Record speaks for itself
Last week the Labor Candidate for Capricornia was on the ABC and called me a career politician. I don’t really need to fight this...
Sporting lessons for life
A nation of sports lovers, that is an apt description for Australia’s people. Our television sets are about to be filled with a contest...
Floods and myna birds
Theodore is used to the flooding. The current 12m flood level doesn’t raise a concern for seasoned locals. Good local knowledge does not...
‘Tis the season
December is again upon us with another whirlwind year in the rear vision mirror.
This time of year is one of my absolute favourites, but...
Button up a style staple
If there is one item in my wardrobe that is the glue that holds it all together, it would have to be my white...
Pets at Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, Rockhampton Regional Council is reminding residents to carefully consider what’s involved in being a pet owner before buying...
Carols by Candelight
It’s almost time for Rockhampton Regional Council’s much loved Christmas event, Mayor’s Carols by Candlelight.
An evening of delightful carols and Christmas songs are assured,...
From fire to floods
While Central Queensland is facing a rainy summer, three years ago the situation couldn't be more different, with the town of Gracemere evacuated due...
Heavy rainfall sees increase in mosquito numbers across Livingstone
Council’s vector management team is continuing its great work in helping to control mosquito numbers across Livingstone, following the recent heavy rainfall.
Councillor Andrea...
Pandering to minority
If ever there was a case for the return of political teams in Local Government then these last few weeks prove it.
Local councillors bereft...
Farmers aren’t trees’ enemy
During the past 20 years vegetation management laws in Queensland have been radically amended more than 40 times – on average, that’s more than...
Grant puts No.9 bogey to bed
Yeppoon export Harry Grant proved he belongs as a starting hooker for Queensland in the State of Origin arena in Perth but he now...
