Rockhampton and Capricornia
Man charged over police officer assault
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A Queensland man has been charged with assaulting an off-duty police officer on the state's central coast earlier this evening.
Gladstone construction worker village approved
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The first permanent workers' village has been approved for the Gladstone region.
Big crowd tipped for Emerald race meet
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The Emerald Jockey Club says it is expecting up to 4,000 people to attend this weekend's biggest race meeting.
Activist campaigns against 'racist' road name
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An Aboriginal activist has turned to central Queensland in trying to rid the state of racist names.
Trauma surgeons shortage fuelling hospital beds crisis
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The State Government is under more pressure over Queensland hospitals.
Arrow reveals coal seam gas details
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Arrow Energy has released details of its coal seam gas resources in Queensland.
Mayor defends Rockhampton creativity
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The Rockhampton Mayor has defended the region after it was described as lacking creativity and big picture thinking.
Uni farewells international students
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More than 40 international students have been farewelled from Central Queensland University, with a traditional going-home ceremony on campus.
Chlamydia cases double in Qld over last five years
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Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) says there has been an alarming increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases reported across the state.
Govt pledges $6m for new truck rest stops
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Queensland Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt says the State Government is planning to build 25 new truck driver rest stops over the next few years.
Robertson clarifies Townsville hospital overcrowding alert
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Health Minister Stephen Robertson has admitted Townsville Hospital was on alert for overcrowding yesterday, despite telling Parliament it was not.
Govt accused of reef protection overreaction
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The QFF says the Qld Govt is overreacting with threats to regulate to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Gillard focuses on CQUni finances
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The Deputy Prime Minister says the federal and state governments will work with CQUniversity to sort out financial issues.
Govt well-equipped to ensure reef's future: Garrett
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Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett says the Government knows it must do more to save the Great Barrier Reef.
Robertson drop in hospital bed numbers
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Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson has dismissed claims of a big drop in the number of public hospital beds.
Task force to look at regional health staff shortages
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Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson says the State Government will do more to attract medical staff to regional areas.
Report highlights grave fears for Barrier Reef
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A new report tabled in Queensland Parliament paints a bleak picture of the Great Barrier Reef.
Businessman fined for photocopying cash
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A Rockhampton court has been told a man photocopied $100 and $50 notes in a crude attempt to trap a friend who had been stealing money from his business.
Police hunt men over attempted child adduction
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Police are still trying to find a group of men who tried to abduct a teenage girl in Rockhampton on Sunday.
Exclusion zone around island bombs
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A one kilometre exclusion zone is still in place around a central Queensland island where World War II bombs were found.
Qld groups welcome interest rate relief
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The REIQ says the Reserve Bank decision to cut interest rates by 1 per cent will boost consumer confidence.
Farm group wants entire 1pc rate cut passed on
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The Queensland Farmers Federation says rural producers should get all of the 1 per cent reduction in official interest rates.
Paramedics' union stages work bans over pay dispute
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The union representing Qld paramedics will start statewide industrial action over stalled EBA negotiations.
Police probe attempted abduction
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Police are investigating the attempted abduction of a teenage girl in Rockhampton.
Residents shown coal dust reduction
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The Gladstone Ports Corporation says residents close to its Barney Point coal terminal have seen a noticeable reduction in coal dust emissions over the past year.
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