Federal Government provides funding boost for local Meals on Wheels
The Federal Government has provided a new funding boost for both the Rockhampton and Yeppoon Meals on Wheels.
The funding - delivered as a one-off...
Health workforce scheme scrapped
The State Government has been criticised over the decision to axe the Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme.
The scheme, introduced in November 2023, provided interstate and...
Printer’s plea to remain
Letterpress printer Derek Lamb fears the traditional art will be lost in the region if he's forced to leave his rooms at the Walter...
Riding to a successful year
Rockhampton Riding for the Disabled (RDA) in Parkhurst celebrated another year of accomplishments at their annual Christmas Party on Saturday, 7 December.
Eighteen riders were...
Council moves to address safety issue
The Central Highlands council will investigate its urban addressing policy after Councillor Gai Sypher claimed "lives will be lost" without a comprehensive review. ...
Rockhampton student among the state’s top achievers
Rockhampton Grammar School graduate Lachlan Wilson has been named as one of Queensland’s Distinguished Academic Achievers in this year’s Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)...
No lights display at cathedral
There will be no Lights of Christmas display at Rockhampton's St Joseph's Cathedral this year, with organisers citing rising costs.
Held in in 2017, 2018,...
Youth offenders now face ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ laws
A controversial "Adult Crime, Adult Time" election pledge has become law after tough youth justice legislation was passed in Queensland parliament.
Heartache and tragedy have...
Christmas lights trail guide
Explore Rockhampton has released its self-guided driving tour to make sure you see some of the most spectacular Christmas light displays the region has...
Sweltering then the lightning
After our Rocky South Rotary Club Christmas dinner on Saturday night, I drove home along Davis Street and was greeted by spectacular evening lightning.
Checked...
Snooze you can use
World-leading sleep researchers at CQUniversity have received Australian Government support to unlock optimum napping on the job for shiftworkers.
Research shows that a nap on...
State Government looks to lessen red tape burden on teachers
The State Government is aiming to reduce what it has described as an unnecessary administrative burden on Queensland teachers.
The Teacher Red Tape Reduction Working...
It’s carols for a cause
Rockhampton's Carols by Candlelight has reached new fundraising heights, with $13,242.80 raised for mental health charity Walk 'n' Talk Collective.
The carols have raised about...
