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Yeppoon woman's star is born.

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News Yeppoon woman's star is born.

  • 13th Dec 2018 12:01 AM
The majority of council's operational electricity needs could be sourced from renewable energy by 2022, report finds

premium_icon Bold plan to slash Rocky's huge power bill

Council News The majority of council's operational electricity needs could be sourced from renewable energy by 2022, report finds

  • 13th Dec 2018 12:00 AM
Mining company Adani have been caught in the crosshairs of a bitter, at times ugly but very important debate, says Rockhampton mayor Margaret Strelow.

premium_icon ADANI: Mayor says mining firm given raw deal

Letters to the Editor Mining company Adani have been caught in the crosshairs of a bitter, at times ugly but very important debate, says Rockhampton mayor Margaret Strelow.

  • 13th Dec 2018 12:00 AM
Central Queensland mum in fight to get $3000 ring back

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News Central Queensland mum in fight to get $3000 ring back

Plastic surgeon examination protocols questioned in trial

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Crime Court hears from Western Australian surgeon during trial

Certificate III opens doors for Rockhampton students

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News Certificate III leads to exciting opportunities for local students.

Lucky winner of our Rockin' Rocky competition

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Entertainment The winner gets to rub shoulders with the performing artists

Facebook fail as online vigilantes harm child victims

premium_icon Facebook fail as online vigilantes harm child victims

News Social media vigilantism is widespread but it has to stop

Forecast bad weather forces community events to relocate

premium_icon Forecast bad weather forces community events to relocate

Whats On Major community events have had a change of location this weekend.

One of the longest running clubs in QLD turns 40!

One of the longest running clubs in QLD turns 40!

News ST URSULA'S College Interact Club marks four decades

Secret behind eyelash empire

Secret behind eyelash empire

Business How a common problem became a big business

Max Brenner to re-open Queensland store

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Business It spectacularly went into liquidation three months ago

Police appeal for witnesses after crook rams cop car

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Crime Offender fled the scene at top speed after Andergrove incident

Mother found dead months after ex killed their children

premium_icon Mother found dead months after ex killed their children

News Her ex-husband killed their children earlier this year

Pedestrian fails to get off the road before being hit

premium_icon Pedestrian fails to get off the road before being hit

Crime The judge blames pedestrian and driver for the incident.

Mooring bad decision by drunk fisherman

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Crime He had three choices and the one he picked landed him in court

Parents gave son cannabis after advice from 'Dr Pot'

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Crime 'His frustration levels were near non-existent'

Opinion

    'Climate change has nothing to do with man'

    premium_icon 'Climate change has nothing to do with man'

    Opinion Why throw millions of dollars into something that can’t be proven

    Why an alcohol tax won’t beat the bulge

    premium_icon Why an alcohol tax won’t beat the bulge

    Opinion Don't bother with a booze tax, just staple people’s mouths shut.

    The only why that we should be asking

    premium_icon The only why that we should be asking

    Opinion I could have been Grace Millane, we all could have

    Barnaby Joyce is ready to pounce

    premium_icon Barnaby Joyce is ready to pounce

    Opinion Barnaby Joyce is ready to pounce

    Sport

      CARIBEAE Swimming Club to send 27 members to important event

      premium_icon Rockhampton swimmers head to 'biggest meet of the year'

      Swimming CARIBEAE Swimming Club to send 27 members to important event

      Young athlete's success at All Schools amidst wild weather

      premium_icon Young athlete's success at All Schools amidst wild weather

      Athletics RICHARDS impresses at national competition in U16 javelin

      Government to put over $200k into two CQ sporting facilities

      premium_icon Government to put over $200k into two CQ sporting facilities

      Sport MOVE IT Aus Community Sport grant to help CQ kids be more active

      Young Rocky girl set to impress at State Titles this week

      premium_icon Young Rocky girl set to impress at State Titles this week

      Sport Taryn Roberts is heading to Brisbane this weekend for State Titles

      Fitzroy Frogs out in force despite testing weather

      premium_icon Fitzroy Frogs out in force despite testing weather

      Sport Testing weather conditions made for a tough weekend of events

      National Sport

        Harris reveals plan to combat Indian bowlers

        Harris reveals plan to combat Indian bowlers

        Cricket Marcus Harris planning to convert his starts into a big score

        Eels’ $800k target after Norman departs for Dragons

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        Rugby League Corey Norman move to Dragons frees up $800,000 for Eels to spend

        King Kohli losing grip on batting dominance

        King Kohli losing grip on batting dominance

        Cricket Virat Kohli in danger losing top spot on ICC Test batting rankings

        Bombers fans might have to wait: Goddard

        Bombers fans might have to wait: Goddard

        AFL Retired star Brendon Goddard believes Bombers' time is coming

        Community

          Rockhampton primary school children have been collecting presents to gift to charity for a worthy cause.

          premium_icon Primary School children collect presents for a worthy cause

          News Rockhampton primary school children have been collecting presents to gift to charity for a worthy cause.

          Firefighters battle truck trailer blaze, fires

          Firefighters battle truck trailer blaze, fires

          News Vegetation fires kept fire crews busy around region.

          18 traffic lights to go: multinational wins deal

          premium_icon 18 traffic lights to go: multinational wins deal

          Politics The contract was an important milestone towards getting road built.

          Today in CQ: Everything you need to know for the day ahead

          Today in CQ: Everything you need to know for the day ahead

          News Find out what's happening in Rockhampton, Yeppoon and surrounds.

          What's On

            Traumatic Northern Rivers web series receives award

            premium_icon Traumatic Northern Rivers web series receives award

            TV Deadlock won Best online Series at AACTA 2018

            Say thanks to fire, storm heroes with community day

            Say thanks to fire, storm heroes with community day

            Whats On A free community event to thank our emergency services.

            Coast events cancelled ahead of wet weekend

            Coast events cancelled ahead of wet weekend

            Whats On Predicted heavy rainfall has forced several event cancellations

            Kick up your heels with alluring new dance class

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            News Burlesque classes the perfect teaser for production of Kinky Boots

            Local Business News

              The Premier is furious with Australia’s telecommunications giants after learning what they intend to do in the wake of Queensland’s devastating bushfires.

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              Environment The Premier is furious with Australia’s telecommunications giants after learning what they intend to do in the wake of Queensland’s devastating bushfires.

              Business hopes to open doors before Christmas after fire

              premium_icon Business hopes to open doors before Christmas after fire

              Business They have had to spend $70,000 on replacing equipment

              Tis the season to be jolly, give generously to those in need

              premium_icon Tis the season to be jolly, give generously to those in need

              Business Woolies chips in to help Rocky's Royal Flying Doctors Service

              Feud flares up over Qld gas field

              premium_icon Feud flares up over Qld gas field

              Business A Qld company is fighting to take full control of a gas field.

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                Lifestyle

                  Victoria raked in the largest amount of Lotto prize money as Queensland took out the biggest payout, while NSW has the most millionaires.

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                  News Victoria raked in the largest amount of Lotto prize money as Queensland took out the biggest payout, while NSW has the most millionaires.

                  Simple way to keep the kilos off

                  Simple way to keep the kilos off

                  Health It seems that guilt is actually a blessing in disguise.

                  New driver tracking app can save you big on car insurance

                  New driver tracking app can save you big on car insurance

                  Motoring "They pay less on car insurance and our roads will be safer"

                  Severe whooping cough case dismissed by Coast hospital

                  premium_icon Severe whooping cough case dismissed by Coast hospital

                  News Child struck down by 'hellish' choking and suffocating fits

                  Kids ‘at risk’ due to dodgy qualifications

                  premium_icon Kids ‘at risk’ due to dodgy qualifications

                  Education Hundreds of childcare workers working with dodgy qualifications.

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                    Entertainment

                      Sophia Bush has opened up about the real reason behind her exit from a hit US TV show, saying producers put her in constant pain.

                      Star ‘assaulted, abused’ on hit TV show

                      Entertainment Sophia Bush has opened up about the real reason behind her exit from a hit US TV show, saying producers put her in constant pain.

                      You’d be forgiven if you’ve lost count of how many Spider-Man movies they have been. But this one is the best so far.

                      MOVIE REVIEW: New Spider-Man is best one yet

                      Movies Into the Spider-Verse is a vivid, kaleidoscopic experience.

                      The cartoon sitcom paid tribute to one of its most-loved guest stars in this week’s episode, with an uncharacteristically emotional scene.

                      Family Guy’s emotional tribute to late star

                      TV Cartoon sitcom's uncharacteristically emotional scene.

                      Into the Spider-verse star Shameik Moore says yes to a black Spidey but no to a black James Bond.

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                      Movies Shameik Moore says yes to a black Spidey but no to black James Bond.

                      ONE of the students has been inspired by Lady Gaga's "brave and unique outfits”, as well as Beauty and the Beast.

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                      News One of the students has been inspired by Lady Gaga's outfits

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                        Real Estate

                          If you're looking for a peaceful lifestyle away from the maddening crowds then it would be hard to beat life on this 3.67 Ha (9 Acre) farm in the pleasant Nerimbera Valley. There is a back drop of beautiful mountains, fertile creek flat, elevated home site with great views form the large rear...

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                          House Rules auctioneer calls the bidding at Golden Beach property

                          Home to three generations sells at auction

                          News Successful bidder lives in the same street

                          What’s going on with property? Yesterday, we were warned of an imminent market collapse and economic crisis. But figures out today paint a different picture.

                          Shock housing market data released

                          Property “In October we saw a welcome lift in the number and value"

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                            We are looking for a TRADE qualified Auto Electrician. Must have drivers licence. If you can carry out maintenance, diagnostics, fault find and repair. Read electrical schematics and conduct QUALITY repairs in a timely manner. Please send us your resume loveautos@westnet.com.au

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                            EXPRESSIONS of interest are now being called for a variety of roles at Adani’s Carmichael mine.

                            premium_icon How to score a job at Adani’s $2B megamine

                            News Need a job? Expressions of interest for CQ mega mine being called

                            After seeing his son struggling to find a job one dad decided to reach out to the community for help and response he got left him speechless.

                            Dad’s sweet plea for son with Aspergers

                            Parenting After seeing his son struggling to find a job, one dad reached out.

                            AS FARMS struggle to fill vital jobs, changes to the rules around working visas are expected to bring thousands more backpackers to Australia, for longer.

                            premium_icon Visa changes to bring flood of backpackers

                            News Islanders doing seasonal work will be able to stay longer

                            Motoring

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                              Futuristic concept gets the green light for production. Is it the most expensive new car on the road?

                              Nissan confirms only 50 of $1.5m GT-R supercar will be built

                              Motoring Nissan has committed to making just 50 examples of the GT-R50.

                              NEW entry-level performance model from AMG isn’t as focused as the old A45, but that is a good thing.

                              Most affordable Mercedes-AMG model set to be launched

                              Motoring Based on the new A-Class hatchback, as its “new entry-level model”.

                              Your pooch need some extra love? Range Rover is offering special packs for dog owners.

                              Pooch pampering ramps up complete with tartan bandannas

                              Motoring Land Rover has released a range of 'Pet Packs'.