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Expanded scheme to help pick up money troubles

Struggling families in Rockhampton and Emerald will receive free public transport to and from school as part of more than $22 million in cost-of-living...

Sudan factions agree to extend ceasefire amid clashes

Sudan's warring military factions have agreed to a five-day extension of a ceasefire agreement, after renewed heavy clashes and air strikes in parts of...

Countdown to Writers Festival

With less than a week to go until the start of this year’s Capricorn Writer’s Festival for writers and readers, there is still time...

No shushing about libraries

Once upon a time you would hear shushing sounds while in a library, but Rockhampton Regional Council is asking the community to speak up...

Landcare takes on Waru

Capricorn Coast Landcare will sign the leases for Waru community gardens in Yeppoon this week in a move to maintain the community garden and...

Keep an eye on the sky

Ergon Energy is asking everyone on the land to look up and live. The power company said every six days, on average, somewhere in...

Dutton’s nuclear plan doesn’t add up

If Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan was a school assignment, he would get an 'F' for Fantasy. It’s all about make-believe mathematics and empty...

SPER seizes vehicles

Wide Bay and Central Queensland residents with outstanding SPER debts have had their vehicles clamped and seized as part of the latest field enforcement...

Russia hits Ukraine military base in wave of strikes

Russia says its military has hit Ukrainian air bases in overnight strikes and Ukrainian forces shelled industrial facilities inside Russia as both sides sought...

University lecturer jailed for ‘savage’ murder of wife

A university lecturer who stabbed his wife to death after a heated argument about their son's kindergarten arrangements will spend up to 24 years...

Sunrise host David Koch retires from breakfast TV

The urge to rise at 3.47am and pop into the living rooms of millions of Australians isn't what it used to be for David...

China’s military build-up stirs concern in Australia

Australia is urging China to be more transparent about its unprecedented military build-up. Defence force chief Angus Campbell said Australia didn't condemn any country for...

Tilt at revenge

It’s a grand final rematch at Hartley Street Sports Complex with the Emu Park Emus chomping for a chance at revenge. The Yeppoon Seagulls...

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