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Gina Rinehart lobbied Qld government to move Olympic events to Rockhampton

A letter from Ms Rinehart to Jarrod Bleijie, obtained under right to information laws, asked the government to consider Rockhampton before the LNP's Games Delivery plan release in March 2025.
A dark-haired, middle-aged woman — Gina Rinehart — wears a cowboy hat and leans against a cattle fence.

Published:

Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 5:45pm

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Alex Brewster and Charmayne Allison

Mother and daughter debut together for country footy club

A central Queensland mother and daughter who debuted for the same rugby league club this season have their sight set on the grand final.
Mother and daughter smiling at camera on football field, night time, in football uniforms

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Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 1:47pm

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Rugby Leagueby Vanessa Jarrett

Matthew Cox to stand trial for alleged Rockhampton killings of wife and baby

A man accused of murdering his wife Tayla Black, 30, and 11-week-old baby daughter, Murphy, at a central Queensland home will face a criminal trial.
a woman in pink and newborn baby

Published:

Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 4:02pm

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Courtsby Vanessa Jarrett

Cotton growers race to treat leaf disease after mysterious arrival

No-one knows how ramularia leaf spot got to Australia, but growers in Queensland are desperate for a treatment as the fungal disease wreaks havoc on their crops. 
A split image showing the underside and top of a diseased leaf.

Published:

Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 6:20am

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Fungal Diseaseby Megan Hughes

Father faces court hearing for alleged murder of wife and baby

Matthew James Cox is charged with murdering his wife Tayla Black, 30, and their 11-week-old daughter Murphy in August 2023. 
a woman in pink and newborn baby

Published:

Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 4:34pm

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Courtsby Ellie Willcox

Remote Indigenous community's only drug and alcohol rehab centre closes

The only alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre in the remote Indigenous community of Woorabinda closes after the council terminated the not-for-profit provider's lease.
Drive safely sign on the side of the road, trees and a road in the background.

Published:

Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 8:15am

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Rehabilitationby Katrina Beavan

More frost forecast for southern and central Qld as cold snap bites

Parts of Queensland shiver through the coldest mornings of the season, with more on the way.
frosty paddocks next to dirt road leading to a bright rock gorge

Published:

Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:15am

Source: ABC North QldTopic: Weatherby Emily Anderson

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Aging on the Farm: Challenges of finding care in the outback

A family struggling to access support for their mother have streamlined their farm operations to keep her at home as long as possible while waiting for an aged care bed.
Duration: 12 minutes 2 seconds

Source: ABC News

Chimp baby

A one-week-old baby chimpanzee is in a leg cast and receiving round the clock care, including receiving human colostrum, after mum accidentally dropped it.
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Duration: 39 seconds

Source: ABC News

Change Agent: The maverick agronomist who changed grazing methods

An agronomist who suggested a different approach to grazing forty years ago was met with plenty of  critics. Today, Terry McCosker's once ‘radical’ methods are seen as best practice.   
Duration: 15 minutes 8 seconds

Source: ABC News

How a broken leg led to a 13-hour helicopter rescue in rough seas.

A pilot has described the mission the most challenging rescue of his career.
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Duration: 25 seconds

Source: ABC Capricornia

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