ABC Capricornia

09/09/2026

Nearly a third of medical graduates are taking up general practice, and health experts say it is an opportunity to rebuild rural practices from the ground up.

08/09/2026

Mount Morgan in Central Queensland hopes to bring tourists back to a palaeontological wonder that has been sitting idle for more than a decade.

Mount Morgan in Central Queensland hopes to bring tourists back to a palaeontological wonder that has been sitting idle for more than a decade.

08/09/2026

Queensland's premier has hit out at "overseas elites" after international rowing leaders questioned Rockhampton's suitability to host events for the Olympic Games.

The Fitzroy River location has been subject to debate since last year, and international rowing leaders last week questioned Rockhampton's suitability to host the sport for the Olympic Games.

07/09/2026

A man accused of murdering a baby girl in central Queensland last year has been ordered to stand trial.

The court heard the infant had injuries that were pre-existing prior to her death early last year.

07/09/2026

🚧 Road closure - Port Curtis

⏰Monday 3 pm 📢Grass fires have closed the Burnett Hwy between Bruce Highway and Gavial Gracemere Road in both directions - seek another route.

⚬ This fire is not a threat to communities right now

QFD has an Advice: Stay Informed warning in place.

More information:
https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents
https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

07/09/2026

Rockhampton parents Aaron and Paula Harmsworth know the cost of keeping three children involved in multiple sports, as research finds families are spending thousands more than just registration fees.

Rockhampton parents Aaron and Paula Harmsworth know the cost of keeping three children involved in multiple sports, as research finds families are spending thousands more than just registration fees.

06/09/2026

Central Queensland artist Trent Richardson has released a heartfelt song about his son Archie, after spending months in Brisbane's neonatal intensive care unit.

Central Queensland musician Trent Richardson never expected his precious baby boy's delivery would become a medical emergency, or that he would spend months at a Brisbane hospital in the neonatal intensive care unit.

03/09/2026

UPDATED: Queensland Fire Department crews are working to control a vegetation fire burning in the Gladstone region.

Twelve crews fought the blaze burning near Kirkwood Road, with a watch and act level warning downgraded to an advice late this afternoon.

Twelve crews are working to control the blaze burning near Kirkwood Road, near Gladstone, and aerial support has been requested.

03/09/2026

ℹ️ DOWNGRADED TO BUSHFIRE ADVICE -- AVOID SMOKE -- KIRKWOOD (Near Gladstone)
📍Kirkwood, Glen Eden, Telina and surrounding areas
⏰6am Friday 4 September 2026
👉 Final update. For the latest information visit: fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents

➡️ This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

📻️ Hear updates on ABC Capricornia 837AM, or on ABC listen: abc.net.au/listen/live/capricornia

📷 Smoke rising against a blue sky at the site of the fire near Kirkwood Road near Gladstone. (Supplied: Jean Williams)

03/09/2026

Zookeepers had to hand-rear baby Cassie after the chimpanzee was dropped by its mother hours after birth, breaking its leg. After failed reunion attempts the zoo said it's in the primate's best interest to send it elsewhere.