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Three-year wait to reopen cyclone damaged road almost over

The Scenic Hwy's long and costly road to recovery

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30th June 2018 5:06 AM

Scenic Highway road at Statue Bay has been closed since Cyclone Marcia but is set to open to the public in mid July.Photo Contributed

Horror cyclone-damaged Yeppoon home may finally go

Since Cyclone Marcia ravaged through Yeppoon in February 2015, the abandoned house as been left in a decrepit state with...

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11th Jan. 2018 6:01 AM

An abandoned home on the corner of Ben and Braithwaite streets, Yeppoon could be a step closer to demolishing as the Livingstone Shire Council back the community's bid to tear it down.

Nob Creek Pottery fires back up

Christmas exhibition on at Byfield ceramics gallery.

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20th Dec. 2017 8:12 AM

LONG JOURNEY: Steve Bishopric and Sue McBurnie at Machu Picchu.

Bridge that's built to last

Monto-Mt Perry Road bridge works completed last Thursday.

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27th May 2017 4:05 PM

OPEN ROAD: Work completed on Monto-Mount Perry Road bridge, with two lanes of traffic.

A-maze-ing students make impression with park plans

The ideas of Year 8 students, including the suggestion of a maze, have been included in draft plans for Kershaw Gardens...

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17th Oct. 2015 11:10 AM

BIG IDEAS: Heights College Year 8 students inspired some of the plans for council’s redevelopment of Kershaw Gardens. INSET: Jorja Downey was one of the students who contributed to the plan. ABOVE: The master plan and artist’s impressions for Kershaw Gardens which were revealed in council last week. The plans are open for four weeks community consultation.

Cooberrie Park in fine form after Cyclone Marcia restoration

WITH a host of new baby arrivals and new attractions, Cooberrie Park has come a long way since February.

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13th Oct. 2015 5:10 AM

RESTORED RESERVE: Cooberrie Park wildlife keeper Kieron Smedley has a look around the park, before and after it was demolished in Cyclone Marcia.

New playground brings big smiles after cyclone

SHERI Laidlaw was devastated when she saw the damage Cyclone Marcia had done to the Elfin House childcare centre.

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09th Sept. 2015 5:09 AM

HAPPY DAYS: (L-R) Jaxon Cosgrove and Cooper Kranski enjoying the new playground at Elfin House after the old one was demolished by Cyclone Marcia earlier this year. INSET: The playground after the cyclone.

Church repaired eight months after cyclone tore roof off

MORE than eight months of reconstruction work and $60,000 has brought new life to the Mount Larcom Anglican Church.

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07th Sept. 2015 5:09 AM

NEW LIFE: Cyclone Marcia ripped the roof of the Mt Larcom church earlier this year, but services resumed this weekend after it was repaired.

Byfield fuel loads double this fire season

WITH the fuel-loading at Byfield more than double what it normally would be for any other fire season, authorities are...

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27th Aug. 2015 5:08 AM

RAISING AWARENESS: Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Jo-Ann Miller speaks to Rockhampton media. She is supported by Keppel’s Brittany Lauga and Rockhampton’s Bill Byrne.

CQUniversity still repairing, six months on from Marcia

SIX months on from Cyclone Marcia and CQUniversity is still feeling the impact of the natural disaster.

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18th Aug. 2015 5:08 AM

BIG JOB: Australian Army Engineers clear debris following Cyclone Marcia. See our feature on those impacted in Thursday’s edition.

Donation fast-tracks recovery

14 Rockhampton homes uninhabitable after Cyclone Marcia

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30th April 2015 10:04 AM

MWH Global CEO Alan J Krause, Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow and GIVIT general manager of disaster recovery Sarah Tennant hold the $50,000 cheque donated by MWH Global to GIVIT to help local charities help Rockhampton residents following cyclone Marcia.

Study finds building code helps minimise cyclone damage

Pre-1980 buildings make up the majority of insurance claims after a cyclone.

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29th April 2015 2:04 PM

A Yeppoon house is virtually demolished by Cyclone Marcia. Photo: Chris Ison / The Morning Bulletin

Retirees join action against Callide Dam management

RETIREE Glen Livingstone needs to sell his home, but after the Callide floods he says he won’t even be able to give it...

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01st April 2015 5:04 AM

Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers kept busy after Marcia

When weather associated with cyclone Marcia hit the region last month, members of the Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers were...

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30th March 2015 4:03 AM

IN NEED: A squirrel glider in care of the Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers, rescued after the recent severe weather.

Finishing touches on Category D proposal

Livingstone Shire Mayor Bill Ludwig puts finishing touches on State and Federal Government submissions for Category D...

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20th March 2015 7:03 PM

WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN YOU: Livingstone Shire Mayor Bill Ludwig says the council are working on a a number of big projects for Emu Park.

Category C funding announced for suffering small businesses

Federal Government approves extra assistance for small businesses suffering the aftermath of Cyclone Marcia.

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20th March 2015 10:03 AM

Michelle Landry, LNP: We are committed to fixing the Bruce Highway, and the Rockhampton western bypass, and abolishing the carbon tax. Photo: Austin King / The Morning Bulletin

Boats mashed by TC Marcia may never float free

BEAUTIFUL boats which once called the waters of the Fitzroy River home could remain trashed and trapped in mangroves for...

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09th March 2015 9:03 AM

TRAPPED: Some of the boats damaged during cyclone Marcia.

Asbestos testing helps CQ stay safe after Cyclone Marcia

WATCHING Cyclone Marcia unfold from the Gold Coast, Kerrin Carlson just wanted to lend a hand.

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09th March 2015 6:03 AM

TESTING, TESTING: Jhon Quinones testing for asbestos after TC Marcia.

Food Voucher a gift from gods for Rockhampton mum

IN CERTAIN mythology, Inara is known as the daughter of a storm god. It’s the perfect name for the girl who was born only...

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05th March 2015 6:03 AM

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Sam Cranston, with baby Inara, stock up at Woolworths courtesy of a Red Cross voucher which will help them get back on their feet after Cyclone Marcia.

Thousands receive Red Cross food vouchers

More than $200,000 worth of vouchers and 8000 Immediate Hardship Assistance Grants handed out.

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03rd March 2015 7:03 PM

Cyclone Marcia’s fury felt on region's fairways

WHAT was a par five at the Rockhampton Golf Club two weeks ago can now be described as a par 95.

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03rd March 2015 6:03 AM

TREES ON TEES: Greenkeeper Peter Farley and Rockhampton Golf Club president Ron Murphy are looking forward to getting the damaged course back in its original playing condition.

Capricornia MP urges CQ to back local suppliers

MICHELLE Landry has urged big insurance companies to engage local suppliers, builders and tradies as they start the...

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03rd March 2015 6:03 AM

VIDEO: State-of-the-art generators power region

HAVING restored power to the majority of the region’s urban people, Ergon’s focus now turns to getting remaining customers...

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02nd March 2015 6:03 AM

POWERING A COMMUNITY: Bob Pleash from Ergon Energy at the site in Byfield where the company has set up a Pegasus generator which will supply power to most residents in the area until normal infrastructure has been restored.

PM pledges Commonwealth aid for Cyclone Marcia victims

TONY Abbott made his presence felt in Central Queensland yesterday by announcing additional assistance from the...

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28th Feb. 2015 6:02 AM

Camera gear stolen while family slept

AS Vanessa Eyles and her family slept in their car, thieves stole from her home.

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27th Feb. 2015 6:02 AM

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