News in Brief
Chicken at police station
North Rockhampton police officers had a surprise visitor on Thursday, 23 April, when a member of the public brought an injured...
15-year-old charged with 51 property offences
Police have charged a 15-year-old boy from Rockhampton with 51 property-related offences throughout the Rockhampton Region over the past two years.
Police allege the offences...
Car park plan approved for Red Lion
Rockhampton Regional Council has given the green light for a new car parking facility at the Red Lion Hotel.
At Rockhampton Regional Council’s regular meeting...
Mirani MP hails Powerlink consultation
Mirani MP Glen Kelly has thanked Powerlink for its community consultation on new synchronous condenser locations and for opting to use the Stanwell substation...
Local legend celebrates 90 years
Local legend Peter Craig celebrated his 90th birthday at the Gracemere Hotel on Saturday, 18 April, surrounded by friends, family and locals.
He was joined...
Showtime at The Caves
The Caves was a hub of activity on Saturday, 18 April, as it hosted its 39th annual show, filled with fun for the whole...
Rockhampton Regional Libraries hit send on new SMS notification system
Rockhampton Regional Libraries members will now get important updates straight to their phones thanks to a new SMS notification system.
The new system will text...
EV trip with new technology
My wife and I took delivery of our new 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range in December 2025.
It has a single rear-mounted motor...
Distressed by aged care changes
Since around November of last year my offices in Rockhampton and Sarina have been, well inundated is the word, by people who are distressed...
NFP house calls on local groups
NFP House is encouraging local not-for-profits to give themselves a boost through it’s organisational health checks – a practical way to reset, refocus and...
Nineteen new Custodial Correctional Officers in Rockhampton
Capricornia Correctional Centre welcomed another 19 new Custodial Correctional Officers onto the frontline of community safety in a graduation ceremony on Friday, 17 April.
The...
Premier’s Gladstone oil refinery plans
Gladstone could be home to a fuel refinery if plans announced by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to ensure the nation's fuel security come to...
Feeder market strengthened
Gracemere combined agents yarding a total of 2806 head this week, consisting of 1453 Steers, 804 Heifers, 407 Cows, 30 Cows & Calves, 88...
