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27/07/2025

An influx of people wanting to move to Queensland coastal regions is driving house prices to record highs and causing town planning headaches for local councils.

In the once-sleepy seaside community of Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast, the population is continuing to thrive post COVID-19.

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Coastal towns in central Queensland are being inundated with people wanting to move in, but councils are unable to process development applications fast enough to cater for demand.

27/07/2025

Queenslanders will enjoy a brief reprieve from rainy conditions before a cloud band moves in mid-week and brings wintry weather to most of the state.

Senior meteorologist Shane Kennedy said cooler, clear conditions were expected from Monday, but would not last.

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It will be clear weather for most of Queensland until mid-week, when wintry conditions are forecast to return.

27/07/2025

A volunteer-run group is working to identify Queensland soldiers listed as missing in action during World War I through DNA testing.

The group is focusing on the remains of more than 200 Australian soldiers who were discovered in a mass grave in France almost two decades ago.

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A volunteer-run group is focusing on the remains of more than 200 Australian soldiers who were discovered in a mass grave in France almost two decades ago.

26/07/2025

: The "mighty Fitzroy", in the words of Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, is slated to host rowing and canoeing at the 2032 Olympic Games but sporting bodies have expressed concerns, writes Alex Brewster.

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The "mighty Fitzroy", in the words of Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, is slated to host rowing and canoeing at the 2032 Olympic Games but sporting bodies have expressed concerns, writes Alex Brewster.

26/07/2025

In the cockpit next to his late father, Mitchell Purcell caught the flying bug.

Now, he is keeping his dad's memory alive for a good cause.

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In the cockpit next to his late father, Mitchell Purcell caught the flying bug. Now, he is keeping his dad's memory alive for a good cause.

24/07/2025

Queensland researchers have a better understanding of the world's tectonic plate stress patterns caused by the underground mining and construction industry.

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Queensland researchers have a better understanding of the world's tectonic plate stress patterns caused by the underground mining and construction industry.

24/07/2025

A cold front moving across Queensland is expected to bring a mixed bag of weather for the Sunshine State.

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A cold front moving across Queensland is expected to bring a mixed bag of weather for the Sunshine State.

24/07/2025

Melbourne has its cafes ☕

Brisbane has a growing 'cookie culture' 🍪

So what defines CQ? Beef? 🥩 Sport? 🏉 The weather? ☀️

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24/07/2025

💵 TAROOM BANK SET TO CLOSE ❌

Bendigo Bank headquarters have confirmed the Taroom agency is set to close.

A spokesperson told the ABC that 'following a review of evolving customer preferences, a reduction in business activity and an increase in costs and compliance obligations, Bendigo Bank’s agency model will be retired.'

📍 The closing date has been set as Thursday 23 October 2025.
The Australia Post outlet will be the town's only in-person banking option.

👉 Taroom local Steve Clarke told the ABC the announcement was shocking.

"Where do we go from here? When people go away to a bank, they are going to go shopping whilst they're there. So that's a big blow to a community like Taroom," Mr Clarke said.

23/07/2025

The mining company has defended its actions at the proposed Gemini mine site in central Queensland, and says work has been done in accordance with state and federal laws.

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The mining company has defended its actions at the proposed Gemini mine site in central Queensland, and says work has been done in accordance with state and federal laws.

23/07/2025

David Crisafulli says his government remains committed to Rockhampton hosting rowing at the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics as experts back the Fitzroy River.

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David Crisafulli says his government remains committed to Rockhampton hosting rowing at the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics as experts back the Fitzroy River.

22/07/2025

Glencore says its Oaky Creek North Coal Mine in central Queensland is operating fully once again three months after an influx of water at the site.

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Glencore says its Oaky Creek North Coal Mine in central Queensland is operating fully once again three months after an influx of water at the site.