Puling together to clean up
After years of giving back to Rockhampton’s most in need, the Ring Pull Association is looking for volunteers to help clear out its headquarters.
Since...
Dirty laundry hung out to dry
Emotions overflowed as insults, innuendos and accusations revealed a fractured council in the countdown to Councillor Rachael Cruwys's demise as deputy mayor.
In moving...
Scalps claimed in council refresh
In a drama-packed Central Highlands Regional Council meeting in Capella on Monday, 23 March, the deputy mayor was dumped and a long-term councillor shocked...
Big year ahead for local pickleball club
The year is shaping up to be bigger and better than 2025 at Yeppoon Tennis and Pickleball Club.
Options have been expanded to include table...
Crews work to repair rural roads
Rockhampton Regional Council is undertaking an extensive program of rural road repairs after recent heavy rainfall and flooding impacted 60 to 80 per cent...
Spot…Everyone’s favourite yellow puppy!
Everyone’s favourite yellow puppy bounds onto the stage in April as Eric Hill’s Spot comes to life at the Pilbeam Theatre.
Eric Hill’s books about...
Letters to the Editor
HERITAGE VILLAGE MINI-RAILWAY
Thank you very much, Matthew Pearce, for your article in CQ Weekend of 21 March concerning the Mini-Railway at the Rockhampton Heritage...
Aged care reforms fail seniors
On 1 November last year, the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program commenced. Heralded as a landmark reform, a turning point...
Prices ease at Emerald
Emerald Combined Agents yarded a total of 3100 head on Thursday, 26 March, with another large offering in the prime sector as the shorter...
From first try to first place: Dogs impress at trial
Dog enthusiasts from across Central Queensland gathered earlier this month as the Rockhampton Dog Obedience Club hosted a lively two-day dog sports trial showcasing...
Fuel, fertiliser and food: a wake up call on Australia’s food security
I write this column from the NT Cattlemen’s Association annual conference in Darwin, which I attended with AgForce cattle board president Lloyd Hick and...
No $500 million pricetag for rowing, says Bleijie
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie says Olympic rowing and canoeing remain on course in Rockhampton, dismissing claims in the media this week that it would...
Puling together to clean up
After years of giving back to Rockhampton’s most in need, the Ring Pull Association is looking for volunteers to help clear out its headquarters.
Since...
