David Crisafulli says his government remains committed to Rockhampton hosting rowing at the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics as experts back the Fitzroy River.

The mining company has defended its actions at the proposed Gemini mine site in central Queensland, and says work has been done in accordance with state and federal laws.

Glencore says its Oaky Creek North Coal Mine in central Queensland is operating fully once again three months after an influx of water at the site.

Queensland researchers have a better understanding of the world's tectonic plate stress patterns caused by the underground mining and construction industry.

Police allege the acts were carried out in June and July this year. 

A Central Queensland man has been charged with deprivation of liberty and weapons offences for allegedly duct-taping two children and pointing a gun at them.

Baylee Jenkins, 7, and her brother Chandler Ranger, 6, were among 10 people killed in five separate fatal crashes on Queensland roads over the weekend.