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Life’s still full of wonder for Alice

Emerald's Alice Meharry celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday, 11 February. Tackling puzzles and sketching nature to fill her days, the spry centenarian continues to...

Community in murky water

Westwood community members expressed their growing concerns about the Boulder Creek Wind Farm (BCWF) project on Thursday, 5 February, particularly around water. Co-owned by Aula...

Grants to help Queensland businesses break into new global markets

Queensland exporters have a new opportunity to expand into global markets, with the State Government launching the Market Accelerator Program. The $750,000 initiative offers matched...

Council lending an ear

Division of superannuation

Life’s still full of wonder for Alice

Reform critical after Queensland e-mobility injuries almost double

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Taylor loved short NQ move

While it was only on a temporary basis, premier Rockhampton trainer Clinton Taylor settled into his new environment at Cluden Park beautifully over the...

Oscar defends McLaren, expects ‘fair shot’ at F1 title

Oscar Piastri insists the painful ending to his F1 title bid has only strengthened his resolve to be the "nice person" who brings the...

The region’s golf results

YEPPOON GOLF CLUB Medley 4BBB stableford 4-02 Winners: Cory Butler and Scott Anderson 42, second: Andrew Fischer and Mitchell O’Dwyer 41, third: Wade Smoothy and Eddie...

Rocky runs riot in Bundy

Rockhampton dominated the major first event on the Queensland Touch Football calendar last weekend. The Bundaberg Cup was held across two-days with 10 full divisions...

Tyler Digs Deep

Budding boxer Tyler Shaw's big leap from Townsville to Dysart has paid off in furthering her passion for boxing. Since the age of 10, Tyler...

Combinations key for CQ

Central Queensland will be focused on combinations and style of play rather than the result as it heads into the opening trial match. The Capras...

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On This Day: National Latte Day!

Macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, cookies and cream, or chips and salsa. Some foods were just made to go together! The same goes...

Community Events Billboard

Weekly Events Archer Park Rail Museum The Archer Park Rail Museum in Denison Street, Rockhampton is open Monday to Thursday 10am-3pm and Sunday 9am-1pm. Bring the family...

Rions to rock Leichhardt

Fresh off the back of a number-one debut, Eora/Sydney indie darlings The Rions are hitting the road — and they’re not doing it small....

On This Day: Ice Cream For Breakfast Day!

Eating ice cream for breakfast is basically every little kid’s dream! Well, that and being able to have pizza for dinner every single night....

On This Day: I Heart Horror Day!

Love the sensation of a jump scare, chase, or gruesome scene? Then this day might be just the thing. I Heart Horror Day invites...

Community Events Billboard

Weekly Events Archer Park Rail Museum The Archer Park Rail Museum in Denison Street, Rockhampton is open Monday to Thursday 10am-3pm and Sunday 9am-1pm. Bring the family...

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Beef Australia opens applications for the Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program

Beef Australia has opened applications for the 2026-2027 Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program and is calling for emerging leaders to participate as mentees in...

A true champion remembered

Central Queensland has farewelled one of its most passionate advocates for primary producers, with the passing of Ron Bahnisch on Friday, 6 February at...

Brain tumour puts champ on the canvas

Emerald's one and only Hall of Fame boxer Colin Wilson reckoned he was up for the fight, and he had to be after Melbourne...

Quality offerings as numbers increase at Emerald

Numbers increased by nearly 400 to see close to 2230 penned at Emerald on Thursday, 12 February. Quality was good for the prime cattle,...

Big benefits from recycling old tech

Council support and strong community participation are delivering real benefits from recycling old televisions and computers, cutting emissions and saving water and energy in...

New virtual reality road safety education program rolls out in Capricornia District

Queensland Police Service and Transport and Main Roads have launched a new virtual reality road safety program in the Capricornia District, giving young people...

Powerful tribute to Eva Cassidy

Bloom Sings Eva Cassidy is an intimate, acoustic performance honouring one of the most soul-stirring singers of all time. Following sold-out tours across Australia...

A summer safety reminder

Anyone who has opened their car door on a hot Central Queensland summer’s day knows the feeling: a wall of heat hits you instantly,...

Net zero is nonsense

When the Federal Government announced its net zero plan last year it said that it wanted to deliver 119 million tonnes of carbon reductions...

Aussie Spirit at Mount Larcom

Monday, 26 January saw the Jaguar Drivers Club celebrate our Nation and all things Aussie. Members from Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Gladstone met at the QCWA...

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