Mine’s golden find
A Brisbane-based mining company has struck record-breaking amounts of gold at its site south-west of Eidsvold.
Great Divide Mining released a statement to the Australian...
News in Brief
Clermont - vehicles in flood water
Three patients were assessed in stable conditions after one truck and one vehicle became stuck in flood water on...
Pop-Up savings for families
Hundreds of Central Queensland families have found welcome back-to-school relief at CatholicCare CQ’s School Savvy Pop-up Shop in Rockhampton.
The shop at St Theresa's opened...
Learning beyond the classroom
As we prepare to send children back to school in the next couple of weeks, I’m reminded that it is a privilege to live...
I thought volunteering wasn’t for me — I was wrong
I used to think volunteering wasn’t for me.
Living in Gladstone, my weeks were already full, work commitments, family responsibilities, and the constant juggle of...
Male pedestrian killed in Bajool crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Bajool on Tuesday, 13 January.
Around 8.40pm, emergency services were called to the Bruce...
State Flying Squad busy in first year of operations
A strengthened State Flying Squad has charged nearly 2000 people during its first year of frontline operations targeting serious and repeat crime across the...
Queensland pubs warn of counterfeit notes as opportunistic thieves target busy venues
Queensland pubs, hotels and restaurants have been urged to stay alert amid reports of counterfeit $50 and $100 banknotes circulating through hospitality venues during...
Koji leaves region drenched
It has been a wet and wild start to the week in Central Queensland, with no relief expected until the weekend and the Fitzroy...
Rio Tinto in preliminary talks to merge with Glencore
Glencore is in preliminary talks to be acquired by Rio Tinto in what would be a $300 billion mega-merger to create the world's biggest...
Waters receding as Clermont recovers
Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) Swiftwater crews rescued three individuals trapped in floodwater on the Gregory Highway in Clermont overnight, two on the roof...
Pantry is out of the box
Tony and Michele Waine from Mumma's Fish and Chips have always looked for ways to give back to those in need.
This week, they have...
Monsoon retreats north
After the monsoon dumped 1248mm at Cowley Beach for December, Cyclone Koji hit Cape Upstart, adding another 585mm half way through this month. The...
