Get in on the ground floor of resources boom at expo
More than just a careers expo, the Resource and Civil Construction Careers Expo is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of...
Counting the true cost of Covid-19
People who have not studied economics are often surprised to learn that it’s not about money, it’s about welfare.
Often, what’s good for the individual...
Swans eye history
The Yeppoon Swans AFL First Grade team will aim to make history this Saturday at Swan Park.
The squad will be looking to win...
RACQ Helicopter Rescue degustation a huge success
RACQ Helicopter Rescue was pleased to host its first successful event during this year’s Capricorn Food and Wine Festival.
The RACQ Capricorn Rescue Degustation...
Food and Wine Festival a success
This year's Capricorn Food and Wine Festival was, once again, a sell-out success.
Patrons sipped their way through enticing beverages, savoured signature dishes from...
Bringing seniors together
Thursday, 1 October is International Day for Older Persons – but this year it also marks the launch of Probus Day.
Established in Australia in...
Oak Tree gardeners put to the test
Residents at CQ’s Oak Tree Retirement Villages love their gardening and now their green thumbs are being put to the test with a garden...
Covid won’t stop Pinefest
Covid-19 won’t stop the Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest, with the annual event returning for 2020 in a new, Covid-safe form.
Pinefest committee chair Don Knowles...
Businesses push for GKI resort
Capricorn Coast business owners are working overtime to build a last minute case for the Great Keppel Island resort redevelopment.
With the current sale agreement...
Ride for Madie unites regions
It isn’t surprising Hastings Deering staff would come together to help a team member and her fight with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but little did anyone...
RFDS boost for region’s economy
A new study has revealed the Royal Flying Doctor Service provides $10.3 million worth of economic benefits to Rockhampton each year.
The study, conducted by...
No sympathy for meatworker shortage
One Nation candidate for Rockhampton Torin O’Brien has little sympathy for meat processors suffering a shortage of workers.
“The chickens have come home to roost...
Sharks look to close out year in winning fashion
Provided the wet weather holds off, Capricorn Coast will look to extend its bright start to the Capricorn Challenge season on Saturday, 23 November.
The...
