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.
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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
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Faces behind the nominations for Livingstone mayor spot
Two new names will go up against a sitting councillor and the current mayor in the Livingstone Shire Council election. Meet the candidates for mayor and the issues they believe are the region’s biggest.
Rockhampton born jockeys to represent Qld in national racing series
Two Rockhampton jockeys will be part of a team 11 that will represent Queensland in the upcoming National Apprentice Race Series.
‘Chance find’: CCTV check for one crime uncovers surprise second
A driver with a 12-page traffic history might have gotten away with his latest crime had it not been for a stranger’s unrelated offence at the same spot.
Emergency crews rush to vehicle and grass fire
Firefighters are in action as they work to extinguish a car fire near Gladstone.
‘Inherently dangerous’: Call for stricter gas line checks after inferno
A fiery explosion has prompted a call for better monitoring of leaks in Queensland’s underground gas pipelines as new details about the investigation into the blaze are revealed. VIDEO, UPDATES.
‘Grabbed her pony tail’: Woman assaulted in Christmas function fight
A young man has faced court for assaulting a woman more than twice his age during a drunken altercation between two families at a Christmas function at a Central Queensland hotel.
Alleged grandma killer’s trial on track to begin, lawyer confirms
A lawyer for the man charged with murdering his estranged mother-in-law has given some insight into the progress of the court case one year and a half after she died.
Champion jockey headed to Rocky for $1m race
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Damien Oliver will head to the Beef Capital after being named the ambassador for this year’s The Archer Carnival.
Watch: Manhunt after 56yo allegedly bashed in break-in
Police have released footage of a man wanted for questioning after a 56-year-old suffered “serious” face injuries and broken ribs during a break-in at his Queensland home.
Man winched off bulk carrier ship by rescue helicopter
A man has been winched off a bulk carrier ship by the RACQ Capricorn Rescue Service after he sustained an arm injury while on board.
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