I said I’d never cruise again, see why I’ve changed my mind
After 23 years I took the plunge and went on the seven day cruise of the South Pacific I said I would never do again. Here’s my guide and tips for a fabulous cruising holiday.
Rockhampton
REVEALED: Words on $1M prison riot sign as ringleader’s sentence reduced
A Court of Appeal decision handed down this month for one of the main instigators in a Queensland prison riot has revealed for the first time what was written on one of the signs the prisoners made.
The day a monster named Marcia destroyed Qld homes
Ten years ago Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia turned towards the Queensland coastline as a monster category 5 storm. What unfolded was truly terrifying for hundreds of residents. SEE THE PICTURES
Pic gallery: Looking back 10 years to Cyclone Marcia
Ten years ago Severe Tropical Cyclone Marcia turned towards the Central Queensland coastline as a monster category 5 storm.
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Mining giant’s predictions for met coal
Where would BHP invest if taxes pushed it away from coking coal? And what’s the incentive for the state government to cut royalties when it expects met coal to shrink? See BMA’s answers.
‘Buying smokes for mum’: BMW driver busted ignoring court ban
A BMW driver was busted ignoring a court ban and then got in further strife weeks later when police found drug utensils in his glovebox and on the back seat.
Rockhampton sale and auction results, week ending August 25
See the latest auction and sales results in Rockhampton for last week.
Young man in hospital after being thrown from a bull
A young man was taken to hospital overnight after he was thrown from a bull in Central Queensland. DETAILS.
Phil Hall Cup Semi Final: Kirwan State High v St Brendans College in Mackay
Kirwan State High School won out against St Brendans College in the Queensland Schoolboys regional semi finals in Mackay, as the Phil Hall Cup came to a close. GALLERY
Cyclist struck by truck in alleged hit and run
Police are investigating after a cyclist in his 70s was struck by a truck, which left the scene, on Saturday morning.
From the pits to The Voice: Meet the Qld miner who turned all four judges
A country crooner who started his career in the mining towns of Dysart and Moranbah has reflected on his journey to The Voice where he’s paired up with superstar coach LeAnn Rimes.
“Cowardly” man’s horrific attack of woman held captive, raped
Abhorrent details of a degrading hour’s long rape and assault, involving an axe, barbecue sauce, and a whip were laid bare in court when a “recidivist dangerous abuser of women” was sentenced for holding a woman captive for several hours.
‘Evil web of meth trafficking’: Alleged lead trafficker, drug producers revealed
A drug enterprise with a base in Central Qld was allegedly headed by a 20-year-old woman who tasked two men to chase drug debts, a court has heard. VIDEO, PIC
Rowing championship controversially cancelled after Rockhampton course washes away
Rockhampton council is under fire for its reluctant joint decision to cancel the rowing championships – costing families and businesses thousands of dollars – because the course was destroyed, after the weather sent them up the creek without a paddle.
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