News in Brief
Clearing debris from river
Rockhampton Regional Council says work to clear debris from the Fitzroy River following recent minor flooding is progressing well, with Gate...
Select batches of MILO Snack Bars recalled
A select number of batches of MILO Snack Bars are being recalled due to the potential presence of small pieces of black rubber. ...
Liberal leader’s unity call as allies rule front bench
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has rewarded his factional allies with plum front bench roles and punted moderates to the outer.
Mr Taylor unveiled his new-look...
‘No threat’ after man and woman found dead at Wandal
An investigation is underway following the deaths of two people in Rockhampton, but police believe there is no threat to the public.
A QPS spokesperson...
Titanic night for charity
Titan IND hosted an incredible ‘Make Your Own Luck’ gala dinner last Friday, 13 February – raising valuable funds for two great causes.
The...
Zilzie man charged with using counterfeit money
A 41-year-old man from Zilzie has been charged with 15 offences, including six counts of uttering (using or passing) counterfeit money, four counts of...
Kawana man charged after Yeppoon assault
Police have charged a 30-year-old Kawana man following an assault at Yeppoon on Thursday, 19 February.
It will be alleged that around 11.55pm, a verbal...
Earth’s doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin
It will look and act like earth, but not exactly as we know it.
The Australasian Space Innovation Institute announced plans to build a $15...
Heartfelt thanks as Bushdancers founder steps down
In the early 1980s, Shirley Hopkins with her determination and dedication to fostering Australia’s traditions, started a bushdancing group with the support of some...
Cheaper diabetes drug halted by AstraZeneca court win
Consumer hopes for a version of AstraZeneca's blockbuster diabetes drug Forxiga that doesn't hit hip pockets as hard have been dented by a court...
Undercover at the markets
CQ Today journalist Sophie Mossman was out and about on Sunday, 15 February, snapping some photos at the Rocky Markets at Stockland Rockhampton's undercover...
Approval for ‘Bishop’s House’ to be demolished
Rockhampton Regional Council says it will not appeal the matter, after the Planning and Environment Court granted a couple approval to demolish or relocate...
Volunteers honoured for service to the RSL
Peter Lloyd, ex-Navy veteran and Dave Britten, ex-49th Battalion the Royal Queensland Regiment, were both presented with the Outstanding Service Award by RSL Gracemere...
