Quake in Japan kills two, shuts factories
A powerful earthquake off Japan's northeast coast has left thousands of homes without water and power and forced factories to close, adding to supply...
US warns China against aid
As Russian troops have appeared to stall in their advance on Ukrainian cities, the United States voiced concern that China might assist Moscow with...
Shots fired into homes
Police have reassured members of the community they have nothing to fear following two separate cases of shots being fired into North Rockhampton homes...
Gympie Show a ’Covid casualty’
The Gympie Show has been cancelled for May, as “devastated“ show society members respond to the “impossible“ issues brought on by inconsistent coronavirus vaccination...
Landslide hits residents with added cost
Noosa Hinterland residents being impacted by a significant landslide have been hit with an added ’distressing’ cost, thanks to the road closure.
The landslide at...
On the hunt for missing boat
Ipswich resident Mick Maxwell’s boat was stolen when he was lending it to flood-impacted victims.
Mr Maxwell allowed another Goodna resident to use his boat...
New resources for Anzac Day
Schools, ex-service organisations and community groups across Capricornia have been sent Anzac Day Commemorative packs to help ensure the community never forgets the extraordinary...
HEART 5 delivers mobile mine health care
Mine and quarry workers can take free health screenings designed to intercept respiratory conditions thanks to a world-first mobile health unit – HEART 5.
Member...
Petrol prices at the bowser
Fuel prices as of Friday, 18 March:
Rockhampton and surrounds
BP Rockhampton Aquatic Pl Unleaded 199.9
Puma Rockhampton Richardson Rd Unleaded 203.7 Diesel 219.7
Lakes Creek Servo...
Bullying not just in the schools
While schools across the country come together for this week's National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, it’s worth noting there is widespread...
The rise of black liquid gold
Fuel stations throughout Central Queensland have recorded prices over $2 a litre, and residents are feeling the pinch.
Prices have skyrocketed by 35 cents...
How finger lickin’ good
The Colonel is set to smile down at motorists driving past the Parkhurst Town Centre as KFC was announced as their newest tenant. ...
Fitzroy River height expected to peak next week
Rockhampton residents in flood prone areas are advised to start making 'sensible precautions', including filling sandbags, with the Fitzroy River expected to peak at...
