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See the full list of people appearing in Rockhampton Magistrates Court today

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News See the full list of people appearing in Rockhampton Magistrates Court today

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An elderly woman was the sole director of a JM Kelly company that took on large debts from other firms in the now failed building group, a court has heard.

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News An elderly woman was the sole director of a JM Kelly company that took on large debts from other firms in the now failed building group, a court has heard.

The bridal party hid in the wheelhouse until the boat was anchored and the ceremony began.

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News The bridal party hid in the wheelhouse until the boat was anchored and the ceremony began.

From the Federal Court case against JM Kelly to CQ coming out on top for the state’s manufacturing, catch up here

Morning Rewind: Disgraced CQ cop dismissed

News From the Federal Court case against JM Kelly to CQ coming out on top for the state’s manufacturing, catch up here

  • 24th Oct 2019 8:13 AM
Why high-paid judges are getting more perks

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News Judges ‘under pressure’ as broken families flood courts

  • 24th Oct 2019 9:59 AM
Rescue helicopter called to rollover on rural CQ road

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News A man has been injured after a single vehicle rollover on a notorious stretch of...

  • 24th Oct 2019 9:49 AM
Very high fire danger expected until the weekend

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News Only scattered showers expected after a week of hot weather and fire danger.

  • 24th Oct 2019 9:30 AM
JM Kelly exec called worker a “real arse”

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Business A worker who complained was called a “real arse” in an email

River report card: Fitzroy’s health report is in

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News Experts say annual reporting is essential to keeping the Fitzroy Basin in good...

Good news for great-grandparents targeted by criminals

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News ALCOHOL soaked car seats could be the least of great grandparents worries after...

Mum’s ban from pool because of kids

Mum’s ban from pool because of kids

Parenting Royal Life Saving responds to pool’s ban of mum

  • 24th Oct 2019 9:14 AM
Arnott’s to cause frenzy over new milk

Arnott’s to cause frenzy over new milk

Food & Entertainment Two more iconic biscuits have been turned into flavoured milk

  • 24th Oct 2019 8:49 AM
Motorbike explodes into flames

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News A westbound lane was closed for some time

  • 24th Oct 2019 8:29 AM
Extinction Rebellion ban may be ‘unlawful’

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News Banning these protesters could be unlawful discrimination

  • 24th Oct 2019 8:16 AM
Former CQ cop dismissed after child sex abuse allegations

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Crime Former CQ cop dismissed after child sex abuse allegations

COURT: 25+ people appearing today

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News See the full list of people appearing in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court today

Alleged assault on mental health staff at Rockhampton Hospital

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Crime A MAN threatened to assault mental health staff at Rockhampton Hospital with an IV...

Repeat offender back in court

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Crime A YOUNG man with a “massive criminal history” has moved towns in an effort to avoid...

Opinion

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    Opinion I’m not going to apologise for punishing offenders

    • 24th Oct 2019 8:41 AM
    One word brought Meghan’s pain into stark relief

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    Opinion Racing gigs have become a risky prospect for performers.

    A Yank in Oz: I’m not even making this stuff up

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    Opinion See, as most of you know, a lot of my childhood was spent behind buck teeth and...

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      Business Qantas profits have dropped by $55 million amid shaky global conditions, as the airline’s CEO Alan Joyce doubled down on its cost cutting commitments

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      Senator calls for action on African swine fever risk

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      • 24th Oct 2019 9:52 AM
      Two year old in near drowning, tourist falls from cliff

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      ‘I’m not a big time drug dealer’: Grandma busted

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      • 24th Oct 2019 9:30 AM
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      Sport

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        Fishing Just 5mm separated the record catches with the highest being 1.19 metres.

        Mowers, dirt karts light up Yaamba track

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        Sport 29 competitors turn out for Round 8 of the Queensland Mower Racing Series.

        Country race day 18 years in the making

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        Sport Tiny CQ town to reboot a massive race day with thousands up for grabs

        Coach turns competitor for state titles

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        Sport ‘I walked away with a Queensland four plate... It’s my only trophy.’

        Debutants play key roles in CQ Centurions success

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        Sport Coach Jason Wells: ‘We played particularly well on Saturday and then backed it up...

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          • 24th Oct 2019 8:35 AM
          Ricciardo dealt a devastating blow

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          Motor Sports Ricciardo loses points as Renault disqualified from Japanese GP

          • 24th Oct 2019 8:25 AM
          NRL legend’s blunt advice for Holmes

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          Rugby League Johns’ blunt advice to Holmes, and other NRL stars chasing NFL glory

          How Kangaroos skipper can join list of greats

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          Rugby League Cordner will become first NSW player to join elite club

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            Barry O’Rourke: the problem the elderly are facing

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            News Regional location has 12-year-old out of reach from vital services

            Daughter’s mission to help ageing parents

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            News Planning key to ensuring some of the most vulnerable get help.

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              Laughter, music and applause floods historic museum

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              News MORE than 50 locals and visitors paid tribute to our history and humour.

              George Benson can't wait to play the Blues

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              Music The 10-time Grammy winner will bring all the hits to Bluesfest.

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                Gateway Industry Park continues its growth

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                News A developer from Banana is looking to relocate his two businesses to the region.

                Boutique fashion store a first of its kind in region

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                News The expansion of a successful Central Highlands fashion business sees a larger...

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                State Government responds to explosive coal report

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                Business Environment department say damning environmental plans were never even considered.

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                    For a small but growing number of women, seeing their man with another man is not only okay, it's also a big turn on.

                    'I like watching my husband with other men'

                    Dating For a small but growing number of women, seeing their man with another man is not only okay, it's also a big turn on.

                    • 24th Oct 2019 9:59 AM
                    Zipline tragedy prompts calls for help in remote regions

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                    News A new base for emergency services could be on the way

                    • 24th Oct 2019 9:14 AM
                    Holey hell! Giant croc found in dry riverbed den

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                    Offbeat Saltie stumbled across by a group of kids

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                    Lifestyle The little known condition affecting new mums post-breastfeeding

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                    Health Health of Queenslanders up in smoke as more turn to cigarettes

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                        MAFS star Tracey Jewel says she is strongly considering legal action against Nine after a Seven reality star’s successful worker’s compensation claim

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                        TV MAFS star Tracey Jewel says she is strongly considering legal action against Nine after a Seven reality star’s successful worker’s compensation claim

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                        Pop act Little Mix have canned a huge Aussie tour just weeks before it was due to start — and fans aren’t happy with the reason they’ve given.

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                        Music Fans fume over Little Mix’s abrupt Oz tour cancellation

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                        As rumours swirl that Nine is considering changing the Today line-up, we can reveal who was recently asked to have a crack at co-hosting.

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                        TV Surprise star asked to fill in on struggling breakfast show

                        A mysterious disappearance in Buckingham Palace has done nothing to hose down reports the royal family is not happy with Harry and Meghan

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                        TV The Crown fans spot coronation blunder in season 3 trailer

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                            Research reveals Mackay’s economic growth has made it a star for residential investors and home buyers.

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                            A PLANNED residential and parking tower in the Toowoomba CBD could become one of the city’s tallest buildings once completed.

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                            Business Residential and parking tower could be one of tallest in CBD

                            A property turnaround could trip over growing transaction costs in big cities, with buyers paying as much as $100k in fees and stamp duty alone, a new report warns.

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                              A jobs boom is about to land in Brisbane with the opening of the Airport’s new parallel runway set to open employment opportunities for people across Queensland.

                              premium_icon Staggering amount of jobs for Qld after new runway opens

                              News Brisbane Airport jobs to boom with new runway opening

                              More than 85 per cent of jobs ads in some industries are going unanswered despite the fact Queensland now has the highest unemployment in the country.

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                              CQ Residents coming to grips with the approval of a $350 million wind farm project, "this is the future and this is what everyone wants.”

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                                An unexpected discovery of small, slimy stowaways has led to hundreds of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars being blocked from entering Australia.

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                                Offbeat Mercedes-Benz ordered to turn back 900 cars due to snails.

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                                Almost a quarter of a billion dollars’ worth of speeding fines were dished out on Queensland roads last financial year.

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