Reclaim the night
October is Sexual Violence Awareness Month and it is a reminder to everyone in the region that we all have a role to play...
Feedback wanted
Livingstone Shire Council is seeking feedback from residents to inform the direction of the Community Centre programmes it offers in the future.
The Community Centre...
Good and bad of net zero agreement
The Carbon Market Institute has welcomed news that the Australian National Party has agreed on net zero by 2050, however says the details behind...
Nats ‘bend the knee’
Bob Katter says the National Party has backed net-zero by 2050 despite putting up a huge fight, ‘which means a large proportion of their...
Agriculture’s chance to make a real, positive difference
Last week National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson and I had the chance to speak at the Federal Nationals party room meeting as they...
Anti-coup protests in Sudan escalate
Protesters opposed to the military coup in Sudan have barricaded streets and clashed with troops, amid calls for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Sudan's...
UK, Germany and Russia facing virus surge
The number of COVID-19 infections is rising in many parts of Europe including Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom.
Health authorities in the United Kingdom,...
Parallels with now make this classic musical sound current
A family, unhappy with government policy plans to forsake everything and flee illegally across the border. This could be a current ‘COVID-19’ story, with...
Research and development grants awarded to benefit future patients
Two Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) cardiac arrest research projects are among seven funding grants awarded as part of QAS’s annual KJM Patron’s Day. On...
Fears for foster kids
A Central Queensland foster carer says removing Indigenous children from happy homes could cause more harm than good.
The woman, who did not wish to...
Goods stolen from vehicle
Police are asking shoppers to be aware of their security when loading items into their vehicle after receiving a stealing from vehicle report.
On September...
Robotics push for Emerald
A $75 million robotics test facility and ‘Tech Park’ could be coming to Emerald, with peak body Robotics Australia Group (RAG) set to lobby...
Calling on all Justices of the Peace
For Justice of the Peace (JP) Steve Dawes, there's nothing more rewarding than giving back to the community.
JPs undertake a variety of services, including...
