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Controversial new wind farm approved for regional CQ

A new $350 million wind farm in Central Queensland has been given the go-ahead despite local residents strongly opposing...

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14th Oct. 2019 12:10 AM

Wind turbines at the Windy Hill wind farm near Ravenshoe, Far North Queensland. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE.

New wind farm approved for regional CQ

A new $350 million wind farm in Central Queensland has been given the go-ahead despite local residents strongly opposing...

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14th Oct. 2019 12:10 AM

Bushfire threats test region’s firefighters

Heatwave conditions ignited multiple fires around the Rockhampton region.

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09th Oct. 2019 12:10 AM

FIRE BATTLE: Bushfires have kept QFES busy throughout the Rockhampton Region over the last 48 hours including this fire burning at Alton Downs.

Marine Park Authority explains shark situation

Shark protection strategies addressed while many are afraid to go in the water.

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08th Oct. 2019 12:10 AM

PROTECTION REMOVED: The Queensland Government’s traditional drum line shark control program like this which hooked a shark in the marine park near Magnetic Island will need to be adjusted following a court decision.

Options explored for rusting observatory

The rusting observatory has not had a valid permit for almost two years.

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05th Oct. 2019 12:10 AM

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK: The rusty Middle Island Observatory has many locals concerned about a potential danger it poses to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Whistle-blowers blast Rookwood Weir cost blowout excuse

Explosive allegations have surfaced explaining the weir’s cost blow out.

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03rd Oct. 2019 5:10 AM

WEIR SITE: Rookwood Weir will eventually be built several hundred metres upstream of the Fitzroy River, but political disagreements continue surround the cost and size of the project.

GKI Resort’s new investor revealed

The new buyer of the Great Keppel Island Resort development is a Noosa-based company with a focus on sustainability

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01st Oct. 2019 5:10 AM

The new buyer of the Great Keppel Island Resort Development has been revealed.

Rookwood showdown with rival rallies planned

Determined to put the blame back on the LNP over Rookwood, Labor will host their own rally.

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01st Oct. 2019 12:10 AM

ROOKWOOD DEBATE: Politicians disagree about the size of the proposed Rookwood Weir to be constructed at this point along the Fitzroy River.

O’Rourke backs Rookwood Weir

Facing pressure on Rookwood Weir, Rockhampton’s MP calls on the Federal Government to hand over their funding.

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28th Sept. 2019 2:09 PM

PROJECT SUPPORT: Minister Cameron Dick (left), Rockhampton MP Barry O'Rourke and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk want to see the South Rockhampton Flood Levee built.

LNP planning rally to fight for ‘real’ Rookwood Weir

Michelle Landry is ramping up pressure on the state over Rookwood Weir.

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28th Sept. 2019 11:09 AM

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