LiSTNR Emerald Local News

Child dies in horror car accident 29.04.2026 1:07 ↓

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Blackwater church fire appears to have been deliberately lit 28.04.2026 1:07 ↓

Plus - Great Barrier Reef tourism operators are calling for COVID-era support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abandoned Rockhampton hotel for sale for just $1 27.04.2026 1:09 ↓

Plus - Yancoal snaps up 80 per cent of the Kestrel coal mine north of Emerald See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two thirds of Rockhampton residents support hosting the Olympics 15.04.2026 1:09 ↓

Plus - nine people have been charged following raids across the Gladstone area See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World rowing experts to make final Olympic call on Fitzroy River 14.04.2026 1:08 ↓

Plus - over 2,000 people have been charged in the first six weeks of a statewide crime crackdown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horse death at Central QLD rodeo event prompts calls for reform 13.04.2026 1:09 ↓

Plus - the number of Queenslanders needing help to pay energy bills has doubled in 12 months See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QLD cracks down on deepfake nude creators 12.04.2026 1:06 ↓

Plus - a Gladstone man's fighting for life after falling off a ladder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speedway to return for next month's Rockynats 11.03.2026 1:10 ↓

Plus - Flynn MP Colin Boyce has welcomed Matt Canavan's elevation to the Nationals leadership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeppoon community rallies around floral shop following arson attack 10.03.2026 1:07 ↓

Plus - NAPLAN testing starts today for Central Queensland students See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man killed in Bruce Hwy head on crash 26.02.2026 1:08 ↓

Plus - a coal ship stranded off the QLD coast for over three weeks has returned to Gladstone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overcrowding in QLD watch houses is getting worse 25.02.2026 1:08 ↓

Plus - there's a low chance of a tropical cyclone forming off the state's coast next week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland named worst state for housing delivery 22.02.2026 1:08 ↓

Plus - Rockhampton's Mater Private Hospital welcomes more nurses and midwives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coal ship stranded off Central Queensland coast 12.02.2026 1:07 ↓

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CQ land hits market as part of $1.8b national defence sell-off 04.02.2026 1:07 ↓

It includes nearly 2000 hectares at Ogmore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigate break-ins at Blackwater 03.02.2026 1:06 ↓

Plus: The countdown is on to the Central Highlands Sunflower Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland politicians to battle for National leadership 01.02.2026 1:06 ↓

Gladstone's Colin Boyce will challenge David Littleproud for the top job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local mum and daughter to be farewelled following horror crash 29.01.2026 1:08 ↓

The funeral will be held in Emerald.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Boyce challenges David Littleproud for Nationals leadership 28.01.2026 1:09 ↓

Rockhampton senator Matt Canavan says Littleproud has the numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rockhampton police considering patrolling track after violent attack 27.01.2026 1:09 ↓

The 27yo was arrested in Hervey Bay later that day.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man arrested over alleged sexual assault, attempted murder in Rockhampton 26.01.2026 1:07 ↓

A 27yo Victorian man will face court today after he was arrested nearly 400km away in Hervey Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two critical after boat crash off Sloping Island 25.01.2026 1:09 ↓

A woman in her 30s and a man in his 50s were seriously injured. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toddler killed in car incident at Emerald 22.01.2026 1:09 ↓

The 2yo was rushed to hospital after being hit by a Holden Trailblazer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland records spike in flu cases 18.12.2025 1:06 ↓

Central Queensland has recorded 88 flu cases as of last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QLD's peak farming group warns against major gun law changes 17.12.2025 1:09 ↓

Plus - Central Queensland school leavers will find out their ATAR scores today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queenslanders smash blood donation records after Bondi attack 16.12.2025 1:09 ↓

600 appointments still need filling across the sunny state.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.