The Queensland Telegraph was published from June 2012 until July 2013 and was the second of three newspapers launched by Queensland Media Holdings across the state with "Telegraph" branding. It followed the launch of the Mackay TelegraphinMackay and preceded the launch of the Toowoomba TelegraphinToowoomba.[3] Unlike the newspapers in Mackay and Toowoomba, only the state of Queensland was mentioned in the masthead, with no specific reference to a city or region, despite it being a newspaper focusing on local news and issues in Central Queensland.
Although the newspaper was delivered free to most local households, it was also available for $1 from selected newsagencies. The newspaper stated that a percentage from sales would be put into a "Queensland Telegraph Community Fund" to be distributed amongst local community and sporting organisations.[5]
Apart from news articles, regular features of the Queensland Telegraph included Gladstone Glance, About Town, Scene Out, Motoring Max, On the Punt, Fishing CQ, Action AK.[7]
As Queensland Media Holdings began to battle financial difficulties, it ceased publishing hard copies of the Queensland Telegraph and an attempt was made to transform it into an online-only newspaper.[8]
All three "Telegraph" newspapers closed in July 2013 after Queensland Media Holdings had accrued a debt of $5 million, forcing the company into liquidation.[9][10][11][12]
