Family shattered following Canoona crash tragedy
Friends and family are rallying behind truck driver Brodie Wallis, as he fights for his life in hospital following the deaths of his partner...
Emma snags Bayton
Rockhampton’s creative pulse was alive and well this weekend as local artist Emma Ward claimed the prestigious 2025 Bayton Award at a packed ceremony...
Tim’s keeping an eye on crime
After more than 30 years of keeping the community safe, Neighbourhood Watch stalwart Tim McSweeney has been named the Capricornia District’s Member of the...
Heatwave warning for much of the state
Temperatures are forecast to be dangerously high today (Tuesday, 25 November) with heatwave warnings ranging from low to extreme throughout most of the state.
Severe...
Ai technology aims to capture accurate picture of Livingstone’s road network
Livingstone Shire Council will roll out an electronic survey of its road and footpath network this week in a bid to gain a clearer...
Hectic week on the water
DREDGING OPERATIONS
Dredging operations in Rosslyn Bay boat harbour continue until Friday, 12 December 2025.
Dredging will be undertaken between the hours of 0600 (6am)...
A Christmas shopping twist
When you head out Christmas shopping and things don’t quite go to plan,
you may find yourself returning home with no gifts or baking goods,
but...
Pilot fighting for life after Raglan crash
A pilot aged in his 60s is fighting for his life after suffering burns to most his body in a light plane crash and...
Busy weekend for emergency services
The Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Central Highlands on Sunday, 23 November that claimed the life of...
Beef roads works kick off
Work has begun on a $500 million program to beef up key cattle freight routes in Central Queensland.
The $47.5 million early works package begins...
Night sky’s the limit for tourism
An astro-tourism specialist is challenging the Central Highlands to tap into the lucrative potential of its clear night skies.
Astrolomy’s Mike Dalley, a consultant in...
Pool slides hoped to be open for summer
As temperatures soar into the summer months, the Central Highlands council is working to reopen two of the Emerald Aquatic Centre's water slides. ...
Yeppoon Anzac Days of the past
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance observed throughout Australia and New Zealand.
It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought...
