Rockhampton and Capricornia
Planning underway for CQ Community TV
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Proponents of a central Queensland community television station are hoping to have it on air within a year.
Rio Tinto Alcan moving R&D operations to Brisbane
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Major aluminium producer, Rio Tinto Alcan, is moving its research and development operations to Brisbane, creating nearly 50 jobs.
Driver accused of slapping policewoman
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A central Queensland woman has been charged with assault after she allegedly slapped and kicked a police officer in Gladstone overnight.
Green light for Emerald shopping complex
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The Central Highlands Regional Council has approved a new $35 million shopping centre at Emerald.
Qld not getting enough homeless funding: welfare groups
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Welfare groups say Queensland is not receiving an adequate share of funding for programs that assist homeless people.
Council still undecided on port support
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The Rockhampton Regional Mayor says yesterday's meeting with Waratah Coal was constructive.
Ross River virus cases lower than expected
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The Central Highlands Regional Council says there have been fewer cases of Ross River virus than it expected after flooding in Emerald earlier this year.
Council angry over Curtis Is development snub
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The Gladstone Regional Council says it is outraged that it was given no notice about changes to the state development area on Curtis Island.
Bligh defends desal plant site option
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Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says a desalination plant can co-exist with the new airport runway on the same block of land at Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast.
Mandatory reporting laws won't fix health system, AMAQ says
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The AMAQ says mandatory reporting of misconduct by doctors is not the best way to ensure patient safety.
Govt's Curtis Is rethink a good compromise: MP
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The Member for Gladstone says the Queensland Government's change to the proposed state development area on Curtis Island is a good compromise for the community.
ATEC chief backs Shoalwater Bay coal port, railway
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The man behind a proposed railway linking the Surat and Bowen basins has thrown his support behind the Shoalwater Bay coal port and railway line.
Rockhampton traders ponder NRL challenge
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A group of Rockhampton business people admit it will be tough to get a National Rugby League (NRL) team up and running in central Queensland.
Parents warned to watch for meningococcal
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Queensland Health has warned people to be on the lookout for signs of the potentially fatal meningococcal disease, especially in children and young adults.
Smoke alarm use fuels drop in Qld house fires
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Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts says the number of Queensland house fires dropped dramatically this winter.
Miner considers merger capital raiser
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Gladstone Pacific Nickel says a proposed merger will help it to raise capital for its central Queensland project.
Resident to fight airport runway revamp
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A Gladstone man who is facing the prospect of having aircraft take-off and land less than 80 metres from his front door is fighting the redevelopment of the city's airport.
Mayor backs Curtis Is development limits
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The Mayor of Gladstone has welcomed the Queensland Government's announcement of limits on development on Curtis Island.
Coal train crashes into ute
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An empty coal train has crashed into an abandoned car at the town of Midgee near Rockhampton in central Queensland.
Roosters return from the brink to down Cowboys
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The Roosters clinched a dramatic 32-20 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys at the Dairy Farmers Stadium in Saturday night's NRL round 21 clash.
Bushfire season likely to be worst in 15 years
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The Emergency Services Minister says recent rain across Queensland has worsened the risk of severe bushfires.
Waratah Coal promises port consultation
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Waratah Coal says it will release details of its proposed Shoalwater Bay coal port to the central Queensland community over the next few weeks.
Pitt rejects merger support criticism
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The Queensland Local Government Minister has rejected a Gladstone regional councillor's claim that the Government has treated councils in a despicable manner since amalgamation.
Farmers asked to reveal drought impact
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Central Queensland farmers and land-holders are being asked to speak candidly about how the drought has affected them socially.
Explosives plant too close to town: conservation group
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The Mackay Conservation Group is concerned about the proximity of a planned billion-dollar ammonium nitrate plant to Moranbah.
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