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Meet the woman who dives for shopping trolleys

A "tragedy of the trolleys" is unfolding in Rockhampton, where a lack of governance over waterways is creating an environmental hazard.
Trolleys - Cassy
Duration: 43 seconds

Published:

Tue 26 May 2026 at 9:02am

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Water Pollutionby Jacob Gamble

Mystery billboard that left officials 'scratching heads' solved

Amid months of debate about the location for the 2032 Olympic rowing events, a billboard came to life. Who put it there and why was a mystery until now. 
A billboard with cartoon crocodiles rowing next to the words 'push off penrith'

Published:

Sun 24 May 2026 at 9:52am

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Rowingby Katrina Beavan

The 600-kilometre trip to the skin specialist

Regional Queensland is facing a shortage of dermatologists, leaving some patients increasingly desperate.  
An aerial picture of Rockhampton.

Published:

Fri 22 May 2026 at 9:59am

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Public Healthby Jacob Gamble

Farmers struggle to source popular cattle feed as dry conditions bite

A by-product of the cotton harvest, cottonseed boosts protein and fibre in animal diets. But as graziers ramp up their drought preparations, dry conditions are causing a supply slowdown. 
A handful of cottonseed in a man's hand.

Published:

Fri 22 May 2026 at 9:29am

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Cotton Growingby Sophie Johnson

Drivers allege Bruce Highway speed camera used for 'revenue raising'

The trailer-mounted speed camera has become a regular feature on the Bruce Highway, but these drivers claim they've been "unfairly" targeted in a blatant cash grab.
A group of people standing staggered on the steps outside Bundaberg Magistrates Court.

Published:

Fri 22 May 2026 at 5:32am

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Traffic Offencesby Johanna Marie

Rundown Rockhampton hotel sells for millions at court-ordered auction

After its closure in 2014, the formerly popular hotel became dilapidated and was frequented by squatters. It has now sold at a court-ordered auction for $5.75 million. 
Drone shot of multi storey concrete building with overgrown gardens, empty pool, smashed windows

Published:

Thu 21 May 2026 at 2:15pm

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Urban Development and Planningby Katrina Beavan and Vanessa Jarrett

Apprehension as UK mining company enters Australian coal

Anglo American has operated metallurgical coal mines in Queensland since the turn of the century. Now, a UK-based company has bought them all.
A man in an orange high-vis uniform and helmet stands in front of a large truck and pile of rocks.

Published:

Wed 20 May 2026 at 12:41pm

Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Mining and Metals Industryby Liam O'Connell, Yasmine Wright Gittins and Bryn Wakefield

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Shopping trolleys pollute creek in Rockhampton

Environmentalist Cassy Tzoutzias retrieves shopping trolleys out of Moores Creek near Rockhampton's main shopping centre.
Many shopping trolleys partially submerged in a creek
Duration: 43 seconds

Source: ABC Capricornia

Ride-ons rev their engines at the lawn mower racing championships

Lawn mower racing is sweeping through Australia’s country towns, drawing in motoring enthusiasts of all ages.
A ride on mower during a race from the pint of view of the driver
Duration: 57 seconds

Source: ABC Capricornia

Campers flooded in at Byfield following heavy rains

Campers have been flooded in at Byfield following heavy rains across Queensland.
Campers flooded in at Byfield following heavy rains
Duration: 23 seconds

Source: ABC Gold Coast

$3 million in drugs seized in Gladstone drug trafficking operation

Gladstone Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) with the support of State Drug Squad have charged 25 people with 235 offences and seized more than $3 million worth of dangerous drugs as part of Operation Promontory.
Police search property finding large amounts of cash in a bag
Duration: 2 minutes 3 seconds

Source: ABC Capricornia

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