‘I’ll kill you’: Pub patrons step in after man’s threat to manager
A young man asked a Central Queensland pub manager if he wanted to “shoot up some gear” but after the offer was declined, things took a violent twist.
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‘Abandoned’ house destroyed by blaze, fire investigators looking through ruins
A crime scene has been declared where a blaze consumed a single-storey Gladstone house near a Woolworths, causing it to partially collapse. PICTURES
Woman fighting for life after crash outside mine
A major mining highway was shut as first responders worked desperately to free a trapped driver who is now fighting for her life.
Pilot walks free after being found guilty of deadly crash
A pilot has walked free on a wholly suspended sentence after a jury found that his split-second choices following a plane’s engine failure had caused it to crash.
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Kangaroo and car collide in Central Qld crash
Emergency services have responded to two accidents in the space of 20 minutes in the Rockhampton region. DETAILS
‘Fire still burns in each of us’: 20 years of powering Daniel Morcombe’s legacy
The world has changed dramatically for our children since Daniel Morcombe vanished on his way to buy Christmas presents more than 20 years ago. The threat to our kids has become even more sophisticated, more disturbing.
‘One in a million’: Why rare cancer won’t stop this rising star
A rare cancer which started with a severe headache is not enough to stop rising Queensland sporting star Ollie Miles from pushing on to achieve his dreams. Read his inspirational story
‘Must dos’ budget: Council hands down rates increase
Ratepayers will see rates rise in Rockhampton Regional Council’s 2024-2025 Budget, the first in five years which will put it back in black with a slight surplus.
Trainer hoping to brew up another local winner in prestige horse race
The prospects of another Rockhampton Cup staying local has been enhanced by confirmation that Cocobrew Express has been set for the prestige race on Saturday, July 13.
‘Just insane’: Dream come true as netballer plays alongside childhood heroes
An ardent supporter of the Queensland Firebirds as a child, Isabelle Shearer is now playing with them. She talks about her most recent outing with the elite club and why it was so special.
Road traffic controller stable after suffering horror injuries when hit by car
A road traffic controller has been airlifted to Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital after he suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a car.
WATCH: Man suffers chest injuries in Yeppoon Rd semi-trailer, ute collision
Emergency services have raced to scene of a semi trailer and ute crash which is blocking a busy Central Queensland road. VIDEO, PICS
‘Shoot him’: Man’s testicle shot in terrifying carjacking
A court has heard the terrifying moment armed robbers pointed a sawn-off rifle against the chin of a tradesman, who they then shot in the scrotum while stealing his vehicle.
Off-duty paramedic, helicopter crew save man after shocking ute rollover
An off-duty paramedic and rescue helicopter crew have helped save a man who was in a horror ute rollover which left his crumpled vehicle about 30 metres into the scrub after it crashed into trees. PHOTOS
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