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New pics: Massive fine warning over slain Fitzroy croc

Authorities release a close up look at the whopping 5.2m crocodile found shot in in Rockhampton.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Elton John touches down in Mackay

Elton John arrives in Mackay on private jet

Live snake thrown at woman triggers disturbance

The RSPCA has been called to the house where a python remains on the loose after it was involved in an alleged assault.

Shock Rocky killing: Years of chaos until new 'Croc Father' emerges

'No chance meeting': Expert says crocodile shooting was no accident as he details the looming battle for supremacy to dominate the Mighty Fitzroy.

Extract from a report in the Morning Bulletin September 25, 1917

FIRST WORLD WAR: Soldier portrait John Wynd (John was a solider enlisted from Rockhampton).

Offering sudden death with a smile

Rockhampton commemorates Polygon Wood anniversary

BRAVE BATTLE: Australians build a plank road at Polygon Wood to bring up supplies.

100 years has passed since the Battle of Polygon Wood

Attacker's insults show intention to kill, Crown claims

It's time for a jury to decide whether Mr Conlon is guilty of attempted murder.

He had the 'presence of mind to hide weapon, prosecutor says.

CQ teen's stabbing charge: 'It could have been murder'

Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Peachey updates the Rockhampton media on a stabbing in Emerald overnight.

Jack Alan Bridgeman, 18, allegedly launches metal pole, knife attack

Mining jobs bounce back at one of CQ's largest employers

Dannielle Weston went from bank teller to the face of Hasting Deering's apprenticeship program in 2016 after completing her four-year diesel fitting apprenticeship.

The company needs to fill about 70 positions in Mackay and Rocky

Qantas unveils major win for Rocky Airport business flyers

Qantaslink has released a new flight schedule for its Rockhampton to Cairns run, which has more convenient flight times and increased services.

Expanded services, re-timed flights deliver coup for Rocky Airport

NETWORK NEWS

‘ATTACKER’ SPEAKS OUT: ‘Why I wanted to nut Tony Abbott’

Astro Labe, 38, of North Hobart, is accused of assaulting former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Picture: Sam RosewarneSource:News Corp Australia

Tony Abbott assault accused states why he headbutted former PM

High Court finds Malcolm Roberts was a UK citizen

Senator Malcolm Roberts was born in India in 1955 to an Australian mother and Welsh father. Picture Kym Smith

High Court declares Malcolm Roberts was a dual citizen

Lightning strike sparks bushfire next to Bruce Hwy

A lightning strike sparked a fire next to the Bruce Hwy

Contact lens parasite leaves mum blind and paralysed

A simple contact lens sparked a nightmare chain of events for Claire Wilkinson. Picture: Press Association

Mum left paralysed and blinded by parasite in contact lens

Sport

Rocky premiership-winning coach makes big move

Seibold steps up to the next level

TOP GEAR: Rockhampton's Zane Keleher scored an important win at the Tamworth Speedway at the weekend.

VIDEO: Race on for Keleher to qualify for Australian...

There will be plenty of action at the Woorabinda rodeo grounds this weekend.

Saddle up for two days of rodeo action at Woorabinda

SHARING EXPERIENCES: Champion netballer Laura Geitz talks with a group of youngsters at the clinic at Jardine Park.

Australian Diamonds' duo share netball and life skills

Community

The dancers who will get the whole of Rocky cheering

This is one performance you just can't miss

The Rockhampton Lapidary Club recently conducted an inter-club field trip.

Lapidary Club's fun fossicking trip

Riders ready for Gymkhana

HELP FOR HARRISON: Harrison Lassig, 15, has been diagnosed with burkitts lymphoma. A cancer which has spread aggressively through his body. He is undergoing treatment in a Brisbane hospital.

Bundaberg teen, 15, given shock cancer diagnosis

What's On

BRIGHTER SIDE: Toowoomba woman Angela Ponting has created a cabaret called Smiling at Strangers, about life after heartbreak.

Angela's show explores funny side of heartbreak

Sea Salt at Rainbow Beach Tuppy Modin, Jordi jones and Kerri Jordison.

A bold new look and big plans ahead at Rainbow Beach

Dominos is giving away free pizza from today.

Domino's giving away 20,000 FREE pizzas from today

Property

Extreme luxury: Our pick of lavish dream homes

Property

Bizarre designs: Top unique homes in Australia

Local Business

Coastal Hardware's Ian Rae shut down his store last year after 26 years in operation on the Sunshine Coast. Ian's store survived against the corporate giants until his retirement, but others have not been so lucky.

Is this the end of the 'mum and dad' business in Qld?

NEW CHAPTER: QBD Rockhampton book shop manager Kelly Leonard with staff Renata and Penny outside the newly opened store.

Inside Rocky's Stockland store shoppers have been praying...

EXPANSION SITE: Fr,om left, Jerry Lynch, Lynne Sheehan and Clayton Broom at Rockhampton's Mater Hospital. Ms Sheehan is Mercy Health and Aged Care CQ CEO, Mr Lynch is Mercy Health and Aged Care CQ Engineering Services Officer and Mr Broom is Griffin Builders site manager.

Rocky hospital's multi-million dollar expansion underway

WELCOME TO THE WORLD: See the hatchlings on Mon Repos Beach. Yes, they are this cute!

Travel

Welcome baby turtles into the world at Mon Repos Beach

The mumma turtles come back to their own place of birth to have their own babies.

Travel

You'd want a rest too, if you'd just had 130 kids!

Photos

The 2018 Kia Stinger.SunCoastDaily

The decision to downsize

Design masterpiece

Inside the mid-range 2018 Kia Stinger Si.

The 2018 Kia Stinger

Videos

Shot Fitzroy River croc

The tarped corpse of the 5.2m crocodile, found shot in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. Video courtesy of the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

QLD Premier

F-35 Strike Fighter

Pauline Hanson has a "Dirty Harry" moment

Lifestyle

Kia Stinger road test: Is beauty deeper than the metal?

This is no standard Kia, the Stinger is honed by a bloke who not long ago was the guru of BMW's go-fast M division.

Heinz Baked Beanz 420g is selling for $2.09 on Farmers Direct.Source:Supplied

Customers rage over baked beans change

French businesswoman Liliane Bettencourt, the heiress of cosmetics giant L'Oreal and daughter of the company's founder, has died. Bettencourt was also considered the richest woman in the world.

L'Oreal heiress and world's richest woman dead at 94

‘Double whammy’ influenza, hayfever strikes

Entertainment

Only movie trailer you need to see this week

IT’S been almost four years since the last Wes Anderson film. So feast your eyes on the trailer for Isle of Dogs because it is everything you want it to be.