‘Get in the car and get her’: Teen e-scooter rider feared being mowed down
A teenage e-scooter rider who smashed a car windscreen during an ugly confrontation did it because she feared being mowed down by the vehicle, a court has heard.
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Schoolkids ‘broken’ after ‘unbelievably missed’ teacher’s crash death
Heartbreaking tributes are continuing to flow for a 22-year-old Qld teacher whose tragic crash death has rocked the Catholic college at which he taught and the community where he was the loved “life of the party”.
‘Grubs’ threaten to ‘flog’ mum over prison drug supply
A young mother threatened with violence by inmates if she didn’t drive 300km to deliver a drugs package was also tormented afterwards as her ex and his family kept taking her kids.
Emergency crews rush to blaze engulfing home
A fire investigator will probe the cause of a blaze that engulfed a brick home in Rockhampton.
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Councillor puts pedal to the metal at Rockynats drag races
A Rockhampton councillor does more than desk work; he is a petrol head at heart with the need for speed. Now he can rev his engine again now council has secured the next five events.
DV offender ‘viciously punched’ partner outside her workplace
After a Central Queensland woman refused to buy her partner cigarettes, he viciously attacked her right outside her workplace with several punches to her head.
‘Doing bloody well’: Goods news for graziers after one-two punch
Premier David Crisafulli has some reassuring words for Queensland graziers reeling from the twin impacts of US tariffs and flooding.
Rockhampton sale and auction results, week ending April 6
See the latest auction and sales results in Rockhampton for last week.
Glam girls bring ‘Havana heat’ to Rockabilly-Nats Pin-up Comp
The last day of Rare Spares Rockynats 05 saw the main stage come alive with women vying to be crowned winner of the Rockabilly-Nat Pin-Up Competition.
GALLERY: Memorable mullets at Rockynats 2025
From long glorious locks to curly mops with extra flair at the back, the competitors in the Rockynats 2025 mullet contest proved one thing – the popular ‘do truly is party in the back. Check out some of the top mullets here, adorning the heads of people of all ages.
One man, one mullet, and a good cause
Mullets are back, with contestants showing off their hairstyles at this year’s Rockynats, including one man who brought the competition to a whole new level.
GALLERY: Classics, muscle cars and more at Rockynats 2025 Street Parade
Rare Spares Rockynats 05, roared into action on April 4, with thousands of eager motorsport fans descending on the nation’s largest street parade to see a record 1105 cars and bikes cruising from the Rockhampton Showgrounds through CBD.
The new price you’ll pay for steak, mince after Trump’s tariffs
Industry experts have slammed the 10 per cent beef tariff as “disgraceful” and another kick in the guts for consumers and farmers. Here’s what it means for supermarket, restaurant prices.
Rockhampton sale and auction results, week ending April 5
See the latest auction and sales results in Rockhampton for last week.
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