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Hospitalisation after two-vehicle CQ crash

News Paramedics assessed two patients at the scene.

Planning for Browne Park upgrades ‘full steam ahead’

News Rockhampton MP Barry O’Rourke said money for the park would be in the next budget and that he expected work to start after next year’s football season.

QLD Rail CEO ‘deeply saddened’ by train collision death

News The Queensland Rail boss has expressed his distress after a worker died when his light-engine train crashed in central Queensland yesterday.

Former Victorian star jockey has eyes set on Rocky wins

Sport It can never be said that former notable Victorian jockey, the lightweight Chris Caserta is not prepared to travel in search of a winner.

How to ensure a smooth transition to our new site

News Just days left to make switch to our new platform much easier

Govt bans ‘school with no water’ from accepting help

News Valkyrie State School water crisis continues

Incredible historic images of CQ discovered in Victoria home

News One of Australia’s most significant photographic collections, dating back to 1880...

Carmichael coal not being used in plastics: Bravus

Business The miner says it had already secured the market for 10 million tonne per annum of...

Letters to the editor: How about a meat tax?

Opinion Harry Bruce’s cartoon of the day and readers have their say on current events.

Three-vehicle crash at peak hour in South Rocky

News Queensland Ambulance Services called it a “minor nose-to-tail” crash.

Network News

Firefighter reflects on emotional toll of fatal crashes

News Paula Douglas talks of ‘psychological impact’ of fatal crashes

19th Jun 2021 12:28 PM

Hero police dog killed in the line of duty

Crime Queensland Police Service mourns as PD Rambo killed=

19th Jun 2021 12:27 PM

Former political candidate pleads guilty to pool scam

Crime Brad Murray Evans pleaded guilty to 21 fraud charges

Savvy flippers make $650k profit after adding glass fence

Property Flippers make $650k profit in just six months on Minyama home

19th Jun 2021 11:50 AM

Court News

Harley Davidson rider busted three times over alcohol limit

Crime A car yard salesman has lost his driver’s licence after being busted drink driving...

Meth addict’s Simpson Desert mission to kick habit

Crime A long-term drug addict took himself out to the Simpson Desert to rid himself of...

ED nurse punched by man who abused Asian couple

Crime Man blamed them for Covid-19 pandemic

FULL LIST: Rockhampton Magistrates Court appearances today

News Here is a list of matters listed at Rockhampton Magistrates Court

Opinion

Letters to the ed: Bring Nades, Priya and their girls home

Letters to the Editor Harry Bruce’s cartoon of the day and readers have their say on current events.

Map shows how insane house prices are

Opinion Crazy prices will hurt all Aussies trying to buy: Riah Matthews

Palaszczuk Govt’s blown savings promises cost QLD $5.4bn

News Expenses have grown 4.4 per cent on average in the past six years

Letters to the editor: Lead by example or keep quiet

Opinion Harry Bruce’s view of the day and readers have their say on current events.

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Sport

CQ-born BMX rider’s historic Olympic selection

News After suffering a number of injuries and a brief loss of hope, a Gladstone athlete will now make history as one of the first Aussie BMX riders to participate in this...

Bush sensation has sights set on $150K race win

Horses Trainer: “The mile of the Rocky Cup looks ideal for him but it will be a very...

REPLAY: TCC v Grammar in Payne Cup, Cowboys comp

Rugby League Qld schoolboys rugby league: Check out all the replay action of the finals here.

REPLAYS: St Brendan’s V Shalom in Payne Cup, Cowboys comp

Rugby League Qld schoolboys rugby league: Catch the two game replays on this website.

Named: CQ clubs to share in $150k to upgrade facilities

News Seventeen community groups and clubs across Central Queensland, including in...

Council By-Election

‘Extremely pleased’: Mathers declared by-election winner

Council News By first preferences, Mr Mathers received 46.09 per cent of the 4693 votes counted so far.

By-election latest counts shows likely brother-sister win

Council News Leading contender said he was feeling good and positive: ‘It’s not over until it’s...

Slow turnout for election day Division 3 by-election

News There were concerns not all residents required to vote in the division had voted as...

Election day: 5000 Division 3 residents to vote Saturday

Council News Voting will be open from 8am to 7pm with five candidates to choose from.

Candidate outlines top 10 issues raised by residents

Council News ‘I will do everything possible to put those concerns to the council table.’

National Sport

Saddest moment in Simmons’ career

Basketball Ben Simmons suffers saddest half of basketball in his career

19th Jun 2021 11:52 AM

Kyrgios in downright weird boxing proposal

Boxing Boxing’s latest fight proposal is downright weird

Gus eviscerates NRL in Twitter barrage

Rugby League Phil Gould eviscerates NRL in tweet barrage

Footballer discharged, surgery revealed

Sport Football star Christian Eriksen released from hospital

Community

GREAT DEAL: $1 for the best local news, great rewards

News If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that we all need to support one another. Your support for local journalism is more important than ever.

‘Dream come true’: CQ business brings five-year plan to life

News “This opening has been about taking what we do, our product and taking it to a new...

A whole new app experience for local news

News Local news is moving to a new home for a better digital experience

Doctor performs nearly 60 sight-restoring surgeries in Rocky

Community The work is part of a program meant to reduce surgical wait time for Aboriginal and...

Popular theatre restaurant celebrates 40 years of business

Business Next month, Footlights Theatre Restaurant will be celebrating 40 years of business...

What's On

Photos: A foodie date with Matt Golinski in St Lawrence

Food & Entertainment How the celebrity chef turns local ingredients into gourmet meals for the 2021...

Country’s leading paddlers in action at Emu Park

Water Sports Three-day race program attracts more than 500 competitors from Perth to Sydney.

Ultimate guide to Capricorn Coast Writers Festival 2021

Whats On Investigative journalists and podcast kings Hedley Thomas (The Teacher’s Pet) and...

Uncovering our fascinating shipwreck history

Community Australia’s coast is the final resting place of more than 11,000 shipwrecks.

Local Business News

VOTE NOW: Best Bartender in Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast

Lifestyle Matt Preston asked readers to name the best bartender in Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast and the response has been amazing. SEE THE FINALISTS AND VOTE.