Central Qld’s winning streak continues with grandmother’s $1.3m ticket
Lady Luck has smiled on the region again, as a newly minted millionaire promises to share the money with family. See the region’s hot streak.
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‘Shameful act’: Police investigating playground fire
Police are investigated after a “senseless” fire at Kershaw Gardens destroyed a well-loved kid’s playground attraction just before Christmas.
RANKED: The top 10 Central Qld sporting team performances from 2024
From drought breakers to history makers, we look back at the sporting outfits that shone in the past 12 months. Check out the list and see who claimed the number one ranking.
‘Then I’m sliced’: Police investigating alleged wounding incident
Whetu Tokotaua said he initially did not realise he had been sliced open after a clash at a popular Central Queensland pub. WARNING: Confronting images
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Mammoth milestone with new underground mine in Bowen Basin
A new underground mine set to deliver hundreds of jobs has cut first coal, with up to two million tonnes (mt) in saleable production expected.
Capras U17, U19 squads kicking pre-season goals, say coaches
The Capras four underage training squads head into Christmas after completing a heavy training schedule. The coaches share their thoughts on how they are shaping up.
Rockhampton’s real-life Santa making kids’ dreams come true
An anonymous Central Qld business owner has been described as an ‘angel’ as they again help struggling families this Christmas.
35 photos: Capras under-19 hopefuls put in hard yards at pre-season session
Squad members were keen to press their claims for selection during their last hitout of 2024 at Rockhampton’s Kettle Park on Wednesday. Check out the action.
More details revealed after woman suffers horror arm injuries
A woman who was trapped by her steering wheel had to be cut from her vehicle after crashing into a tree in slippery conditions in an known mobile black spot near Mackay.
Central Qld woman ‘very fearful’ after alleged strangulation
A man who allegedly strangled a Central Queensland woman in a domestic violence incident has made a bid to get out of custody before Christmas.
Benbow leads 27-strong Rocky contingent vying for Origin selection
Jayden Benbow is keen to don the maroon for a seventh straight State of Origin series. He explains why Rockhampton is such a breeding ground for elite-level touch players as we reveal the list of those in contention.
‘They don’t forget’: Single mum thanks those who helped with cancer-stricken son
The stress of raising a sick child as the sole breadwinner was unlike anything one single mum had endured. But she knew she was not forgotten as ‘the world kept spinning’.
Workplace authority investigates ‘life-threatening’ retaining wall collapse
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are investigating a Central Queensland worksite accident where a retaining wall collapsed on a young man in his 20s.
‘It’s not good’: Wife’s horror call after bashing
A Queensland woman could never have imagined what she would hear when she answered a call from her husband.
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