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Many flood hit homes uninhabitable in Qld

Some 2000 homes are still uninhabitable after flooding in southern Queensland as the state moves ahead with a repair and buyback scheme. Severe weather during...

Masks for ‘years’ in Covid fight

Victorians will be encouraged to wear masks indoors for years to come, the state's health chief says, despite the third Omicron COVID-19 wave appearing...

Qld mayor sentenced to community service

A Queensland mayor who returned a blood alcohol test of more than three times the legal limit has been ordered to do community service...

Musical a delicious treat

Rockhampton Grammar School is taking audiences to a world of pure imagination as they presented Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Directed by...

$500,000 reward announced into 1989 suspicious disappearance

Homicide detectives are hopeful the announcement of a $500,000 reward for information into the 1989 suspicious disappearance of Michelle Lewis from Rockhampton will generate...

Survey finds support for cannabis use in CQ

The vast majority of Central Queenslanders believe possessing cannabis for personal use should not be a criminal offence and almost half support legalising it...

Beach clean-up help call

Capricorn Catchments are putting a call out for volunteers to assist with the upcoming bi-annual community marine debris beach clean-up at Five Rocks from...

Businesses win $5000 grants

The Barber Shop in Mary Street, Yeppoon, was just one of the businesses to be selected for the grant funding which will be used...

Call-out for more volunteers: Cancer Council needs more drivers

Locals like Jenny Hilcher are an integral part of the community, volunteering her time to help others, but now she is calling for extra...

Supporting teenagers in remote communities

Accessing basic identification documents has opened the door to further education and training for students in Woorabinda. The Sprints Passport Program is designed for 15...

Burning passion for fighting fires

Being a rural firie is a real family affair for Kunwarara Rural Fire Brigade member Cloe Boyland. Seven members of Cloe's extended family are part...

Man arrested following siege

A siege at Mount Chalmers left Rockhampton police at a standstill for almost 24 hours on Friday, 29 July. Police attended the property of a...

Rodboro Street refresh to improve motorist and pedestrian safety

Rockhampton Regional Council is improving road safety for motorists and creating greater footpath connectivity for pedestrians in Berserker, thanks to help from the Australian...