Northern Australia under the microscope
An extensive cross-party report into the federal government’s Northern Australia (NA) agenda has concluded that its record of achievement over the last six years...
Ramping up health reform
Rockhampton is ground zero for regional ambulance ramping in our state, according to LNP leader David Crisafulli.
"Fourty-nine per cent of patients - one in...
Protestors’ fears for reef
A group of passionate eco-warriors took to Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry's office last week to protest Clive Palmer's CQ mine project.
A report released...
Show boost for businesses
About 30,000 people passed through the gates of the 2021 Rockhampton Show, bringing a windfall for local businesses.
Ringmaster Ellen Smith - Rockhampton Regional Council's...
Braking the cycle for youth
As Braking the Cycle program coordinator Lauren Coles has watched local teenagers fulfil their goals on and off the road.
The program teaches students driving...
Classic hearse turns 100
Mount Morgan Historical Museum volunteers celebrated the birthday of one of their star attractions on the weekend, with the museum's famous hearse turning 100.
The...
Support for Rail Extension Thickening
Cross-party support for an extension of Inland Rail to Gladstone continues to build and thicken.
Though much remains to be discussed and analysed, a...
Caflos’ grand vision
Central Queensland farmer Cameron Pagden does not lack in ambition.
His company, Caflos Agri Visions, hopes to design and build an autonomous farming platform...
Record crowds at Yeppoon Show
Covid-19 restrictions certainly didn't hold back the 2021 Yeppoon Show, with record crowds passing through the gate on the weekend.
Yeppoon and District Show Society...
Hydrogen dreams becoming a reality
Gladstone’s dream of building up a prosperous hydrogen industry has moved closer to tangible reality with the announcement on Tuesday that land in Aldoga...
New cycle bridge for highway
Works on the $74 million duplication project for the Capricorn Highway between Gracemere and Rockhampton is now in its final stages.
Firmly on track...
EVs on display
A varied display of electric vehicles (EVs) graced Yeppoon on May 26 for a special ‘information session’ designed to promote the attractiveness of EVs...