BHP plans to shut Mt Arthur mine in 2030
BHP says it plans to shut down its Mt Arthur coalmine in NSW's Hunter Valley in mid-2030 after an attempt to sell the biggest...
‘Gamechanger’ reform to NSW preschools
All NSW children will be able to spend the year before they start school in full-time play-based learning in a "revolutionary" shake-up of the...
Mayor is impressed by PM
Rockhampton Mayor Tony Williams says he's impressed by the "great announcements" coming out of PM Anthony Albanese's regional cabinet meeting in Gladstone.
Cr Williams, who...
Albo hits Central Qld
Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre was packed with hundreds of local and regional community members, business owners, workers, politicians and media on Wednesday, 15...
Coal body angered by tax increase
The Queensland mining sector’s peak body has claimed the Palaszczuk Government’s move to increase coal royalties in the upcoming State Budget could jeopardise regional...
Business named as finalist
Local Rockhampton business, Art by Sophia, has been named as a finalist for the Australian Rural Business Awards, with the winner to be announced...
Time to vote on boundary
The time has come for residents of Livingstone Shire Council and Rockhampton Regional Council areas to vote on the future of Glenlee, Rockyview and...
Saturday is set to sizzle for bushfire safety
Rockhampton Regional Council is inviting residents in Mount Morgan to come along to a free sausage sizzle, and bushfire awareness session this Saturday 18...
Callide by-election days away
Today is the last day for Callide voters to participate in a by-election to decide who will represent them in State Parliament.
Six candidates are...
Lifeline celebrates 50 years
Lifeline Central Queensland has assisted residents since it was launched in Rockhampton on 22 June 1972 and is now celebrating 50 years.
Back then,...
An Almost Legendary return
The first Almost Legends concert since Covid was a big success on Wednesday, 15 June.
The group's all-new line-up, including Geoff Stitt, Merv Underhill, Gordon...
Back to normal winter
After the early winter Polar Outbreak (POB) that caused the coldest start to winter in eastern Australia; now seems to be trending back to...
Coast Guard has a quiet week on the water
Another quiet week on the water with only 53 trips logged across the region.
COURSES
Just Held: Free Safe Boating Course - 14 February 2026. Seventeen...
