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.
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Ute hits tree, rolls onto side off highway
Emergency services are responding to reports of a ute on its side on the Dawson Highway.
Fern-tastic: Capras fitness coach’s foray into enemy territory
Justen Parle played a pivotal role for the Kiwis at the recent Pacific Championships. See how a Capras’ connection helped him get the gig.
Triton driver loses control on Capricorn Highway
Emergency services have raced to the scene after a man driving a Mitsubishi Triton went down an embankment in Gracemere.
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‘Self destruct mode’: Bar attendant steals more than $400 worth from BIG W
A Queensland bar attendant was in “self destruct mode” when she stole more than $400 worth of items from BIG W, including a navigation device, Nintendo Switch case and watches.
Woolies thief’s role in ‘gay dog’ ruckus as pet pick-up goes bad
A dog was at the centre of a slur and swearing-laden “ruckus” which erupted in a Queensland street, forcing neighbours out of their homes to investigate before calling the cops.
‘Dangerously’ drunk HiLux driver half asleep, eating pie on hwy
A “swerving” Queensland businessman was tracked and eventually caught on the Bruce Hwy with a cup of wine in his centre console and an extraordinary blood alcohol reading.
‘King of the dinosaurs’: Mum’s painful tribute to boy, 3, killed at showgrounds
A heartbroken mother has shared a poignant tribute to her little boy, aged 3, after his tragic death in an accident at a showgrounds this week as more than $15,000 has been pledged to cover his funeral expenses. VIDEO, PHOTOS
Revealed: Notorious roads to be fixed with new $17.4m blackspot funds
New funding has been announced to improve 31 roads at known crash sites from South East Queensland to north of Townsville. SEE THE FULL LIST
Big catch in $250m-a-year funding boost for state’s nightmare stretch
Significant extra funding to fix the Bruce Highway won’t be seen for another three years as the state government releases a new plan to improve safety.
$600k to help mine, stone dust lung sufferers get back into work
For miners and stone cutters given a dust lung diagnosis, it can be a huge mental blow. Now a study aims to work out how to best get people back in the workforce, noting office jobs aren’t the best when you want to work with your hands.
Mine extension plans to undergo further assessment
Plans for a proposed continuation to a major Bowen Basin coal mine will require further assessment after plans for the mine’s life extension were lodged last month.
‘Trespassers, dogs will be shot’: Business owner’s $20k guns, ammo seized
A businessman who posted signs on his gate threatening to shoot ‘trespassers, dogs’ without warning has had $20,000 in guns and ammunition seized.
5 times in 5 years: Meth mum busted drug driving again
In a shocking turn of events, a meth-using mother of three has been caught drug driving for the fifth time in five years.
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