The sod has been turned on Great Keppel Island, marking the start of construction on a new wastewater treatment plant. It's part of a multi million dollar plan to revitalise the island and keep up with its growing tourism demand. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @NadiaLord_ #7NEWS

Rockhampton's health services are receiving a major boost - with patients now able to access crucial scans locally for the first time. It's the latest step in the state Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, aimed at delivering better healthcare. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

One effective way to enhance accessibility in the workplace is by incorporating Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) into all video meetings, webinars, and conference calls. RCC provides real-time captions with a full suite of accessibility options making it easier for employees

Queensland conservation groups are making a renewed push to ban household rat poisons that are harming the region's native wildlife. There are concerns the toxins are spreading through the food chain. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

One of Rockhampton's oldest pubs is finally being brought back to life. The heritage listed Lakes Creek Hotel has sat empty for years, but it's now being carefully restored to look just as it did more than 100 years ago. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @NadiaLord_ #7NEWS

A Rockhampton family is calling on locals to lace up for a charity walk. The Two Feet and a Heart Beat Walk is about bringing the community together, and raising funds and awareness for kids with congenital heart disease. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @NadiaLord_ #7NEWS

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There are fresh calls for Queensland's new mining and resources coroner to have greater scope, to include all mining-related deaths in legislation. The opposition claims there are major gaps in how worker deaths are investigated at site. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

A Rockhampton woman is giving a big thumbs up to a medical milestone. She's one of three patients in Central and Northern Queensland to receive a thumb joint replacement - an innovative new procedure being performed at Rockhampton Hospital. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

Police are trying to locate a woman who allegedly stole a Doblo's fruit truck, which crashed in Rockhampton after a chaotic joyride. The truck was clocked at up to 150 kilometres an hour while having multiple close calls. Lily McDougall has more. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

Posties are ending up in hospital, just to deliver your mail. Five workers are injured in crashes every week, and Australia Post is asking drivers to watch out as Christmas deliveries ramp up. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @ConnorAlforque #7NEWS

The AI bubble will pop. Intelligence won't. Our CEO @davidpstout wrote in @FortuneMagazine on why the mega-model economics don't work— and what actually delivers sustainable AI value. While Wall Street chases billion-dollar models, financial firms, healthcare systems, and

Hundreds of bulls have gone under the hammer on day two of the biggest bull sale in the southern hemisphere. A bull sold for a record amount - and there's plenty of confidence for the red bulls. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

Tensions between two mining giants have intensified with an arbitration process beginning against Peabody. It was initiated by Anglo American after the company pulled out of a multi-billion dollar deal. Richelle Hodson has the details. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

Central Queenslanders are being urged to prepare now for disaster season, before the wild weather hits. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a higher risk of severe storms, flooding and bush fires in the months ahead. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @NadiaLord_ #7NEWS

A Central Queensland MP has accused the developers behind a proposed wind farm, of using bullying tactics during a private meeting. Glenn Kelly claims he was pressured to support the project at Moah Creek. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

🔔 Our Holiday Returns Report shows a sharp shift: 57% of retailers now say low inventory is a major challenge. Last year was about excess. This year it’s about shortage and later promotions, creating a shorter shopping window and a compressed wave of returns in January. Full

There's growing support for a scheme that would allow first home buyers to use their superannuation for a deposit. It's a policy the Coalition took to the last election - and now they're looking to expand it. Angelique Opie has more. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

Queenslanders are being reminded to connect with others, as Mental Health Week kicks off until October 12. From reaching out to a friend, to hosting a morning tea, everyone is encouraged to get involved. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @CaraWood22 #7NEWS

A new report reveals more people are seeking to take up voluntary assisted dying - and regional Queenslanders are driving the trend. The demand has also raised concerns about a shortage of qualified assisted dying practitioners. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @ConnorAlforque #7NEWS

The Central Queensland Seamers are off to play at the Gabba again in late December. It's where they'll take on the Sunshine Coast Scorchers in the Bulls Masters Country Challenge final. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @ainsley_e_woods #7NEWS

After 10 years, I put on a Policymaker hat with the stalwarts in Climate and OGs in Climate Policy. Liu Zhenmin – Special Envoy for Climate Change, China Majid Al Suwaidi – CEO, ALTERRA, Lead Negotiator, COP28 Nonkululeko Nyembezi – Chairman, Standard Bank Group With great

Queensland's agriculture sector is looking bullish as Brahman Week kicks off in Rockhampton. It's where Minister Tony Perrett revealed a forecast for record growth, with primary production set to reach $26 billion this year. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

A young greyhound cross has been waiting weeks at Rockhampton's animal management centre, for a second chance at life. Staff say Cleo is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly and would make a great addition to any family. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW #7NEWS

A company using technology to help manage energy during heatwaves, has been given $100,000 in funding from NRMA. After a successful trial in Gladstone - the team hope the financial boost will help them take their idea across the state. https://t.co/WbYeQT6rRW @siennabell10 #7NEWS