Crime scene declared: Home in ruins after overnight blaze
A Central Queensland home destroyed in a house fire less than an hour after the end of Australia Day was fortunately empty at the time.
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CQ mayor backs $2bn green scheme to secure smelter jobs
A regional mayor has called on the Federal opposition to match Labor’s big-money pledge after Peter Dutton labelled the scheme a “$2b con job”.
‘Great to stay, study in Rocky’: One-stop jobs shop keeping kids here
An aspiring chef with big food dreams was among the school leavers checking out the CQU TAFE Careers Expo where all the vocational opportunities the region had to offer were on show.
‘Slap in the face’: Councillors vote on raising pay
A Rockhampton councillor seeking a wage increase said “all working Australians” deserve a pay rise in line with inflation, claiming councillors were short $32k.
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Legendary CQ character laid to rest in gardens he designed
Of Tom Wyatt’s many stories his rescue mission to transport two chimpanzees to the Rockhampton Zoo stands out as one of the most extraordinary.
4-metre killer croc video shocks locals, prompts warnings
Drone footage has captured a monster 4m crocodile with a large animal in its sharp jaws. VIDEO HERE
Premier’s surprise visit to prevent closure of Rockhampton service
The Premier has made a surprise visit to Stockland Shopping Centre to uphold a promise he made during the election campaign. FIND OUT MORE
‘Mate to many’: Businesses close to remember Rockhampton dad, auto technician
Several businesses in Rockhampton will close their doors temporarily to honour the life of a popular automotive technician who will be remembered as always having ‘a smile on his face’, following his tragic passing on Boxing Day.
‘Broken-hearted’: More than 1400 without power after powerful storms uproot trees
More than 1500 people remain without power across Central Queensland and the Central Highlands after wild storms tore through the region.
How my kids saved me after deadly snake encounter
A Qld mum who survived a suspected eastern brown snake bite has told how her eldest child calmly called triple-0 before she was rushed to hospital where she underwent blood tests every four hours following her ordeal.
Lost at sea: Qld dad and miner mourned after spearfishing tragedy
A man missing for more than a month after he disappeared while spearfishing has been revealed as a Queensland father who has been described as a ‘absolute gentleman of the mining industry.
Community outraged by sudden cancellation of PCYC after-school services
One Rockhampton mum is rallying the community to overturn a decision to cancel PCYC after-school care services which will leave long-term staff redundant and parents with nowhere to leave their children.
‘Swept out to sea’: Couple stranded, man saved from island
Two teenagers were swept out to sea and a man in his 30s was stranded on a popular island off the Capricorn Coast making for a busy day for the CapRescue team.
CQ swimming holes: Best spots to cool off this summer
Don’t let the heat get you down — check out these fantastic waterholes near Rockhampton this summer.
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