‘Jobs on the line’: Central Qld MP welcomes first federal nuclear energy hearing
Biloela will be the first regional town to be visited by a Federal Government nuclear energy committee for a public hearing. Find out more.
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$100K fundraiser started for Central Qld business destroyed by blaze
The director of a business destroyed by fire has described Rockhampton as a “big country town” as locals rally around them.
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
‘Grew up wild’: Rocky-raised doctor honoured for incredible career
She tackled the Syrian chemical weapons crisis, fought Ebola, and knows what it means for a small community to rely on you — all thanks to what she learned growing up ‘wild’ in regional Queensland.
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Major redevelopment of Central Qld servo, van park approved
A major redevelopment of a Central Queensland motel and van park is set to capitalise on the Rockhampton Ring Road project, with the works given the green light by council. SEE THE PLANS.
Park residents booted, homeless to make way for mini golf
The homes of a group of residents in a quiet Queensland beachside caravan park will be torn down within weeks to make way for a development featuring a mini golf course and pool.
‘A true legend’: Bike ride in honour of inspirational Central Qld cycling shop owner
A memorial ride has been organised in honour of a popular Gladstone bicycle shop owner described as a talented cyclist and “good old salt of the earth Queenslander”.
110 photos: Ultimate Rockhampton River Festival archive unearthed
With Rockhampton River Festival gearing up for its 10th anniversary, we’ve turned the clock back and dug up a heap of photos from the archives. See if you’re in here.
Rates increase as Livingstone council adopts new budget
Residential property owners in the Livingstone shire will see an increase in their rates after council adopted the 2024-25 budget.
‘Harrowing and uplifting’: CQ man’s story to come to life on iconic stage
A traumatic year of a Central Queensland born and raised man’s life has been adapted into a “harrowing and uplifting” musical, with the show about to hit the stage in his hometown.
‘Excited and nervous’: New Division 2 councillor officially sworn in
Elliot Hilse has worked many different jobs from cleaning restrooms in the Netherlands to working on a vineyard on the outskirts of Vienna, running his own pub and working in deliveries, but he’s never worked an office profession in his life. Now he’s about to take on the new challenge of being on council.
‘They’re both together’: Ex-MP remembers couple who passed away two weeks apart
A teaching couple who passed away within a fortnight of one another have been remembered for the impact they had on people’s lives, including how one of them broke a world record with an ex-Rockhampton MP for a good cause.
It’s finally here: Cult coffee chain set to launch in Mackay, CQ
A cult coffee chain, which has taken Cairns and Townsville by storm, is now eyeing off multiple locations further south. Here’s what we know.
‘I miss her everyday’: Natasha Ryan’s sister-in-law honours her as she fundraises for family
The sister-in-law of Natasha Ryan, known to family and friends as Tash Black, is fundraising for funeral costs and counselling for the popular nurse’s children and husband in the wake of her tragic passing.
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