Latest news with #CentralQueensland
The Australian
3 days ago
- Business
- The Australian
StockTake: Cannindah Resources
Stockhead's Tylah Tully cracks into Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) and the identification of its potential to substantially increase the amount of copper at its Mt Cannindah project in Central Queensland. An evaluation of historical data and recent surface mapping and sampling pointed towards potential extensions of the Cannindah Breccia resource, and features both in and outside the current resource controlling the locations of high-grade copper are now presenting fresh targets for a next round of drilling. Watch the video to learn more. This video was developed in collaboration with Cannindah Resources, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. This video does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions.
ABC News
4 days ago
- ABC News
Central Queensland man charged with drugging and raping child
A Central Queensland man will face court charged with drugging and raping a child. The 59-year-old man from Emerald, west of Rockhampton, has been charged with rape, grooming, and supplying dangerous drugs to a minor and breach of bail. Police allege the acts were carried out between June and July this year. The man is in police custody and is expected appear in Emerald Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Police officer Detective Sergeant Dylan Brook thanked members of the community who reported concerns to police. "I would like to thank the community members for having the courage to report the matters to the police," he said.
ABC News
4 days ago
- ABC News
Central Queensland man charged over alleged image of children bound with duct tape
A Central Queensland man has been charged after allegedly duct-taping two children, pointing a gun at them, and sending the image to multiple people. Detectives from Emerald Criminal Investigation Branch were investigating illegal weapons and illicit drugs on an Emerald property in May when they seized a mobile phone. Forensic testing on the phone revealed an alleged photograph of two children, both three years old, bound with duct tape and a gun being pointed at them. Police said the children were known to the man, but not related. Police allege the photograph was sent to several other people. Detectives were able to identify the children and make sure they were safe. A 44-year-old Emerald man, who police allege was pointing the gun in the picture, was charged on July 17 with unlawful possession of category H firearms, dangerous conduct with weapon and two counts of deprivation of liberty. He has been given strict bail conditions and will appear before the Emerald Magistrates Court on August 26.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
Heartbroken mother suffers ultimate tragedy after her two children and fiancé are killed in a crash while driving back from family camping trip
A mother has been left devastated after two of her children and her fiancé were killed in a horror crash while on their way home from a family camping trip. Shaun Ranger was killed in a crash alongside his seven-year-old daughter Baylee and six-year-old son Chandler in Central Queensland shortly before 11am on Sunday. The group were travelling with another adult male when their Holden Commodore collided head-on with a Toyota HiLux between Comet and Blackwater. All four occupants of the Commodore died, while two people inside the HiLux were hospitalised, one with life-threatening injuries. Mr Ranger's fiancé Renee Carla revealed she was just moments behind her family. 'My babies and fiancé all gone after heading home from a great weekend camping as I was minutes behind in my car with my youngest daughter and friend,' Ms Carla said. A GoFundMe has been kickstarted to raise money to support Ms Carla and her youngest daughter, two-year-old Saphora. Family friend Chantel Semple described Mr Ranger as a 'dedicated and selfless father, supportive friend and loving partner'. 'Shaun, Baylee and Chandler were cherished and loved by many and brought so much joy and light into our lives,' Ms Semple wrote. 'Baylee had a cheeky smile, bubbly personality and a love for horses. 'Chandler was a sweet and kind-hearted little boy, full of life and loved the outdoors.' The fundraiser collected more than $23,000 from 308 donors in its first 12 hours. 'I hope to relieve the extra stress and heartache that this family already have to endure by raising much-needed funds to cover costs for funeral expenses and support Renee and little Saphora,' Ms Semple wrote. 'We are all very heartbroken over this unexpected loss and want to give them the send-off they deserve - a meaningful goodbye, surrounded by the people who love them.' Five ambulances and two fire crews attended the scene of the crash on Sunday. An RACQ Capricorn Rescue Service helicopter was initially called, but stood down a short time later. Emergency services announced four deaths at the scene (pictured) and two occupants of the HiLux were taken to hospital Queensland Fire Department confirmed both the Commodore and HiLux were alight when crews arrived at the scene. The Capricorn Highway was closed in both directions while officers from the Forensic Crash Unit investigated the scene. The tragedy brought the state's weekend death toll to 10, including three teenagers who died in a head-on collision in Mackay on Friday night.
News.com.au
12-07-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Fire ant outbreak hits BHP's Broadmeadow mine in Central Queensland
An outbreak of fire ants has hit mining giant BHP's Broadmeadow mine in central Queensland, sparking alarm and fury in environmentalists. The Invasive Species Council flagged the outbreak on Friday, warning it marked the first time the ants, which can cause devastating economic and environmental impacts, had been detected in the region. 'In the last week, we've had another detection in NSW, an interception in WA and now the first outbreak in Central Queensland,' advocacy manager Reece Pianta said. 'I am incredibly angry about this. This is not bad luck. It's a spectacular failure because of known gaps in funding, enforcement and surveillance.' The ants infect painful stings on people and animals and pose a threat to agricultural businesses. They can fly up to 5km and travel over and underground, the government's animal and plant pests and diseases website states, and can also move with shipping containers and cargo and hide in soil, mulch, fertiliser and plant material. The government has spent $690m to contain and eradicate the species since 2001 following an outbreak in South East Queensland. The 2021 Scott-Orr Review concluded an extra $200m to $300m in yearly funding for 10 years was needed to contain and eradicate the threat. 'Australia's last chance to eradicate deadly fire ants is being destroyed because Australia's governments are dithering and delaying critical funding increases,' Mr Pianta said. 'We have warned for two years that there is a major gap in funding for suppression, with nest densities off the charts south of Brisbane. 'The Senate inquiry found this. The independent program review found this. The Queensland government has raised this. The federal biosecurity department knows this. 'But every time it has been raised, the message we get back is that new funding is just around the corner if only we will be patient.' Broadmeadow is a metallurgical coalmine located near Moranbah in Queensland's Bowen Basin, about 1050km north of Brisbane. National Fire Ant Eradication Program officers visited the mine site on Wednesday to clear out the ant nests. A BHP spokesman said the company was working closely with the program to support the 'rapid containment, treatment and eradication' of the detection. Mr Pianta said the Broadmeadow detection demonstrated the country's control system was 'breaking down'. 'This outbreak at Broadmeadow is almost 800km from the known infestation zone,' he said. 'That's simply unacceptable. Every mine site and construction project across the country should be checking for fire ants. 'Any business or resident that has received materials from South East Queensland needs to check them. 'This outbreak is a national wake-up call.' In 2024, The Australia Institute warned that fire ants could cost the country up to $22bn in losses by the 2040s. It is estimated the ants will produce $2.5bn in damages each year beyond 2035.
