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25.01.2022 #BREAKING: Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says she will step down as party leader following the LNP's electoral defeat at the weekend.

25.01.2022 Your Rockhampton Mayoral candidates so far The date for a by-election is expected to be announced on Friday.

24.01.2022 A facility in a central Queensland town has been flagged as a potential COVID-19 quarantine hub.

24.01.2022 Have you spotted any crocs lately? The Department of Environment and Science is urging the community to report crocodile sightings as soon as possible, by calling 1300 130 372 or reporting it on the new QWildlife app. This crocodile was snapped swimming under the Railway Bridge in the Fitzroy River yesterday by local man Wil Randl.... The Department says it's investigating another croc sighting in the freshwater section of the Fitzroy near the barrage, that was reported in October. Wildlife officers have now set a baited trap in an attempt to capture the 2.5m reptile. Members of the public are being asked to stay away from the trap to avoid danger and to maximise the chances of the animal being captured. The fine for interfering with a crocodile trap is $15,138. Under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan the area of the Fitzroy River above the barrage and 20km upstream is within Zone C (Targeted Management Zone). This means that any crocodile that is two metres or greater in length, or any crocodile displaying dangerous behaviour, is targeted for removal. Crocodiles that pose a threat to human safety are targeted for removal under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan. Waters in the Rockhampton region are known Croc Country and people in the area are reminded to always be Crocwise. In particular: Expect crocodiles in ALL Rockhampton waterways even if there is no warning sign Obey all warning signs they are there to keep you safe Be aware crocs also swim in the ocean and be extra cautious around water at night Stay well away from croc traps that includes fishing and boating The smaller the vessel the greater the risk, so avoid using canoes and kayaks Stand back from the water’s edge when fishing and don’t wade in to retrieve a lure Camp at least 50 metres from the edge of the water Never leave food, fish scraps or bait near water, camp site or boat ramp Never provoke, harass or feed crocs Always supervise children near the water and keep pets on a lead Remember, you are responsible for your own safety in Croc Country Report all croc sightings to DES by calling 1300 130 372. : Wil Randl

24.01.2022 #LIVE: Were getting a COVID-19 update from Deputy Premier and Health Minister Steven Miles.

23.01.2022 Did you know pumpkins were grown in central Queensland? The Biloela team have their hands full picking 280 tonnes of pumpkins this season.

23.01.2022 It's been a big move for this family, selling their first farm and moving up to Queensland. Renee Mulcahy

22.01.2022 HAVE YOU SEEN HAIL DAMAGE LIKE THIS? A massive storm with "life-threatening" hail ripped through Brisbane's south and west on Saturday afternoon. Softball-sized hail damaged properties across several suburbs.

22.01.2022 QUEENSLANDER! After three long years, the Maroons have reclaimed the State of Origin shield. More: https://ab.co/3f7HDWa

22.01.2022 Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn in Mount Stowe State Forest from today, weather permitting. As a result, smoke may be seen in the West Stowe and Yarwun areas. Planned burns aim to reduce forest fuels, to help reduce the intensity of any subsequent bushfires and assist natural forest regeneration.... Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, drivers are urged to be cautious.

21.01.2022 "The kids are drought babies, so they've never seen a wet season." Rain on the roof, playing in the mud. Many young children in Western Queensland are experiencing their very first wet season!

21.01.2022 I cant thank them enough Darna Mattingley says the Emerald Hospital, Rockhampton Hospital and Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia nurses and doctors took great care of her 11-month-old daughter, Thea, when she wasnt well. She was just very lethargic, very cuddly, very sleepy and then I couldnt get her to eat or drink anything, Ms Mattingley said. ... Thea was admitted to Emerald Hospital with an upper respiratory tract infection and an extremely low blood sugar, before she was flown to Rockhampton by the RFDS. When they had to put her canula in for her drip the nurses were making faces and doing things to distract her and keep her happy, she said. Clarke was our pilot we had a male nurse Hayden, and he was just so good to her in flight. Everyone was just so helpful, I cant thank them enough." Thankfully Thea made a full recovery and will be celebrating her 1st birthday this weekend. supplied

21.01.2022 Bushfires, severe storms and COVID-19. After a year like 2020, what would it take to build more resilient communities?

21.01.2022 The trial is a first for Australia and it's happening in Emerald! The first international farmworkers to join the Australian fruit harvest without completing hotel quarantine are helping save central Queensland's grape harvest. 152 Tongan workers who arrived in Emerald on October 29, returned two negative COVID-19 tests throughout their two weeks of on-farm quarantine.

21.01.2022 Someones looking fashionable! Denise said her 11-year-old and 13-year-old went to the shop to pick something up and when they came out, said they owed her a few dollars for a special purchase. Pink sandals for Jack the rooster was their purchase. ... Know anyone whod do the same? : Denise Ann via ABC Landline

20.01.2022 Welcome to the world This is the first Kroombit tinker frog to be bred in captivity. These little fellows are only found in small patches of rainforest at Kroombit Tops National Park, south-west of Gladstone.

20.01.2022 #BREAKING: The ABC projects Annastacia Palaszczuk will be returned as Premier of Queensland. More here: https://www.abc.net.au//qld-election-labor-wins-/12832688

20.01.2022 #LIVE: Were getting a COVID-19 update from Deputy Premier and Health Minister Steven Miles. Hes in Townsville today talking about health infrastructure in North Queensland.

19.01.2022 It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas... Seen along the walking track at the Yeppen Lagoon in Rockhampton- a Christmas tree made for walkers who are being encouraged to add to the decorations

19.01.2022 "I think this is a good recent example of how exactly self-determination works when Indigenous people are put in control of their own health and lives," says Dr Melinda Mann, a Darumbal and South Sea Islander woman from Rockhampton.

19.01.2022 Bloody good one, Australia! And the Blood Bank in Rockhampton was flat out last week with donors responding to the call.

18.01.2022 Welcome, Ash! The adorable three-month-old emu chick is settling into her new home at Rockhampton Zoo, with fellow emu, Henry and eight kangaroos. Ash came to Rockhampton Zoo after being surrendered to a parks ranger she was kept as a pet and hand raised by people immediately after hatching," Cherie Rutherford, parks councillor said.... Given this, she is incredibly friendly and affectionate to the point that she will even climb into the keepers’ laps for a cuddle. As beautiful as this is, this is making her transition into a zoo more challenging as she is now coexisting with other animals rather than people, but we are confident she will continue to adjust well. Rockhampton Regional Council

18.01.2022 "It's really important and a great opportunity not just for some students who are currently in year 11 who could start this program the year after next, but more importantly this is going to train doctors in regional areas," Professor Klomp said. It's a partnership between CQUniversity Australia, CQ Health, Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service and Universityof Queensland.

18.01.2022 Travelling hundreds of kilometres for healthcare is common in rural and regional areas but for Biloela resident, Anita Reay, it wasnt always the case. She has been seeing her ear, nose and throat specialist at the Gladstone Mater Hospital for surgeries and ongoing check ups since February 2019. In April, Queensland Health announced it would buy the facility, but Ms Reay says the change of ownership left her without a specialist at short notice. ... "He had to reschedule surgeries that he had already had previously booked in, in Gladstone," she said. Ms Reay said due to significant wait times for public and private ENTs in Rockhampton, she now travels almost 600 kilometres to Brisbane for treatment. A Queensland Health spokesman said specialists have been kept informed during the acquisition. He said category three ENT patients may have a wait of around 365 due to the backlog from COVID-19 mitigation.

17.01.2022 Family and friends have paid tribute to a teenager who died after 19 days on life support. 18-year-old Sharlene Urosevic is remembered as a sweet daughter, loving sister and selfless. Ms Urosevic died in hospital after a car crash at Iveragh, south-east of Gladstone on November the 21st.

17.01.2022 Will you be travelling this Christmas? Australians will be able to travel between all states and territories except WA by Christmas, under a new agreement struck between the nation's leaders.

16.01.2022 SWEET DREAMS WITH THE BIRDS YOU LOVE (to hate?) Queensland artist Jesse Irwin designed this tribute to some of our best-known birds, even if they are not always the most-loved. Which one is your favourite? ... : jesseirwinart

16.01.2022 It's been a difficult few years for agricultural producers, but some farmers are thinking about what they can learn from the terrible years of drought. Is there anything you will do differently during the dry times?

16.01.2022 Level 5 Water Restrictions will come into effect in Mount Morgan from tomorrow. The No. 7 Dam has fallen to 15% capacity, triggering Rockhampton Regional Council's Drought Management Plan. Level 5 Restrictions mean:... - Hoses can no longer be used for private gardens - Buckets and watering cans should be used between 7am to 8am, or 5pm to 6pm - Car washing is also prohibited

15.01.2022 Over four consecutive weeks follow iconic Australian stories featuring sporting legends Peter Brock, Steve Waugh and Wayne Gardner, plus Walkabout Wickets the little-known story of the first all-Indigenous cricket team to tour the UK. Tune in Tuesday nights in November at 8.30pm (AEDT) on ABC TV + iview. For more: https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/sporting-legends #TrailblazersABC #BrockABC #WalkaboutWickets #WaughABC #WayneABC

15.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: PARTS OF CAPRICORNIA LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. ... Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Rockhampton, Calliope, Miriam Vale, Mount Morgan and Seventeen Seventy. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately For SES assistance phone 132 500 More information from Bureau of Meteorology: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21033.shtml If you're not sure what to do before, during or after severe weather, visit our website https://ab.co/2OQEMVK

15.01.2022 Things got a bit un-roo-ly at CQUniversity Australia yesterday This unexpected visitor dropped in on the universitys nursing labs in Rockhampton. "All reports from students and staff indicate that he had a roo-ly good time at the nursing residential school." ... : @cquniversity_vc

15.01.2022 What's next? "Pineapple" hopes to meet the Rockhampton Council’s CEO today.

14.01.2022 Even Skippy enjoys a good sunset! This eastern grey buck was spotted watching the dust linger in the light near Rolleston. Trina Patterson Photography

14.01.2022 It's a chuckout! What's your little one's fave toy?

14.01.2022 A man has been killed in a car rollover at Emerald in the Central Highlands. Police say the 48-year-old lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree on Amethyst Drive just before 3 o'clock this morning. Paramedics were called but he died at the scene. ... Listen to all the latest local news here: https://ab.co/2HXviri

13.01.2022 Well done Maroons! Rockhampton’s Tamika Upton starred for the home side with two tries for the match.

13.01.2022 Queensland is considering mining camps for quarantining travellers. Would you support international travellers being put in central Queensland mining camps?

12.01.2022 #ICYMI "In a world full of bad things it's good to see something really good." That's how turtle rescuer Andrew Kaney described the release of three green sea turtles.

12.01.2022 HOW GOOD IS THIS?! In case you missed this fantastic news earlier today - for the first time since June 9, Australia has no locally acquired cases of COVID-19. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has praised health care workers and the Australian public for the milestone. ... MORE: https://ab.co/34LpsC7

11.01.2022 #LIVE: We’re hearing from Annastacia Palaszczuk the day after her Queensland election victory. More:

11.01.2022 Some news on the wave pool near Yeppoon Would you like to see the site open for public use?

11.01.2022 How much do you think this bull was sold for at the Gracemere saleyards?

11.01.2022 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Prices are up in the cattle industry but will it influence the price you pay for steak?

11.01.2022 #LIVE: Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington is speaking now on the Gold Coast.

09.01.2022 Good rain means a green backyard for some, but for people working on the land it can be the difference betweeen a pay day and crippling debt While it’s been far from drought breaking and some people are still suffering, it’s great to see the outlook is improving for others.

09.01.2022 In Australia, our emus are so big, we ride them! Looks like somebody may have modified several signs around the Bundaberg region to include a rodeo cowboy. Have you seen any signs like this in central Queensland? ... ABC Wide Bay

08.01.2022 Would you want to spend an entire year travelling and working with your better half?

08.01.2022 Could it be the beginning of the end for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party? "The reason they've had a collapse is the very reason I left the party... One Nation is a one-person party it's the Pauline Hanson [party]."

07.01.2022 Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s thousands of bats in the Rocky night sky! ... Did you snap a better picture?

07.01.2022 It's just over a week before you'll get a choice between 17 candidates...

07.01.2022 Congratulations Dr Bruce Chater Theodore's Dr Bruce Chater has been awarded the Australian Medical Association's Queensland Rural Health Medal. Dr Chater has worked and advocated for rural health for more than 40 years and has been involved in establishing the world's first college of rural and remote medicine.... He says he's honoured to receive the award. "Certainly I'll try and be an ambassador over the next year as I have over the last 40 years, to try and make sure rural people are looked after."

06.01.2022 Central Queensland Container Refund has processed 100 million containers, returning $10 million to the community. Capricorn Animal Aid says it’s been a lifeline with about $8,000 raised so far.

06.01.2022 Where to from here for the Rockhampton Mayoral position? The Electoral Commission has offered Chris Hooper the vacancy. What comes next? Listen here for the latest news: https://ab.co/38RRTkh.

06.01.2022 BREAKING: Eight people have been rescued by a cargo ship

05.01.2022 "They've been stalling all the way through," Mr Hooper said. "We really know they're just trying to drag it out a day at a time for Annastacia to change the act."

05.01.2022 Man in intensive care after Rockhampton stabbing Police are investigating the stabbing of a 48-year-old man at a Rockhampton unit on Sunday afternoon. Police and paramedics were called to an Allenstown apartment block around 3:00pm and found the 48-year-old man with serious chest injuries.... He was taken to Rockhampton hospital where he remains in a critical, but stable condition in intensive care. Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Peachey says police are speaking with a 48-year-old woman, but no charges have been laid. "Someone has suffered very, very serious injuries which still could lead to the death of that person, so at this stage we're treating it as a major investigation. "We know of at least two stab wounds and one of those could have been fatal, so really serious." Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident are urged to contact Crime Stoppers or Rockhampton Police.

05.01.2022 We thought we’d share with you a little sneak peak of tonight’s Spirit of Christmas Concert! Brad Butcher plays for you from our Rocky studios along with appearances from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Felicity Urquhart, Tia Gostelow and many more Tune in to Evenings with Kelly... Higgins-Devine from 7pm on ABC Capricornia or watch live on Facebook right here! See more

05.01.2022 WHAT A SHOT Have you ever seen such a big pineapple? A backpacker on a Capricorn Coast fruit farm took this pic while she was out in the paddocks. ... We’d love to see any larger than life photos you’ve taken

04.01.2022 The Rockhampton Council says it is following the law after the resignation of Margaret Strelow. Chris Hooper says the council and State Government are stalling. Listen to the latest developments on the mayoral vacnacy here with local news: https://ab.co/3lY3DFn

03.01.2022 Central Queensland has the highest number of people with high blood pressure in the nation, new data released by the Australian Heart Foundation today has revealed. Listen to all the latest local news here: https://ab.co/3mCIpgV

03.01.2022 #LIVE: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is speaking now about the borders reopening to all of Victoria and NSW on Tuesday.

02.01.2022 Sad news from the crash on the Bruce Highway near Marlborough. Police have confirmed a man has died. Officers say initial investigations suggest a car collided head-on with a semi-trailer near Marlborough, north of Rockhampton just after one o'clock this morning. The driver of the car died at the scene, while the truck driver escaped serious injury. Traffic has been at a stand-still on the highway this morning.... Police say delays may continue for a number of hours. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating. See more

01.01.2022 Happy Friday! Heres a gorgeous, pale-headed Rosella enjoying a vibrant feast at the Emerald Botanic Gardens. Renu Narintrangkul Na Ayuthaya via #ABCmyphoto on Instagram

01.01.2022 On November 29, 1980 state election day Queenslanders awoke to news of a bombing at the construction site of the Iwasaki Sangyo resort, north of Yeppoon.

01.01.2022 Ever wondered how coral reproduction works? This year, the sex life of coral on the Great Barrier Reef has more spectators than normal. "Swimming around in a soup of egg and sperm is a unique experience, something I would encourage everyone to do if you have the opportunity," dive instructor Tony Fontes said.

01.01.2022 Check out this new million-dollar-facility in our backyard! What other infrastructure projects do you think the region needs?

01.01.2022 "Harry always put his best in when it came to sport" It was a triumphant debut for 22 year old Harry Grant from Yeppoon in last night's State of Origin win in Brisbane. The former St Brendan's College student helped the Maroons seal the six point victory in the game three decider. ... His mum Margie says Harry always put his best into the game, but also enjoyed it, which she believes made him successful. "It's fantastic but his family, especially his brothers, will keep him grounded," she says. Next up for Harry is a bit of relaxing with family and friends in Yeppoon, after he gets out of the team's Covid bubble.