Upset irrigators dive deeper into watery figures after review finds huge price error
Rockhampton region irrigators are diving deeper into the ledgers of Fitzroy River Water after an independent review uncovered glaring pricing errors.
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Named: Abuser’s frightening photo, texts before ‘bloody nose’ attack
A Hervey Bay man already had a history of abusing his ex-partner when he peppered her with messages before turning up and punching her multiple times at her house.
Farming family’s eggs hop into baskets across Darling Downs
Easter treats loaded with Biscoff and Oreo would be enough to make any mouth water, and one rural mum’s loaded Easter egg, straight from her country kitchen, have become a social media sensation.
Revealed: How Mackay is being robbed on federal funding
Mackay has only been promised one percent of almost $800m in federal election pledges, with civic leaders calling out the divide as ‘hard to swallow’.
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Murder hearing set for 14yo girl charged over alleged stabbing
Multiple witnesses are expected to be cross-examined as the case against a teen accused of stabbing a 24-year-old to death at a Fraser Coast caravan park moves ahead.
‘I’ll f–king kill you’: Hot-headed worker in court after sawmill blow-up
A Roma father with a ‘concerning and violent’ criminal history was brought before court after he came to blows with a workmate while drinking at a remote worksite in west Queensland.
Toowoomba man appears in court charged with wife’s murder
A Toowoomba man has had his first court appearance after he was charged with the murder of his wife, whose body was found after a house fire north of Toowoomba.
Watch: Drug, gun bust at popular Toowoomba hotel
Police have stormed a busy Toowoomba hotel, finding a gun and crystal meth, after tracking an alleged car thief. WATCH THE VIDEO
Developer loses defamation case over brothel link with ex-mayor
A Queensland property developer who claimed a news article falsely portrayed him as procuring prostitution services for a disgraced mayor has lost his defamation case and now faces a hefty legal bill.
Strong push to name $13m Yeppoon aquatic centre after local legend
A petition from Keppel MP Nigel Hutton to name the new $13m Yeppoon aquatic centre after late community champion Brian Dorey attracts strong support from community and councillors.
Harry’s extraordinary role exposes Dutton’s house of cards campaign
Rolling out Peter Dutton’s son as an example of a young Aussie’s struggle with the housing market, then conceding he’ll get a leg up is the latest weird development, says Joe Hildebrand.
‘Conned by propaganda’: Mayor hits brakes on EV charger rollout
A regional mayor’s ethical reasons for delaying rollout of EV charge stations in the region sparks electric debate at council meeting.
Worker shot with cow gun: Beef exporter facing $200k fine
A Queensland beef exporter who supplies the US government, supermarket chains, and McDonald’s could face a fine up to $200,000 after a Darling Downs abattoir worker shot himself on the job.
Open heart surgeries, brain clot: Tiny Qld baby’s brave battle
A “little fighter” who survived open heart surgery at two-days-old and multiple operations since, faces more trauma and costly care after his mum moved from Central Qld to Brisbane to be by his side.
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