‘Fill your every living moment’
“Dreams aren’t what you leave behind when morning comes. They are the stuff that fill your every living moment” – David Cuschieri.
Lately I have...
Shakespeare’s ‘Dream’ brims with magic, mirth and mayhem
Shakespeare wasn’t kidding when he said the course of true love never did run smooth!
Love is in the air in Athens – and it’s...
Beloved ‘bin chicken’
If there is one bird that a lot of people love to hate, it's the White Ibis.
These birds live in flocks which may be...
What’s on in entertainment
Here's our selection of the hottest events happening across our region.
- Thursday, 19 August from 7pm. Isaac Butterfield (Outlaw) Live music. Rockhampton Leagues...
RGS students tackle iconic musical
It's a glorious feeling to be singing in the rain and Rockhampton Grammar School's students can't wait to share their excitement with audiences at...
Glimpse of coast’s past
The Capricorn Coast Historical Society submitted this photo of Ross Creek for publication.
It was originally published in February 1931 in The Queenslander, a statewide...
Many varieties of Cockatoo
In Australia, we are fortunate to have a whole variety of different members of the parrot family.
The largest sized members of...
Looking back at the days of rail
This steam locomotive shown in 1989 at the Braithwaite St level crossing was hauling a special Pineapple Festival excursion train from Rockhampton.
Steam locomotives had...
Olympians restore faith
I am so proud of how our Aussies performed at the Tokyo Olympics.
Their unwavering sense of teamwork, their unconditional passion for what they do...
Black is the new white
On 17 July Kyle Ireland and Shari McQuire finally tied the knot.
The couple were surrounded by their family and friends as they exchanged vows...
GARDENING: Petunias on parade
One of my favourite flowering plants is the Petunia. Throughout the year this flower always looks to be one of the prettiest of all...
Q & A with Advance Rockhampton executive manager Greg Bowden
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Keep your feet on the ground.
What is something you do in your spare time?
I am an avid...
Rising above conflict in volunteer communities
In small, volunteer-reliant community groups, conflict is all too common.
Passionate people, working with limited resources, can easily find themselves in disagreement — often...
