Bank defends closure
The Commonwealth Bank has defended shuttering its Rockhampton CBD branch following MP Michelle Landry's attack on the big banks over regional closures.
The Federal Member...
Miners to lop off curly locks
Central Queensland miners Analeigh Angus and Erin Roughan both sport an impressive head of curly hair, but it’s all coming off soon for a...
Clarity needed over vaccination requirements
The president of the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce says clarity is needed over plans to start barring unvaccinated patrons from certain businesses.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk...
Confusion over vax rules
A good deal of my time this week has been taken up with getting across the various components of the State Government’s Public Health...
It’s Show Time
The Yeppoon Choral Society has been a massive part of the Capricorn Coast community since it first began in 1964.
It started with a small...
Man arrested over Palm Island killing
A man has been arrested over the killing of another man found with a head injury on Palm Island.
Police have taken a man into...
‘Credits roll on’ for Bert
Hundreds of mourners are paying tribute to entertainment legend Bert Newton at his state funeral in Melbourne.
The man affectionately known as 'Moonface' died aged 83 on...
Trial delayed for Vic jab challengers
There will be no trial for a group challenging Victoria's COVID-19 vaccination mandate until March next year.
Supreme Court Justice Melinda Richards says the 'fruitless'...
NSW premier opposes euthanasia bill
A week after visiting his dying grandmother in hospital, Premier Dominic Perrottet stood in NSW parliament to oppose laws that would allow her to...
UAE to Host COP28
On 11 November, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) officially announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the 28th Conference...
Dutch mull lockdown, China eyes food trade
The Netherlands, one of several European countries facing a spike in COVID-19 infections, is considering a lockdown while Dalian halts handling of frozen foods.
Dutch...
Global warming goal ‘on life support’
COP26 talks will probably not yield the emissions-cutting pledges needed to combat climate change, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
On This Day: National Cheeseburger Day!
Cheeseburger Day is celebrated annually on 18 September.
This celebration of one of the most iconic and delicious foods has been taking place every year...
