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Taking the challenge

Ten Year 9 and 10 girls from Rockhampton State High School have just completed a 100-day Biomechanics Research & Innovation Challenge. The challenge slogan was...

It’s festival season in CQ

This week, the Capricornia Food and Wine Festival celebrates 10 years! The festival runs from Thursday, 22 September through until Sunday, 25 September, and...

Beach Day Out Fun

Beach Day Out, no-one misses out was a huge success on Friday 16 September with thousands of people coming out to Kerr Park, Emu...

Fortescue pledges $9.2b for clean iron ore

Billionaire Andrew Forrest aims to eliminate fossil fuel use and achieve zero emissions across his iron ore operations by 2030. The mining magnate on Tuesday...

Queensland bans ‘inhumane’ spit hoods

Queensland police have banned the use of controversial spit hoods in watchhouses across the state, following a review. The decision by Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina...

NSW premier renews threat to rail union

NSW's premier will seek to rip up an enterprise agreement if rail unions proceed with a threat to deactivate the train network's Opal card readers. The...

Ukraine strengthens hold on retaken lands

Ukraine has extended its hold on recently recaptured territory as troops marched farther east into areas abandoned by Russia, paving the way for a...

Syed, of Serial podcast focus, freed in US

A US judge has ordered the release of Adnan Syed after overturning Syed's conviction for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee - a...

Oscars apologise to Native American actor

Half a century ago, actor and activist Sacheen Littlefeather took the stage in a traditional buckskin dress at the Academy Awards to decline an...

Toxic weed found in South Burnett

A fast-spreading, potentially toxic weed has been spotted in the South Burnett for the first time, prompting local and state government organisations to issue...

Premier encourages organisations to offer vacant accommodation

Organisations with vacant accommodation have been encouraged by the State Government to consider using the properties to help address the housing crisis. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...

High-tech health care

A new Rockhampton-based business hopes to use advanced technology to make independent living a reality for elderly people and others with health issues. Plenacura's health-monitoring...

Canavan to challenge Littleproud for Nats leadership

Matt Canavan will challenge David Littleproud for leadership of the Nationals, saying he wants the party to "find their voice" again. Senator Canavan, who...