Man dies in Frenchville crash
The Rockhampton Police's Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash in Frenchville on Saturday, 29 March.
A police spokesperson said initial investigations...
Here’s what you said about the Olympics heading to Rocky
Marion Collins: I listened to a croc “expert”. He said the crocs are dormant in winter when the games will be held, do not...
Rockhampton woman wins $200,000 in lottery
A hardworking Rockhampton woman finished her workday with a bang yesterday, discovering she’d won $200,000 in a recent Lucky Lotteries draw.
The Central Queensland...
Fire volunteers vote with their feet
Rural fire brigades across Queensland are in revolt over a potentially unlawful confiscation of all their equipment by the state under "bad legislation" introduced...
Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply
Peter Dutton promises to slash power bills, permanent migration and government spending in his pitch to become a "steady hand" prime minister.
Ruling out offering...
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Kirkwood - vehicle and pedestrian incident
A primary school aged boy with facial injuries was transported to Gladstone Hospital in a stable condition following a...
You’ll need to sit down for Antiques Roadshow identity’s visit
Are you an avid viewer of the popular BBC Antiques Roadshow - and perhaps have a small treasure tucked away in a cupboard and...
Maraboon makeover aided by stimulus incentive
Emerald's Maraboon Tavern will undergo a revamp from mid-2025 after receiving an economic stimulus rebate from the Central Highlands council.
The tavern's owner Sapphirejest Pty...
Festival has strong community roots
The Central Highlands council has endorsed a funding package to ensure Emerald's iconic Easter Sunflower Festival continues to flourish.
The festival, which celebrates a...
What’s On expo hailed a success
The What's On In Emerald Expo bought families out in droves to the Emerald Showgrounds on Saturday 22 March.
The Emerald Show Society initiative resulted...
Mount Morgan No.7 Dam amenities to receive update
Rockhampton Regional Council is updating the amenities at Mount Morgan No. 7 Dam, with works to start by the end of the month.
Parks, Sport...
Just what the doctor ordered
Central Queenslanders wanting to study medicine will have more opportunities to do so closer to home, with an $80 million facility coming to Rockhampton.
The...
Two dead in Canoona highway crash
The Bruce Highway is closed at Canoona after a crash on Wednesday night that killed a woman in her 20s and a toddler.
A police...
