Celebrating our nurses
International Nurses Day is observed around the world on 12 May to celebrate the contributions that nurses make to society.
The day was first...
Queensland to receive intense rain
Although the weather warning for Rockhampton and Livingstone has eased, parts of Queensland, including Gladstone and Biloela, are being warned that the heavy rainfall...
Welcome to Motoring
Saturday's paper marks the first edition of our brand-new monthly motoring section. This has been produced in response to requests from our readers to...
$25M Stanwell magnesium plant promise
The LNP has committed $25 million to the first module of a magnesium plant in Stanwell if the Coalition is re-elected.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby...
Jason’s weight loss journey
Rockhampton resident Jason Day feels like a new man after losing 90kg in two years.
The 39-year-old, who weighed 244.4kg, reduced his weight to 153kg...
No shortage of rain
SOI (Southern Oscillation Index) reached a record +21 in May, good rain for CQ after May 2021 officially recording no rainfall for Rocky.
The airport...
Super yacht sinks off coast
Debris is washing up on Lammermoor Beach from a multimillion dollar luxury 'super yacht' stuck offshore.
The 27.4m (90ft) vessel smashed onto rocks at the...
Angelo’s heading back to Jersey
Performing in Jersey Boys was a "bucket list" item for Angelo Conway, who was gutted when the Rockhampton Regional Council musical's run was cut...
Thought provoking second novel
Join Keppel Sands Author Terry Deague at the launch of his new book, The Spaceman, which will take readers on a journey of suggestion...
Possible solution to Rockhampton’s housing crisis
Rockhampton residents are feeling the strain of the housing market as the population grows and rising rents continue to soar.
CQUniversity property expert Dr...
Plea for housing help
The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) is calling for more funding for social housing, with people in the Rockhampton region waiting close to...
Art Gallery deaccessions four collection items
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery will be de-accessioning four items from its collection, with an estimated total value of $2895.
Three of the four items, a...
Temporary Fuel Levy on assists in place
Windy weather continued to prevent boaters from taking to the seas with only thirteen vessels logged on to TripWatch across the region.
Hopefully with...
