken to hospital after a robbery with violence yesterday where offenders were armed with firearms.
Three people in their 20s were taken to hospital after a crash late last night – one with possible life-threatening head injuries.
A Queensland man in his 20s has suffered life-threatening burns to his chest after a shocking backyard fire accident overnight.
The hiring of a state-paid, unneeded court interpreter is among the latest colourful revelations in the case against a Qld chef, who had tens of thousands of TikTok followers before he shut his account amid teen sexual assault allegations.
A drunk Queensland school boarding house supervisor and rugby mentor left a crash scene where a woman was on the ground. When police caught him, he was slurring and had bloodshot eyes.
Caught with more than 20g of meth on a rural highway, a Qld miner’s habit of numbing the pain of his true identity could no longer be hidden. Now, he’s in recovery after revealing his sexuality to his conservative family, a court has heard.
A disgraced Queensland school teacher now working in a different job has confessed to the indecent treatment of a nine-year-old female student in his care. *DISTRESSING CONTENT
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of stalling upgrades to the Bruce Highway by hamstringing Queensland with the 50:50 funding split.
A 12-person strong group has been announced to help the homeless between Rockhampton to just north of Brisbane. VIDEO, DETAILS
One of the companies involved in the crash that killed a 21-year-old twin and blew up part of the Bruce Highway has now responded to questions about another recent near-disaster. DETAILS
Brad Neven has been a victim of crime in his house and now at his workplace in Yeppoon. He has warned that people no longer feel safe in their own homes and businesses. Watch the CCTV footage.
Police made a disturbing find in a Central Queensland concreter’s bumbag but that was just the start of what they would uncover.
Queensland’s deadliest highway would receive a major funding boost under a reinstated 80:20 split if the Coalition wins the federal election in 2025.
After 11 days running 100km each day, an extraordinary landscaper on a mission to raise money for mental health has been surprised by the kindness of strangers north of Rockhampton. But his journey is not over.
The Grinch came early for some people last year when a teen allegedly broke into their home and stole items and cars during a shocking crime spree.
New state government modelling shows how the cost of fixing the Bruce Highway compares to that of building Olympic venues.
A former house painter, previously jailed for stashing large amounts of marijuana for the mother of his children while she ran a drug trafficking business, has been remanded in custody after birthday drinks led to a sobering experience.
A court has been forced to choose between leaving a girl with the mental capacity of a preschooler in a watch-house or sending her to juvenile detention because Child Safety could not find suitable accommodation.
With a bandana over his face and pedal power, an offender hightailed it from the cops – even finding a daring hiding spot before his cover was blown.
A talented young Central Queensland footballer responsible for two violent public bashings this year, has been jailed.
Steven Miles and Anthony Albanese are set to meet to discuss priority safety upgrades to the beleaguered Bruce Highway, but there’s still a major issue that could block the funds needed to get the jobs done.
As voting day draws closer, the LNP has committed $42 million to a huge Rockhampton project, compared to Labor’s $5 million. The Premier has yet to answer whether he will match it.
A former Central Queensland Capras and Ipswich Jets player and infantry soldier has been charged with child grooming and two counts of rape.
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