Record Rocky Show
In its 151st year, the annual Rockhampton Show saw another record number of people flock to the Showgrounds from near and far.
With plenty of...
Coldest temps all year
Rockhampton, like many parts of Queensland, woke to the coldest morning of the year on Wednesday.
Then on Friday morning, Oakey recorded a freezing -5.1°C.
Gladstone...
New home is empowering local business to greater heights
Yeppoon business JayZee Electrical Contractors has a new home, after more than a decade at their previous premises on Tanby Road.
In January this year,...
Police investigate as jewellery store robbed and tobacconist firebombed
Police are investigating the break-in and firebombing of a Tannum Sands tobacconist and jewellery store ramraid in Gladstone in the early hours of Friday,...
News in brief
Weekly traffic statistics
The Queensland Police Service has provided the latest weekly traffic statistics for the Capricornia District.
There were no high range drink drivers detected...
Ridgelands Show to go on with new date set for this weekend
The 42nd annual Ridgelands Show is set to return this Saturday, following a weather-related postponement of the highly anticipated event. It will take place...
What happens to pets in divorce and de facto breakups?
What happens to pets in divorce?
We often get questions about what will happen to the family pet after a marriage or de facto...
Councils unite to combat levy
Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams has teamed up with six other mayors from across regional Queensland to demand action on a waste levy that...
Gracemere sale sees steady yardings
Gracemere Combined Agents saw a decreased but steady yarding of 2904 head come to hand this week.
Consisting of 1168 steers, 1324 heifers, 284 cows,...
Rolling up our sleeves for Livingstone’s future
With the budget now passed it is time to roll up our sleeves and get on with the job of delivering for the community...
State Government must run the ruler over renewables
Every community faces challenges - but it's how we come together to understand and address them that shapes the future of our communities.
I’ve...
Your Online Comments This Week
MOTORCYCLIST 157KM OVER THE SPEED LIMIT
Sharlene Harry: So, it wasn't a typo on the police page.
Unofficial: A WALK in the DARK: Good job!! Keep...
70kph regional roads speed limit farcical
Flynn MP Colin Boyce has called on the Federal Government to immediately abandon its plan to lower regional speed limits down to 70 kilometres...
