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$3.7M to build ‘state-of-the-art’ STEM hub at CQ school

The project was funded through the Capital Grants Program.

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01st Feb. 2021 9:02 AM

Principal of St Brendan's College Robert Corboy with Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry. Picture: Contributed

$7.3 million available for driver reviver upgrades

The funding allows driver reviver sites to upgrade amenities and install new equipment.

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17th Jan. 2021 5:01 PM

The funding allows driver reviver sites to upgrade amenities and install new equipment. Picture: David Martinelli

OPINION: Bully political journo bids farewell

Reflections on living in CQ and an eventful four years of covering major events and politics for the Bully.

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09th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

Political journalist Leighton Smith reflects on a number of rewarding years writing for the Morning Bulletin.

Crow’s plan benefits ratepayers and pensioners

Rocky mayoral candidate Rob Crow has shared his plan to offer rates relief to locals.

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06th Jan. 2021 12:01 AM

RATES PLAN: Rocky mayoral candidate Rob Crow has revealed his plan to support the region’s ratepayers.

Mayoral aspirants urged to release rates plans

Pushing for transparency, Nyree Johnson called for her 16 mayoral opponents to put their cards on the table for charging...

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05th Jan. 2021 5:01 PM

RATES ISSUE: Nyree Johnson is calling for her opponents to follow her lead by explaining to the community how they would influence their next rates bill.

Prisoner’s fiance claims guard shortage leading to lockdowns

Corrections refute claims as concerned family member speaks out about the impact of Capricorn Correctional Centre’s...

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31st Dec. 2020 1:12 PM

TRAPPED INSIDE: Prisoners are being kept inside for extended periods of time at the Capricorn Correctional Centre at Etna Creek outside Rockhampton.

Residents intervene after ‘grubs’ dump rubbish

Four-wheel-driving enthusiasts are seeing red with those who are illegally dumping rubbish around the Rocky region.

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31st Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

DUMPING PROBLEM: Members of the CQ CQ 4x4 Adventures group are finding an increased amount of rubbish being illegally dumped in Parkhurst.

Community organisations urged to apply for regional grants

The guidelines for Round Five of the Building Better Regions Fund have been released.

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29th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

Community organisations in Capricornia are urged to apply for regional grants. Picture: Contributed

Massive projects to shape CQ in 2021

You’ll be blown away by how much construction activity is planned for the region next year.

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29th Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

CQ councils receive funding boost to help bushfire recovery

More than $11 million has been approved for a range of projects.

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21st Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

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