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One new case as Miles defends govt Blackwater backflip

One new case as Miles defends govt Blackwater backflip

News Steven Miles has defended the handling of the death of Nathan Turner, saying he’d rather be criticised “for acting too quickly rather than the alternative”.

Rocky company lands $9M+ Adani contract

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Business The mining giant has revealed a key contract awarded to a CQ company.

Boy in serious condition after being hit by falling object

premium_icon Boy in serious condition after being hit by falling object

Breaking Two children are being treated by paramedics after they were struck by a falling...

  • 2nd Jun 2020 11:30 AM
Council’s wild dog warning for Rocky residents

Council’s wild dog warning for Rocky residents

Council News Reports of the animal stalking people have residents on high alert.

  • 2nd Jun 2020 11:30 AM

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Proposed saleyards expansion a cause of dispute

premium_icon Proposed saleyards expansion a cause of dispute

News Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking to expand the saleyards to hold a maximum of 2400 cattle for up to 10 days for tick treatment.

  • 2nd Jun 2020 12:00 PM
Youfoodz expands delivery service to parts of CQ

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Food & Entertainment Youfoodz has announced an expansion of its regional delivery service, with CQ towns new to the list

  • 2nd Jun 2020 11:43 AM
Woman in hospital after being ‘struck’ by a horse

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News A woman has been ‘struck’ by a horse on a private property in the Central Highlands.

  • 2nd Jun 2020 11:10 AM
Premier owes Blackwater an apology

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Opinion Nathan Turner’s death fitted the narrative that the health of Queenslanders must come first and the economy a distant second.

  • 2nd Jun 2020 10:32 AM
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COLUMN: End of Bully in print is bitter blow to local voices

premium_icon COLUMN: End of Bully in print is bitter blow to local voices

Opinion ‘I do not agree with this ­decision in the slightest.’

Mackay residents should consult with their GPs

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News The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the introduction of new government-subsidised Medicare

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          20 minute test solution to travel quarantine

          20 minute test solution to travel quarantine

          Travel A quick 20-minute test instead of a 14-day quarantine is being considered by some countries, so could it be coming to Australia?

          • 2nd Jun 2020 11:53 AM
          Why tourism industry has to change

          Why tourism industry has to change

          Business COVID-19 has provided tourism industry an opportunity to reset

          • 2nd Jun 2020 11:08 AM
          Why this Tweed sport’s club was thankful for the shutdown

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          Sport There’s a silver lining to being shut down during the coronavirus pandemic for one...

          • 2nd Jun 2020 10:39 AM
          How a new social media campaign will support Mackay

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          Community Community spirit outshines challenges presented by COVID-19.

          When unis will head back to campus

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          Education Students can expect a staggered return to face-to-face teaching

          Shock findings: Blackwater COVID backflip sparks anger

          premium_icon Shock findings: Blackwater COVID backflip sparks anger

          News The revelation has sparked anger, with calls for a national apology

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          RGS community embraces virtual sports events

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          Sport Student Riley Denham clocks up the most kilometres in cross country event.

          Ben Barba's candid interview on footy highs, lows and demons

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          Rugby League Polarising Mackay rugby league figure Ben Barba has opened up about his NRL career and more in a wide-ranging interview.

          What Rocky Touch needs for its comps to restart

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          Sport Management committee meets to discuss the state of play.

          Harry’s dream debut with Tigers

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          Rugby League Former coach thrilled to watch Yeppoon star shine on the big stage.

          Theft ‘kick in the guts’ for junior sports club

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            Sport ‘These thoughtless acts of vandalism come at a significant cost to our community.’

            Future is digital: News announces major changes

            Future is digital: News announces major changes

            Business NEWS Corp Australia has revealed changes to its Australian media titles that will result in many of its Queensland and NSW mastheads becoming digital only.

            What’s driving former nurse to do 3046 push-ups

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            News ‘By contributing you get involved and by being involved you’re aware.’

            CQUniversity using technical wizardry in theatre show

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            News Technical wizardry is being summoned to enable theatre students located hundreds of kilometres apart

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                Heartfelt plea to help revive CQ tourism

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                Travel Raw campaign promotes resilience of local tourism operators.

                Blackwater bakery reopens after possible COVID-19 link

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                News The business has been ‘overwhelmed’ with community support.

                New business opportunities created from online retail surge

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                Business Blu Couriers has driver opportunities available, a flexible work option powered by...

                Trades on offer in apprenticeship intake

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                Business Hastings Deering opens applications for its 2021 apprenticeships in CQ.

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                  Cafe worker’s X-rated career change

                  Cafe worker’s X-rated career change

                  Lifestyle After losing both her jobs because of coronavirus, Sydney-based Elly went online – and has since made a huge amount of “easy” money.

                  • 2nd Jun 2020 11:50 AM
                  New adults only Lego revealed

                  New adults only Lego revealed

                  Games Expensive new kit comes with an 18+ age recommendation, pushing technical builds into bold new territory.

                  • 2nd Jun 2020 11:47 AM
                  New threat in QLD border stoush

                  New threat in QLD border stoush

                  News As Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk stands firm on the border closures, a new legal battle looms against the state government.

                  • 2nd Jun 2020 11:00 AM
                  Bombshell in George Floyd autopsy

                  Bombshell in George Floyd autopsy

                  News An independent autopsy ordered by George Floyd’s family has found he died from “asphyxiation from sustained pressure” to his neck and back.

                  • 2nd Jun 2020 10:42 AM

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