‘It’s critical’: Cap Coast locals, politicians call for more phone coverage
If you’re struggling to get proper phone reception in Yeppoon or surrounding areas, you’re not alone.
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One teen stable, another discharged after Marlborough crash
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured on December 22 after he was flung from a vehicle in a horror crash involving a caravan between Mackay and Rockhampton, the second in the same area in barely three weeks.
CQ’s largest egg farm to expand despite neighbour concerns
An application to increase CQ’s largest egg farm to 165,000 chickens has been approved despite objections from some neighbours claiming potential issues with increased noise, dust, odours and traffic.
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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Central Qld council makes big call on battery project near small town
The proposed 500MW project is 10 times bigger than the nearby Genex Power system where a Tesla battery caught fire last year.
Shooting: Qld man found with bullet wound in hospital car park
An investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was reportedly shot in North Qld overnight. UPDATES.
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.
Heavy water fees delayed after Fitzroy River irrigator backlash
Hefty water charge increases for hundreds of irrigators on the Fitzroy River near Rockhampton won’t start until mid-next year after the sharp rise shocked farmers.
‘Poo into money’: Developer reveals potential fix for estate’s number one problem
A large housing estate in Central Queensland may have gotten to the bottom of their sewer system needs with an innovative solution.
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.
CCTV footage of shopping centre brazen bag snatch obtained by police
A shaken victim who ‘put up a good fight’ has thanked bystanders for their help after a frightening drive-by theft.
New town centre to follow development of Rocky’s north: Developer
Residents on the expanding northern corridor are “screaming” out for shops and critical services, but a master plan process could bring businesses to the table.
Farmers’ water charge skyrockets as replacement costs rise
Water from Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River barrage just got significantly more expensive for irrigators wanting to access it after replacement costs rose to nearly $100m.
Rockhampton State High School students show up in style at 2024 formal
The class of 2024 embraced every style and colour of the rainbow at the Rockhampton State High School formal. See all the photos here.
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