Rocky radio star signs off
After 11 years of joining Central Queenslanders for breakfast over the radio waves, Triple M’s Chris “Banksy” Banks officially signed off on Friday.
The brekkie...
Annual Gemfields festival shines
A passionate community, unique location and welcoming atmosphere were three of the key ingredients mixed to create a tremendously successful inaugural Gemfield Festival earlier...
Call to give hope to those affected by cancer by donating on Daffodil Day
Cancer Council stalls were on display across Australia on Thursday for Daffodil Day's annual fundraising campaign.
It is the thirty-sixth year of Daffodil Day,...
Get set for CapriCon
Get ready to use the ‘Anywhere Key’ to get to the CapriCon Pop Culture Convention on Saturday, 27 August, at the Rockhampton Showgrounds.
At the...
Truly chilly morning
It's the end of August and Rockhampton recorded its coldest morning of the year.
On Thursday morning the mercury bottomed out at 4.7C beating; the...
Qlders told face masks indoors not needed
Queensland authorities are no longer advising people to wear face masks indoors, except vulnerable residents, as the state's third COVID-19 wave fades.
Authorities recorded eight...
100 happy years
2022 is the 100th birthday of Cadbury chocolates, Arnott's Orange Slice, Time Magazine and the BBC.
It's also the 100th birthday of Rockhampton's Leonard Hogan,...
Blessed to reach 90
By rights he "shouldn't even be here" but Sir Graham McCamley says he considers himself blessed to reach his 90th birthday.
The legendary Central Queensland...
Looking to a strong future
Last week Rockhampton Bowen Basin Mining Club held a luncheon to remind attendees of the continued importance of metallurgical coal in a low-carbon future,...
with author Alyssa Montgomery
What is your greatest achievement?
Being a mother.
What is your favourite movie?
Ever after.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
Right...
Remembering the sacrifice of others and the lessons we learn over time
Last week on the 18th of August, it was Vietnam Veterans Day.
It was also the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in...
New tradies in the works
About 40 high school students got to try their hand at brick laying, basic construction, plumbing and electrical skills as part of Construction Skills...
Bird of prey is an expert hunter
The Black-shouldered Kite is a handsome bird of prey.
Both sexes are similar with pale grey back and wings, snow white head and under-body, black...
