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Rookwood Weir during construction
Drone footage of the Rookwood Weir, 66 kilometres from Rockhampton, being built.
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Australia's biggest weir built since World War II opens after delays
A "generational" piece of water infrastructure for Queensland has been completed after years of construction plagued by cost blowouts, inundations and COVID-19 disruptions.
New weir set to bring extra water for agriculture and industry in central Qld
A long-discussed weir south-east of Rockhampton secures $352 in state and federal funding, but it is still unclear who will be able to reap the benefits of the water infrastructure project.
Queensland grazier says Rookwood Weir would boost agriculture
A former national agri-politics leader says a proposed water project in central Queensland will open up new opportunities for agriculture in the state.
Biloela man recognised with posthumous Queen's Birthday gong
Former Biloela accountant Trevor Power has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the General Division.
Far north firefighters not counting on storm relief
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service says storms forecast for the Tablelands in the far north and central-west today may be too isolated to provide much relief from grassfires.
Firefighters keep eye on central Qld grassfires
Fire crews will today monitor several large grassfires in central Queensland.
Bushfire warning puts Qld crews on alert
Parts of Queensland are on bushfire alert, with severe fire danger warnings issued for the western parts of the Maranoa and Warrego regions and the southern Channel Country.
Flood-hit farmers use boat to check cattle
A central Queensland grazing family say they have been unable to access their property by road for more than six months.
Schools may be closed despite receiving federal upgrades
A number of central Queensland state schools are waiting for new buildings to be installed despite facing an uncertain future.
Parents group appeals to keep schools open
A Parents and Citizens group at a school that may be mothballed in the Boyne Valley in central Queensland, is putting a formal submission to the State Government to keep it open.
Five regional schools under review
The Education Department says it is reviewing five regional schools in central Queensland to decide if they will remain open.
Bravery awards honour 24 Queenslanders
Several people who saved a family swept into a flooded creek are among 24 Queenslanders recognised with bravery awards.
Partner of flood victim says he drove 'safely'
The partner of a woman who died after being rescued from floodwaters last week at Gogango, in central Queensland, says they had little time to react in the flood conditions.
Woman gives life to save baby in flood drama
A woman has died after clinging to a tree holding a six-month-old baby in flood waters in central Queensland.
Derailment blocks central Qld line
Queensland Rail (QR) crews are working to restore train services to the main Rockhampton to Longreach line after the derailment of a coal train in central Queensland last night.